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Furano & Biei Day Tour from Sapporo with Blue Pond and Shirahige Waterfall

1.50· 2 reviews

Highlights

Discover the breathtaking Blue Pond and its ever-changing shades of blue
Visit the Shirahige Waterfall, a hidden gem with striking cobalt blue waters
Admire Yasuda Kan’s sculptures harmonizing with Hokkaido’s nature
Stroll through Biei’s rolling hills and enjoy panoramic spring landscapes
Enjoy a tasting experience of Hokkaido-produced wines at the Furano Wine Factory!

What to expect

This full-day tour from Sapporo takes you to the Blue Pond, Shirahige Waterfall, and the picturesque landscapes of Biei. Enjoy art and a wine tasting for a memorable getaway!

What's included

Bus Fare
Guide (for jumbo taxi and microbus operations, the driver will also serve as your guide)

About this experience

Starting at: 08:00, 08:10

■Tour Stops
・Yasuda Kan Sculpture Museum
・Biei Town
・Farms Chiyoda
・Blue Pond
・Shirahige Waterfall
・Furano Wine Factory

■Bus Schedule
Departure:
・Sapporo Tokyu REI Hotel (Depart at 8:00)
・Sapporo TV Tower Tourist Information Center (Depart at 8:10)
Return:
・Sapporo TV Tower (Arrive around 18:25)
・Sapporo Tokyu REI Hotel (Arrive around 18:35)

Schedule

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Meet at the 1st Floor Lobby of Sapporo Tokyu REI Hotel.
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Departure
The bus will stop by Sapporo TV Tower to pick up guests before starting the tour. (Photo shown: Sapporo Tokyu REI Hotel)
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Pick Up Guests Boarding at Sapporo TV Tower.
09:05
Yasuda Kan Sculpture Museum　
An open-air museum where Yasuda Kan’s sculptures blend with Hokkaido’s natural scenery. Enjoy the tranquil beauty of the artworks alongside seasonal landscapes. Bronze pieces are also displayed indoors, offering a unique fusion of art and nature.
11:45
Biei Town　*Free Time & Lunch
Biei is known for its rolling hills, peaceful scenery, and local cuisine. Enjoy lunch at nearby cafes and take in panoramic views from the Shiki-no-Tou tower.
13:20
Farms Chiyoda
Get up close and interact with adorable animals such as ponies and llamas, and enjoy a warm and relaxing farm experience. Take a leisurely stroll around the farm and breathe in the fresh, crisp spring air of Hokkaido. After your walk, be sure to try the farm’s popular rich and creamy Jersey milk.
14:05
Blue Pond　
amous for its mysterious blue hue, Biei’s Blue Pond changes color depending on the season and weather, as minerals in the water reflect sunlight. Surrounded by trees mirrored on the surface, it offers a dreamlike, picture-perfect landscape.
14:40
Shirahige Waterfall　
Located near Shirogane Onsen in Biei, this 30-meter-tall waterfall is named “Shirahige” (white beard) for the way water flows through the rocks in white, thread-like streams. The basin glows a striking cobalt blue, creating a magical and scenic view.
15:45
Furano Wine Factory
Visit this local winery to see how Furano’s natural environment shapes its wine. Enjoy tastings of red, white, and limited-edition wines. The cellar lined with oak barrels and the on-site shop make it a great stop for wine lovers and souvenir hunting.
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Iwamizawa Service Area
18:25
Sapporo TV Tower
18:35
Sapporo Tokyu REI Hotel
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Tour Ends

Location and Directions

Map of location

At each meeting point, a guide holding an “Easy GO” flag will be waiting for you.

If you are meeting at Sapporo TV Tower, the guide will be in front of the Tourist Information Center.

Location and Directions

Sapporo Tokyu REI Hotel
5-chōme-1 Minami 4 Jōnishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-8509, Japan

Restrictions

Infants do not have a bus seat included. Please book as a child if a seat is required.
A staff member who can speak Japanese, Chinese, or English will accompany the tour. However, as guidance will be given trilingually, please note that explanations may not be provided in your native language.
If less than 6 participants are booked, the activity may not operate.

