Maruyama Park, Sapporo
Sapporo Night View Tour
Norbesa Ferris Wheel
Odori Park Winter Illuminations
Odori Park – Clock Tower – Okurayama Ski Jump – Moiwa Mountain – Shiroi Koibito Chocolate Factory – Tanuki Kouji Shopping
Recommended: All year round!
Perfect for seeing all the sights of Sapporo in one comprehensive day trip, and filled with local recommendations about where to stop and eat on the way. Take in the stunning history and viewpoints of Sapporo City, or focus your time on shopping at the main centres of the city. The choice is yours!
Mount Yotei Spring Views
Niseko Ski and Snowboarding
Snow Activities
Hokkaido Night Views
Niseko Ski Villages – Main Village
Recommended: Late November – April for snow sports! May – October for other activities and nature sights.
This option is perfect if you want to make the most of a full day of winter sports or other seasonal activities in Niseko, with the flexibility of door-to-door pick up and drop off for your kit and belongings. Niseko is renowned for its powder snow and amazing winter conditions, but it’s also a great place to try hiking, rafting, kayaking and other sports throughout the rest of the year.
Furano in July
Furano Lavender
Biei Blue Pond Illuminations
Shirohige Waterfall
Tomita Farm Lavender – Shiki Sai No Oka Flower Garden – Biei Blue Pond
Recommended: From Spring to late Summer.
Furano’s famous lavender is at its peak season in July, but there are a variety of flowers blooming from Spring, through to late Summer. Furano is also famous for its sweets, ice cream and fruit, so we can add plenty of pit-stops to your day. Biei’s Blue Pond is stunning and a great picture spot throughout the year. It’s also really tricky to get to by public transport, so Social Bus is the easiest way to see everything you’d like to in a day!
Sunset from Mount Usu
Toya with Friends
Mount Usu View Spot
Lake Toya Shrine
Nakayama Crater – Lake Toya – Mount Usu – Bear Park
Recommended: All year round!
Every season is beautiful in Toya, and every season boasts its own local delicacies to try for yourself. The lake is stunning, and there are evening fireworks throughout the Summer and Autumn months. Locally, you can also experience a (safe) but active volcano at Mount Usu, enjoy the local Bear Park, or enjoy a bit of history at Nakayama Crater. There are local handmade bakeries and ice cream shops if you would like to try these for yourself. Or if you’d rather relax whilst overlooking the lake, we can recommend our favourite hot-spring spots too.
The Way to Travel Otaru City!
Otaru Canal in Winter
Otaru Canal in Summer
Hokkaido's Famous Seafood!
Otaru Canal – Kitaichi Glass Factory – Nikka Whiskey
Recommended: All year round!
Otaru in picturesque in every season. From the candlelit walkways of winter, through to the canal boats, European style buildings, and rickshaws that can be enjoyed all year round, this is a beautiful spot to spend a day. If you love nature, we can add a stop at Tengu Mountain and the squirrel park into your day. If you prefer the ocean, we recommend the local aquarium. Otaru is famous for both its seafood and its desserts, so it’s definitely worth planning a leisurely lunch break along the way.
Noboribetsu 'Hell Valley'
Autumn Views
Winter Views
Winter Snow Views
Ainu Village – Noboribetsu Onsen – Jigokudani
Recommended: April – November.
Noboribetsu is beautiful all year round, but it’s locally know as ‘hell-valley’ due to the unique volcanic landscape that is visible between April and November. It’s a popular hot-spring spot because of the natural sulfur, and the town itself is filled with tradition and history. You can visit the local Ainu Village as part of the day, and catch a glimpse of many famous ogre-statues in the town centre.
Asahiyama Sunflowers
Asahiyama Snow Museum
Hokkaido Ramen Tasting!
Local Homemade Food!
Asahiyama Zoo – Otakoyama Sake
Recommended: All year round!
Asahiyama Zoo is the largest zoo in the whole of Japan, and it’s on many people’s ‘wish-list’ when they come to Hokkaido. We particularly love the daily penguin parade! Asahiyama city also has many other local spots that we recommend, including Otakoyama Sake! In summer, add in a stop at Japan’s largest sunflower fields to take in the view! In winter, we can visit the famous Snow Museum as well!
These are just some ideas to get you thinking! Other day trips that we can recommend include, Sapporo Beer Museum, Rusutsu Resort, Moerenuma Park, Hokkaido Historical Village, Lake Shikotsu, Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill, Hokkaido Shrine…
Not sure where to go? Don’t worry! We can help!
