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Furano Lavender and Biei's Blue Pond: Two-Day Hokkaido Summer Tour in Sapporo

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A two-day summer tour trading Sapporo for the colours of central Hokkaido, taking in Farm Tomita's lavender terraces, Biei's cobalt Blue Pond and the lantern-lit cabins of Ningle Terrace.

Highlights

  • Walk Farm Tomita's lavender or Shikisai-no-oka's flower stripes after Aug 15
  • See Biei's cobalt-coloured Blue Pond
  • Finish at the lantern-lit craft cabins of Ningle Terrace
  • Two days to cover central Hokkaido without rushing
  • Trade the city for Hokkaido's summer colours

Furano Lavender and Biei's Blue Pond: Two-Day Hokkaido Summer Tour: Key Facts

PriceFrom $337.3 per person
Duration2 days
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

Hokkaido's summer has a short, spectacular window, and this two-day tour is built to catch it. You leave Sapporo behind for the interior of the island, where the farmland around Furano and Biei turns into bands of colour that draw visitors from all over Japan. The centrepiece is Farm Tomita, whose lavender terraces run in purple stripes down the hillside and scent the air for the whole time you are there. Timing matters with lavender, so after the middle of August the tour turns instead to Shikisai-no-oka, where the flower stripes keep their colour later in the season and the effect is just as striking. Biei's Blue Pond is the other landmark of the trip, a still, cobalt-coloured body of water with dead trees standing in it, a place that looks unreal in photographs and only slightly less so in person. The two days finish at Ningle Terrace, a scattering of small wooden craft cabins connected by woodland paths and lit by lanterns after dark, which is the quiet, atmospheric end the trip deserves. Spreading this across two days rather than compressing it into one makes the difference between rushing between viewpoints and actually being somewhere. The distances in central Hokkaido are long, the light is best early and late, and an overnight lets you use both ends of the day instead of spending them on the road.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

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

8:00 AM

Day 1: Depart Sapporo

Leave the city behind and travel into central Hokkaido.

11:00 AM

Day 1: Farm Tomita or Shikisai-no-oka

Walk the lavender terraces, or the flower stripes of Shikisai-no-oka after 15 August.

3:00 PM

Day 1: Furano area

Time in the Furano countryside before the overnight stop.

7:00 PM

Day 1: Ningle Terrace

Wander the lantern-lit woodland craft cabins after dark.

9:00 AM

Day 2: Biei countryside

Head into the rolling farmland around Biei.

11:00 AM

Day 2: Blue Pond

Visit the still, cobalt water of the Shirogane Blue Pond.

5:00 PM

Day 2: Return to Sapporo

Travel back to the city at the end of the second day.

Detailed Itinerary

8:00 AM - Day 1: Depart Sapporo: Leave the city behind and travel into central Hokkaido.

11:00 AM - Day 1: Farm Tomita or Shikisai-no-oka: Walk the lavender terraces, or the flower stripes of Shikisai-no-oka after 15 August.

3:00 PM - Day 1: Furano area: Time in the Furano countryside before the overnight stop.

7:00 PM - Day 1: Ningle Terrace: Wander the lantern-lit woodland craft cabins after dark.

9:00 AM - Day 2: Biei countryside: Head into the rolling farmland around Biei.

11:00 AM - Day 2: Blue Pond: Visit the still, cobalt water of the Shirogane Blue Pond.

5:00 PM - Day 2: Return to Sapporo: Travel back to the city at the end of the second day.

Includes

  • Professional local guide, all fees mentioned in the itinerary

Excludes

  • Personal expenses, meals unless specified, gratuities

Important information

Meeting point

Sapporo (details confirmed with operator on booking)

Know before you go

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

About this activity

Free cancellation
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Duration 2 days
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hokkaido's summer has a short, spectacular window and the tour is built to catch it. Timing matters with lavender: Farm Tomita's purple terraces are the centrepiece earlier in the season, and after the middle of August the tour turns instead to Shikisai-no-oka, where the flower stripes keep their colour later and the effect is just as striking.
Because the distances in central Hokkaido are long and the light is best early and late. An overnight lets you use both ends of the day instead of spending them on the road, which is the difference between rushing between viewpoints and actually being somewhere.
Farm Tomita or Shikisai-no-oka for the flower fields, the Furano area, Ningle Terrace with its small wooden craft cabins and lantern-lit woodland paths in the evening, and on the second day the Biei countryside and the cobalt-coloured Blue Pond before the return to Sapporo.
The price covers a professional local guide and all fees mentioned in the itinerary. Meals, personal expenses and gratuities are not included, so confirm exactly what the overnight arrangement covers with the operator when you book.
Comfortable walking shoes for the farm terraces and the woodland paths at Ningle Terrace, sun protection for open flower fields in the middle of summer, and a light layer for the evening, since central Hokkaido cools down noticeably after dark. An overnight bag is enough for two days.
Professional local guide, all fees mentioned in the itinerary
The duration of the Furano Lavender and Biei's Blue Pond: Two-Day Hokkaido Summer Tour is typically 2 days. 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$337.3