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Asahiyama Zoo & Ningle Terrace & Biei Farm Land Snow Paradise & Shirahige Falls Day Trip (with original souvenir)
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Tours • From Sapporo

Asahiyama Zoo & Ningle Terrace & Biei Farm Land Snow Paradise & Shirahige Falls Day Trip (with original souvenir)

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★ 4.6 (5,114) • 60K+ booked
From € 44.69
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[One-Day Hokkaido Tour] Asahiyama Zoo & Christmas Tree & Waterfall & Blue Pond or Shikisai Hill & Ningle Terrace (Optional Snowmobile Experience)
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Tours • From Sapporo

[One-Day Hokkaido Tour] Asahiyama Zoo & Christmas Tree & Waterfall & Blue Pond or Shikisai Hill & Ningle Terrace (Optional Snowmobile Experience)

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★ 4.7 (1,482) • 20K+ booked
From € 46.55
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Hokkaido Classic Popular Day Tour & Hokkaido Winter Fun Day Tour
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Tours • From Sapporo

Hokkaido Classic Popular Day Tour & Hokkaido Winter Fun Day Tour

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English guided
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★ 4.6 (1,006) • 20K+ booked
From € 46.75
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[Lake Toya, Hokkaido] Lake Toya & Noboribetsu Jigokudani (Hell Valley) & Bear Park or Mount Usu Day Trip
Tours • From Sapporo

[Lake Toya, Hokkaido] Lake Toya & Noboribetsu Jigokudani (Hell Valley) & Bear Park or Mount Usu Day Trip

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★ 4.8 (1,066) • 10K+ booked
From € 32.69
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Mt. Moiwa Ropeway Ticket in Sapporo
Cable cars • Sapporo

Mt. Moiwa Ropeway Ticket in Sapporo

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★ 4.5 (477) • 10K+ booked
€ 11.45
Icebreaker GARINKO III Sunset Cruise & Sounkyo Ice Festival Day Tour
Tours • From Sapporo

Icebreaker GARINKO III Sunset Cruise & Sounkyo Ice Festival Day Tour

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2K+ booked
From € 122.09
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Abashiri Drift Ice Sightseeing & Icebreaker Ship "Aurora"
Cruises • Hokkaido

Abashiri Drift Ice Sightseeing & Icebreaker Ship "Aurora"

Morning departure
Up to 3 hrs
Free cancellation
★ 4.3 (3) • 4K+ booked
From € 27.20
JR Tower Observation Deck T38 Ticket in Hokkaido
Observation decks • Sapporo

JR Tower Observation Deck T38 Ticket in Hokkaido

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★ 4.8 (851) • 10K+ booked
€ 3.49
Noboribetsu and Lake Toya Day Tour - Departing from Sapporo (English / Chinese Guide)
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Tours • From Sapporo

Noboribetsu and Lake Toya Day Tour - Departing from Sapporo (English / Chinese Guide)

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★ 4.7 (1,442) • 20K+ booked
From € 44.69
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Mt Tengu Ropeway Round-trip Ticket
Observation decks • Otaru

Mt Tengu Ropeway Round-trip Ticket

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★ 4.6 (176) • 8K+ booked
€ 12.45
Hokkaido Popular Attractions Day Tour | Asahikawa Zoo & Instagram-worthy Tree & Shirahige Falls & Biei Blue Pond & Ningle Terrace
Tours • From Sapporo

Hokkaido Popular Attractions Day Tour | Asahikawa Zoo & Instagram-worthy Tree & Shirahige Falls & Biei Blue Pond & Ningle Terrace

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★ 4.5 (525) • 10K+ booked
From € 46.75
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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
From € 32.89
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JR Hokkaido Rail Pass
Special offer
Rail passes • From Sapporo

JR Hokkaido Rail Pass

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★ 4.9 (5,199) • 100K+ booked
From € 54.55
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Chitose|New Chitose Airport Private Airport Transfer
Private airport transfers • Chitose

