Top Hokkaido Day Trips

On this private day tour of Sapporo, Muslim travelers can feel confident knowing that their specific needs are being taken into consideration. Your private guide will take you to family-friendly places, attractions with dedicated prayer rooms, and dining spots that meet Muslim dietary requirements. See the highlights of Sapporo while observing your faith.

Shikotsu-Toya National Park is the closest park to Sapporo. On this full day tour, you’ll get to visit both Lake Shikotsu and Lake Toya with private guide and 4WD transport. First, you’ll get to learn more about the national park at the visitor center, before heading out on a short hike along Lake Shikotsu. Then, admire the famous caldera Lake Toya and take a cable car up Mount Usu to enjoy the views from above.

See the highlights of Sapporo in a day and save hours of research and planning time by choosing a private guided tour. To ensure the itinerary is designed to suit your interests—you can select your must-see spots from a list of potential locations sent to you before the tour. Then, enjoy a customized itinerary with 3-4 sites—such as Moerenuma Park, Mount Moiwa, Nijo Market, and the Jozankei Onsen.

Taste the best of Sapporo regional specialties by going on this combination of a market tour, a cooking class, and lunch. As you explore Nijo Ichiba market with a guide, you’ll discover more about local produce. A private tour means you can learn to cook at your own pace, and you’ll have direct access to your guide for questions. It’ll be the ultimate hassle-free day as all ingredients, lunch, and alcoholic beverages are included.

Escape the city in favor of Mt. Fuji and retail therapy on a private full-day tour of Gotemba Outlet and Mt. Fuji from Tokyo. With just your guide and private party, you’ll ascend to Mt. Fuji 5th Station, replete with red torii gates and shinto shrines, to enjoy spectacular views. Plus, you’ll enjoy a hearty Japanese lunch and shop for souvenirs at more than 225 stores in Gotemba Outlet. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

This tour has something for everyone, and will particularly delight nature, whisky, and seafood fans. Spend a day discovering the highlights of Yoichi and the Shakotan Peninsula. Access remote landscapes that would be tricky to get to by public transport, and enjoy incredible panoramic views. Conveniently, a seafood lunch is included, and you’ll also enjoy a visit to and tasting at Yoichi Distillery, which produces Nikka Whisky.

See the highlights of Furano and Biei with ease with a private full-day tour with an English speaking driver. Travel in comfort in a private car with air conditioning, and enjoy pickup and drop-off from your hotel. You can fully customize your itinerary to your interests, whether it’s the lavender fields of Farm Tomita, shopping at Ningle Terrace, the Furano Cheese Craft Center, or the Furano Wine Factory.

Explore the cultural and natural attractions around Nikko without the hassle of catching public transport on this private full-day tour. You’ll be picked up from your accommodation in Tokyo and driven into the mountains. Visit Nikko highlights like the UNESCO-listed Tosho-gu Shrine, the Edo Wonderland theme park, and Kegon Falls and Lake Chuzenji. As this is a private tour you can customize the itinerary to suit your interests.

Explore two fascinating Japanese cities in a single day on this private tour from Tokyo. Discover the ancient capital of Kamakura, home to the famed Great Buddha statue, as well as numerous enchanting temples, then continue to Yokohama, Japan's second-largest city to explore some of its highlights, such as Chinatown and the Landmark Tower Sky Garden.

Get onto the snow with this snowshoe hike which starts around one hour from central Sapporo. You’ll visit an untouched trail through the forest, where you’re guaranteed to see some wildlife. Beginners are welcome, and your guide will give you instructions. AFter lunch in Jozankei, you can try the traditional Japanese hot springs.

Discover Furano and Biei’s many attractions on this action-packed private day tour. Take the stress out of potential language barriers when figuring out public transport by having a private transfer service instead. You’ll travel between sites in a comfortable private vehicle which means you’ll save time and be able to see more attractions in a day. Highlights include the lavender fields and colorful flowers of Tomita Farm, Patchwork Road, Furano Cheese Factory, and the Jam Factory.

Explore the sights of Hokkaido in your own private Hiace vehicle with a driver who will customize the tour to your interests. Optional attractions you might want to check out include the Furano flower fields and cheese factory or the sights of Sapporo such as markets and parks. The car and driver are yours for the whole day so you can relax and enjoy the island.

