Late-Start Day Tour from Sapporo: Snowy Landscapes and Evening Lights in Biei and Furano

A Late Start from Sapporo: Biei and Furano in One Day

This one-day tour takes you from Sapporo to some of the best winter sights in Biei and Furano. With a later departure, you can enjoy a leisurely breakfast or stroll around Sapporo before the journey begins.

A lone tree in a snowy field, a waterfall tumbling into a blue river, lights glowing in the forest. Each stop offers a different view, so you can take in the full range of Hokkaido's winter. Leaving the transport to someone else is one of the great perks of a tour from Sapporo.

See the Snowy Fields at Biei Chiyoda Farm and the Christmas Tree

On the winter itinerary, you begin with the wide-open snow-covered landscapes of Biei. At Biei Chiyoda Farm, a blanket of white stretches out in a classic Hokkaido winter scene.

The Christmas Tree is a single tree standing alone in a snowy field, and it is well known as a symbol of winter in Biei. Set against a vast sky and white ground, it offers a quiet scene that you can only enjoy in winter.

What Will You See at Shirahige Falls?

At Shirahige Falls (the "White Beard Falls"), you can see a wintry scene of a gorge wrapped in snow and ice, with a bluish river running through it. The contrast between white and blue captures the natural beauty of Hokkaido in winter.

Unlike the open views of the snowy fields, this stop lets you enjoy the three-dimensional scenery of a river gorge.

The Shirogane Blue Pond and Ningle Terrace: Winter Painted in Light

At the Shirogane Blue Pond illumination, the stars of the show are the snow-covered pond and the bare, dead trees standing in it. As the color and direction of the light change, the shadows of the trees and the contours of the snow emerge, creating a dreamlike scene very different from daytime.

Ningle Terrace (the "Forest Elf Terrace") is a small shopping area of log cabins set in the woods. After dark, the wooden houses light up, and together with the snowy walking paths they create a scene that feels like a page from a fairy tale. Crafts inspired by nature are another special feature of this place.

Frequently Asked Questions

■ What time does the tour depart and return? The current winter plan departs Sapporo at 12:00 and returns at around 22:30. The meeting point is the Information Service Center on the 1st floor of the Sapporo TV Tower.

■ What does the Blue Pond look like in winter? In the snowy season, the pond is covered in snow, and the highlight is the scene created by the bare trees and the lights. It is quite different from the blue water of other seasons, and offers a dreamlike winter landscape.

Before You Book

• Be sure to choose the winter-only plan when booking.
• Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before departure.
• Only one of the two illuminations may be included.
• Meals and snow activities cost extra.
• Please bring warm clothing and non-slip shoes.
• Check the child fares and participation requirements.
• Allow plenty of time for onward travel after the tour returns.
• Check the cancellation and change policies.

Itineraries and stops may change depending on the season and weather. Please check the booking page for the latest information before you reserve.

Summary

Spend a relaxed morning in Sapporo, admire the white hills and waterfall of Biei, then head into a landscape lit up at night. With its late start, this one-day tour lets you meet the many faces of winter in Hokkaido.

If you want to enjoy both the stillness of the snowy fields and the warmth of lights in the forest, check availability for the Biei and Furano winter plan.