[Hokkaido Summer Flower Viewing] Shikisai no Oka & Farm Tomita & Blue Pond & Waterfall & Patchwork Tour One-Day Trip | Depart from Sapporo

Our tour guide, Chen Lin, was incredibly enthusiastic and patient. On the first morning, a passenger was late by 20 minutes and caused a scene. There were also issues with the number of people on the travel platform and seating arrangements. Midway through the trip, the bus broke down, requiring us to wait 20 minutes for a support vehicle. In the afternoon, the restaurant we were supposed to eat at was closed, so we couldn't have lunch until after 3:30 PM. Despite so many unexpected problems, the tour guide patiently handled everything and calmed the passengers down. It was truly a difficult situation for her. On the bus, the guide also explained the history of Hokkaido's famous products, lavender and horse oil, and recommended what products and foods to buy for both the morning and afternoon itineraries. Her explanations were detailed and lively. She is truly a dedicated tour guide.

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.

I traveled alone and visited other places without issue, but I was worried about getting around Biei and Furano. Then I found this tour, and since it had a Korean-speaking guide, a well-planned itinerary, and good reviews, I decided to book it! First off, both guides, Andy and Jun, were excellent at explaining things, gave great recommendations, and led us kindly. I especially appreciated Jun, the Korean-speaking guide, who consistently looked after me and chatted with me. :) I also love taking photos, and with the great weather, all my pictures turned out wonderfully. It was such a happy tour! I plan to visit again in winter and will definitely use this tour service again, haha.

Andy had a great sense of humor, which I think really livened up the bus trip. His information was also excellent. The spots we visited were great too. He was incredibly well-organized via WhatsApp and therefore always reachable on-site. The food offered was also very delicious; my favorite was a steamed corn on the cob. I've never tasted anything so good anywhere else. It was almost creamy when chewed, slightly salty, and still warm – top-notch.

This was an amazing experience! Lucy was a great tour guide- punctual, organized, knowledgeable, and friendly. She broke down our itinerary in a step by step fashion and highlighted must-try items along the way. We had plenty of time to explore, take in views, and souvenir shop without feeling rushed. The flower fields were in full bloom in August and we got to sample fresh melon & fresh white corn, as well as melon, lavender, and milk soft serve flavors. If Lucy is your tour guide you’ll be in great hands and will be sure to have a magical trip!

I had a great summer tour with my friend who came to Hakkaido for the first time. We booked for 2 bus tours in our 3 day stay and we’re glad we made a choice of getting Klook tours than having it ala carte our way. The guides did a great job and were bubbly that made our tours extra fun. Thank you klook for the great tours! 🩵🫰

This 1-day tour from Sapporo covered most attractions in the Furano area. From views of the Patchwork Road, to the vast flower farms of Shikisai-no-Oka, onto the tranquil Shirogane Blue Pond, then go on the overhead bridge to view the Shirahige Waterfall. Lunch was at a restaurant at Furano, which was crowded as many tour groups were also there having their lunch. The last venue was Farm Tomita. It was peak lavendar season and you can smell the scent of lavendar flowers as you walk past them. The lavendar and melon soft cream was nice and a must-try. The tour guide Mr Hikaru was jovail and he made the whole bus journey fun and relaxing. We reached back Sapporo central bus station around 7pm, in time for dinner.

I’m taking this tour started from Sapporo to popular sightseeing in Furano. It was convenient, our tour guide, Joy, managed things well and recommended many local food worth-try. As it was a peak season, every places were quite crowded especially restaurants which causing limited time to enjoy some places.

Our best day trip. The flower fields were beautiful, the weather was beautiful. Multiple stops were made. I would love to spend more time at each location. However, it is a great way to see this region if you don't have a car rental.

what a great adventure this trip was. Jun was a super fantastic guide and smoothly went between languages. he gave us so much valuable info on the locations & some local history. my big tip for the day is to come hungry as there’s so many wonderful things to eat!