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Blue Pond & Biei Tours: 15 Worth Booking

31 tours  ·  from $64 a day out

Below are the 15 blue pond & Biei tours that earned a place on this list, each reviewed in full. Prices and practical details sit alongside every entry so you can compare before you commit.

【Private Car】Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond, Shirahige Falls, Ningle Terrace (from Sapporo)

【Private Car】Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond, Shirahige Falls, Ningle Terrace (from Sapporo) - Asahiyama Zoo, the day’s main event

1.【Private Car】Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond, Shirahige Falls, Ningle Terrace (from Sapporo)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $465.14Our top pick

Travel by private car from Sapporo to Asahiyama Zoo, Biei’s Blue Pond and Shirahige Falls, and Furano’s Ningle Terrace. Drivers such as Kate, Masaru, Tommy, and Andrew may help with timing, translation, and flexible stops.

“This is an excellent tour! Our guide was prompt, courteous and a great driver. The Asahiyama Zoo was super cool, the Blue Pond and Shirahige Falls were beautiful and Ningle Terrace was in a magical setting. The private tour provided an excellent opportunity to visit these sights in one day without being too rushed!”

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[Biei/Furano] One-day sightseeing by private car!

[Biei/Furano] One-day sightseeing by private car! - Lunch and a useful break in Furano

2.[Biei/Furano] One-day sightseeing by private car!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $596.33

Ride in a private air-conditioned vehicle from Sapporo to Furano and Biei with a driver such as Kenny, Kazu, Masaru, or Kate. Visit flower farms, the Blue Pond, Shirahige Falls, and seasonal sights, with room for lunch and small route changes.

“We had a wonderful day trip to Furano and Biei. It was just right since we did not want to stay overnight. Kate was a hospitavle and knowledgeable driver! She knew the best routes to get around the crowds.”

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Sapporo: Furano Flower Sea & Biei Blue Pond Tour w/ Pickup

Sapporo: Furano Flower Sea & Biei Blue Pond Tour w/ Pickup - Shirahige Waterfall and the Blue River

3.Furano Flower Sea & Biei Blue Pond Tour w/ Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 40 reviews · from $77

Join a small group of up to 13 people from Sapporo for Biei and Furano highlights. Expect basic English guidance, scenic stops, a buffet lunch, optional Yubari melon, and flower fields at Four Seasons Color Hill and Farm Tomita.

“There was no tour guide. Just a Chinese driver we had! And, the whole group was Chinese. For that reason; the driver introduced tour spots in Chinese language. The driver has given little information in English the whole day. The driver's english introduction was not enough and was misunderstandable. Tour schedule was reasonable and filled with many spots.”

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Sapporo: Furano Lavender & Biei Blue Pond Tour with Lunch

Sapporo: Furano Lavender & Biei Blue Pond Tour with Lunch - Blue Pond: 30 minutes beside Biei’s famous blue water

4.Furano Lavender & Biei Blue Pond Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 13 reviews · from $94

Travel from Sapporo in a small group of up to nine with driver-guide GEM or Headlay Lee-GEM. See Biei’s Blue Pond, Shirahige Falls, Furano flowers, alpacas and enjoy a buffet lunch with optional Yubari melon.

“Our driver was great — gave us all the info in clear English, then let us explore freely. The flower sea in Furano was stunning! Had a tasty buffet lunch with super sweet Hokkaido melon. Highly recommend this tour! 👍”

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Hokkaido Asahiyama Zoo and Blue Pond Elf Terrace Day Trip

Hokkaido Asahiyama Zoo and Blue Pond Elf Terrace Day Trip - Biei’s Blue Pond: color that depends on the day

5.Hokkaido Asahiyama Zoo and Blue Pond Elf Terrace Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 10 reviews · from $163

Join a small-group day trip from Sapporo to Asahiyama Zoo, Biei’s Blue Pond, Shirakane Falls, Shikisai no Oka, and Furano’s Ningle Terrace, with a mobile ticket and included entry fees.

“We were late as we got lost - by 11 minutes and bus left without us - despite constant communication with the guide about how far away we were- we caught a train and taxi to the zoo to meet the tour and when we got there the guide was rude - telling us to hurry up - we hRead more”

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Hokkaido Day Tour from Sapporo: Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond Japan

Hokkaido Day Tour from Sapporo: Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond Japan - Three hours with the penguins at Asahiyama Zoo

6.Hokkaido Day Tour from Sapporo: Asahiyama Zoo, Blue Pond Japan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $105.99

Travel from Sapporo to Asahiyama Zoo, Shirogane Blue Pond, Shirahige Falls, Ningle Terrace, and more. Your day includes zoo admission, transport, and an all-you-can-eat lunch, with guides such as Catherine, Risa, or Haru depending on the group.

“I had a good time! Most of the group spoke Chinese so the main tour guide provided most of her commentary in Chinese. However, another staff member, Haru, who spoke English provided basically one-on-one service for me. ThougRead more”

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Furano & Biei 6 hour Tour: English Speaking Driver only, No Guide

Furano & Biei 6 hour Tour: English Speaking Driver only, No Guide - Farm Tomita and Furano’s famous lavender fields

7.Furano & Biei 6 hour Tour: English Speaking Driver only, No Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $548.59

You get six hours in a private air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver, hotel pickup, and a choice of three or four Furano and Biei stops. The driver handles transport, but is not a licensed guide.

“Our Driver was absolutely amazing! So friendly and knowledgeable about the area. Highly recommend this tour- it provides a lot of time to see all the highlights of Furano!”