Chitose|New Chitose Airport Private Airport Transfer

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★ 4.7 (3,048) • 7K+ booked
€ 117.40
JR Whole Japan Rail Pass
Special offer
Rail passes • From Tokyo

JR Whole Japan Rail Pass

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★ 4.8 (28,836) • 700K+ booked
From € 277.49
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JR Hokkaido Sapporo-Furano Area Pass
Rail passes • From Sapporo

JR Hokkaido Sapporo-Furano Area Pass

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★ 4.9 (585) • 10K+ booked
€ 59.85
Niseko Ski Resort - New Chitose Airport & Sapporo Shuttle Bus
Buses • From Chitose, Sapporo

Niseko Ski Resort - New Chitose Airport & Sapporo Shuttle Bus

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★ 4.8 (288) • 10K+ booked
€ 32.65
Sapporo Car Rental | Rent a car for Beer Museum, Asahiyama Zoo, Odori Park, Jozankei Onsen, Sapporo Clock Tower
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From € 32
€ 45.35
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JR East-South Hokkaido Rail Pass
Special offer
Rail passes • From Tokyo

JR East-South Hokkaido Rail Pass

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★ 4.8 (2,055) • 30K+ booked
€ 196.30
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Free 3GB eSIM (worth JP¥1,200)
Tomamu Resort - New Chitose Airport / Sapporo  Shuttle Bus
Buses • From Chitose

Tomamu Resort - New Chitose Airport / Sapporo Shuttle Bus

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★ 4.8 (177) • 9K+ booked
From € 32.65
Hokkaido Car Rental with Driver to Sapporo Urban/ Sapporo Suburb
Car charters • Sapporo

Hokkaido Car Rental with Driver to Sapporo Urban/ Sapporo Suburb

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Customized itinerary
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★ 4.6 (215) • 2K+ booked
From € 291.65
€ 326.49
Furano Ski Resort - Sapporo/New Chitose Airport Shuttle Bus
Buses • Furano

Furano Ski Resort - Sapporo/New Chitose Airport Shuttle Bus

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★ 4.8 (111) • 6K+ booked
€ 32.79
Tokyo Departure: Car Rental with Driver to Mount Fuji/Hakone/Nikko - English-speaking Driver
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Car charters • From Tokyo

Tokyo Departure: Car Rental with Driver to Mount Fuji/Hakone/Nikko - English-speaking Driver

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★ 4.4 (1,148) • 9K+ booked
From € 276.49
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Chitose car rentals | Choose from multiple car models
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Car rentals • Chitose

Chitose car rentals | Choose from multiple car models

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From € 27
€ 37.35
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Hotels in Hokkaido

Vessel Hotel Campana Susukino
Hotels • Sapporo

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★ 4.7 (212) • 100+ booked
From € 48.36
Tomamu the Tower by Hoshino Resorts
Hotels • Yufutsu

Tomamu the Tower by Hoshino Resorts

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★ 4.3 (123) • 100+ booked
From € 144.38
KOKO HOTEL Sapporo Ekimae
Hotels • Sapporo

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★ 4.7 (1,074) • 100+ booked
From € 33.22
SAPPORO STREAM HOTEL
Hotels • Sapporo

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★ 4.9 (299) • 50+ booked
From € 64.84
Dai-ichi Takimotokan
Hotels • Noboribetsu

Dai-ichi Takimotokan

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★ 4.8 (1,064) • 50+ booked
From € 105.22
Smile Hotel PREMIUM SAPPOROSUSUKINO
Hotels • Sapporo

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★ 4.7 (474) • 50+ booked
From € 29.24
Hotel Forza Sapporo Station
Hotels • Sapporo

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★ 4.9 (770) • 100+ booked
From € 56.13
Hanamomiji
Hotels • Sapporo

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★ 4.6 (380)
From € 192.17
JR Inn Hakodate
Hotels • Hakodate

