Excursii Shirogane Blue Pond

On August 25, 2026, we met at Exit 31 of Datong Station to join the 11:10 AM tour. We had the pleasure of having Hanna, a very elegant and knowledgeable tour guide, and Mr. Kasai, our driver. Hanna professionally explained the itinerary and provided excellent service throughout the trip. The advantage of departing a bit later was truly great, as we avoided large crowds and rush hour traffic on the way back. We didn't even have to wait in line for dinner. Although the journey was a bit long, it was well worth it for the beautiful scenery. We visited the Blue Pond, the Herb Garden (shopping for lavender products), Shikisai-no-Oka, Farm Tomita, a melon farm, and enjoyed the illuminated Ningle Terrace at Furano Prince Hotel (a nighttime activity). We returned at 9 PM.

Am participat la un tur de o zi în Furano, iar programul a fost foarte bine organizat pe tot parcursul zilei. Deși au fost multe atracții și ritmul a fost destul de alert, am avut suficient timp la fiecare locație pentru a face fotografii și a mânca, așa că organizarea a fost în regulă. Înainte de plecare, am citit recenzii în care unii menționau că le-a fost foame, dar de fapt, la fiecare atracție de pe parcurs erau lucruri de cumpărat și de mâncat – porumbul alb din Hokkaido este super dulce, chiflele cu pepene galben sunt aromate și moi, iar crochetele sunt delicioase, așa că nu trebuie să vă faceți griji că vă va fi foame. Trebuie să o lăudăm în mod special pe ghida noastră, Chillin! În grup erau străini, japonezi, chinezi și oameni din Hong Kong, iar ea a reușit să comunice cu toți în limbile lor, explicând clar și fiind foarte amabilă, ceea ce a creat o atmosferă excelentă în întregul grup. Cel mai norocos aspect a fost că toți membrii grupului au fost super punctuali, astfel încât timpul la fiecare punct a fost gestionat perfect, fără întârzieri. Ghida ne-a și sfătuit la fiecare atracție ce suveniruri merită cumpărate, care sunt mai ieftine și care oferă cel mai bun raport calitate-preț, ceea ce a fost extrem de util pentru cei care au dificultăți la cumpărături! În general, acest tur a avut un raport calitate-preț foarte bun și îl recomand celor care doresc să viziteze mai multe atracții clasice într-o singură zi.

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.

This was my first time in Hokkaido, and I was traveling alone with limited mobility, so I was a bit anxious. However, I found a tour that met all my expectations and decided to join for the first time! I was initially worried because the guide and driver were foreigners, but they provided explanations and guidance meticulously in both Japanese and their native language, and they were very pleasant! At the zoo, we barely had enough time to look around and didn't have a chance to eat lunch. I thought an extra 30 minutes would have been nice. Also, I wondered if we would have seen the main animals better if we had entered through the main gate. Overall, though, it was enjoyable to see many animals unique to Hokkaido! The Seven Star Tree and the Patchwork Road were also very beautiful! Farm Tomita was crowded with tourists, and I couldn't try the melon souvenirs, so I wished I had more time there. Nevertheless, I'm grateful and had a great time visiting many places I wouldn't have been able to see on my own. Thank you very much!

În ziua excursiei, vremea a fost foarte bună și, din fericire, nu erau mulți turiști, așa că am putut să ne plimbăm și să facem fotografii în voie, iar peisajul a fost de asemenea foarte frumos. Ghidul nostru, Xiao Dong, ne-a recomandat porumbul local, care a fost foarte dulce. Nu am optat pentru oferta de pepene galben „mănânci cât poți”, dar se vindea și pepene galben la bucată, așa că am simțit că o felie sau două erau suficiente pentru a gusta. Dacă doriți să încercați înghețată cu aromă de lavandă și pepene galben, nu trebuie să vă faceți griji, la ferma Tomita există înghețată cu arome combinate, astfel încât să puteți gusta ambele arome deodată. Întregul program a fost perfect organizat, având suficient timp pentru a explora și a face fotografii, fără a fi prea aglomerat. Timpul de odihnă dintre activități a fost mai mult decât suficient, iar autobuzul și împrejurimile atracțiilor turistice au fost foarte curate. Ghidul nostru, Xiao Dong, a fost de asemenea foarte entuziast, ne-a povestit despre gustările și produsele locale și ne-a indicat locuri unde puteam cumpăra produse la un preț bun.

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!