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- Get picked up from Sapporo to explore Hokkaido’s natural wonders on a guided day trip featuring volcanic valleys, mountains, and scenic lakes.
- Boiling springs and plumes of hot steam rising from a volcanic crater will make you realize why the place was named “Jigokudani” or “Hell Valley”.
- Appreciate the beauty that resulted from volcanic eruptions at Lake Toya and Oyunuma Pond, the latter also offering an outdoor foot bath.
- Ever thought of meeting bears? Showa Shinzan Bear Ranch lets you not only meet but also feed brown bears (entry at your own expense).
- The day ends in Otaru, a city where old European style meets Japanese architecture. Visit an exquisite glass workshop and a curious music box museum.
Inclusions
- Day trip to Noboribetsu, Lake Toya, Bear Ranch, & Otaru
- Expert guide
- Return transfers from Sapporo Station
- Travel in air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions
- Entry to Bear Ranch
- Food and drinks
- 8am - Pick-up from Sapporo Station
- Noboribetsu, ~60 mins
- Lake Toyako area, ~120 mins including free time for lunch
- Showa Shinzan Bear Ranch (price excluded), ~ 60 mins
- Eight Views of Lake Toya, 10 mins
- Lake Toyako Observatory, 10 mins
- Otaru, ~90 mins including free time for dinner
- 6pm - Return to Sapporo
- Tip: Remember to try Hokkaido's famous cheesecake at the LeTAO pastry shop in Otaru, it's a treat you won't forget.
- Entry to the Bear Ranch is not included in your ticket.
- The evening before your journey, you will receive an email containing crucial details, including the tour guide's phone number and the car's license plate number. Please make sure that your email and mobile phone can be reached.
- The walking trails around Oyunuma pond and the outdoor foot bath experience may be closed during winter.
- The itinerary may be altered due to external factors such as weather and road conditions.
- If you visit in February, you can see the Otaru Snow Light Path festival. Please refer to the official website to check the festival’s specific schedule.
- This trip requires a minimum of 4 participants to operate. If the number is not reached, an alternate date may be suggested or the trip may be canceled.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
- Spend a day in Hokkaido, visiting the Valley of Hell and the two most stunning lakes, Lake Toya and Shikotsu.
- Travel across Hokkaido with the assistance of a knowledgeable native expert who offers in-depth explanations and information in both Chinese and English.
- Visit the second deepest lake in Japan, Lake Shikotsu, and other attractions such as Shikotsu, Valley of Hell, Lake Toya, and Showa Shinzan Mountain.
Inclusions
- Guide in English and Chinese
- Transportation between attractions
Exclusions
- Shōwa-shinzan ropeway
- Shōwa-shinzan bear ranch
- Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival admission fee
- Meal inclusions
- Tip: Due to the vibrant culture and art scene in Hokkaido, it is a highly interesting destination to visit both in the winter and the summer.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 12 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- On this day tour of Hokkaido's vibrant landscapes, savor local delicacies in an all-you-can-eat local buffet and enjoy round-trip transfers from Sapporo.
- With an expert guide accompanying you, immerse yourself in the panoramic beauty of Shikisai-no-oka and admire the sea of colorful flowers.
- At Furano Farm Tomita, soak in the views of the vast fields of lavender, sunflowers, and poppies and observe the perfume-making process.
- Exclusive to the tour, relish a Hami melon buffet – famous in the region – with your buffet having both non-vegetarian and vegetarian dishes.
- Wander through the artisan workshops at Ningle Terrace, an experience that brings you closer to the local culture and crafts.
