English-language day tours out of Sapporo are often bilingual, with the guide switching between English and Chinese, so expect commentary in both. They cover the big circuits well; for remote corners like Shiretoko, book a local operator.
Visit Noboribetsu Hell Valley, Cape Chikyu and Hokkaido’s famous lakes on an affordable, guided day trip from Sapporo.
Most Popular★ 4.8“Tour guide Yagyu provided great service and excellent value for the money!”
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1,743 reviews10 hoursFrom $49.55
A long Hokkaido day trip links Biei’s snowy hills, Blue Pond and Furano’s lit Ningle Terrace, with optional snowmobiling and round-trip transport.
★ 4.7“Unfortunately a combination or having to make an unscheduled pick up of missing tour members and our bus breaking down meant we missed our restaurant lunch leaving us to eat lunch at 3.30pm. Our guide was lovely and very apologetic but it did affect the…”
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1,408 reviews11 hoursFrom $44.25
See Asahiyama Zoo, Biei’s blue pond and waterfalls, and Furano’s Ningle Terrace on a long, convenient Hokkaido day trip from Sapporo.
★ 4.5“Tour guide Kevin is proficient in two languages and three dialects, and he meticulously plans and explains everything. I highly recommend him to anyone visiting Hokkaido.”
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367 reviews10.5 hoursFrom $47.39
Ski Otaru’s sea-facing slopes on a Sapporo day trip, with Chinese or English lessons, rental packages, round-trip transport and coach photos.
★ 4.5“Mr Noah really helpful and kind teaching step by step with clear instructions. recommended”
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327 reviews9.5 hoursFrom $57.75
Learn to ski or snowboard in Niseko with a private Chinese- or English-speaking instructor, flexible resort meeting points, and optional equipment packages.
★ 4.8“Just finished an amazing 3-hour private snowboarding lesson in Annupuri with Max! Compared to my past snowboard lessons, he was incredibly patient, detailed and encouraging. He broke every steps clearly so I made real progress - nailed S-turns and toe-side falling leaf, and felt way…”
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211 reviewsFrom $201.35
See Biei’s winter Blue Pond illumination, Shirahige Falls, Ningle Terrace and snowy trees on a guided day trip from Sapporo.
★ 4.8“Great and friendly tour guide, he helped us to take photos for all the solo traveller. The places that we visited were also beautiful. We managed to go back timely. Super recommended”
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164 reviewsFrom $63.19
Learn to ski at Sapporo Teine with a private Chinese or English lesson, optional Sapporo transfers, and step-by-step coaching for beginners.
★ 4.7“The instructor is serious and responsible in their teaching, easy to understand, and very friendly to beginners with zero experience. I felt a clear improvement. The instructor is very professional.”
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78 reviewsFrom $221.05
Compare the summer flower-field route and winter snowmobile option on this full-day Biei and Furano tour from Sapporo.
★ 4.6“Thanks to Sunny for guiding us and gave good tricks to enjoy all places with no regret. I am a solo traveller and is definitely a good choice to travel using their service. Recommend!”
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37 reviews10.5 hoursFrom $44.20
See Asahiyama Zoo’s winter penguin walk, Biei’s Blue Pond and Shirahige Falls on a long day trip from Sapporo, with transport included.
★ 4.8“I was lucky enough to see the penguin walk at Asahikawa Zoo, although the time spent there was a bit short, but that's the trade-off for arranging a one-day trip.”
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22 reviewsFrom $47.40
See Asahiyama Zoo’s winter penguin walk, Biei’s blue pond and Shirahige Falls on a long, guided Hokkaido day trip.
★ 4.8“Since I was traveling alone, I thought joining a tour would be the best way to visit the Asahiyama Zoo, so I booked one. It turned out to be a very wise decision. I also got to visit a few other attractions I'd always been…”
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21 reviewsFrom $49.79
Learn to ski Hokkaido powder with a private Chinese or English coach at Sapporo Kokusai, with optional transfers from central Sapporo.
★ 5.0“As someone who had never set foot on skis before, I was unsure if I could manage my first lesson. However, my instructor, Xiao Yang (Rocky), immediately put me at ease with his calm, patient demeanor and clear instructions. He broke down each step in…”
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17 reviews2 hoursFrom $221.25
Visit Noboribetsu’s steaming Hell Valley, Lake Toya and Showa Shinzan on a compact day trip from Sapporo, with optional small-group transport.
★ 4.6“This is my first time here. The tour guide is also the driver, so it's hard for him to take us around. But he's still leading us very diligently. I think it's a lot of fun. The driver's introduction is also very thorough!”
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9 reviewsFrom $55.19
Discover the breathtaking beauty of Furano and Biei with our 6-hour tour. Explore these enchanting destinations with an English-speaking driver, no guide needed. Book now!
★ 5.0“Overall this was a great experience, The driver was early to pick us up and had a rough plan for the day. He spoke good English and was able to be flexible to our schedule, skip / move around certain stops as well as drop…”
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7 reviewsFrom $548.59by Japan Guide Agency
See Lake Toya, Showa-shinzan and Noboribetsu on a winter day trip from Sapporo, with an optional snowmobile ride and a bilingual guide.
★ 4.4“This trip was generally okay, with the snowmobile experience being the main highlight. It was fun, though not particularly impressive compared to a similar experience I had in Finland. The ride lasted about an hour, but because the group was quite large, there were frequent…”
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7 reviewsFrom $50.45
Discover the stunning beauty of Furano and Biei with our English-speaking driver. No guide, just pure awe-inspiring landscapes. Click now for an unforgettable Sapporo adventure!
★ 5.0“On our first trip to Hokkaido we decided to arrange a private tour to see some of the important sites. We had two days, one guided to Otaru and one non-guided to Furano Biei. We were fortunate that Igoshi Hayate was our driver both days.…”
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5 reviewsFrom $910.18by Japan Guide Agency