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Hokkaido Summer: Furano Flower Fields and Blue Pond Photo Tour (Sapporo)

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Activity provider: JC Group株式会社
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Full-day tour in Sapporo, taking in Iwamizawa Service Area Southbound, Shirogane Blue Pond and Shiroganefudono Falls. Run by JC Group株式会社, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Bus/coach
  • Iwamizawa Service Area Southbound
  • Shirogane Blue Pond
  • Shiroganefudono Falls
  • Runs 10 hours
  • Comfortable bus transportation

Hokkaido Summer: Furano Flower Fields and Blue Pond Photo Tour (Sapporo): Key Facts

PriceFrom $66 per person
Duration10 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 10-hour experience from Sapporo, built around Bus/coach, Iwamizawa Service Area Southbound and Shirogane Blue Pond. It is run by JC Group株式会社, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

Hokkaido is Japan's northern island, a different climate and a different scale: Sapporo is its city, with the beer museum, the ramen alley and the February snow festival; Otaru, 40 minutes away, has the canal and the glass and music-box shops; Noboribetsu is the hell-valley hot springs; Lake Toya and Lake Shikotsu are caldera lakes; and Biei and Furano in the centre are the flower fields and lavender of July. Winter brings two metres of snow to Sapporo and the powder that made Niseko famous. Distances are long and trains are few, so day tours from Sapporo are mostly by bus and run eight to ten hours.

The price covers Comfortable bus transportation, English speaker guide, Travel insurance, Visit to Blue Pond, Shirohige Falls, Shikisai-no-Oka and Complimentary homemade organic lemon honey drink at Herb. It does not cover Lunch and Personal expenses, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

カナモトホール(札幌市民ホール). We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with JC Group株式会社 before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

Starting location

カナモトホール(札幌市民ホール)

Bus/coach

(40 minutes)

Iwamizawa Service Area Southbound

Break time (10 minutes)

Bus/coach

(2 hours)

Shirogane Blue Pond

Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Free time (30 minutes)

Bus/coach

(5 minutes)

Shiroganefudono Falls

Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Free time (20 minutes)

Bus/coach

(30 minutes)

ジェットコースターの道（かみふらの八景）

Pass by (5 minutes)

Shikisai No Oka

Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Free time, Sightseeing (1 hour)

Bus/coach

(10 minutes)

クリスマスツリーの木

Photo stop, Visit, Sightseeing (15 minutes)

ハーブガーデン富良野 (HERB GARDEN FURANO)

Break time (20 minutes)

Bus/coach

(15 minutes)

Farm Tomita

Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (1 hour)

Bus/coach

(100 minutes)

Arrive back at

カナモトホール(札幌市民ホール)

Detailed Itinerary

Starting location: カナモトホール(札幌市民ホール)

Bus/coach: (40 minutes)

Iwamizawa Service Area Southbound: Break time (10 minutes)

Bus/coach: (2 hours)

Shirogane Blue Pond: Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Free time (30 minutes)

Bus/coach: (5 minutes)

Shiroganefudono Falls: Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Free time (20 minutes)

Bus/coach: (30 minutes)

Includes

  • Comfortable bus transportation
  • English speaker guide
  • Travel insurance
  • Visit to Blue Pond, Shirohige Falls, Shikisai-no-Oka, Christmas Tree, Farm Tomita
  • Complimentary homemade organic lemon honey drink at Herb Garden Furano

Excludes

  • Lunch
  • Personal expenses

Important information

Meeting point

カナモトホール(札幌市民ホール)

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 10 hours
Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Starting from $66
$66
Need a custom booking or have a larger group?Contact Support via WhatsApp
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more

Traveler Reviews

4.6/5
based on 41 reviews
Guide
4.8/5
Value for money
4.7/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Andrew
August 11, 2026

Even though the attractions were busy, Joe kept us to time without it ever feeling rushed. He was friendly and helpful, and there was just the right amount of talking. Overall an excellent day!

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Malou
August 1, 2026

The tour was great, I highly recommend it if you want to see more of the beautiful Hokkaido countryside and its flower farms. Our guide Catherine was very nice and with a good sense of humour. She told us a lot about Hokkaido, not just the spots we visited. The driver was great too, he made sure to avoid the biggest bumps in the road and drove very mindfully.

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5
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Melvin
July 28, 2026

Cathrine was a wonderful guide, showing us a lot of places in Hokkaido. With good information and a smile on the lips the trip was very good.