Inclusions
- Full-day tour of Farm Tomita, Shikisai-no-oka, and Ningle Terrace
- Expert English and Chinese-speaking guide
- Round-trip transfers from Sapporo
- Admission fees
- Unlimited buffet lunch
- Parking and toll fees
- 7:40am: Depart from Sapporo Tokyu REI Hotel (1F)
- 7:50pm: Depart from Sapporo TV Tower
- Take a rest at Sunagawa Highway Oasis (15 mins)
- Drive through the Road of Patchwork
- 10:35am: Views from Hokusei no-oka Observatory Park (25 mins)
- 11:25am: Shikisai-no-oka Flower Gardens (60 mins)
- 12:35pm: Hami melon buffet (60 mins)
- 2pm: Furano Farm Tomita (60 mins)
- 3:30pm: Ningle Terrace (45 mins)
- 5:30pm Rest at Iwamizawa Rest Area (15 mins)
- 6:25pm: Drop-off at Sapporo Station (North Exit)
- 6:30pm: Drop-off at Sapporo TV Tower
- 6:40pm: Drop-off at Sapporo Station (North Exit)
- Tip: Don't forget to sample the unique lavender ice cream at Furano Farm Tomita, it's a delightful treat you won't find elsewhere.
- Though the lavenders usually bloom from late Jun to early Aug, the actual flower conditions are subject to change. Refunds will not be granted if the flower-watching experience does not live up to your expectations.
- Reservations are required to enter the Potpourri's Inn on Farm Tomita.
- Each traveler is allowed to bring 1 child, age 3 and under, free of charge. Children who occupy a seat and require lunch must book a child ticket.
- Please note that depending on the number of participants, you may be assisted by a driver without a guide.
- Please keep in mind that the final itinerary is subject to weather/transportation conditions.
- Please note that the time to visit each scenic spot is determined according to the traffic conditions and number of participants on the day.
Buffet Menu
Non-Vegetarian Menu
- Chef's special pork 'Genghis Khan', Furano special omelet rice, Hokkaido gourmet soup curry, Hokkaido ramen, freshly fried tempura, various salads, and more than 30 kinds of dishes.
- Please note that pork 'Genghis Khan' will be changed to chicken or lamb depending on availability.
Vegetarian Menu
- Seasonal vegetable hot pot, udon noodles, side dishes
- Vegetarian meals are available but must be ordered in advance.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
- Wander through picturesque views of Hokkaido with air-conditioned transportation and guided tours all along the journey.
- Witness the beauty of Hokkaido on an extraordinary adventure along the Roller Coaster Road, offering dramatic elevation changes and breathtaking panoramic views.
- Indulge in a delectable buffet lunch and savor Hokkaido ice cream at the iconic Biei Blue Pond, famously captured by National Geographic, creating a picture-perfect experience.
- Explore the vibrant 15-hectare Hill of Four Seasons, a rainbow-colored flower field, aboard the Shikisai-no-Oka NOROCCO tractor bus, surrounded by fragrant blooms.
- See Ningle Terrace in Furano, a forest handicraft workshop inspired by a novel character, with handmade crafts and more, giving a touch of local creativity to your journey.
Itinerary
- 8:30am: Pick-up from Sapporo Station North Exit Group Bus Stop
- 11am: Biei Roller Coaster Road
- 11:30am: Biei Blue Pond (approximately 30 minutes)
- 12pm: Lunch buffet and Hokkaido ice cream (approximately 60 minutes)
- 1:40pm: Biei Shikisai-no-Oka (Hill of Four Seasons) (approximately 45 minutes)
- 2:50pm: Furano Farm Tomita (approximately 40 minutes)
- 4pm: Ningle Terrace (approximately 30 minutes)
- 4:30pm: Return to Sapporo
Inclusions
- 1-day tour of Hokkaido Biei Blue Pond
- Expert guides (English, Japanese, or Chinese)
- Driver service fee
- Air-conditioned transportation
- Buffet lunch
- Hokkaido ice cream
- Access to Shikisai-no-Oka NOROCCO (tractor bus)
- Tip: Be prepared for sudden weather shifts, especially if you plan to explore the outdoors, by packing layers and appropriate clothing for the season.
- Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by at least one adult passenger throughout the journey.
- This tour is not suitable for pregnant women, and people with heart problems.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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