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2025 Biei Blue Pond “Aoi-Ike”, Asahiyama Zoo and Farm Tomita


8.2025 Biei Blue Pond “Aoi-Ike”, Asahiyama Zoo and Farm Tomita

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · from $75

You’ll ride an air-conditioned bus from Sapporo to Asahiyama Zoo, Biei’s Blue Pond, Farm Tomita, and Campana Rokkatei. Expect simple English support, Japanese commentary, short stops, and a full day shaped by road and weather conditions.

“This is a generic sight seeing tour to see all the major sights in Furano and Biel. The timing provided at each location was short but suffice for the purpose of the tour. I personally appreciated the bus driver taking into consideration our safety and the multilingual commRead more”

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Hokkaido Farm Tomita Shikisai Hill Waterfall& Blue Pond Day Tour

Hokkaido Farm Tomita Shikisai Hill Waterfall& Blue Pond Day Tour - Shikisai-no-Oka: 90 minutes among seasonal flowers

9.Hokkaido Farm Tomita Shikisai Hill Waterfall& Blue Pond Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 6 reviews · from $90.00

Travel from Sapporo to Furano and Biei for lavender fields, flower gardens, Blue Pond, Shirahige Falls, and Patchwork Road. Expect a 9 to 10-hour day, shared transport, a fixed schedule, and hotel pickup on selected options.

“We joined this tour on 24 th June 2025 and were extremely dissapointed with the tour quality as we specifically chose an English speaking tour guide but was provided by tour guide Mr Lee who spoke broken English and always struggling witRead more”

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Private Car Tour of Furano and Biei in Hokkaido with Local Guide

Private Car Tour of Furano and Biei in Hokkaido with Local Guide - Shikisai no Oka: wide views across Biei

10.Private Car Tour of Furano and Biei in Hokkaido with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $1,311.60

Spend 10.5 hours with a private guide and driver visiting Farm Tomita, Shikisai no Oka, the alpaca farm, Blue Pond, and Shirahige Falls. Mari and Kyoko are among the guides named in past bookings. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, while lunch and some small fees are extra.

“The company was highly organized and communicated well. Mari San & Driver were punctual, professional and answered all our questions. We had a wonderful day, long and hot, but wonderful none the less. Just to provide and FYI - be sure to have cash for highway Read more”

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Hokkaido Asahiyama Zoo& Biei Blue pond Tour with Local Guide

Hokkaido Asahiyama Zoo& Biei Blue pond Tour with Local Guide - A Japanese Lunch at Furano Farmhouse Restaurant

Furano Biei Tour Sapporo DEP: English Speaking Driver, No Guide

Furano Biei Tour Sapporo DEP: English Speaking Driver, No Guide - Ningle Terrace: forest shops and an easy change of pace

12.Furano Biei Tour Sapporo DEP: English Speaking Driver, No Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $910.18

Travel from Sapporo in a private vehicle with an English-speaking driver, choosing three or four Furano and Biei stops. Expect flower fields, Farm Tomita, Blue Pond, waterfalls, food, and local shopping, but no licensed guide.

“We had a great time with this tour to Biei & Furano. Our driver Takeshi was great at taking us around from Sapporo to Biei and Furano. He even improved upon our original trip plans due to the season and time of year. I would highly recomRead more”

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Furano & Biei Customised Private Day Tour (Up to 8 Pax/11 Hours)

Furano & Biei Customised Private Day Tour (Up to 8 Pax/11 Hours) - Farm Tomita and the best time for lavender

13.Furano & Biei Customised Private Day Tour (Up to 8 Pax/11 Hours)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $759.72

Spend up to 11 hours in a private vehicle visiting Furano and Biei highlights, including Farm Tomita, Blue Pond, Patchwork Road, and Shikisai no Oka. English support is available, but an English-speaking driver is not guaranteed.

“He is nice driver and direct to place and very on time. He is very punctual on time.We go to furano use around 3 hours and play around there 3 hours.It is a good memory . Thanks”

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Furano & Biei Customised Private Day Tour (Up to 3 Pax/11 Hours)

Furano & Biei Customised Private Day Tour (Up to 3 Pax/11 Hours) - Farm Tomita and Furano’s flower season

14.Furano & Biei Customised Private Day Tour (Up to 3 Pax/11 Hours)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $634.39

Spend up to 11 hours in a private vehicle from Sapporo, with pickup, fuel, insurance, and tax included. Choose a Furano and Biei route featuring Farm Tomita, Blue Pond, Ningle Terrace, sweets shops, flower fields, or Patchwork Road.

“Wonderful trip, beautiful views, great driver and vehicle, and an excellent adventure and experience. Highly recommended!”

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Snowshoeing on a Sparkling Biei Hill & Winter Cafe Time

Snowshoeing on a Sparkling Biei Hill & Winter Cafe Time - Meeting at JR Biei Station and riding into the fields

15.Snowshoeing on a Sparkling Biei Hill & Winter Cafe Time

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2h 30m · from $64Best value

Meet your English-speaking Dohoku Local at JR Biei Station, ride to a permitted farm, and snowshoe across a quiet winter hill. Hattie has been praised for her kindness and flexibility. Gear, warmers, transport, and a cafe drink are included.

“It was an awesome activity that I highly recommend everyone to try! Our guide Hattie was really sweet and kind! Gears were all prepared for us and in really good conditions. Biei Hill was surreal and we were the only ones around, which made it even more special! The peacefulness and just being able to enjoy and have the pure white winter scenery all to ourselves was a great surprise. Great thanks to Hattie for accommodating to our other travel plans and lunch recommendation was top notch (minus the queue)!”

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