What to bring

There are many restaurants around Biei JR Station, so it is recommended to bring cash. Please note that opening hours and holidays may vary by restaurant.

Other requirements

Please arrive at your meeting point at least 10 minutes before the bus departure time.
Please review the travel terms and conditions before participating.
Please review the Standard Travel Agency Terms and Conditions before participating.

Additional notes

The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
The itinerary and sightseeing durations may be changed or adjusted depending on road conditions.
The tour price includes only the bus fare. Please note that expenses such as lunch and personal purchases are not included and must be covered by the participant.
Due to holidays or time restrictions at certain facilities, the tour may proceed to the next destination earlier or end the itinerary ahead of schedule.
Some outdoor white marble sculptures at the Yasuda Kan Sculpture Museum may be covered with protective sheets and are scheduled to be uncovered in late April. However, indoor exhibits and some bronze sculptures can be viewed as usual.
In April, if temperatures drop below freezing, the surface of the Blue Pond may freeze and be covered with snow, creating a winter-like landscape.
From April to early May is a transitional period into spring, and some areas in Hokkaido may still have remaining snow. In particular, mountainous regions may not reflect typical spring scenery. Please note that refunds or compensation cannot be provided in such cases.
Bus arrival may be delayed due to traffic congestion or bad weather.
Due to weather, traffic conditions, or other unforeseen circumstances, the itinerary may change or certain sightseeing spots may be canceled.
When operated by jumbo taxi or microbus, a sightseeing driver will guide the tour instead of a tour conductor.
You may share the bus with international tourists.
Travel Conditions
・Departure/Return: Sapporo
・Duration: Day trip
・Transportation: Chartered bus or jumbo taxi
・Operating Company: Hokkaido area bus or taxi company
・Meals: None (Breakfast 0, Lunch 0, Dinner 0)
・Accommodation: None
・Minimum Participants: 6
Tour Planning & Operation
Japan Holiday Travel Co., Ltd.
3-4-5 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka, 16F Mainichi Intecio
Osaka Prefecture Governor Registered Travel Agency No. 2-2181
Member of the All Japan Travel Agents Association (ANTA)
Authorized Sales Agent
VELTRA Corporation
Nihonbashi Nissei Building 5F (Reception 4F), 2-13-12 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Tokyo Governor Registered Travel Agency No. 2-5555
Member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)
Please note that part of the
Yasuda Kan Sculpture Museum (the former gymnasium) will be closed for renovation from June 10, 2026 to March 31, 2027. Scaffolding will be installed during the construction period, which may affect the scenery. We appreciate your understanding.

Operated by

Japan Holiday Travel CO.,LTD (Code:193310)

Cancellation policy

7-10 business days before (local time): 20%
1-7 business days before (local time): 30%
The day before (local time): 40%
Within 1 hours of start (local time): 50%
On the activity day / No-show: 100%

Reviews

1.50

2 reviews

The microbus is tough.

Posted Date: 2026/04/22

みみ

The round trip of over 5 hours by microbus was tough. It was my first time on a tour that involved such a long bus ride. The sculptures were completely boring, and the facility was empty with no other guests. We spent the longest time there, while the other facilities were only about 20 minutes each, so I think that place was unnecessary.

I would have given it one star, but the tour conductor was quick-witted and took us to a scenic spot that wasn't on the itinerary, so I gave it two stars instea… The round trip of over 5 hours by microbus was tough. It was my first time on a tour that involved such a long bus ride. The sculptures were completely boring, and the facility was empty with no other guests. We spent the longest time there, while the other facilities were only about 20 minutes each, so I think that place was unnecessary.

