15 Best Winter Furano Tours

Winter in Furano means snow piled to the windowsills and powder on the slopes, and the day tours visit Shikisai-no-Oka under snow, often with an optional snowmobile ride on the same hills. Go for the quiet as much as the views.

5.Departing from Sapporo: Furano & Biei Winter Day Tour | Shikisai-no-Oka Snow Play

From Sapporo, see Biei’s Christmas Tree, Shikisai-no-Oka, Shirahige Waterfall and Ningle Terrace on a winter day trip with transport included.

★ 5.0

“This tour was structured so well - the timing at each stop was perfect, allowing us to enjoy Blue Pond, Farm Tomita, Shikisai no Oka, and Ningle Terrace without feeling rushed or getting caught in heavy crowds. We witnessed first hand how the line for…”

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6.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

“This was a truly delightful trip! Both the tour guide and driver were incredibly friendly. The driver even politely reminded us to 'please be careful when boarding' every time we got on the bus. We were also fortunate enough to experience the tour company's special…”

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7.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

“A small but beautiful itinerary, but the time is too early, there's no time to eat breakfast, and you have to get up really early to attend the class, it's really amazing.”

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8.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

“Although it is quite far from Sapporo, after spending a full day here, I feel this itinerary was definitely worth it and a lot of fun. From customer service to the drivers and tour guides, everyone was fantastic, professional, patient, and responsive to all our…”

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10.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

“The itinerary is packed and every spot is beautiful, but the driving time is long and the stops are relatively short, so you might not be able to enjoy everything to the fullest. It would be better if we could stay longer~”

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12.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, Lucy, was incredibly responsible and friendly on our Furano/Biei day trip. She sent detailed meeting information and reminders beforehand, ensuring everyone arrived on time and had breakfast and cash ready - her arrangements were meticulous. The day's itinerary was well-paced, with reasonable…”

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13.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

“One and a half hours is too rushed for the first stop, Mount Asahidake. I feel like you need at least two hours, or even more, to properly enjoy the round-trip cable car ride and the sights. Whether it was because it was a tour…”

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14.(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

“The tour guide and driver were both excellent. However, the quality of fellow travelers can be a hit or miss. Two Thai women kept talking loudly while the guide was explaining the day's itinerary, making it impossible to hear what the guide was saying. It…”

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15.Sapporo: Asahiyama Zoo, Snow Activity, & Ningle Terrace Tour

Discover Hokkaido’s winter charm on this 10-hour Sapporo tour featuring Asahiyama Zoo, snow activities, and the scenic Ningle Terrace, perfect for nature lovers.

★ 4.7

“an amazing day trip from Sapporo to Asahiyama Zoo! The guide was super friendly, the bus was comfortable, and the zoo experience was unforgettable!! Everything was smooth and well-organized. Highly recommend this tour!”

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