10 Best Night Tours in Hokkaido

Hakodate’s view from Mt Hakodate is one of Japan’s classic three night views, and Sapporo answers with the ropeway up Mt Moiwa. Further east, the Shiretoko night drives look for animals rather than lights.

1.Mt. Hakodate Night View Sightseeing Bus Tour

Ride from Hakodate to Mt. Hakodate for a short, convenient night-view stop, with a ropeway ticket included and practical advice on weather and queues.

Most Popular★ 4.4

“The bus route and the guide's commentary were excellent, making for a very enjoyable tour. It was also great not having to wait in line for the ropeway. However, if you understand Japanese, it's cheaper to book the tour bus directly, as it's the same…”

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2.Asahiyama Zoo Penguin Walk & Forest Elf Terrace Night Tour

See Asahiyama Zoo’s winter penguin walk and Ningle Terrace by night, with guided transport, snowy scenery, and a schedule shaped by weather.

★ 4.8

“The tour guide was very friendly and used four languages to interact with everyone on the bus and explain the various attractions. We had a great time watching the penguins walk, and it was a very smooth day.”

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5.Winter Limited, departure from Sapporo: Jozankei snow scenery tour x Lake Shikotsu Ice Falls Festival night view | Hot spring/rafting/hiking optional & lakeside snow ring play one-day tour

Pair Jozankei’s snowy river valley with Lake Shikotsu’s glowing ice festival on a small-group winter day trip from Sapporo.

★ 5.0

“Private chartered car was very convenient, and the customized route was all highlights. The scenery in the hot spring lounge I randomly found was great for photos. The Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival was also very special, feeling like a world from Frozen. Highly recommended!”

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6.Otaru Lighthouse & Mt. Moiwa Night View Day Trip

Visit Otaru’s Hiyoriyama Lighthouse and see Sapporo glow from Mt. Moiwa on a guided day trip from $51.45.

★ 4.9

“This trip, we have a wonderful guide, Liza! Not only she is very clear with her instructions to everyone in our group, she has nice voice too. The time allowance for all the stops are sufficient and the entire journey is enjoyable, with beautiful sceneries…”

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9.Exploring Hokkaido Nightlife Susukino Evening Walking Tour

Fascinate your senses with a journey through Sapporo's nocturnal charm on the 'Exploring Hokkaido Nightlife Susukino Evening Walking Tour', where hidden treasures await under the cover of night.

★ 4.5

“My wife + I were in Tokyo-Kyoto+lastly Sapporo. Fantastic trip w/our adult married daughter + husband. After they took off,my wife + I hopped on a plane to Hokkaido. Sapporo night life was a surprising night. Our guide, Okuyama Tomoyuki ( Read more”

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