7 Best Summer Tours in Hokkaido

Hokkaido summer is short and mild, with no proper rainy season, and it peaks in July when the Furano lavender is out. Tours that leave Sapporo at 11am dodge the morning rush and stay for the evening light.

2.Summer 11 AM Departure: Shikisai no Oka & Farm Tomita & Blue Pond & Waterfall & Ningle Terrace Illumination Day Tour

See Furano lavender, Biei flower fields, Blue Pond, Shirahige Falls and Ningle Terrace on a long, guided day trip from Sapporo.

★ 4.9

“Thanks to tour guide Joy for the professional explanations, which greatly increased our understanding of the background of each attraction. Although the weather was poor on the day of the activity, the guide even helped hold an umbrella for us and reminded us to put…”

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4.Summer Limited: Biei Furano Farm Tomita & Shikisai no Oka & Blue Pond & Waterfall Day Tour

See Furano’s flower farms, Biei’s Blue Pond and Shirahige Falls on a full-day trip from Sapporo, with transport and a guide included.

★ 5.0

“What a great travel experience! Beautiful scenery paired with good weather, plus our tour guide Jincheng (Eric) provided a lot of historical information and local food recommendations along the way. The service was also excellent, with helpful reminders throughout the trip. Overall, it was a…”

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5.Hokkaido Four Seasons One-Day Tour: Summer Hokuryu-cho Sunflowers, Autumn Asahidake Autumn Leaves, Winter Biei Furano Illumination

Compare Hokkaido’s sunflower, autumn and winter day-trip options from Sapporo, with practical advice on timing, transport, costs and route details.

★ 4.8

“The package is good for people who intend to go to these attractions but could not drive or solo travel. As these attractions are on the outskirts of Sapporo, an estimated 3+hour drive. it is good to be able to visit these beautiful places.”

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6.Hokkaido Summer Furano & Biei Day Tour

Review the Furano and Biei summer day tour: flower-field highlights, guide notes, value, pacing, and practical booking advice.

★ 5.0

“This is a wonderful plan that allows you to visit multiple locations in one day. Since all the places are fantastic, it might feel a bit rushed for those who want to thoroughly enjoy each spot. However, I think it's a good idea to do…”

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7.Hokkaido Noboribetsu Hell Valley and Lake Toya Day Tour | Mt. Usu Ropeway and Bear Ranch | Summer Jozankei and Winter Snow Park | Departing from Sapporo

Compare Noboribetsu Hell Valley, Lake Toya, Mt. Usu and Bear Ranch on a Sapporo day tour, with seasonal options and multilingual guide support.

★ 5.0

“Hikaru san was very friendly and helpful. he speaks English, chinese and japanese and whole trip was very fun.”

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