[Biei/Furano] One-day sightseeing by private car!
Recommended by 98% of travelers
Sapporo, Japan
- 10 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
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Overview
Make the most of Hokkaido’s natural beauty on a sightseeing route in a private vehicle. You won’t have to worry about organizing transportation from Sapporo, and the attractions vary depending on the time of year to make the most of each season. See highlights in Biei and Furano with ease.
- See highlights such as Shirahige Waterfall, Ningle Terrace, and more
- Customize the itinerary for the day
- Travel in comfort from Sapporo in your own private vehicle
- Relax while someone else handles the driving
What's Included
- Highway toll
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- Meal bill
- Parking lot fee
- Facility fee, entrance fee
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Please let us know your hotel name in advance.
Start time.8:00 am
Itinerary
1
Farm Tomita
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
Shikisai no Oka
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
Shirogane Blue Pond
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Shirahige Falls
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- We will prepare a child seat (confirmation required)
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 64 reviews
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Tommy is an expert driver who has a lot of knowledge, great humour and is very conscientious. He gave us some very interesting information about the local area, and allowed for a good amount of rest stops for our group. I can recommend this tour to anyone!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for choosing our service.
We are delighted to hear that the driver's desire to help you create wonderful memories came through.
We hope you thoroughly enjoyed your exclusive private car service, and we look forward to welcoming you back again.
We spent a wonderful day in Furano and surrounding areas. Our driver, Tommy, was excellent. I had low expectations given we va were traveling in August, but the flower farms were still stunning. The Blue pond is amazing. The only non perfect part of our day was lunch. We stopped at Furano Marche which had a cafe/bakery, a smoothie shop, a place that sold food in pastry and a wagyu burger shop. Tried the wagyu burger. It was tasteless except for the yummy slice of tomato. Pilsner beer was excellent. Highly recommend having melon ice cream or smoothie and the Furano melon is really delicious. Altogether a great day.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for using our service.
In August, this area becomes colorful. You must have been able to experience the cool summer of Hokkaido.
As with the lunch area, customization is possible upon request, however, we would be happy if you liked the local beer and melon ice cream.
Please come to Hokkaido in other seasons as well.
We had a wonderful experience with Ayako as our driver and guide to Furano and Biei. She was professional, courteous, polished, and genuinely kind throughout the day, always making sure we were comfortable and explaining our itinerary in detail.
Ayako is an excellent driver — safe, smooth, and remarkably punctual. We were on time or even early to every stop, and she arrived back at our hotel exactly 10 hours after pickup, give or take a minute. Her Alphard was immaculately clean, which made the long day even more enjoyable.
What really set her apart was how thoughtfully she planned each stop. At Shikisai no Oka, she suggested we rent a cart so we could see the whole property without feeling rushed during our one-hour window — a tip that made all the difference. She even handed us umbrellas before one stop simply because the sky looked cloudy, and sure enough, it rained about 30 minutes later.
Every part of the day felt carefully planned, and we never once felt hurried. We're so grateful to have had Ayako as our driver — she made the trip truly memorable.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for using our service.
We are truly delighted and honored that you were able to experience the essence of Hokkaido and feel the genuine hospitality—driven by our desire for you to enjoy your time—shared by both our drivers and our entire team. Hokkaido has so much more to offer, and we look forward to welcoming you back and providing the same high level of service on your next visit.
Careful, attentive driving with good suggestions and a pleasant demeanor. Spent the day touring Furano highlights including farms, nature and popular attractions. Driver is knowledgeable and kind with good technology skills to translate when necessary. Definitely will refer friends.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for choosing our service.
While winter is wonderful, the Biei and Furano areas are becoming increasingly popular in the summer as well. Our drivers and our team are delighted to have had the opportunity to share the charm of Biei and Furano with you in a single day. We hope you will visit Hokkaido again soon.
The trip from Sapporo to Furano was a lovely drive through the countryside. The flower farms were beautiful and the Biei blue pond was breathtaking. It was crowded but apparently we got lucky as it wasn’t as bad that day. Pick a weekday to avoid the crowds.
Our personal driver Andrew C was a great driver and very well informed about the sites. It also helped that we could communicate in English.
I highly recommend this day trip option. Great for families with daughters taking instagram photos. The schedule is full of things to see and do but we never felt rushed.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for using our service.
As you noted, congestion levels do vary between weekdays and weekends.
Summer in Hokkaido offers a different kind of charm compared to winter; the colorful landscapes of Biei and Furano, in particular, are incredibly photogenic. Winter, on the other hand, transforms the region into a vast, pure white wonderland—we hope you’ll visit again to enjoy our winter activities!
