Hokkaido Day trips

Since agriculture is well-developed in Hokkaido, I wanted to visit a quiet rural area rather than a big city like Sapporo. We gathered in front of Exit 31 of Odori Station at 7:35 AM, departed for Sapporo Station around 7:50 AM, and returned to Odori Station at 6:00 PM after the tour. We were lucky to have two handsome young male guides who translated everything once in English and again in Korean, so we unintentionally got some English practice. We heard explanations about Patchwork Road while driving, without getting off the bus. Shikisai-no-Oka (Shikisai Hill) is a beautifully maintained, vast flower garden where photos turn out fantastically. You don't necessarily need to ride the sightseeing train connected to a tractor; you can enjoy the wonderful scenery by walking. The highlight was the white corn eaten raw and the yellow corn eaten steamed. Perhaps because the latitude is similar to Minnesota in the United States, the taste was similar to Minnesota corn, but honestly, Hokkaido corn had larger kernels and more moisture, making it crunchier and more delicious. Eating white corn raw was truly an amazing experience. And the potato croquettes were the best I've ever had. Aoiike, also known as the Blue Pond, was a fantasy in itself. The dreamily blue water color is surprisingly due to the sulfur content in the nearby hot spring water. You must take a commemorative photo with blue ice cream! Shirogane Falls, just a 5-minute walk away, also exceeded expectations. Listening to the sound of the waterfall captured in the video made me feel refreshed. We had lunch on the second floor of the Furano rest stop, and the beef bowl was delicious. It was great to be able to try sample products directly at the lavender product store on the first floor. The last place we visited was Farm Tomita. This farm also has a Shikisai flower garden, and it would be wonderful to visit in June or July when the lavender is in full bloom. Unfortunately, when I visited in August, the lavender had already been harvested. However, the cheesecake made with Hokkaido milk at the cafe there was incredibly soft with a rich cheese flavor – truly my favorite ever. You definitely won't regret it. Even my picky older sister raved about it.

we had a great time with all the tours because everybody cooperated with the timings.Thank you to our dear Tour Guide Lucy,she was so entertaining,caring and informative.Also to our great driver fro keeping us safe all throughout the travel.5⭐️

Tom was an amazing tour guide! He was very fluent in English, Chinese, and Japanese, which made communication effortless. Although the places we visited were quite crowded because it was summer, the experience was still enjoyable. I highly recommend this tour!

That was the highlight of my trip to Japan. our guide Tetsu was very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. the hotels we stay at were amazing. Itinerary is well thought through, every single spot is breathtaking.

Today's itinerary was incredibly fulfilling. We visited Kamui Cape and Otaru Canal, and even experienced a speedboat ride. The scenery along the way was truly unique. Although there were a few minor hiccups, leaving us with a slight sense of regret, it didn't detract from the overall enjoyment of the trip. Our tour guide, Zhu Shengwei, was exceptionally dedicated and responsible throughout the day, working tirelessly to coordinate and handle various situations, ensuring everyone had a great travel experience. The itinerary was well-planned, and his explanations were very thorough, allowing us to truly appreciate the local culture and scenery of Hokkaido. Even with a few minor regrets, we still made many wonderful and happy memories. We are very grateful for our guide's hard work all day; the experience was fantastic, and we genuinely recommend it!

We had a great trip and it was a special day in March since it was snowing, we just wanted to have viewed each location more as 20minutes allocation per area is a bit tight, considering the snowy and slippery roads that we have to walk to and we have a senior family member. Dara was very understanding of the passengers even though we’re late to return. And I hope that there is a charging port at the bus since almost all our tours has an outlet in the bus except for this one.

Highly recommended. Perfect tour to include in your itinerary. The tour itinerary is perfectly timed and we had ample time to roam around the area. Our guide Jenny is one the best tour guide I have had from all the tours I joined in. She perfectly explained the places and there was never a dull moment.

We had a great time on this day tour. Our guide, Viviv, was very helpful and friendly. She gave us great recommendations and tips! We particularly enjoyed our lunch at the place she recommended and there was enough time to go around at each stop. We also appreciate how organized everything was and the reminders that were given ahead of the trip. We would recommend this day trip to those who are looking for a relaxing itinerary around Sapporo's popular spots.

The trip turned up to be surprisingly enjoyable despite we were too early for lots of flowers . The Blue Pond was spectacular despite the drizzly weather. Trip to Shikisai No Oka was truly eye opening and we truly immersed ourselves under the cool summer day. Farm Tomita never disappoints us with the chance to taste the ice cream and melon with the beautiful flower views. lastly must comment the guide Yan who patiently explained all the places of interest in English, Chinese and Japanese.