Time zone
GMT +09:00
No time difference
Currency
Japanese Yen
1EUR = 183.78JPY
Official languages
Japanese
Best time to visit
MAR - JUN
Spring
SEP - NOV
Autumn
FEB
Sapporo Snow Festival
APR - MAY
Cherry Blosson Season
JUN - AUG
Summer Flower Fields
OCT
Peak of Autumn Season
Recommended trip duration
5 days
Flight time
10 hours
When departing from Sydney
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Top things to do in Hokkaido
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Hokkaido Classic Popular Day Tour & Hokkaido Winter Fun Day Tour
English guided
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€ 41.75
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Asahiyama Zoo & Ningle Terrace & Biei Farm Land Snow Paradise & Shirahige Falls Day Trip (with original souvenir)
English guided
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€ 44.69
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[Lake Toya, Hokkaido] Lake Toya & Noboribetsu Jigokudani (Hell Valley) & Bear Park or Mount Usu Day Trip
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€ 32.69
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[Hokkaido Day Trip] Asahiyama Zoo & Christmas Tree & Waterfall & Blue Pond or Shikisai no Oka & Ningle Terrace (Optional Snowmobile Experience)
English guided
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€ 43.60
Mt. Moiwa Ropeway Ticket in Sapporo
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€ 11.45
Mt Tengu Ropeway Round-trip Ticket
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€ 12.45
Abashiri Drift Ice Sightseeing ＆ Icebreaker Ship "Aurora"
Morning departure
Up to 3 hrs
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€ 27.20
JR Tower Observation Deck T38 Ticket in Hokkaido
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€ 3.49
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Hokkaido Popular Attractions Day Tour | Asahikawa Zoo & Instagram-worthy Tree & Shirahige Falls & Biei Blue Pond & Ningle Terrace
English guided
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€ 41.35
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[1 Person Guaranteed Departure] Hokkaido Noboribetsu Popular Instagram Tour: Lake Toya Observatory & Lake Toya Onsen Pier & Lake Hill Farm & Showa Shinzan Bear Ranch & Noboribetsu Hell Valley
English guided
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€ 33.05
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One-Day Tour of Hokkaido | Asahiyama Zoo & Christmas Tree & Shirahige Falls or Shikisai no Oka & Ningle Terrace or Shirogane Blue Pond | Departure from Sapporo
English guided
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€ 43.59
Hokkaido Winter Snow Day Trip | Asahikawa Zoo & Blue Pond & Shirahige Falls & Biei Christmas Tree & Ningle Terrace | Optional Tour Packages
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€ 45.65
Transport in Hokkaido
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JR Hokkaido Rail Pass
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€ 54.50
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JR Whole Japan Rail Pass
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€ 277.55
JR Hokkaido Sapporo-Furano Area Pass
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€ 59.85
Niseko Ski Resort - New Chitose Airport & Sapporo Shuttle Bus
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€ 32.65
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Sapporo Car Rental | Rent a car for Beer Museum, Asahiyama Zoo, Odori Park, Jozankei Onsen, Sapporo Clock Tower
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€ 26
€ 36.35
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JR East-South Hokkaido Rail Pass
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€ 196.35
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Tokyo Departure: Car Rental with Driver to Mount Fuji/Hakone/Nikko - English-speaking Driver
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Customized itinerary
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€ 276.49
JR Sapporo-Noboribetsu Area Pass
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€ 54.45
Hokkaido Car Rental with Driver to Sapporo Urban/ Sapporo Suburb
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€ 291.65
€ 326.49
Furano Ski Resort - Sapporo/New Chitose Airport Shuttle Bus
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€ 32.79
Tomamu Resort - New Chitose Airport / Sapporo Shuttle Bus
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€ 32.65
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JR Tohoku-South Hokkaido Rail Pass
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€ 170.05
Hotels in Hokkaido
Tomamu the Tower by Hoshino Resorts
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€ 253.92