Guide was excellent, not English speaking but we got by with Google translate. The drive is very far but broken up nicely by our guide. The personalization of the tour allowed us to adjust the itinerary to avoid some of the crowds.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for using our service.
While there may be language barriers, we strive to ensure every customer is satisfied and use translation apps to provide flexible service. We are delighted that you were pleased with your experience despite these challenges.
We look forward to the opportunity to serve you again and will be ready to ensure your satisfaction.
This trip was absolutely worth it. Our driver, Koichi, was very kind, thoughtful and attentive throughout the day, which made the long journey comfortable and relaxing. He took great care of us, and every place we visited was incredibly beautiful. The itinerary was well planned, and we would happily recommend this experience to others.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
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The weather was wonderful, and every spot looked its absolute best. Although the lavender season is coming to an end soon, the flower fields can still be enjoyed through late September.
We hope you will recommend us to your friends.
The stops were interesting and the time at each stop was adequate. The driver was very accommodating despite speaking a little English. We very much enjoyed this tour. Tried all recommended flavors of ice cream and observed flowers at peak bloom.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
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The flower fields were likely at their absolute best this summer. You may have found the English a bit imperfect, but your driver was delighted that you enjoyed the experience.
By the way, Hokkaido ice cream really is in a league of its own compared to others, isn't it?
Masaru was an excellent and very safe driver. It wasn't the most ideal weather on the day of our trip but we made the best of the trip regardless. Will definitely visit Sapporo again.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you very much for using our service.
We were disappointed that the weather turned out poorly on the day of your trip.
Our driver is delighted to hear that you were still able to have a comfortable experience despite the conditions.
We look forward to the opportunity to provide you with safe and reliable service again in the future.
Ayako was a very good and safe driver. She ensured we had adequate time for each sightseeing spot and gave us tips on what to buy and what to see. Would highly recommend her.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for using our service.
We are delighted to receive such a wonderful review for our driver. All of us drivers strive to provide the best possible assistance and advice to every customer.
Please come visit Hokkaido again!
We had an absolutely joyful time exploring Furano,lake Toya, blue pond and Shirahige falls.Every single destination was stunningly beautiful and the landscapes left our family in complete awe.
The highlight of our experience, however, was our wonderful driver cum guide , Mrs Ori. Who went completely out of her way to ensure our journey was comfortable and smooth.we will never forget her warmth and incredible hospitality.
To top it all off, Mrs Ori shared the wonderful news that the company had generously offered us a complimentary vehicle drop off from our hotel straight to the airport . This thoughtful gesture made our departure completely stress free.
Thank you Viator and Mrs Ori, for s beautiful, seamless and deeply memorable family vacation! Highly recommended!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for using our services and high recommendation!
We are delighted that our desire to ensure you enjoyed your stay came through.
The airport transfer was a special promotion you won—congratulations!
We look forward to providing you with the same level of service should you visit us again.
Super experience. The driver was awesome. He found a vegetarian restaurant. The farm with flowers were beautiful.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for using our service.
We are delighted that you had such a wonderful experience. As drivers, we do our very best to assist you in any way we can.
We look forward to serving you again.
Excellent service very good punctuality and care taken on all fronts. We were very happy with Yuki San.Very good person.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for using our service.
We're glad you had a comfortable experience. Most of our drivers are from Hokkaido and know all the delicious local food and hidden scenic spots. Please come back and ask for more information!
Beautiful drive through the mountains, scenery was very nice. Roads are fairly winding - I wouldn't want to do this in winter with snow/ice on the roads. Stopping points were interesting and photogenic. Not very crowded this time of year but I'm sure they'll be packed in mid-summer. Lucky with weather - sunny and warm but not too hot.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for using our service.
As you mentioned, it will be packed with people in the middle of summer. The day you visited, the weather was beautiful and the climate was just right.
Actually, Hokkaido's busiest season is when there's a lot of snow and the roads are very slippery. The snowy world is also wonderful, and our professional drivers will be happy to accompany you safely again next time.
It’s a fun day, the drive is very nice and very patient,, she explained to us along the way, wait for us until we finish, no rushing, we got to see the beautiful blue pond and wonderful waterfall also the pretty Tomita farm, we have a wonderful experience.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for using our service.
And thank you for staying on time despite the limited time available, believe that was a thoughtful comment from the driver who appreciated your consideration.
Please come visit Hokkaido again for another relaxing stay; we'll be waiting for you.
