Sapporo Departure: Biei & Furano Shikisai-no-Oka, Farm Tomita & Blue Pond Day Tour

Explore 4 spots in Biei and Furano from Sapporo in one day

This tour departs from Sapporo and visits Shikisai-no-Oka in Biei, Farm Tomita in Furano, the Blue Pond in Shirogane, and Shirahige Falls, all in a single day. The tour is listed as taking between 9 hours 30 minutes and 10 hours 40 minutes.

The Biei and Furano area is quite far from Sapporo, making it difficult to visit all four spots in one day using public transportation alone. Since transportation is handled for you, even travelers without a rental car can visit all the major highlights together.

As this makes for a long day from morning to night, it's a good idea to keep your schedule flexible on the days before and after the tour.

Shikisai-no-Oka's flowers change with the seasons

Shikisai-no-Oka is a flower field that symbolizes Biei Town in Hokkaido, known for its sweeping colors often described as "a palette overturned by the gods." Biei is also called "the town of hills."

From May to June, you'll find tulips, Iceland poppies, and lupines in bloom. From July to August, lavender, sunflowers, and salvia reach their most vivid colors, while September to October brings deep-hued dahlias, cosmos, and salvia.

Since blooming is affected by temperature and progresses gradually through the seasons, it's noted that in April and May the flowers may not be as full as seen in photos. Full bloom is expected from mid-June onward.

Farm Tomita's lavender fields and lavender soft-serve

Farm Tomita is a landmark farm in Furano, known as the birthplace of lavender cultivation in Japan. Admission is free, and its rainbow-colored flower fields alongside its famous purple lavender fields are known worldwide.

The rainbow flower fields are at their most beautiful from June through October. The farm's signature lavender soft-serve ice cream is described as combining a rich milky flavor with a subtle floral aroma and a hint of melon.

Since the flower fields are quite expansive, it helps to decide in advance which areas you most want to see within your limited visiting time.

The Blue Pond, Shirahige Falls, and the Patchwork Road

The Shirogane Blue Pond in Biei became famous worldwide after being featured as an Apple Mac wallpaper, known for its dreamlike water color. Shirahige Falls is surrounded by fresh greenery in summer, with clear blue water cascading down.

The itinerary also includes Biei's Patchwork Road scenery. The Forest Fairy Terrace may be closed depending on conditions on the day, in which case the visit is switched to Takushinkan gallery instead.

Since the actual itinerary is adjusted based on on-site conditions, the order and duration of visits will follow the guidance given on the day.

Language support, ratings, and day-of contact

This is a group tour with English and Chinese language support, with a local meeting point format. It holds a rating of 4.8 (3,435 reviews), with over 30,000 bookings reported.

Between 4:00 PM and 9:00 PM the day before departure, you'll receive an email with your meeting time, the vehicle's license plate number, and the guide's name and contact information. Since this email may be sorted into spam, be sure to check carefully, and if it hasn't arrived by 9:00 PM, contact the number listed. Please note that cancellations or changes are not possible on the day of the tour.

Travel insurance is not included in the tour, so it's recommended that travelers arrange their own coverage. For details and availability, check the Sapporo Departure: Shikisai-no-Oka, Farm Tomita & Blue Pond Day Tour.

What to check before booking

• The meeting details email arrives between 4:00 PM and 9:00 PM the day before
• Your meeting time and local meeting location
• Estimated return time within 9 hours 30 minutes to 10 hours 40 minutes
• English and Chinese language support
• The timing of your visit and current flower bloom status
• Flowers may not yet be in bloom during April and May
• The Takushinkan substitution if the Forest Fairy Terrace is closed
• The no same-day cancellation or change policy
• Whether meals are included
• Travel insurance is not included
• Appropriate clothing for an outdoor-focused itinerary
• Day-of contact information and keeping your phone charged

Since the flowers' peak bloom depends on temperature and the itinerary is adjusted on-site, be sure to check the latest conditions on the booking page before applying.

In summary

This day tour departing from Sapporo takes you to Shikisai-no-Oka in Biei, Farm Tomita in Furano, the Shirogane Blue Pond, Shirahige Falls, and the scenic Patchwork Road. The tour runs 9 hours 30 minutes to 10 hours 40 minutes, with English and Chinese language support for this group tour.

Shikisai-no-Oka changes character with the seasons, from tulips in May and June to cosmos in September and October, while Farm Tomita is famous for its rainbow flower fields from June to October and its signature lavender soft-serve. The Blue Pond and Shirahige Falls are two of Biei's most iconic water landscapes.

The tour holds a rating of 4.8 (3,435 reviews). Be sure to check the meeting details email that arrives the evening before, as same-day cancellations or changes are not possible. For more details, check the Sapporo Departure: Shikisai-no-Oka, Farm Tomita & Blue Pond Day Tour.