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15 Standout Hokkaido Tours

36 tours  ·  from $3 a day out

This page collects the 15 Hokkaido tours we rate highest, with a full review behind every entry. The quick picks below answer the usual question: which one should I book.

3hours Primeval Forest and Stunning Views of Cliff Trekking Tour

3hours Primeval Forest and Stunning Views of Cliff Trekking Tour - Wildlife watching with a safety-minded guide

1.3hours Primeval Forest and Stunning Views of Cliff Trekking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $53.73Our top pick

Spend about three hours with Picchio Shiretoko guides such as Makoto, Yuki, or Kato, walking animal tracks through untouched forest to cliff views and a waterfall. Rainwear, rubber boots, and binoculars are supplied.

“Our guide Yuki spoke English well and is very friendly and took good care of us. She shared interesting information about the different forest and we spotted deers too!”

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3.5hours Primeval Forest Snowshoe hike and Wildlife Watching Tour

3.5hours Primeval Forest Snowshoe hike and Wildlife Watching Tour - Following routes made by wild animals

2.3.5hours Primeval Forest Snowshoe hike and Wildlife Watching Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $55.52

Join Picchio Shiretoko for a 3.5-hour winter walk through animal-made forest paths. Use snowshoes when snow allows, seek the frozen Tears of Man waterfall, and watch for Ezo deer, red foxes, tracks, and Okhotsk Sea ice.

“Please be ready early. Maybe 10 minutes before the agreed pick up time, it would be best if you were already ready and waiting to be picked up. We were part of a small group. The tour provider will pick up everybody from different (but nearRead more”

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Half Day – Snow View Rafting in Niseko

Half Day - Snow View Rafting in Niseko - Floating 2km through snowy Hokkaido scenery

3.Half Day – Snow View Rafting in Niseko

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $111.05

Join Adventure Smile for a 3.5-hour winter rafting trip on Niseko’s Shiribetsu River. Float 2km through snowy scenery, stop for hot drinks and snacks, and enjoy snow play with an experienced guide.

“This was such an incredible experience. The team at Smile Adventures were so professional and friendly. The gear was excellent and the photos were the best taken on our trip. It was like being in another world rafting down the river with snRead more”

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Snowshoe Adventures and Onsen Bliss Winter Escape in Furano

Snowshoe Adventures and Onsen Bliss Winter Escape in Furano - The drive from Furano to Fukiage Onsen

4.Snowshoe Adventures and Onsen Bliss Winter Escape in Furano

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $78.38

Walk through two meters of snow in Daisetsuzan National Park with a local guide such as Ikki, using snowshoes and translation support. Afterward, soak at Hakuginso Onsen for ¥700 extra. Morning and night departures are offered.

“Great winter activity that’s not snowboarding/skiing! Beautiful landscape that was taken in at a leisurely pace. Would absolutely recommend doing the Onsen afterwards, great way to warm up after walking around in the snow. Our guide Ikki was very friendly and knowledgeable about the area”

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3 hours Snowshoe hike to “Furepe fall” and Wildlife Watching

3 hours Snowshoe hike to "Furepe fall" and Wildlife Watching - Wildlife watching without turning the hike into a safari

5.3 hours Snowshoe hike to “Furepe fall” and Wildlife Watching

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $44.30

Walk with a small group and guide from Utoro to Furepe Falls on a beginner-friendly snowshoe route. Gear is provided for deep snow, with frozen falls, Sea of Okhotsk views, seasonal drift ice, and possible deer sightings.

“They will lend you the appropriate gear for walking in deep snow. Our guide was very accommodating and the pace was good even for beginners. We saw some deers even during a blizzard. They kept us safe and we had so much fun. We haRead 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

6.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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[Niseko] Winter Fixed-Duration Service: Take a Private Car Between New Chitose Airport and Niseko!One way

[Niseko] Winter Fixed-Duration Service: Take a Private Car Between New Chitose Airport and Niseko!One way - Meeting your driver at New Chitose Airport

7.[Niseko] Winter Fixed-Duration Service: Take a Private Car Between New Chitose Airport and Niseko!One way

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $372.27

Ride privately between New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, and Niseko in a comfortable car for up to two people. Expect a welcome board, luggage help, English or Chinese support, and a 2 to 3 hour one-way ride.

“I was in hesitation before booking through Viator due to some of the bad reviews, but turned up its very great experience. The booking was confirmed after 30mins, and driver was so punctual even our requested pick up time was 6am, but he reached our hotel at 5.45am. I am very satisfied !!”

