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.
Use your pass to explore Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura, a recreated Edo-period village with samurai homes, ninja performances, oiran courtesans, theater, games, shops, and old-style dining.
At Teuchi-Soba Mondo in Sapporo, a Japanese and English-speaking instructor guides you through mixing, rolling, cutting, and eating handmade soba. The private 75-minute class uses Hokkaido buckwheat and includes soba-yu, a traditional post-meal drink.
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.
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.
Paddle stable double kayaks from Shioya Beach along Otaru’s cliffs and coves with a certified guide such as Max. Expect about two hours on calm water, a secluded beach stop, sea life, photos, and a swim if conditions allow.
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.
Start at Sapporo Clock Tower at 10 a.m. and walk through Odori Park, City Hall, Sosei Bridge, and Hokkaido Jingu Tonguu before lunch at Nijo Market. Your English or Japanese guide may be Tom, Tomoaki, Okie, or IKU. Expect a…
You’ll ride a heated bus from Sapporo to Asahiyama Zoo, Ningle Terrace, Shikisai-no-oka, and the Ken and Mary Tree. English and Chinese guides, including guides such as Mr. Hong and Mr. Lin, lead the day. Snowmobiling costs extra.
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.
Start at Sapporo TV Tower for city views, then walk through Odori Park, City Hall, the Clock Tower, Akarenga Terrace, and the Former Hokkaido Government Office. Guides Iku and Tom add history, food tips, and help with onward plans.
Travel between New Chitose Airport and Niseko in a private vehicle for up to eight people. Expect a name-board meet and greet, GPS-tracked transport, luggage room, and optional child seats, with an English-speaking support team.
Join Sumi or Taki for a private 10-hour drive from Sapporo through Shikotsu-Toya National Park. See clear Lake Shikotsu, ride the Usuzan Ropeway, visit Lake Toya, and walk Noboribetsu Hell Valley.
Travel from Sapporo in a small group of up to 15 to see Asahiyama Zoo, Biei’s Seven Stars Tree, seasonal sights, and Ningle Terrace. Your driver provides basic English guidance, while you explore each stop independently.
Start beneath Sapporo TV Tower with a guide such as Tom or Iku, then walk 3.2 kilometers through central Sapporo. You’ll see the Clock Tower, city hall, Kita-1-Jou Dori, and Red Brick Government Building in a small group of up…