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Sapporo to Blue Pond & Shirahige Falls Furano Private Tour
Product code 395468P14
From
From JPY 95,000
Dates
Available from Oct 9, 2025
Start times
8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 8:30 AM
Travelers
Traveler ages 0-120
Options
Max 9 people, Max 5 people
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Duration
6 hours to 10 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
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From
From JPY 95,000
Sapporo to Blue Pond & Shirahige Falls Furano Private Tour





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Duration
6 hours to 10 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
Discover Hokkaido’s highlights on a private day trip from Sapporo — Furano, Blue Pond, and Shirahige Falls. Travel in a private vehicle with photo stops along Biei’s Patchwork Road and Ningle Terrace, a forest village of artisan shops and cozy cafés. Itinerary (from Sapporo) Note: Itinerary can be customized within the available time. 8:00 – Depart from Sapporo 10:30–11:15 – Patchwork Road – Scenic drive through rolling hills and farmlands; perfect for photos 11:45–12:30 – Blue Pond & Shirahige Falls – Vibrant turquoise pond and cascading waterfall 13:30–14:30 – Ningle Terrace – Charming forest village with handcrafted goods and cafés 14:30–17:00 – Return drive to Sapporo Total Duration: approx. 9 hours (including transportation)
Overview
Discover Hokkaido’s highlights on a private day trip from Sapporo — Furano, Blue Pond, and Shirahige Falls. Travel in a private vehicle with photo stops along Biei’s Patchwork Road and Ningle Terrace, a forest village of artisan shops and cozy cafés. Itinerary (from Sapporo) Note: Itinerary can be customized within the available time. 8:00 – Depart from Sapporo 10:30–11:15 – Patchwork Road – Scenic drive through rolling hills and farmlands; perfect for photos 11:45–12:30 – Blue Pond & Shirahige Falls – Vibrant turquoise pond and cascading waterfall 13:30–14:30 – Ningle Terrace – Charming forest village with handcrafted goods and cafés 14:30–17:00 – Return drive to Sapporo Total Duration: approx. 9 hours (including transportation)
What's Included
Included
Expressway fee
Japanese driver with translation devices
Fuel surcharge
Legally operated green plate private transportation
Infant seats available
Parking Fees
Not included
Gratuities
Meals expense
Our private car service is up to 10 hours; extra hours cost 5,000JPY/30 Min.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Pass by stop 1
Pass by stop 1
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.
Stop 2
20 minutes
Stop 2
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.
Stop 3
20 minutes
Stop 3
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.
Stop 4
1 hour
Stop 4
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.
Additional Info
Infant Seats Available
Specialized infant seats are available
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
Blue Pond: In winter, snow accumulation may affect the pond's blue appearance.
Other
Ningle Terrace: Maintenance is scheduled for November.
Other
Experienced Japanese drivers with translation devices.
Other
If you need infants seats, please advise us prior to the date.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Policy type
All Sales Final
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0+ days before
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