9 Best Winter Blue Pond Tours

Winter tours to the Blue Pond come for the light-up and for Shirahige Falls, whose blue river keeps flowing between snowbanks when everything else is white. The bridge viewpoint gets icy, so take it slowly.

1.Hokkaido Biei Furano Day Tour: Shikisai-no-Oka, optional snowmobile in winter, Shirogane Blue Pond, Shirahige Waterfall, Ningle Terrace

Explore Biei and Furano from Sapporo, from flower hills and blue water to winter snowmobiles, with practical advice on timing and value.

Most Popular★ 4.7

“Our tour guide, Wu Di (Hanna Wu), was absolutely fantastic! She was incredibly impressive, switching seamlessly between Chinese, English, and Japanese. She provided excellent introductions to all the attractions on our itinerary. Although the time spent at each stop was not long, this is to…”

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2.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.”

250 reviews10.5 hoursFrom $50.55

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3.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

“The itinerary was very rich, and we visited many spots in one day. The tour guide was enthusiastic, and the driver was very kind. Remember to buy snacks and cookies to eat in the car, otherwise you'll get very hungry.”

62 reviewsFrom $56.85

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4.Hokkaido 1-Day Highlights Tour: Asahiyama Zoo, Biei Blue Pond, Ningle Terrace (Departing from Sapporo – optional winter snowmobiling – multiple routes available)

Compare Hokkaido’s summer flower-field route with its winter zoo and snow stops, including Blue Pond, transport, timing, and what to expect.

★ 4.7

“Our tour guide, Fang Jie, was very professional. The Asahiyama Zoo trip was rushed, but we saw everything we needed to see. She was also very helpful in taking photos for each family at the Biei Christmas Tree and Furano snowmobile experiences. She also arranged…”

23 reviewsFrom $41.49

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5.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 itinerary was well-planned with no unnecessary rushing. Asahiyama Zoo was very engaging, making this day trip a complete success and extremely rewarding! Highly recommended!! We will definitely come back again.”

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6.Hokkaido Winter Exclusive: Hokkaido Asahiyama Zoo & Internet-Famous Christmas Tree & Shirogane Blue Pond & Ningle Terrace One-Day Tour | Depart from Sapporo

Compare Hokkaido’s winter day-trip routes from Sapporo, from Asahiyama Zoo and Biei’s snowy fields to Blue Pond lights and Ningle Terrace.

★ 4.5

“Five-star rating! Even though the itinerary was rushed, we were safely transported to each destination. On the way back, the driver even slowed down so we could see the cute little deer 🦌”

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8.Hokkaido Asahikawa Furano Seasonal One-Day Tour: Shikisai-no-Oka Flower Viewing/Winter Asahiyama Zoo/Biei Blue Pond & Ningle Terrace Illumination

Compare this Sapporo day trip’s flower fields, Blue Pond, waterfall and Ningle Terrace, with practical advice on timing, seasons and package choices.

★ 4.7

“Our tour guide, Mr. Li, was incredibly thoughtful, and his service throughout the entire trip was exceptional. I would definitely choose this tour again next time; it was fantastic! Highly recommended!”

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9.(Hokkaido Winter Illumination) Blue Pond Illumination & Ningle Terrace & Shirahige Waterfall & Shikisai no Oka & Biei Christmas Tree One-Day Tour (Departing from Sapporo)

See Biei’s winter sights on a Sapporo day tour, from Ningle Terrace and Shirahige Waterfall to the Blue Pond’s evening illumination.

★ 4.9

“I thought this trip was a lot of fun. The tour guide was also very nice and often chatted with us in a humorous way. They were super friendly.”

9 reviewsFrom $56.79

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