Hōheikyō Hot Spring tours

Had an amazing time in Sapporo! Loved this tour. its a must when you visit Sapporo! Also the, Sapporo beer is a must-try! The Hill of the Buddha was breathtaking and peaceful, such a calming and meaningful place to visit. We ended the day in Jozankei, surrounded by beautiful nature and relaxing views — perfect spot to unwind. Overall, such a memorable experience and highly recommended to include in your Sapporo trip! ✨thanks also to our Tour Guide :) forgot his name lol

Although it was a big group, the tour guide managed it well and used Japanese, English and Chinese interchangeably so that everyone is given a brief of the places we headed to as well as the return time back to the bus. Tou also shared with us his personal F&B list on goggle maps. Because there was an event at Hokkaido Shrine, we had more time distributed for the other places which was great!

Participation date: October 29, 2025. Due to the snowfall the day before, we couldn't visit Hoheikyo Gorge, which was a little disappointing, but we got to see the autumn leaves in the snow at Jozankei. Because the time spent at each attraction is limited, it's recommended to bring your own lunch or buy it at a convenience store and enjoy it by Lake Toya to have more time to enjoy the scenery. Be sure to check the Usuzan Ropeway schedule, as it's the most rushed attraction on the itinerary. I was lucky to meet punctual and friendly group members, and I thank tour guide Zhou and the driver for making the trip go smoothly. Overall, it's a very convenient option for independent travelers. (Note: Seats on the right side of the bus offer a chance to see Mt. Yotei up close on the return trip.)

Highly recommended. The tour left at the meeting place on time. Habi, our tour guide, was very attentive to his guests and gave good preview of the tour destinations. The itinerary was packed but enjoyed them all. My sister and I ordered the lamb meat for lunch and it was so good.

Our tour guide was David and he was amazing!! Gave some insights and recommendations. We were lucky to see Mt. Fuji the whole trip and before we head back it started snowing which was an awesome experience.

Our tour guide Xi was nice, organised and gave good tips during the tour of where to go and what to try. His recommendations were spot on especially the egg pudding in Shiragawa. Get in early to get the original pudding to avoid disappointment. We managed to still get the coffee and custard and they were delicious! It snowed and was magical. Don't forget to wear appropriate footwear as sleet and water can get into your sneakers, otherwise we had the best day!

Highly recommended!!! 5-star service from him. Our first-ever Mt. Fuji tour with him was extremely the best! He's so kind, accommodating, so informative and he even took us some pictures in the Oishi Park which are so great. Most importantly he help us find my lost phone in the Uber taxi we booked going to the meeting location in the morning. It was supposed to be a stressful day for us thinking about my lost phone but so much thanks to him he assisted us in calling the company of the driver we rode the Uber since we can't speak Japanese. And yeah we found it! Can't thank him enough for his assistance and for making this trip a memorable one. Arigato Taiyo Igarashi! All the best! We hope to see you soon!

First stop, Jozankei Onsen ♨️, take pictures and stroll through the shopping street. Second stop, the Big Buddha and Moai statues 🗿, take pictures and buy souvenirs. Third stop, the outer market to eat seafood 🐟🦀 and buy fruit 🍓. Fourth stop, Hokkaido Shrine to take pictures and buy amulets. Fifth stop, Shiroi Koibito Park to drink chocolate drinks ☕️🥛. Sixth stop, Sapporo Beer Garden. Too many people for a tasting, so I bought my own 🍺🍺. If you haven't splurged too much earlier, there's a large department store plaza next door for you to explore. It's also easy to take the bus back to the city center 🚌🚌. Our tour leader, Mr. Shao, was clear and humorous in his explanations, and he answered questions very thoroughly. The driver was also very friendly and even showed us how to use a snowball maker. The whole trip was very enjoyable 😊. Highly recommended tour leader and driver 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