15 Best Full-Day Tours near Shirahige Falls

Full days that include Shirahige Falls cover the whole Biei circuit. The falls look good in summer greenery and better in snow, and the river below shows its deepest colour on sunny days.

1.Asahiyama Zoo & Biei Blue Pond & Shirogane Falls or Farm Tomita Day Trip (Departing from Sapporo, Hokkaido, includes original souvenir)

Visit Asahiyama Zoo, Biei’s Blue Pond and seasonal Hokkaido sights on a 10.5-hour Sapporo day trip, with transport and a souvenir included.

Most Popular★ 4.6

“Our guide, Onodera-san, was absolutely wonderful! They gave us lots of great advice and led the tour very well. The itinerary wasn't too rushed, and the zoo was a lot of fun.”

Check Availability →Read my full review →

3.Hokkaido Popular Photo Spot Day Trip: Asahiyama Zoo, Biei Shirogane Blue Pond, Instagram-Famous Tree, Shirasu Waterfall, Forest Elf Terrace (Departing from Sapporo, Multi-language Options Available)

Review this 11-hour Hokkaido day tour from Sapporo, with practical details on its winter photo stops, guides, timing, comfort, and value.

★ 4.5

“It was a nice trip for us, but we went when it was cloudy and rainy, so some of the scenic spots weren't seen at their best.”

Check Availability →Read my full review →

4.Hokkaido Autumn Exclusive | Farm Tomita, Shikisai no Oka, Blue Pond, Shirasu Waterfall Day Tour (Departing from Sapporo)

See Biei and Furano on a 10-hour Sapporo day tour, with flower fields, Blue Pond, Shirahige Falls, and round-trip transport.

★ 4.8

“Our tour guide, Jincheng, was very nice and provided excellent service. The time spent at each attraction was also well-planned and reasonable. Overall, it was a fantastic experience!”

Check Availability →Read my full review →

5.Chinese & English Guide: Hokkaido Popular Day Trip | Asahiyama Zoo & Biei Internet-Famous Trees & Shirasu Waterfall & Shirogane Blue Pond & Ningle Terrace (Sapporo Departure)

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

“The tour guide was very responsible, reminding us to be careful of slippery surfaces every time we got off the bus at a scenic spot. Very thoughtful!”

Check Availability →Read my full review →

7.Hokkaido Winter Hot Spots | Asahiyama Zoo, Shirohige Waterfall, Shirogane Blue Pond, Biei Christmas Tree One-Day Tour (Departing from Sapporo)

See Asahiyama Zoo, Biei’s Christmas Tree, Shirahige Waterfall, and Blue Pond on a long winter day trip from Sapporo.

★ 4.7

“Highly recommended tour. The places we went to are truly magical. Our tourist guide Andy is very funny and informative. He makes our tour memorable.”

Check Availability →Read my full review →

8.Sapporo:Asahiyama Zoo,Shirahige Waterfall&Blue Pond Day Trip

Discover Hokkaido’s highlights on a full-day trip from Sapporo, featuring Asahiyama Zoo, Shirahige Waterfall, and Blue Pond with expert guides and stunning scenery.

★ 4.4

“Mr Hong is friendly and knowledgeable about the tour places. We especially enjoyed the zoo and waterfall. Unfortunately, the itinerary to the Terrace was replaced with the sake brewery. And the blue pond was frozen so it’s not as blue as the itinerary’s description/photos. But…”

Check Availability →Read my full review →

9.Hokkaido Day Trip: Asahiyama Zoo (Including Admission) + Shikisai-no-oka + Biei Instagram-Famous Trees/Blue Pond & Shirahige Falls (Other Seasons) + Furano Ningle Terrace | Departure from Sapporo – Complimentary Hot/Cold Drink

A practical review of this Sapporo day trip to Asahiyama Zoo, Biei’s Blue Pond and Shirahige Falls, with seasonal routes, timing and value tips.

★ 4.5

“This Hokkaido day trip experience was truly wonderful! The itinerary was very rich and fulfilling, and every attraction was enjoyable. A special thank you to our tour guide, Rita, who was incredibly kind-hearted and helpful throughout the trip, taking great care of everyone and providing…”

Check Availability →Read my full review →

10.Shirogane Blue Pond & Ningle Terrace Dual Illumination & Dusk Christmas Tree & Shirahige Waterfall & Shikisai-no-Oka Winter Dual Illumination Day Tour

See Biei’s winter sights on a guided day trip, from Shikisai-no-Oka and Shirahige Falls to Blue Pond and Ningle Terrace after dark.

★ 4.8

“Every stop on the tour was beautiful, and the guide was very friendly. This package deal was definitely worth it. I highly recommend purchasing it when you visit Hokkaido. The Blue Pond at night is stunning.”

Check Availability →Read my full review →

12.Hokkaido Popular Influencer Check-in Route | Asahiyama Zoo & Influencer Tree & Shirogane Blue Pond & Shirahige Waterfall & Elf Terrace One-Day Tour

Visit Asahiyama Zoo, Biei’s Blue Pond and Shirahige Falls, then finish among the lit cabins of Ningle Terrace on a full-day Hokkaido tour.

★ 4.8

“The one-day tour to Asahiyama Zoo departing from Sapporo is so hassle-free! The meeting point is easy to find, the bus is on time, and the 2 hours reserved for Asahiyama Zoo is plenty of time to look around. We also stopped by the Shirahige…”

Check Availability →Read my full review →

13.Classic Hokkaido One-Day Tour: Asahiyama Zoo & Ken & Mary Tree & Shirahige Waterfall & Biei Shirogane Blue Pond & Ningle Terrace

Visit Asahiyama Zoo, Biei’s Blue Pond and Shirahige Falls, then Ningle Terrace on a long but convenient Hokkaido day trip.

★ 4.4

“The experience was just okay. The sights were decent. On both the outbound and return trips, the tour guide and driver chatted in Japanese at the front the entire time, and they were the only ones talking in the whole vehicle. It was impossible to…”

Check Availability →Read my full review →

14.Hokkaido Winter Full-Day Tour | Penguin Walk, Platinum Blue Pond, Shirahige Falls, Forest Elf Terrace | Departure from Sapporo, Chinese and English Tour Guide

See Asahiyama Zoo’s winter penguin walk, Biei’s blue pond and Shirahige Falls on a long, guided Hokkaido day trip.

★ 4.8

“The attraction is very nice. It is a bit far, but definitely worth visiting. Hokkaido is worth coming to many times, and the service was great too. Excellent.”

Check Availability →Read my full review →

15.Hokkaido Winter Limited: Asahiyama Zoo & Shirogane Blue Pond & Shirasu Waterfall & Shikisai-no-Oka (Optional Snowmobile Experience) & Forest Elf Terrace Day Tour

Compare Hokkaido’s winter sights on a guided day trip to Asahiyama Zoo, Biei’s Blue Pond, Shirahige Waterfall and more.

★ 4.4

“A journey is not just a movement through space, but an arrival of the soul; an excellent tour guide is the bridge connecting scenery and people's hearts. On this trip, I was fortunate enough to meet such a beautiful, kind-hearted, and sweet-voiced female tour guide,…”

Check Availability →Read my full review →