Blue Pond & Shirahige Falls Private Tour with Driver-Guide

9 to 10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

Description
Discover Hokkaido’s highlights on a private day trip from Sapporo with your dedicated driver-guide. Explore Furano, the vibrant Blue Pond, and Shirahige Falls in comfort. Enjoy flexible photo stops along Biei’s Patchwork Road at insider vantage points away from crowds, and wander through Ningle Terrace—a forest village of artisan shops and cafés. With hotel transfers, local lunch tips, and a customizable itinerary, enjoy Hokkaido at your own pace.

Itinerary (Customizable)

08:00 – Hotel pickup in central Sapporo & depart

10:30–11:15 – Patchwork Road – Drive through rolling hills with insider photo stops

11:45–12:30 – Blue Pond & Shirahige Falls – Turquoise pond and cascading waterfall

12:30–13:30 – Lunch Break – Savor local food (driver offers recommendations)

13:30–14:30 – Ningle Terrace – Charming forest village with crafts & cafés

14:30–17:00 – Return drive to your Sapporo hotel

Total Duration: Approx. 9 hours

What's Included

Private transportation
チャイルドシート最大2台まで(※事前予約が必要です)
高速道路料金
乗客用自動車保険(※旅行傷害保険は含まれません)
ドライバーの食事代
Air-conditioned vehicle
Parking Fees
燃料代
お客様の食事・飲料代
観光施設の入場料・チケット代
延長料金(※予定時間を超えた場合、30分ごとに6,000円追加)
個人的な費用および上記に記載のない費用

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Please provide us with the detailed location of your hotel. The driver will be waiting in the hotel lobby.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 to 10 hours (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    Biei, known as the "Hill Town," consists of about 70% mountainous forest land. Visitors to Biei can enjoy countless pastoral landscapes and rolling hills, immersing themselves in the natural beauty. One of the most iconic routes in Biei is the Patchwork Road (or Puzzle Road), offering breathtaking views of the Biei hills, expansive meadows, and the Tokachi mountain range. Nature enthusiasts should not miss this opportunity to experience the beauty of Biei. (No Admission Fee Required for This Attraction) From Asahiyama ZOO to Patchwork Road takes approximately 30 minutes by car.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Shirogane Blue Pond

    Blue Pond, also known as Platinum Blue Pond due to its proximity to Tokachidake Shirogane Hot Spring, exhibits subtly changing water colors throughout the seasons and weather conditions. From mid-May to late June, under clear skies and calm weather without rain or wind, the pond water appears as a clear and transparent cobalt blue, resembling a dreamlike scene. During other seasons, the hue varies, ranging from ordinary blue to blue-green tones. In winter, when snow covers the surroundings and the pond's vegetation, the landscape takes on a magical quality, even before the water freezes. (No Admission Fee Required for This Attraction) Patchwork Road to Blue Pond takes approximately 25 minutes by car.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Shirahige Falls

    Shirahige Falls, with a drop of 30 meters and located at an altitude of 600 meters in Shirogane Onsen, Biei Town, is renowned for its cascading waters that resemble white whiskers pouring down from the crevices of rocks. The continuous flow of water emerging from underground crashes against the rocks, creating splashes adorned with a blue light, offering a magnificent and delightful spectacle. (No Admission Fee Required for This Attraction) Shirahige Falls is located near Blue Pond.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Ningle Terrace

    Ningle Terrace is a shopping area located in the green forest of Furano. It is nice to go shopping and enjoy the cool breeze as you walk through the area. The shops are in the form of wood cabins and will be lighted up after sunset creating a romantic scene. (No Admission Fee Required for This Attraction) From Biei Patchwork Road/Shirogane Falls to Ningle Terrace takes approximately 60 minutes. After the itinerary ends, the return trip to Sapporo takes approximately 2 hours.

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 乗車人数と荷物の数に合わせて、適切な車種をお選びください。
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Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Car Tours
Luxury Car Tours
Adventure Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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