8 Best Winter Night View Tours in Hokkaido

Snow does the work on a winter night in central Hokkaido, catching the floodlights at the Blue Pond and the last glow behind Biei’s lone Christmas Tree. Dress for minus ten or colder; standing still in a car park at dusk is when the cold really bites.

1.Hokkaido Classic Fun Photo-Op Day Tour: Winter-Limited Optional Snowmobile Experience + Popular Photo-Op + Magical Illumination Tour | Departing from Sapporo (Multiple itineraries available / Chinese and English service)

A long Hokkaido day trip links Biei’s snowy hills, Blue Pond and Furano’s lit Ningle Terrace, with optional snowmobiling and round-trip transport.

Most Popular★ 4.7

“Thanks Tracy to be our tour guide. She is professional, kind and helpful! She can speak fluent Mandarin and English so she can take care of all the participants. We definitely will join the Klook tour next time!! Highly recommended!! 🩷”

1,408 reviews11 hoursFrom $44.25

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3.Optional Snowmobile | Hokkaido Winter Day Tour | Asahiyama Zoo Penguin Walk & Ningle Terrace Illumination | Multiple Routes Available

Review of the Biei and Furano day tour from Sapporo, with stop-by-stop advice, seasonal caveats, guide details, timing and value.

★ 4.7

“Tour guide Lee was professional and meticulous, providing vivid and detailed explanations and demonstrating extensive knowledge of the historical sites along the way. The itinerary was well-planned and hassle-free, with thoughtful and considerate service at every turn. He patiently answered all our questions, making for…”

269 reviews10.5 hoursFrom $47.39

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5.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

“The guide's explanations in both Japanese and English were very clear and thorough, and they were consistently kind and helpful throughout the tour. The bus driver's driving was also very smooth and steady. Even though I usually get motion sickness easily, I was able to…”

12 reviewsFrom $51.25

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6.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.”

12 reviewsFrom $63.09

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8.(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

“Our tour guide Lucy was kind and friendly, and the itinerary was very well arranged. 👍🏼 We had a great time! We hope to have the opportunity to join Lucy's tour group again.”

9 reviewsFrom $56.79

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