Sapporo Departure Winter Snow Play Tour | Asahiyama Zoo + Shikisai-no-Oka + Lonely Christmas Tree + Ningle Terrace Day Tour
🐧Asahiyama Zoo | Japan’s Northernmost Zoo Winter’s star attraction, the Penguin Walk in the Snow (late December to mid-March), allows visitors to watch penguins waddling through the snow up close, maximizing the healing vibe.
🌈Shikisai-no-Oka | Biei Rainbow Hills Transforms into a snow paradise in winter, offering snowmobiles, snow rafts, and interactive experiences with alpacas. Visitors can also take a tractor sightseeing bus to roam the park, enjoying wide-open views and effortlessly taking stunning photos.
🎄Biei Christmas Tree (Tree of Wisdom) | The Lonely Internet-Famous Tree in the Snow Standing all alone on a gentle slope, the Christmas tree is embraced by vast snowfields in winter. Simple, clean, and full of atmosphere, it is a classic photo spot in Hokkaido.
🧚Ningle Terrace | Furano Fairy Tale Forest Snow covers the triangular wooden cabins, and warm yellow lights illuminate the forest paths, resembling a snow-country elf village that is tranquil and romantic.
What to expect
- Asahiyama Zoo | Japan’s Northernmost Zoo A signature winter attraction, the penguin snow parade (late December to mid-ch) features penguins waddling through the snow up close. It also boasts the unique cylindrical seal tank where seals swim through transparent tubes, as well as cold-climate animals like polar bears, snowy owls, and Ezo brown bears. Suitable for both adults and children, it is a must-visit spot for families and winter travel in Hokkaido.
- Shikisai-no-丘 | Hokkaido’s Most Beautiful Rainbow Flower Carpet Boasting 15 hectares of magnificent flower fields, it resembles a rainbow spread across the earth. In the midsummer months of June to August, over 30 varieties of flowers—including lavender, sunflowers, and cosmos—bloom profusely. The rolling hills transform into an artist’s overturned palette, while giant scarecrows in the fields are cute and therapeutic. A gentle breeze ripples through the flower sea, filling the air with fragrance and capturing your heart at first sight.
- Ningle Terrace | A Fresh Fairy Tale Village in the Green Forest As summer sheds its snow and ice, it transforms into a healing sanctuary hidden in the greenery. The trees are lush, and sunlight filters through the leaves to cast mottled shadows. The fairy cabins are surrounded by green grass and vibrant flowers. Step onto the soft forest paths, listen to the chirping of insects and birds, and escape the hustle and bustle. After sunset (adjusted slightly around 17:00 depending on the season), the terrace turns on its lights. Warm yellow lights light up one by one, weaving through the forest and dotting the wooden cabins, complementing the lush trees and fresh vegetation. The terrace at night adds an even more romantic ambiance. Fresh and healing by day, gentle and dreamy by night, you step into a real-life summer fairy tale in a second.
- Shirogane Blue Pond | A Dreamy Blue Mirror Gifted by Nature Minerals in the water reflect a stunning bright blue, creating a picturesque scene with the lush larch trees along the shore. Summer sunlight dances on the lake surface, shimmering with ripples. The azure pond and emerald green woods complement each other, while a cool breeze offers a refreshing chill. Strolling along the pond, every snap is a healing cinematic masterpiece, making you feel as though you’ve wandered into a limited-time summer wonderland.
- Farm Tomita | The Romantic Origin of Hokkaido Lavender An iconic farm in Furano, Hokkaido, and the birthplace of lavender cultivation. July to August is the peak season for lavender in full bloom, where vast purple flower seas spread out unbridled, intertwining with the surrounding colorful flower fields into a romantic canvas. Fresh floral scents drift with the gentle evening breeze, fully showcasing the romance and tenderness of Hokkaido’s summer. It is an absolute must-visit spot for summer photography.
Reviews
We had a wonderful experience at Hokkaido Farm! 😊🌸 Our guide Chillin was extremely cheerful, friendly, and helpful throughout the entire trip. She always had a lovely smile and a very positive attitude, which made the tour even more enjoyable! 😄✨ She provided detailed information about each location we visited and explained everything very clearly. Her English was easy to understand, and she guided us patiently throughout the tour. 🥰 Overall, it was a memorable and well-organized experience! 💕 We truly enjoyed the trip and would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Hokkaido. 🌸🇯🇵😊
Our trip to Furano was wonderful! The scenery was absolutely breathtaking, and everything was well organized. A big thank you to our tour guide, Aoki-san, who was incredibly kind, friendly, and helpful throughout the day. She made the experience enjoyable and memorable. Highly recommended!