KOKO HOTEL Sapporo Ekimae
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€ 35.35
SAPPORO STREAM HOTEL
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€ 73.13
Smile Hotel PREMIUM SAPPOROSUSUKINO
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€ 30.45
Hotel Forza Sapporo Station
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€ 56.05
Vessel Hotel Campana Susukino
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€ 62.84
HOTEL MYSTAYS Sapporo Nakajima Park
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€ 34.49
Hotel Plus Hostel SAPPORO
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€ 20.88
Onsen Ryokan Yuen Sapporo
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€ 192.71
The Lake View Toya Nonokaze Resort
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€ 268.69
Vessel Inn Sapporo Nakajima Park
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€ 42.93
JR Inn Asahikawa
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€ 50.43
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Reviews of Hokkaido activities
Klook User
2025-12-28 03:00:39
i had a great time with Mr Li/ Lee idk. I swear he didn’t ask me to write this review like how other tour guide would. I was just very pleased with the quality of the tour overall and because the terrace was closed due to the bad weather. I think it’s a very legit reason so I wasn’t very sad with that. It was a pity, but no one could’ve predicted it and it was already a very, very long tour we had to spend nearly 9 hours on the bus alone, so make sure you make it comfortable to sleep on the bus. the tour guide himself was very friendly and funny unintentionally he was a bit clumsy, but I can sense the genuine energy of him just happy to be around. regarding the meeting place. I have read some reviews about missing the meeting place even though they came early. I think that is very unreasonable because the meeting place is very very easy to find. just meet at the first floor ground floor of the separate TV station that will be posters, and like that would be many many people being there
Klook客路用户
2025-12-22 22:11:31
My wife and I joined a day trip to Noboribetsu Hell Valley, Lake Toya, the Bear Park, and Mount Showa-Shinzan, and the overall experience was fantastic. We had a particularly great time. The natural scenery of Noboribetsu Hell Valley was stunning, with swirling steam, very characteristic of Hokkaido; the scenery of Lake Toya was beautiful, with clear lake water, making people feel very relaxed; the Bear Park was both interesting and a little exciting, allowing us to observe bears up close, which was very memorable; Mount Showa-Shinzan also made us feel the power of nature. Special praise goes to our guide Kevin, who was very dedicated, patient, and professional, providing clear explanations and reasonable time arrangements. The pace of the entire trip was just right, not too rushed, and not wasting time. Overall, it was a relaxing, fulfilling, and unforgettable trip, highly recommended for couples and families with children. I would particularly like to mention that the snowmobile ride is still very worthwhile.
Klook User
2025-12-17 03:30:12
Our guide Lily is nice & friendly. In overall the trip is good, just for Asahiyama Zoo was a bit rushed we do not have much time to spend to see the animals as we need to take lunch at the same time. The Snow mobile experience was great, just a bit pricey but worth to try once. Ningle Terrace is very cold as we arrive it’s already dark. We missed 1 itinerary which is the Ken & Mary tree, due to the snow weather.
Lina *****
2025-12-19 09:42:09
Our guide Oliver from PST had been helpful and friendly, as usual day tour is very rush as it cover few places, Asahiyama Zoo and Shikisa no Oka were both fun, it will be good to brought own food, as Asahiyama zoo food court are always crowded. Ningle Terrance, we were given 40 minutes, walk from and to car park for bus already took 20 minutes as the ground was slippery, suuper long queue toilet 15 minutes, there was no time to go inside the jungle for the wooden cottages. Our guide was very understanding and willing to wait for those came back late. Christmas Tree was nothing much, stand in the freezing cold wind to see a tree, bus couldn’t park, we got to wait in the freezing wind for our bus to come back 🥶
MaryNeil *******
2025-12-24 05:58:04
The guide was very helpful and considerate. She's realistic about the timeframe and even suggested we buy our lunch at 7/11 since we will not have enough time to eat at the zoo. We have 3 kids with us and she always checks if we are ok. The trip was nice and organized but if you have kids, best to stay at asahimaya zoo the wholeday. The highlight of our tour was the snowmobile experience. Its highly recommended.
