Shirogane Blue Pond-turer

25. august 2026, møttes vi ved utgang 31 på Datong stasjon for å delta på turen som startet kl. 11:10. Vi møtte den elegante og kultiverte reiselederen Hanna og sjåføren Mr. Kasai. Reiselederen ga en svært profesjonell forklaring av reiseruten og servicen underveis. Fordelen med å dra litt senere var at vi slapp å møte for mange folkemengder og unngikk rushtrafikken på returen. Vi trengte heller ikke å stå i kø for å spise middag. Selv om reisen var litt lang, var det vel verdt det for den vakre naturen. Vi besøkte Aoiike (Den blå dammen), en urtehage (shopping – lavendelprodukter), Shikisai no Oka, Farm Tomita, en melonfarm og Ningle Terrace (opplyst skog) ved Furano Prince Hotel (kveldsaktivitet) – retur kl. 21:00.

We joined a one-day tour in Furano, and the itinerary was incredibly smooth throughout the day. Although there were many attractions and the pace was a bit fast, we had enough time at each location for photos and food, so the scheduling was perfectly fine. Before the trip, I saw some reviews mentioning that people might get hungry, but actually, there was food available for purchase at every stop along the way. Hokkaido's white corn was super sweet, the melon bread was fragrant and soft, and the croquettes were also delicious, so there was absolutely no need to worry about going hungry. Special praise goes to our tour guide, Chillin! The group included foreigners, Japanese, Chinese, and Hong Kongers, and she was able to communicate with everyone in their respective languages. Her explanations were clear and friendly, which created a wonderful atmosphere for the entire group. The luckiest part was that everyone in the group was incredibly punctual, so the timing at each stop was perfectly managed, with no delays at all. Our guide also gave us tips at each attraction on which souvenirs were worth buying, which were inexpensive, and which offered good value for money, which was very practical for those who struggle with shopping! Overall, this tour offered great value for money and is highly recommended for anyone who wants to visit multiple classic attractions in one day.

wonderful experience with our guide Lucy who is patient, warm and hospitable. she shared many interesting facts about the various sites and Hokkaido in general. we enjoyed the trip more so with her as our guide. the itinerary is good and rather packed but it’s fine as we get to see more places.

Det var min første gang i Hokkaido, og jeg var alene med begrenset bevegelsesfrihet, så jeg var litt engstelig. Men jeg fant en plan som oppfylte mine ønsker, og deltok på en tur for første gang! Jeg var litt usikker på at guiden og sjåføren var utlendinger, men de ga forklaringer og veiledning på både japansk og fremmedspråk på en veldig hyggelig måte! I dyrehagen var det akkurat nok tid til å se seg rundt, men ikke nok tid til å spise lunsj. Jeg tenkte kanskje 30 minutter ekstra hadde vært fint. Og jeg lurte på om jeg hadde fått sett hovedattraksjonene hvis jeg hadde gått inn via hovedporten, men alt i alt var det gøy å se mange dyr som er unike for Hokkaido! Seven Star Tree og Patchwork Road var også veldig fine! På Farm Tomita var det mange turister, og jeg fikk ikke spist melon som suvenir, så jeg skulle gjerne hatt litt mer tid. Men jeg er takknemlig og hadde det gøy med å bli vist mange steder jeg ikke ville ha klart å besøke alene. Tusen takk!

Været var flott på turen, og det var ikke mange turister, så vi kunne utforske og ta bilder i fred. Landskapet var også veldig vakkert. Guiden, Xiao Dong, anbefalte lokal mais som var utrolig søt. Jeg valgte ikke å delta på "spis så mye du vil"-melonbuffeten, men det var mulig å kjøpe enkeltstykker av melonen, så jeg følte at et par skiver var nok til å smake. Hvis du vil prøve is med lavendel- og melonsmak, trenger du ikke å velge – Farm Tomita har blandede smaker, slik at du kan prøve begge på en gang. Tidsplanen for hele turen var perfekt, med nok tid til å utforske og ta bilder uten at det ble for travelt. Det var rikelig med pauser, og både bussen og områdene rundt attraksjonene var veldig rene. Guiden, Xiao Dong, var også veldig entusiastisk og fortalte oss om lokale snacks og produkter, samt hvor vi kunne kjøpe ting til en god pris.

small tour group with mini-bus. the ride was smooth, syllabus was great and Baku the tour guide was awesome. Baku gave us great tips during the trip (i.e. what to buy at service centre, where to grab lunch at Biei station…). we enjoyed it very much! thx the team for their effort!!!

The tour was excellent! We visited many places. Even though there were only 4 of us, we had a small car, like an Alphard, which felt like a private tour. The driver was very helpful, communicated well, was polite, and always smiling. We got to see everything on the itinerary, plus they added Tomita Farm and a herb garden for us. The time spent at each stop was just right, and the weather was great. Everything went smoothly and comfortably. I highly recommend it!

Leo is amazing! He is very knowledgeable and direct to the point. He is very fluent in 3 languages and give directions in all three so no one is left behind. Can you believe that we actually left on time in all stops? Whenever we passed him after getting off the bus, he swtiches to english and remind us about the instructions and switch to another language when another tourist passes him by. He is excellent! We also got to our destinations before everyone elses. He also offered assistance and explanations when needed. very happy with this tour! We recommend Leo very much!

Amazing Hokkaido Day Trip with Lucy! We had a wonderful day exploring the beautiful sights of Hokkaido! Lucy was an excellent guide—friendly, professional, and attentive throughout the entire trip. She made sure everyone felt comfortable and had a great experience. Our driver was also fantastic, providing a smooth and safe journey. Everything was well-organized, and we truly enjoyed every moment. A big thank you to Lucy and our driver for making this day so memorable! Highly recommended!