The tour was planned very well. We were able to hit a variety of different must visit sights of Sapporo in one day which we would not have been able to do on our own. Our guide Eric was also very informative and kept us entertained during the long drive. would highly recommend this tour for first timers who want to hit the major, well-known locations in Hokkaido.
Our tour guide, Hikaru, was inclusive as he made sure to speak in both English and Chinese. He is a friendly guide who even helped to take pictures for us in the purple fields. He also gave us more time at Farm Tomita. Immediately after Farm Tomita, we visited the other flower farm, so it was not rushed at all, and we were able to take photos leisurely. Ningle Terrace was also a beautiful place to visit at night, although the shops closed at 7:45. Overall, the experience was amazing, and I would definitely recommend this day trip to others!
This trip almost marked the end of the winter season (March 30, 2026). Our guide, Zoey, was lovely, providing detailed advice and knowledge throughout the journey. She was patient and friendly with everyone on the tour. A special thank you for helping us take photos while driving the snowmobile right from the starting point. This trip's itinerary went directly to the attractions without any detours. The driver was courteous and drove very well. We were very impressed with this trip.
Lucy has been very helpful in keeping the tour on pace and ensuring there is enough time for each destination. She provided useful insights into Hokkaido and is accommodating to all participants. The driver is also very efficient and drove well and steady. Overall this tour covers all the main tourist attractions in Furano and Biei. Side comment to the tour operator - it will be better to arrange Farm Tomita first in the itinerary as when we arrived (4.35pm+)most of the shops and cafes are closing. This farm is better compared to Shikisai no Oka in May.
Highly recommend this tour if you want something straightforward and well-organized! No unnecessary stops or long explanations/delay. We originally have snowmobiling in Shikisai-no-oka, but since the snow had melted at the first location, they suggested an alternative and it turned out great. The driver was also very thoughtful. He even cleaned the bus while we were at a stop. Hanson, our guide, was helpful the whole time and easy to communicate with. They may not have many reviews yet, but the experience was solid. We also liked that we arrived at each spot when it wasn’t too crowded. Overall, really enjoyed this tour. Worth trying.
Our tour guide, Aoki, provided bilingual commentary and exceptional service. At each attraction, he found the best photo spots and took many pictures for us. At the end of the trip, he even prepared snacks for everyone, anticipating we might be hungry. Although the weather was hot during this trip, we made many wonderful memories. ❤️
Furano is absolutely beautiful in the summer; seeing the colorful Hokkaido is definitely worth the trip. This tour group was quite good. The itinerary wasn't too packed.
We had a wonderful experience, the itinerary was perfect, it’s all the places you need to visit when you’re in the Biei and Furano area. Our guide, Eric was excellent! He’s trilingual and he’s very knowledgeable about the area and makes a lot of suggestions of places to see and eat! Definitely a must do tour when you’re in Hokkaido!
Good to know
- We will send you an email between 16:00 and 21:00 on the day before your trip. The email will include: meeting time, license plate number, tour guide, and the tour guide's social contact information. Please make sure to check your email (it might be in your spam folder!). Do not be late on the day of the trip. No refunds or changes will be made on the day of the trip! Therefore, you must check your email and add the tour guide!!!
- Please keep your mobile phone accessible during the tour so that the relevant reception staff can contact you! If you have not received the email by 21:00, please contact our company.
- For friends using LINE, due to LINE's regional restrictions, the tour guide cannot directly add you as a friend by LINE ID on the day before the trip. Therefore, we will create a LINE group on the day before the trip and send the LINE group link to you via email. After receiving the email, please actively click the link to join the LINE group so that the tour guide can communicate with you in a timely manner. Thank you!
- In addition, all tour itineraries of our company do not include travel insurance. Outdoor activities involve specific risks and dangers. The company is not responsible for any physical damage or injury caused by accidents or unforeseen factors. Dear guests, please purchase your own insurance!! PS: Due to weather conditions, the flowers at Shikisai-no-Oka and Farm Tomita are not yet fully in bloom from April to May, and are currently not as beautiful as in the pictures. The flowers are expected to be in full bloom by June. If you mind this, please do not book this route. Thank you.
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