Lauren *
2025-12-06 08:55:50
This was my first time using Klook and I had a great experience! Even though my tour experienced some delays and changes, I knew that it was nobody’s fault and still had an amazing day! Regardless of the delays, my tour guide still gave us enough time to enjoy and really take in the sites we did get to visit. The tour guide was very enthusiastic throughout the day and was very accommodating to me being the only English speaker in the group. He made sure to translate everything and gave very interesting descriptions of the sites we visited which kept me engaged. I usually don’t go to zoos, but the Asahiyama Zoo was very nice! The animals were so cute and the food was great too! The blue pond and shirahige waterfalls were also breathtaking! Overall I had an amazing experience on this tour and it made my first trip to Hokkaido unforgettable! The company also provided us with tea and sweet treats to compensate for the delays which I appreciated a lot! I couldn’t recommend this tour enough!
Klook User
2025-12-23 21:13:16
Mila was our guide for the day. she gave ample time for each location that we visited. And she also explain about the location details etc to us and also gave us some food recommendations in Sapporo. Very good service guide. Only downside is that each location there are so so so many people visiting and taking photos etc it is very hard to get a good shot of yourself in the photo 🤣
ONG *******
2025-12-18 01:09:15
Love this day tour especially the zoo and shirahige waterfall. My 1st experience walking in the zoo in winter season with snowing. Such a good experience for me. Bus is on time for pick up and drop off. Thank you Miss Lucy for so much useful information too. Tour is with English and mandarin language, I can understand this 2 language so is no problem for me.
Say ****
2025-12-23 03:25:18
Super fun experience ! We enjoyed throughout the trip ! snowmobile is a must highly recommend it ! big shoutout to our tour guide Mila / Ms Zhou who did a super great job of taking care of us throughout the trip 🙌🏻💯🥳 this tour experience is 10/10 💖no hassle of thinking transit via public transportation Ida big bonus of signing up of this tour !
Quick facts about Hokkaido
General info
What to know before visiting Hokkaido
Top Attractions in Hokkaido
Sapporo Snow Festival
If you visit Hokkaido in February, you can see giant ice and snow sculptures at the famous Sapporo Snow Festival. It’s one of Japan’s biggest winter events and turns the city into a winter wonderland filled with ice sculptures, music, food stalls, and fun activities.
Niseko Ski Resort
In Hokkaido, Niseko is the best place for skiing and snowboarding. You’ll love the soft powder snow, beautiful mountain views, and cozy hot springs after a day on the slopes.
Furano Flower Fields
During summer, Hokkaido’s Furano area turns into a rainbow of colors with lavender, cherry blossoms, and flower fields. It’s a perfect spot for photos and a relaxing walk through nature.
Otaru Canal
In the coastal town of Otaru, you can walk along the charming Otaru Canal lined with old warehouses and soft lantern lights at night. It’s especially romantic in winter when covered with snow.
Shirogane Blue Pond (Biei)
You’ll be amazed by the bright turquoise water of the Blue Pond in Biei, Hokkaido. It changes color with the light and looks stunning in every season.
Noboribetsu Onsen
For relaxation, visit Noboribetsu Onsen, Hokkaido’s most famous hot spring town. You can soak in mineral-rich baths and explore “Hell Valley,” a volcanic area with steaming vents and bubbling pools.
Tips before visiting Hokkaido
1. Dress for the season
Winters in Hokkaido are long, cold, and snowy, so pack layers, thermal wear, and waterproof boots to stay warm. Summers are mild but can still be cool at night, especially in the mountains.
2. Try local food
Hokkaido is famous for its fresh seafood, rich ramen, and creamy dairy products. Be sure to visit local markets or food stalls to taste specialties like crab, sea urchin, and soft-serve ice cream.
3. Use the JR Pass
The JR Hokkaido Rail Pass makes traveling between cities like Sapporo, Otaru, and Hakodate affordable and easy. It’s a great way to see scenic routes without worrying about car rentals or snow driving.
4. Book early in winter
Ski resorts like Niseko, Furano, and Rusutsu get fully booked months in advance during the snow season. Plan ahead for accommodations, lift passes, and transport to secure the best deals.
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