Time zone
GMT +09:00
No time difference
Currency
Japanese Yen
1AUD = 109.41JPY
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
Top things to do in Hokkaido
Fall Special
Klook's choice
Hokkaido Winter Limited: Asahiyama Zoo & Shikisai-no-Oka Snow Play & Ninguru Terrace & Blue Pond & Famous Christmas Tree (Departing from Sapporo)
Book now for tomorrow
English guided
Free cancellation
(3.7K) • 30K+ booked
AUD 68.59
Fall Special
Klook's choice
Noboribetsu & Lake Toya & Bear Ranch or Mount Usu Day Trip
Book now for tomorrow
English guided
Free cancellation
(2.2K) • 10K+ booked
AUD 73.59
Fall Special
[Late Departure] Relaxed Biei & Furano Highlights Tour from Sapporo
Book now for today
English guided
Free cancellation
(166) • 2K+ booked
AUD 61.70
Fall Special
Hokkaido Popular Photo Spot 1-Day Tour: Asahiyama Zoo, Biei Shirogane Blue Pond, Internet-Famous Trees, Shirahige Waterfall, Ningle Terrace (Departing from Sapporo, Multi-language Available)
Book now for tomorrow
English guided
Free cancellation
(756) • 10K+ booked
AUD 82.25
Fall Special
Klook's choice
Sapporo Jozankei & Head Buddha One-Day Tour with Cultural Immersion
Book now for tomorrow
English guided
Free cancellation
(803) • 10K+ booked
AUD 56.15
Fall Special
Klook's choice
Asahiyama Zoo & Biei Blue Pond & Shirogane Falls or Farm Tomita Day Trip (Departing from Sapporo, Hokkaido, includes original souvenir)
Book now for tomorrow
English guided
Free cancellation
(5.8K) • 70K+ booked
AUD 68.59
AUD 5.85
Fall Special
Klook's choice
Hokkaido Noboribetsu Jigokudani (Hell Valley) + Showa Shinzan + Lake Toya Day Trip (Sapporo/Lake Toya Departure)
Book now for tomorrow
English guided
Free cancellation
(743) • 10K+ booked
AUD 63.99
Fall Special
Klook's choice
[Departing at 11:00] Blue Pond Illumination & Ningle Terrace & Christmas Tree & Shirogane Blue Pond & Shikisai-no-Oka One-Day Tour | Departing from Sapporo
English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
(374) • 3K+ booked
AUD 94.60
Fall Special
Klook's choice
Sapporo Okhotsk Icebreaker Cruise and Sounkyo Ice Waterfall Festival Tour
English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
(301) • 5K+ booked
AUD 313.25
Fall Special
Klook's choice
Hokkaido | Sapporo Teine Ski Resort All-Inclusive Snowboard/Ski Day Trip | Departing from Sapporo | Standard with Arc'teryx Ski Wear
Beginner-friendly
English guided
Free cancellation
(1.2K) • 10K+ booked
AUD 293.25
Furano & Biei Seasonal One-Day Tour: Summer Flower Fields · Winter Illumination Romantic Route
Book now for tomorrow
English guided
Free cancellation
(411) • 5K+ booked
From
AUD 78.85
Transport in Hokkaido
Fall Special
AUD 90.59
AUD 484.45
Fall Special
Chitose｜New Chitose Airport Private Airport Transfer
Bestseller
Instant confirmation
(5.7K) • 30K+ booked
From
AUD 89.65
Fall Special
Sapporo Car Rental | Rent a car for Beer Museum, Asahiyama Zoo, Odori Park, Jozankei Onsen, Sapporo Clock Tower
Instant confirmation
Free cancellation
Sunshine Car Rental
100K+ booked
From
AUD 31
/day Niseko Ski Resort - New Chitose Airport & Sapporo Shuttle Bus
Instant confirmation
(367) • 10K+ booked
AUD 54.85
AUD 369.45
Fall Special
AUD 295.55
Fall Special
Tokyo Departure: Car Rental with Driver to Mount Fuji/Hakone/Nikko - English-speaking Driver
Book now for tomorrow
Customized itinerary
Free cancellation
(1.3K) • 10K+ booked
AUD 115.39
Retail: AUD 1,158.79
AUD 54.85
Rusutsu Ski Resort - New Chitose Airport - Sapporo Shuttle Bus
Instant confirmation
(31) • 2K+ booked
AUD 50.95
AUD 55.05
Hokkaido Car Rental with Driver to Sapporo Urban/ Sapporo Suburb
Book now for tomorrow
Customized itinerary
Free cancellation
(252) • 3K+ booked
AUD 548.39
Hotels in Hokkaido
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AUD 245.29
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AUD 140.43
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AUD 455.11
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AUD 166.71
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AUD 37.69
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AUD 79.1
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AUD 116.01
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AUD 77.23
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AUD 49.79
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AUD 86.47
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AUD 78.39
Hokkaido travel guide
Reviews of Hokkaido activities
Klook User
2026-10-14 01:23:03
Honestly couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Being a solo traveller in Japan, I wanted to capture some memories of my trip and I’m so glad I booked this photoshoot. From the beginning, everything felt relaxed and comfortable, which made the whole experience so much more enjoyable. Not only was the photoshoot amazing, but the photos turned out even better than I expected! You can really see the time, effort and creativity put into every shot. Definitely one of the highlights of my time in Tokyo and something I’ll remember for a long time. Couldn’t recommend enough!