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★ 4.8 (841) • 100+ booked
From € 48.26
SAPPORO HOTEL by GRANBELL
Hotels • Sapporo

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★ 4.3 (49) • 50+ booked
From € 68.23
Bespoke Hotel Sapporo
Hotels • Sapporo

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★ 4.9 (809) • 50+ booked
From € 41.33
Vessel Inn Sapporo Nakajima Park
Hotels • Sapporo

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★ 4.8 (1,053) • 100+ booked
From € 41.65

Reviews of Hokkaido activities

大男神 ***
2026-01-10 15:39:00
Fantastic 5.0
⛷️ Today's Skiing Summary: The "seller's showcase" and "buyer's reality" finally had a historic meeting on the slopes. Picture one and two, the seller (Da Ke'ai - Big Cutie) said it was a "cool skiing blockbuster," but I said I saw a "squatting-style upright fall, a 50/50 real-life depiction." Oh my goodness, I wanted a cool picture of myself, but it turned into Da Ke'ai getting cool pictures (a photography genius taking casual shots). As for me, the buyer's reality, I managed to stand upright, but I almost fell over. I didn't see any coolness, and my proportions were immediately humbled by reality on the snow. Then comes the short video segment. I had imagined a "snowboarding youth - cool close-up entering the frame," but when I watched the replay: hey, it's me! Why do I look like a sneaky thief, peeking out from the edge of the frame? It's all about strong participation but minimal presence. Then, I must solemnly introduce today's photographer - a 100% eyes-closed shot-taker. He seemed to be taking pictures the whole time but actually ended up with a pile of useless photos. (But I have to say something fair for the photographer: eight out of ten shots were with eyes closed, which is an improvement from the morning, really.) The remaining two were also brilliant: one with rolling eyes, one spacing out. This snapshot technique isn't something that just anyone can learn. Isn't that a talent? Until—hey? A good picture? Oh, I get it. The backup player entered the game. Sure enough, someone stepped in, and the world immediately returned to order. Coolness was successfully restored, no surprises, and no rebuttals accepted. Next is the MVP settlement time: a pair of master and disciple buddies who have punched each other and have a love-hate relationship. It's okay. Although the process was "punch-to-the-flesh," the ending was still happy - a super awesome expert and his Da Ke'ai coach. As for who is the expert? No need to say more, of course, it's me. Taking photos doesn't stop me from straight-lining down the slope (not recommended for beginners). I can hold the back edge steady, and I've already started to understand the front edge. This learning curve means the word "genius" is already written on the snow. Then, it's coach group photo time. Hmm, as it stands, it seems like only I have one. You ask who is the luckiest? Of course, it's still me. Not only do I have the only group photo, but I also found one hundred and fifty (currency unspecified), twice, while skiing. Yes, twice. Today's luck belongs to the unreasonable kind. Finally, to summarize: everyone in the group was kind and interesting. The pace was right, the people were right, we skied happily, and we laughed a lot. It was the kind of day that makes you think, "Ah, today was really worth it." And last but not least - the gift from Da Ke'ai (a pile of big snowballs), secretly stuffed in. If I hadn't noticed, he was planning to make me carry a bag of them home. The final key point: If you want to ski, go directly to Da Ke'ai (Ray), just go for it. Real experience feedback. The focus of taking photos is to record happiness, not a commercial template. It's all about archiving the joy of the moment. As for the technical aspects - under the careful guidance of me, this "genius player," he is no longer what he used to be. His growth rate is visible to the naked eye. He teaches seriously and interestingly, and it's never boring. As long as you can learn it, be bold and ask, ask like crazy, until you understand! Choose our Da Ke'ai Ray! Have fun and be safe, and he will adjust according to the actual situation. Pick our stinky, show-off Da Ke'ai! Word limit, so this is the end.
Chong ******
2025-12-09 05:36:36
Fantastic 5.0
