HOKKAIDO · DAY TRIPS FROM SAPPORO

The 15 Day Trips from Sapporo We Recommend

33 tours  ·  from $53 a day out

Choosing between day trips from Sapporo comes down to season, budget, and how much ground you want to cover in a day. We review every option and keep the 15 best here.

【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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[Departure from Sapporo] Noboribetsu Jigokudani, Lake Toya, Cape Chikyu by private car

[Departure from Sapporo] Noboribetsu Jigokudani, Lake Toya, Cape Chikyu by private car - Silo Viewing Platform gives you the Lake Toya postcard

3.[Departure from Sapporo] Noboribetsu Jigokudani, Lake Toya, Cape Chikyu by private car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $404.16

Travel from Sapporo with a private driver to Nakayama Pass, Silo Observatory, Lake Toya, Cape Chikyu, and Noboribetsu Jigokudani. Drivers such as Yuki, Kate, and Masaru are praised for safe driving, helpful food advice, and flexible extra stops.

“I booked this trip because I wanted to see Jigokudani. But Lake Toya was so beautiful, when we had some extra time I was able to see Lake Shikotsu as well. Cape chikyu was super beautiful as well. My driver Ms. kishimoto found a hidden, nice restaurant for me for lunch . Overall I had a great time. Very happy I booked this trip.”

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Mountain Bike Tour from Sapporo Including Hoheikyo Onsen and Lunch

Mountain Bike Tour from Sapporo Including Hoheikyo Onsen and Lunch - Pedaling beside the Toyohira River

4.Mountain Bike Tour from Sapporo Including Hoheikyo Onsen and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · from $71.16

Join guide Jun or Hiro for a small-group ride near Jozankei, mostly on paved roads with river and canyon views. After about 10 kilometers of cycling, soak at Hoheikyo Onsen and eat curry with naan. Pickup, equipment, lunch, and admission are included.

“Love the weather and the local Onsen experience. Jun picked us up in the hotel at 9AM and we hopped into his van to the mountain area for around 45 minutes. When we reached, he assembled the bikes and we got to try them first to fit. We got to bike in the woods around 10 minutes, the rest is in the side of the road. It's quite an experience. Then he would take us to a local snack place to taste the red bean Japanese snack and cold drinks. The Onsen was wonderful as it had an outdoor onset with beautiful natural view. The curry lunch we had was…”

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Hokkaido Noboribetsu Lake Toya, Otaru Panoramic Tour From Sapporo

Hokkaido Noboribetsu Lake Toya, Otaru Panoramic Tour From Sapporo - Oyunuma Pond adds a quieter volcanic pause

5.Hokkaido Noboribetsu Lake Toya, Otaru Panoramic Tour From Sapporo

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 28 reviews · from $120.00

Travel from Sapporo with a multilingual guide such as Jay or Sophia to Noboribetsu, Lake Toya, Showa Shinzan, and Otaru. Expect a packed 9 to 10-hour day, free exploration, a small bus, and extra fees for the bear ranch.

“Ms Sophia is fluent in both Mandarin & English and is able give good recommendations on which shop & what to buy. The driver is careful & able to keep us safe throughout the trip. Duration allocated is short but enough to give an overview of the places for a first timer.”

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[Otaru & Yoichi] Let’s go to Otaru Canal, Sakaimachi Street, Music Box Hall, and Yoichi Nikka Whiskey by private car (arriving and departing from Sapporo)

[Otaru & Yoichi] Let's go to Otaru Canal, Sakaimachi Street, Music Box Hall, and Yoichi Nikka Whiskey by private car (arriving and departing from Sapporo) - Yoichi Nikka Whisky from 10:10 to 11:00

6.[Otaru & Yoichi] Let’s go to Otaru Canal, Sakaimachi Street, Music Box Hall, and Yoichi Nikka Whiskey by private car (arriving and departing from Sapporo)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $372.05

Leave Sapporo with a private driver for Yoichi’s Nikka Whisky museum, shop, and tasting bar, then spend three to five hours in Otaru. Drivers such as Masaru, Tomomi, and Kate have helped with photos, food stops, and flexible routing. The distillery tour is not included.

“This was a very fun tour, even for my teen kids. After the whiskey museum, we spent a few hours exploring Otaru, discovering different foods, glass products and small specialty shops. Masaru is a great driver and very accommodating. He even took us to a sake brewery after we told him how much we enjoyed Japanese sake. Overall a very enjoyable day.”

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Wherever you want! 1-Day Private Tour from Sapporo to Furano more

Wherever you want! 1-Day Private Tour from Sapporo to Furano more - Furano, flower fields, and the Blue Pond

7.Wherever you want! 1-Day Private Tour from Sapporo to Furano more

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $472.95

Build a private Hokkaido day trip from Sapporo with drivers such as Yuuki, Maki, Nakamura, or Shirahama. Choose Furano, Lake Toya, Shakotan, Otaru, or local sights, then ride in a Toyota Hiace, Vellfire, or minibus.

“Mr. Yuki has been helpful and accommodating to all our requests. Will surely refer this experience to others.”