Antonio *******
2026-08-17 06:38:09
Tsutomo-San was an amzing photographer. He made me and my fiance very comfortable with all our photos, and also we got to chose some of the places that we thought of. It was an overall amazing photoshoot and im glad we got him.
His english speaking was a plus but his personality was the most amzaing part.
Thank you, all love from the island of Guam.
Sincerely,
Antonio
Ella *************
2026-09-25 10:16:11
We are not prepared at all in the photoshoot because of the lack of time we have but maybe next time we will rent for a kimono for a more japanese vibes. Overall good experience, our photographer Jack-san is very nice and puts an effort to get the attention of our baby. We appreciate that. Thank you.
Choy *******
2026-10-11 08:05:55
We first visited Hokkaido in 2005, and this time we joined a 1-day local tour through Klook. We are grateful for the great weather today, the well-planned itinerary highlights, and the relaxing pace. We plan to continue using Klook when we go to Okinawa next year. Also, our tour guide today, Jenny, was very attentive and a great communicator. Managing a group of 40 people today is no easy task, yet she handled it with grace and ease. Furthermore, Jenny has excellent language skills, being able to explain things clearly in both English and Mandarin (her native language) with a well-organized delivery that made it easy for us to understand. My wife and I give both the itinerary and Jenny a 5-star rating. Finally, thank you, Jenny, for leading today's trip. 🤝
Klook User
2026-10-15 13:06:18
As a solo traveler I had a great time on this tour - we caught a decent variety of attractions for what the nearby attractions have to offer. The best part was the guide, Alex; he pulled off a trilingual trifecta for the group with Mandarin, English and Japanese. He explained more about the places we were going to than any of the numerous bus tours I’ve been on. The next time I return to Sapporo/Hokkaido region with the family I’ll defiantly try this tour again, and hopefully I’ll get Alex as the same guide again.
Klook User
2026-09-24 00:00:51
We are so grateful to have 柳生导游 as our guide! She really went above and beyond throughout the entire trip.
We truly feel how passionate and enthusiastic she is about what she does. She explained everything so clearly and shared so many interesting details, tips and little recommendations along the way. It made the whole journey much more enjoyable and helped us understand and appreciate the places we visited so much more.
What really stood out was her genuine care for everyone in the group. She was attentive, approachable and always happy to help. It felt like we weren’t just following a tour itinerary, we were being taken care of by someone who genuinely wanted us to have a wonderful experience.
A big thank you as well to the tour company for preparing the thoughtful little gifts for us. Such a lovely touch and a beautiful way to end the experience!
Thank you 柳生导游 for making our trip so memorable. We truly appreciate all your effort, energy and passion. Highly recommended!
Shi ********
2026-10-17 08:53:13
Had a wonderful day trip to Biei and Furano! 🍂🇯🇵 Big thanks to Lucy for the great tour arrangements and friendly service, and to the drivers for being punctual, professional and driving safely. Everything went smoothly, and we had an amazing time exploring Hokkaido’s beautiful scenery. Highly recommended! ❤️✨
Yong *************
2026-07-16 11:50:31
Alisa was a great guide! Very friendly and helpful! Was stuck in the zoo due to the rain and Alisa went thru the trouble to help me collect my umbrella and send it to us in the zoo! very grateful to what she did! Thumbs up to Alisa!
Klook User
2026-09-09 21:52:45
small tour group with mini-bus. the ride was smooth, syllabus was great and Baku the tour guide was awesome. Baku gave us great tips during the trip (i.e. what to buy at service centre, where to grab lunch at Biei station…). we enjoyed it very much! thx the team for their effort!!!
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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