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Michaela
August 20, 2026

All the places visited were beautiful and the tour had the perfect pace. Everything was well organized and the instructions were clear. The biggest compliment goes to our guide Joe, who had a great energy, took good care of us, provided us with interesting information and advice, and most importantly, gracefully guided the entire tour in 3 different languages.

5
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Stephanie
August 9, 2026

Joe was a fantastic guide. He had thought of all the logistics so we could just sit back and relax. As the one in the family usually tasked with all the planning, I really appreciated that I could just focus on enjoying all the beautiful flowers and having a good time. Highly recommend.

5
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Michelle
August 4, 2026

Was great! I don’t drive so I got to see everything I wanted. Everything ran smoothly. Thank you!

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Richard
July 21, 2026

I am so happy with this tour! I saw so many beautiful sights Hokkaido had to offer and learned a lot. We saw the blue pond, the waterfall, all breathtaking sights. Farm Tomita was a highlight since there was alpaca farm and also got to ride on the tractor and it was truly beautiful. There was a place to grab lunch at this stop. The Furano Lavender fields were also great! Definitely recommend the lavender and melon ice cream. We were at each location a reasonable amount of time and there were bathroom stops on the way there and before we headed back to Sapporo. I did not feel rushed at the tour

5
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Sara
June 24, 2026

Well run tour. Catherine is an excellent guide with a friendly and warm manner. Worth doing despite drizzly weather

5
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Andrea
June 18, 2026

Joe was a great guide for the day. We saw so much, yet we didn’t feel rushed. Such spectacular scenery- so glad we went. Good value too.

5
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Jody
June 21, 2026

Our tour guide, Joe, did an amazing job guiding this tour. He was full of information and we knew exactly what we were seeing, where the restrooms were and what time to be back on the bus. It was a great day!

5
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Steven
June 20, 2026

Joe was the best tour guide ever. I was running late due to challenges with Google Maps, and he was kind enough to wait for me. He is also very detailed when giving background about tour sites and very knowledgeable about Japan, and overall, he is an amazing guide. I would recommend him to my friends and would take his tour again if I have the chance to.

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Nino
June 3, 2026

My son and I enjoyed this trip so much! The places we visited were magnificent and I took some amazing photos. Joe was very caring and enthusiastic and gave us all the necessary information and yet enough time to relax and enjoy. I would happily do this tour again with my other son.

Frequently Asked Questions

カナモトホール(札幌市民ホール)
The price does not cover lunch and personal expenses. Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
Hokkaido is cold: winter days are often below freezing with snow on the ground from December to March, and even summer evenings are cool. Waterproof shoes with grip, a warm hat and gloves, and layers. Tour buses are heated, and the stops are outside.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Comfortable bus transportation, English speaker guide, Travel insurance, Visit to Blue Pond, Shirohige Falls, Shikisai-no-Oka, Christmas Tree, Farm Tomita, Complimentary homemade organic lemon honey drink at Herb Garden Furano
The duration of the Hokkaido Summer: Furano Flower Fields and Blue Pond Photo Tour (Sapporo) is typically 10 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
February for deep snow and the Snow Festival, or late June to mid-July for Furano's lavender. Note that Sapporo's cumulative snowfall of 4.7–5 m is often misread — actual ground depth peaks around 80–100 cm in February. Full month-by-month detail in our best time to visit Sapporo guide.
The 2027 festival runs 4–11 February across Odori, Susukino and Tsudome, and entry to all three sites is free. Hotels sell out 6–9 months ahead and rates run 2–3× normal — our Snow Festival guide covers whether that premium is worth paying.
The subway covers most of the city at ¥210–380 a ride, and the weekend Donichika pass is just ¥520 — far better value than the ¥830 weekday version. The airport train is ¥1,230 (33–37 min). See getting around Sapporo.
Yes — it's 30 minutes and ¥800 by JR, making it the easiest day trip in Hokkaido. The canal, glassworks and sushi street fill a comfortable day. Timing tips and the Snow Light Path dates are in our Otaru day trip guide.
Miso ramen (invented here around 1954), jingisukan lamb BBQ, soup curry, and Nijo Market seafood. Bowls run ¥900–1,500. Where locals actually eat — and which famous spots to skip — is in our Sapporo food guide.
Niseko has the deepest snow (~15 m a season) but the highest prices — a 2026-27 peak day pass is ¥13,500. Rusutsu, Kiroro and Sapporo Teine (¥8,400 online) offer similar powder for less. Honest comparison in our Niseko and Hokkaido ski guide.
Three days works well: one for the city, one for Otaru, and one for a day trip or ski day. Our Sapporo 3-day itinerary has winter and summer variants with realistic timings.
Starting from$66