A must-buy before your ski session! Purchasing the lift tickets through this platform was one of the best decisions I made. The price is significantly cheaper compared to buying directly at the counter on the actual ski day. The savings were substantial, and the whole process was smooth and convenient. The voucher redemption was straightforward. Highly recommended for anyone planning to ski with great value, hassle-free, and definitely worth securing in advance.
Nip *******
2026-01-12 15:02:07
Fantastic 5.0
Facilities: Complete Instructors: Many thanks to Instructor Xie for his guidance. He is very professional and takes great care of each student. Also, Instructor Li and Instructor Zhou take good care of each student as well. Thank you so much for giving me a pleasant memory! Location: Asarigawa Onsen Ski Resort, Otaru Experience: 101 points Safety: Instructor Xie will assess whether students are suitable to go up the mountain to ski. His instruction is very professional, allowing students to go up and down the mountain together. He also helps us record videos and take photos. Thank you very much! 😊
CHEN ************
2026-01-04 14:30:44
Fantastic 5.0
Bus for pick up is on time and comfortable. When we arrived at the snow mobile park, they will check your registration and issue winter jacket, pants, shoes, helmet and hand gloves. Briefing will be done by instructor and each instructor will take about 4 people which is good and they are able to take care of our safety. they will stop at 2 places for us to take pictures. Overall, it’s really fun and a great experience! Good activity for those that can’t ski or scared to try skiing like me to do snow mobile! the picture with 2 rider is just for photo taking only… we need to ride our own mobile🤣
Au *************
2025-12-05 01:25:07
Fantastic 5.0
Perfect experience!! We met Kai, a caring instructor full of enthusiasm. Although I had played a few times at an indoor ski resort before, I hadn't mastered it very well. For my first time skiing outdoors, I decided to hire an instructor. Kai taught me carefully and clearly. He knew we were old bones with injuries, so he took special care of us. After two days of training, under Kai's guidance, we took the first cable car ride and he explained the route down very clearly. Overall, this experience was super great. If I have the opportunity to come again, I will definitely find an instructor to strengthen my skills. Thank you, instructor Kai.
클룩 회원
2026-01-03 00:54:13
Fantastic 5.0
The quality of the ski wear and equipment is very good. It's convenient that they deliver to the hotel, and they contact you in advance the day before. I had to allow something in WhatsApp to receive messages, and I saw it late at night and missed the meeting time, but they still delivered it early the next morning. For returns, you can just leave it at the hotel, and they will pick it up. Considering the prices in Niseko, it doesn't seem that expensive since they provide helmets and goggles. I only brought my ski gloves with me.
Klook User
2025-12-28 08:46:00
Fantastic 5.0
It was a superb experience with Sapporo Teine Ski Resort. The guide was very patient and friendly. They also took a lot of photo of me and my gf.
PriscillaMeiliza **********
2026-01-13 11:22:21
Fantastic 5.0
Max Ho was excellent ski coach—very patient, and professional. Instructions were clear, easy to understand, and well suited for beginners. Booked a private group ski lesson via Klook, and the experience was smooth and enjoyable. Helped me build confidence on the slopes quickly. Highly recommended!
Hsu ******
2025-12-17 10:03:49
Fantastic 5.0
This is a very worthwhile ski experience course, perfect for first-timers. The course is well-organized, and special thanks to the twin-tip ski instructor, Aria, for her careful and patient teaching, which made the whole learning and experience process very reassuring and brought this ski experience to a perfect end. Safety is the most important thing in skiing, and this course includes all the necessary ski equipment, which is very friendly to beginners. You only need to prepare a warm face mask and thick socks yourself. The overall experience is very relaxed and burden-free, and it is worth recommending.

Quick facts about Hokkaido

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1EUR = 183.79JPY

  • Official languages

  • Best time to visit

    Spring

    Autumn

    Sapporo Snow Festival

    Cherry Blosson Season

    Summer Flower Fields

    Peak of Autumn Season

  • Recommended trip duration

  • Flight time

    When departing from London

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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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