Driving 90 minutes from Sapporo, part of the Shikotsu-Toya National Park, Lake Shikotsu is a caldera lake surrounded by picturesque volcanoes, located in south of the city of Sapporo, known for its crystal clear water and beautiful view of the mountains, and popular for fishing, boating, canoeing, diving, bird watching, cycling, remains unfrozen even throughout Hokkaido's harsh winter. Located 3 kilometers away from lake shore, Moss Canyon (Kokeno kairo) is one of the popular sightseeing spots around Lake Shikotsu. The 5 meters high, 200 meters long canyon was formed by the lave erupted from Mt. Tarumae and eroded over tens of thousands years. The canyon is covered with beautiful mosses look like a genuine carpet. A nice hiking course for both beginners and intermediates.

This is the ideal tour for travelers wanting to discover Hakodate's highlights efficiently in a private vehicle accompanied by a government-licensed and experienced multilingual guide! Hakodate has a long history of international trade and as such hosted a small foreign community. That influence is evident in the European buildings, churches, and red-brick warehouses that you can see from the nostalgic streetcar that makes its rounds of the city. Note 1: National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Visit Noboribetsu with ease on a private full-day tour from Sapporo or Niseko. Ride in a spacious, climate-controlled vehicle that accommodates up to eight passengers and has free Wi-Fi. See the geothermal pools and geysers of Hell Valley (Jigokudani), have the option to soak at a traditional ‘onsen’ (hot spring bath), and visit either Noboribetsu Date Historic Village (theme park), Noboribetsu Marine Park Nixe, or Noboribetsu Bear Park.

Experience the splendor of autumn in Hokkaido by taking in the sweeping vistas of colorful mountains from the ropeway, encountering adorable animals with their new families, and witnessing the stunning contrast between the autumn foliage and the captivating blue pond.

You can linger in Sounkyo to explore the magnificent meteors and Milky Way waterfalls, and you can also visit the Asahikawa Zoo. There are various activities such as polar bears and emperor penguin parades in the park. Tourists from all over the world visit every day. The classic Japanese sake from Nanshan Brewery and the most delicious soy sauce ramen from Asahikawa Ramen Village will definitely give you a different journey experience during your trip to Asahikawa!

It can take over 2 hours to get to Lake Toya from Sapporo, and it’s challenging to get there by bus or train. Maximze your time and reduce your stress by booking a day trip with a private guide. Your guide takes you explore the serene beauty of this caldera lake, and view live craters and the remains of volcanic eruptions. Get a relaxing day in nature, and beautiful photo opportunities from Silo Observation Deck.

Explore the winter wonderland & freedom of snowshoeing. After driving 30 minutes from Shari, we will stop at Road to Heaven view point to enjoy the 26Km straight road. Then drive towards Oshinkoshin amazing frozen waterfall. Final goal is Shiretoko national park, We'll go snowshoeing at the remarkable untouched trail, where you can see beautiful snow on trees in the forest, 100 Meters high cliff with a frozen waterfall, and last but not least the drift ice-covered Okhotsk sea. Ezo Shika deer and Red fox wildlife spotting are nearly guaranteed. Let's feel the fresh powder snow! No worries for the beginners. The experienced guide gives you instructions. There are varieties of lunch options in Utoro and you can experience sightseeing spots on the way to Utoro.

A one-day tour where you can enjoy autumn seasonal fruits and beautiful autumn leaves, which will satisfy both your stomach and your heart. ○Noboribetsu Jigokudani with magnificent nature ○Seasonal lunch & all-you-can-eat fresh fruits with fruit picking ○Enjoy the autumn leaves of Lake Shikotsu and Lake Toya

This value-packed trip with a government-licensed guide and private vehicle is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Asahikawa! Asahikawa is a large city in Hokkaido and is great for travel. Surrounded by the Taisetsuzan mountains, the area is blessed with powder snow in the winter and stunning scenery year-round, making it an ideal spot to visit. This is a great place in Japan to get out of doors and explore the city on foot, and if you are in town in the summer months then you can expect warmer temperatures and a riot of color when the cherry blossom in the spring. Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a six-hour tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Rest assured you’re in good hands with a private transportation service on Hokkaido. Skip the hassle of changing trains and ride in style in a spacious, climate-controlled vehicle. Departing from Sapporo or Niseko, you can explore Lake Toya without worrying about getting lost. With hotel pickup and drop-off and capacity for 15 passengers, this full-day excursion lets you set your own itinerary.

Usuzan is one of the most active volcanoes in Japan having last erupted in 2000. This volcanic mountain completely transformed after the eruption and the scars can still be seen today. On this hike you will be able to see Usuzan's volcanic activity with the many fumaroles that jet out from the craters. Starting off in woodland, you will ascend through different types of forests up to the 500-metre-high summit where you will be greeted with beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean, Lake Toya and Mt. Yotei. Your guide will teach you about the the nature that you will see and explain about the history of Usuzan and it's effects on the surrounding area. This rewarding hike is a great introduction to Hokkaido's best nature!