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Biei and Furano in a Day: The Blue Pond, Shirahige Falls and Shikisai-no-Oka in Sapporo

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Activity provider: Leda Japan
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Hokkaido's flower country and the cobalt Blue Pond in one day from Sapporo, with Shikisai-no-Oka admission included and a bus option under sixty-five dollars.

Biei and Furano in a Day: The Blue Pond, Shirahige Falls and Shikisai-no-Oka: Key Facts

PriceFrom $68 per person
Duration10 hours
Group sizeUp to 13 people
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Choose from 4 available options

Bus Group, 8:00 Meeting Point

The full day by coach from Sapporo Station's north exit bus terminal, with Shikisai-no-Oka admission included.
10 hours
English
$68
Free cancellation

Small Group, 8:00 Meeting Point

The same route in a smaller vehicle from the station meeting point, without the buffet lunch.
10 hours
English
$68
Free cancellation

Small Group with Hotel Pickup, 7:30

Small-group van with hotel pickup within 3 km of Sapporo Station from 7:30.
10 hours
English
$68
Free cancellation

Private Upgrade

The whole route run privately for your party at your own pace.
10 hours
English
$68
Free cancellation

Full description

The Blue Pond at Biei is a genuine accident. It was created in the 1980s as part of a mudflow control system after Mount Tokachi erupted, and the water turned that improbable cobalt because minerals leaching from a nearby hot spring react with the aluminium in the runoff. Apple shipped a photograph of it as a default Mac wallpaper, which is how most people have seen it without knowing where it is.

This day covers it along with the rest of what makes central Hokkaido look unlike anywhere else in Japan. Shirahige Falls, where water emerges directly from a cliff face rather than flowing over the top, running the same cobalt colour into the gorge below. The Roller Coaster Road, a straight run of steep rises through farmland that you pass along. And Shikisai-no-Oka in Furano — fifteen hectares of banded flower fields planted in strips across a hillside, with admission included in your ticket.

The scale of the Hokkaido landscape is the real subject. It was settled late, on a grid, with American agricultural advice, and it feels more like the northern United States than the rest of Japan.

Four ways to take it. The bus group is the cheapest and meets at Sapporo Station's north exit bus terminal at 8:00. Small-group van options add hotel pickup within three kilometres of the station at 7:30. A Saturday-only version adds a buffet lunch with all-you-can-eat Hokkaido melon. And the whole route can be upgraded to private.

The driver acts as guide, and the itinerary can shift with weather and traffic. Note that the operator asks for a WhatsApp number at booking for pickup coordination.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

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

Depart Sapporo at 8:00

Biei: the Blue Pond

Shirahige Waterfall in the Shirahige onsen area

The Roller Coaster Road through Biei farmland

Furano: Shikisai-no-Oka flower fields, admission included

Return to Sapporo

Includes

  • Round-trip transport from Sapporo
  • Fuel and toll fees
  • Driver-guide
  • Admission to Shikisai-no-Oka
  • Buffet lunch and Hokkaido melon (Saturday-only options)
  • Hotel pickup within 3 km of Sapporo Station (small-group van options)

Excludes

  • Entrance fees to optional attractions
  • Personal expenses and souvenirs
  • A separate tour guide beyond the driver-guide
  • Additional snacks and drinks

Important information

Meeting point

Sapporo Station North Exit Bus Terminal at 8:00, or hotel pickup within 3 km of Sapporo Station between 7:30 and 8:00 on the van options. 3-12-2 Kita 7 Jonishi, Kita Ward, Sapporo 060-0807.

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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$68
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

4.5/5
based on 82 reviews
Guide
4.5/5
Value for money
4.5/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
5
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Briana
September 2, 2026

Memory Experience. We are so excited to take the Ninja Bus! Very interesting and highly recommend!

5
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Cara
August 27, 2026

The tour is an excellent introduction to Hokkaido. Great view as we travelled along and the stops were enjoyable.. The guide was helpful and provided directions at each stop. Highly recommended

5
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George
August 26, 2026

Leo made our Hokkaido flower tour absolutely unforgettable. He knew exactly when to visit each spot to avoid the crowds and get the best light for photos, and his passion for the region really shone through. He even took the time to help everyone snap great pictures at the Blue Pond and gave us interesting local stories along the way. Professional, energetic, and genuinely caring—highly recommend Leo as your guide!

5
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Clay
August 19, 2026

Great tour with beautiful waterfalls and the iconic blue pond! Would recommend. Included English for us. Tour guide was lovely, the tour had many beautiful landmarks

5
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Jia
August 17, 2026

The driver Mr.Yu arrived the hotel for pick-up on time, gave us enough time at each stop for sight seeing and taking pictures. He made good recommdation of the food to purchase. He provided seamless service and made everyone feel comfortable and welcome. Although we didn't know each other, the whole group chatted with each other during the trip and had a great time.

5
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Nhan
August 16, 2026

Our guide, Hayashi was friendly, helpful and attentive, making sure everyone was taken care of. We were right on time everywhere. Bus was cool and comfortable, and our driver was very capable. The sites were beautiful, and we had many good, memorable photographs. Highly recommended!! Thank you to you both, Hayashi and our driver 🙏😊

5
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Ferdinand
August 16, 2026

Hayashi was a great tour guide and very funny as well ! We really enjoyed our time!

5
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Fred
August 14, 2026

It was a very nice tour. Our guide was great. I highly recommend this tour!

Frequently Asked Questions

Sapporo Station North Exit Bus Terminal at 8:00, or hotel pickup within 3 km of Sapporo Station between 7:30 and 8:00 on the van options. 3-12-2 Kita 7 Jonishi, Kita Ward, Sapporo 060-0807.
The price does not cover entrance fees to optional attractions, personal expenses and souvenirs, a separate tour guide beyond the driver-guide and additional snacks and drinks. Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
Unless the option says private, this runs as a small group. The operator caps it rather than filling a coach, and if you want it to yourselves the private option is priced separately on this page.
Leda Japan. We book with them directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can confirm your place with the operator before taking it as final.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice outside India. 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.
Round-trip transport from Sapporo, Fuel and toll fees, Driver-guide, Admission to Shikisai-no-Oka, Buffet lunch and Hokkaido melon (Saturday-only options), Hotel pickup within 3 km of Sapporo Station (small-group van options)
The duration of the Biei and Furano in a Day: The Blue Pond, Shirahige Falls and Shikisai-no-Oka 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.
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