From Sapporo: 10-hour Customized Private Tour to Furano
ID: GYG534851-927541
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Design your own day in Furano with our 10-hour private and customizable service. Discover Noboribetsu's iconic sights and hidden gems with our comfortable private car and professional driver.
Explore the region of Hokkaido in the winter on this adventurous day trip from Sapporo. Marvel at the internet-famous trees of Biei, visit the magical Furano's Ningle Terrace, and, depending on the season, see the roaring Shirahige Falls.
Begin your day tour by meeting your driver in Sapporo. Head to Asahiyama Zoo and spend about 1.5 hours exploring and eating lunch. Renowned Asahiyama Zoo, Japan's northernmost zoo and a must-visit in winter. Unlike many other zoos, where the animals don't hide away during the cold season
See adorable penguins walk in the snow (from December to March), clumsy raccoons crawl on top of their heads to make faces, curious seals play up and down in the glass column, and monkeys snuggle with each other to keep warm.
On days when the zoo is closed, visit other attractions instead.
Internet-famous trees of Biei and Four Seasons Color Hill of Furano area(Dec. 1st to Mar.31th)
Biei Blue Pond and Shirahige Falls (Apr. 1st to Nov.30th)
Between April 1 and November 30, your next stop is Biei Aoike. Spend around 30 minutes exploring this pond formed to intercept volcanic magma. Please take a picture of the stunning blue water and compare it to the famous default Macbook photo.
Next, continue to the Furano area, and visit the roaring Shirahige Falls. It is 600 meters above sea level, located in the white gold hot spring town of Miei Town. It is named "White Beard Falls" because of the white whisker-like water that pours down from the crevasses in the rocks. Water gushing from the ground, lapping against the rocks, created a blue spray glow. Here the mountains are green in summer and the snow is white in winter, and you can enjoy the contrast between the two seasons.
If you're travelling between December 1 and March 31, 2024, marvel at the internet-famous trees of Biei instead. See the Ken & Merry Tree. Then visit Four Seasons Hill (approx. 40 minutes), When the winter is covered with snow, this time the Four Seasons colour Hill becomes a snow paradise, there are snowmobiles, sledging and other entertainment, and even novices can enjoy the snow and nature.
Finish your tour with a visit to the iconic Ningle Terrace in Furano. Explore this workshop built by a character in the novels of Japanese writer Satoshi Kuramoto. Stroll through the chalets and small shops and buy a handmade souvenir to remember your Hokkaido adventure.
After finding your perfect souvenir, return to Sapporo.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the charm of Hokkaido's snowy and pristine winter landscape
- Discover the whimsical playground of Ningle Terrace and buy a handmade souvenir
- Get up close and personal with penguins and racoons at the popular Asahiyama Zoo
- Marvel at the iconic Biei Aoike, made famous by Apple's default desktop photos
- Explore the wonders of Biei Blue Pond and admaire the serene turquoise waters
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1-3 Pax: Sedan
4-5 Pax: Minivan
6-8 Pax: Minibus
Please notice that baby or child will also be counted as one participant.
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.