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Nopporo Forest Mountain Bike Tour from Sapporo, presenting a retro Cycle cap

Nopporo Forest Mountain Bike Tour from Sapporo, presenting a retro Cycle cap - Meeting Jun and getting ready to ride

8.Nopporo Forest Mountain Bike Tour from Sapporo, presenting a retro Cycle cap

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $52.55Best value

Join guide Jun, or another English-speaking local guide, for an easy-paced ride through Nopporo Forest Park. Bikes, helmets, gloves, transport, and a retro cycle cap are provided, with a six-person limit.

“Jun-san was very knowledgeable about the forest trail. He was also very polite and would stop for breaks once in a while. During our trip, we were able to see two owls and a snake! He said we were lucky to have seen owls during our trip. He drove us from our hotel to the forest and then back to the hotel. I highly recommend this experience!”

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Snowshoe Hike Tour from Sapporo include hotel p/up & drop off

Snowshoe Hike Tour from Sapporo include hotel p/up & drop off - Two hours of silence at Nakayama Pass

9.Snowshoe Hike Tour from Sapporo include hotel p/up & drop off

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $308.73

Sumi and her team pick you up in central Sapporo for a beginner-friendly snowshoe walk near Nakayama Pass, with gear, tea, local snacks, and a relaxing visit to Hoheikyo Onsen. Lunch in Jozankei costs extra.

“The whole experience was amazing. Sumi was the best guide knowledgeable, very outgoing and experienced guide. As a 76 year old Nanna, I found sliding and sledging down the slopes was exhilarating and my granddaughters had a blast. Read more”

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From Sapporo: Private Day Trip to Otaru

From Sapporo: Private Day Trip to Otaru - The train from Sapporo sets the pace

10.Private Day Trip to Otaru

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 13 reviews · 6 hours · from $191

Take a six-hour private train trip from Sapporo to Otaru with a guide matched to your interests. Toru, Ryuki, Karen, and others have led custom outings featuring glass shops, music boxes, food, snow views, and local stops.

“Actividad increible, nos tocó la villa de Otaru totalmente nevada, fue bellísima verla desde el mirador. El viaje en teleférico una gran experiencia, 10 de 10. La guía de Emilio fue perfecta. No duden en reservar.”

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Otaru Canal Private Sightseeing Tour from Sapporo Station

Otaru Canal Private Sightseeing Tour from Sapporo Station - Otaru Canal and the city’s trading past

11.Otaru Canal Private Sightseeing Tour from Sapporo Station

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $175.91

Travel from Sapporo with guide Tomo or another English-speaking sightseeing ambassador for a private 5 to 6-hour Otaru tour. See the canal, Bank of Japan, Sakaimachi Street, make a music box, and visit Mt. Tengu.

“Started off with our guide Tomo, picking us up from our hotel right on time. We had a wonderful day exploring Otaru and Mt. Tengu. He was patient as we strolled through the quaint town, we enjoyed immensely our sushi lunch at his “secret” Read 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

12.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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Autumn Leaves in AutumnSkiing in winterLet’s go to Hoheikyo Onsen by private car (from Sapporo)

Autumn Leaves in AutumnSkiing in winterLet's go to Hoheikyo Onsen by private car (from Sapporo) - Kokusai Ski Resort: three hours for snow, views, or a meal

13.Autumn Leaves in AutumnSkiing in winterLet’s go to Hoheikyo Onsen by private car (from Sapporo)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · from $415.15

Travel by private car from Sapporo to Kokusai Ski Resort and Hoheikyo Onsen. Ski or ride the gondola in winter, see autumn color at Houheikyou Dam, and return to Sapporo in about 8 to 9 hours. Meals and admissions cost extra.

“Great itinerary, tour guide was excellent. The sites visited were amazing and the timing of them were coordinated well.”

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Shikisai-no-Oka and Furano Tour with buffet lunch from Sapporo

Shikisai-no-Oka and Furano Tour with buffet lunch from Sapporo - Rolling over Biei’s Roller Coaster Road

14.Shikisai-no-Oka and Furano Tour with buffet lunch from Sapporo

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · from $94.99

Ride from Sapporo into Hokkaido’s flower country, stopping at Roller Coaster Road, Blue Pond, Herb Garden Furano, Shikisai-no-Oka, and Farm Tomita. Expect a long day, optional buffet lunch, scenic drives, and guides such as Hannah.

“It was our first time in Hokkaido. So we decided to take sightseeing bus tour which lasted about 10 hours. I’m glad that we were able to see some main attractions, but the whole experience wasn’t satisfying. The mini van was old and uncoRead more”

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Hokkaido Cape Kamui Shimamui Coast Otaru Day Tour from Sapporo

Hokkaido Cape Kamui Shimamui Coast Otaru Day Tour from Sapporo - Cape Kamui, where the sea takes center stage

15.Hokkaido Cape Kamui Shimamui Coast Otaru Day Tour from Sapporo

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 6 reviews · from $89.00

Travel from Sapporo to Cape Kamui and Shimamui Coast, tour Yoichi whisky country, then stroll Otaru Canal. An English or Chinese-speaking guide leads a group of up to 48, with scenic drives and free time at each stop.

“Disappointing! Poor organisation, not true that available for English speakers.. STAY AWAY L! I booked this trip for 5 November a couple of months before my chosen date with English guide. I would not normally write bad reviews, but the Read more”

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