I would have given it one star, but the tour conductor was quick-witted and took us to a scenic spot that wasn't on the itinerary, so I gave it two stars instead. マイクロバスでの往復5時間以上は辛かったです。そんなバスで回っているツアーは初めてでした。彫刻はまったくつまらないもので他のお客さんも居ないガラガラの施設でした。そこでの滞在時間が1番長く他の施設は20分程度だったのであの施設は要らないと思います。
星１つでもよかったのですがツアコンダクターの方が機転をきかしてくれてコースにない景色のよい所に案内してくれたので星2にしました。

Machine translated from Japanese

"Strange Journey"

Posted Date: 2025/11/29

Y.K

Due to the low number of reservations, we were picked up by a van instead of a bus. There was no tour guide, just the driver, so there was no information about where we were headed. When one passenger asked, "Where are we going now? Is there no guidance?" the driver replied, "I'm just the driver, so I don't know anything." It was shocking. As a result, there was no explanation about the sightseeing spots or the scenery along the way, and the van was silent. Although it was mentioned that we coul… Due to the low number of reservations, we were picked up by a van instead of a bus. There was no tour guide, just the driver, so there was no information about where we were headed. When one passenger asked, "Where are we going now? Is there no guidance?" the driver replied, "I'm just the driver, so I don't know anything." It was shocking. As a result, there was no explanation about the sightseeing spots or the scenery along the way, and the van was silent. Although it was mentioned that we could see the scenery from the window, the heating inside the vehicle was so strong that the windows fogged up quickly, making it impossible to see anything. We were taken to various places, but with no explanations, it felt like we were just wandering around on our own.

Additionally, we had a plan to eat lunch at the Biei Town roadside station, but we were taken to a completely different roadside station that only had a hamburger shop. Since everyone concentrated there, they eventually stopped taking orders, and we couldn't order anything. Spending 80 minutes in such a place was unacceptable. At the Furano Cheese Factory, it was stated that we could enjoy experiences, but since we arrived after 3 PM, by the time we got there, the time for experiences had ended, and we could only look around. I wondered if we needed to make a reservation in advance to even participate in the experiences.

Since all the facilities were free and we had to pay for our own lunch, I felt that even though it was a one-day bus tour, 10,000 yen was too expensive. I signed up for the bus tour because it was my first trip to Hokkaido and I wanted to see various places, but there was really no guidance, and I was disappointed that I couldn't see the scenery I was looking forward to. It felt just like taking a taxi. I even thought that moving by taxi might have been better.

The only positive thing is that I was able to return home safely. 予約された方の人数が少なかったこともあってか、集合場所に来たのはバスではなくワゴン車でした。添乗員がおらず運転手のみだったので、最初にどこに向かうのかなど案内がなく、「今はどこに向かっているんですか？案内とかないんですか？」と一人の乗客が訪ねると「私は運転手だから何も分からない」と言われました。ビックリです。なので、観光する場所の説明や道中の景色の説明など一切なく無言の車内でした。景色は車窓からと書いてありますが、車内の暖房が強くすぐに曇ってしまい何も見えません。それぞれの場所に連れて行かれます… 予約された方の人数が少なかったこともあってか、集合場所に来たのはバスではなくワゴン車でした。添乗員がおらず運転手のみだったので、最初にどこに向かうのかなど案内がなく、「今はどこに向かっているんですか？案内とかないんですか？」と一人の乗客が訪ねると「私は運転手だから何も分からない」と言われました。ビックリです。なので、観光する場所の説明や道中の景色の説明など一切なく無言の車内でした。景色は車窓からと書いてありますが、車内の暖房が強くすぐに曇ってしまい何も見えません。それぞれの場所に連れて行かれますが、本当に何も説明がないので自分達で勝手に見てまわる感じでした。また、美瑛町道の駅でお昼ごはんを食べるプランでしたが、連れて行かれたのが全く違う道の駅でハンバーガー屋さんしかなく、みんながそこに集中するので最後は注文を打ち切られ何も頼めませんでした。ここで80分過ごすのはありえない場所です。富良野チーズ工房では、体験なども楽しめますと書いてありますが、15時過ぎの到着だったので、着いた頃には体験できる時間は終わっておりただ見るだけでした。そもそも、事前予約しないと体験すら出来ないのではと思いました。どこも無料の施設でお昼ごはんも自分達で払うので、１日のバスツアーとはいえ1万円は高すぎるとすら感じました。そして、初めての北海道旅行で色んな所を見てまわりたいと思いバスツアーを申し込んだのですが、案内が本当に何もなく楽しみにしていた景色も見れず残念でした。これではタクシーと同じです。タクシー移動の方がマシだったのではと感じてます。
無事に帰って来れたのがなによりです。

Machine translated from Japanese