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Niseko to Chitose Airport Private Transfer | Licensed Driver

Niseko to Chitose Airport Private Transfer | Licensed Driver - The private ride from Niseko to CTS Airport

8.Niseko to Chitose Airport Private Transfer | Licensed Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $312.17

Meet a licensed driver at your Niseko hotel and ride privately to New Chitose Airport in about 2.5 hours. Choose a minivan for up to four or a larger van for up to nine, and report skis or snowboards over 75 cm when booking.

“Very impressed with the entire process from start to finish! Easy booking process, great communication throughout the entire process and our driver arrived at our hotel early. Clean, comfortable vehicle and we arrived well ahead of our flight. Drive from Niseko to New Chitose was stunningly beautiful. Will book this service again in a heartbeat! Thank you!”

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Nakashibetsu Kendo Martial Arts Class Experience

Nakashibetsu Kendo Martial Arts Class Experience - Takeru’s introduction to Japanese do culture

9.Nakashibetsu Kendo Martial Arts Class Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $3.27Best value

Spend two hours learning kendo in Nakashibetsu with Takeru, an instructor with 25 years of experience. Practice with a bamboo sword, write your name in calligraphy, strike protective armor, and request a harder workout if you want one.

“I had a fantastic time with Takeru learning kendo and then putting it into practice. The venue is an interesting place to see, with areas for each practice set out from one another. The lesson was well structured and varied, we moved at a paRead more”

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2hours Drift ice walk guided tour in Shiretoko National Park

2hours Drift ice walk guided tour in Shiretoko National Park - Getting suited up for the ice

10.2hours Drift ice walk guided tour in Shiretoko National Park

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $54.08

In Utoro, Shiretoko National Park, you’ll wear a warm, buoyant dry suit and walk across seasonal drift ice with a small group of up to eight. Guides frame the experience as a 360-degree look at the frozen sea, wildlife, sky, and water.

“really amazing experience, I will definitely recommend it to my friends. our guide is great, looking forward to the pictures.”

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4.5 hours Snowshoe hike in Shiretoko five lakes

4.5 hours Snowshoe hike in Shiretoko five lakes - Wildlife tracks along the snowy route

11.4.5 hours Snowshoe hike in Shiretoko five lakes

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · from $54.20

Walk Shiretoko Five Lakes on snowshoes during the short winter season when the frozen lake surfaces open for guided access. A guide leads a group of up to eight past wildlife tracks and the coast, with drift ice in view. Pickup is offered.

“We took the short 1.5 hrs guided tour in Shirotoko national park 5 lakes. In the short tour you see only 2 lakes. They are not very impressive so its enough. I don't think the long tour adds anything. The scenery is beautiful. The reason for the nRead more”

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Asahiyama Zoo & Biei Blue Pond Day Trip in Hokkaido


Bibai Snow Land Experience with Lunch and a Snowmobile Activity

Bibai Snow Land Experience with Lunch and a Snowmobile Activity - Starting with free snow play

13.Bibai Snow Land Experience with Lunch and a Snowmobile Activity

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1 reviews · from $122.75

Meet at Bibai Station, ride a shuttle to Bibai Snowland, and enjoy snow rafting, a mini snowmobile, tubing, bubble ball, fat bikes, and a 2 km snowmobile tour. Lunch is a warming seafood hot pot. The maximum group size is four.

“My wife and I visited with five friends and their children. Because we used the tour, it was about two hours long, but we enjoyed playing in the free trial area where snow tubing, bubble balls and fat bikes were available. The paid area allows yoRead moreAuto-translated”

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Steller’s sea Eagle/White-tailed Eagle watching tour

Steller's sea Eagle/White-tailed Eagle watching tour - What the one-hour park stop offers

14.Steller’s sea Eagle/White-tailed Eagle watching tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $32.08

Join Yuki and Tomo of Picchio Shiretoko for a small-group winter eagle watch in Shiretoko National Park. Over about two hours, you may see Steller’s sea eagles, white-tailed eagles, deer, foxes, and seals on the ice.

“Awesome ! I had an incredible time! I saw a lot of eagles and was able to take beautiful photos! I am delighted and I highly recommend this experience! Thanks again to Yuki and Tomo, my two passionate and friendly guides!”

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Furano & Biei 4 hour Tour: English Speaking Driver only, No Guide

Furano & Biei 4 hour Tour: English Speaking Driver only, No Guide - Farm Tomita and the famous Furano flower view

15.Furano & Biei 4 hour Tour: English Speaking Driver only, No Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $346.17

You get a private air-conditioned car, hotel pickup, and an English-speaking driver for a four-hour Furano and Biei outing. Choose three or four stops, from lavender fields and flower gardens to Blue Pond, cheese, wine, and forest shopping.

“Everything is beautiful in this place in summer. The weather is cool and pleasant. Go with a private tour for an excellent immersion in the beauty these places can offer. It was a trip to remember in a lifetime. A bucket list fulfilled!”

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