Mr. Masaru Tanetani was very nice and professional. He’s a great driver. With the help of translation apps, we were able to converse about the different areas we visited. Overall, we enjoyed our trip.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
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The flower fields weren't perfect yet, but our drivers did their best to ensure you enjoyed your experience, communicating with you as much as possible. We're happy that our desire to make tourists happy was conveyed to you.
Mr koichi. our driver was excellent
He is very helpful and we were able to communicate with him
He was pleasant and made the tour enjoyable.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for using our service.
The driver is happy and pleased that you enjoyed your ride. Please come back to Hokkaido again, we look forward to seeing you.
Friendly tour guide, even though he need to use Google Translate to communicate with us. But it worked out just fine. Nice drive to see all the famous places around Biei and Furano. The blue pond is beautiful. No crowds in April, but the fields are just dirt. There still some snow on the mountains so not too bad. Just no blooms. Visit in June till November offers more green and flowers or winter in February and March for snow. But will be expensive and crowds.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for using our services.
Although our staff are not fluent in English, we do our best to assist you using translation apps.
Unfortunately, the flower season doesn't begin until around the end of May. As you mentioned, it will be crowded, but we would be delighted if you would visit Hokkaido again.
Our guide Tommy was very punctual and polite taking our family of 7 to see the beautiful sights of Sapporo. He even gave us some tips for our stay in downtown Sapporo. The restaurant that Tommy suggested for lunch was also very good.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for using our service.
We can offer recommendations and other information only a local driver can provide. Please feel free to ask us anything when you visit Hokkaido again.
We had a wonderful one-day trip to Furano and Biei and chose the first itinerary option, which was very well planned and comfortable.
Our driver Andrew picked us up directly from Hotel Mystays Sapporo Aspen right on time and dropped us back at the hotel at the end of the day, making the entire trip completely hassle-free, especially as we were traveling as a family.
Andrew was very patient, friendly, and professional. He waited for us at every stop without rushing and also shared helpful suggestions on nearby places to visit, along with recommendations for his favorite local restaurant, which added a nice personal touch to the trip.
The itinerary was well paced and covered all the key highlights:
Farm Tomita
Furano Marche (lunch stop)
Shikisai no Oka
Blue Pond
Shirahige Waterfall
The private car was clean and comfortable, and the overall experience was smooth and well organized.
Highly recommended for anyone visiting Hokkaido, especially families or those looking for a relaxed and flexible sightseeing experience. 😊
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for using our service.
This product is ideal for family trips and is designed to be stress-free. Furthermore, for groups of multiple people, it offers a more comfortable experience than group tours because it uses a private car, and the price is not significantly different.
We look forward to serving you again.
Ms. Deiver was great🥰 She is very professional and kind. She assist us well eapevially we have with my mom who is a senior citizen and cannot walk that too long.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for using our service.
We drivers will do our best to assist you with your trip.
We hope to be of service again if the opportunity arises.
Well-spaced travel breaks. Schedule might be a little tight if you wish to linger longer. Great sights! Great driver Yukio-san
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for using our service.
Because the travel time within Hokkaido is so long, your time spent there may seem short. This may be the perfect schedule for getting around in your precious time.
Please come visit Hokkaido again!
We had a fantastic day on our Furano/Biei tour! Although our tour guide spoke limited English, he was very friendly, professional and tried his best to communicate with us! He timed everything perfectly and gave us an excellent lunch recommendation. We enjoyed our day so much!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for using our service.
Although there is a language barrier, we strive to be friendly and flexible.
Please come to Hokkaido again!
Great experience. Arrived earlier at first spot than noted on schedule. Our guide didn’t speak great English but google translate worked well. Koichi was super pleasant.
Since we were a family of 5 adults, the private tour was only a bit more than travel group so we opted for private travel. Much more worth it.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for using our service.
We are glad to hear that our drivers' hard work, which is our philosophy, was conveyed. We hope to be able to help you with your trip again if we have the opportunity.
The trip was very well organized, with a clear and logical schedule that made everything comfortable and easy to follow. The driver was exceptionally friendly and helpful. Overall, we had an excellent experience.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
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We, the drivers, are very happy that your trip was comfortable and smooth. The weather was perfect and it was a wonderful day.
Kenny, our guide, was great and accommodating. Sufficient time was given to experience all the wonderful sites. Only critique would be letting us know how much time we have and where to meet. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for your highly recommendation.
We always make sure to explain things like time arrangements and meeting places each time. We use simple English and a translator to make your experience as comfortable as possible.
Please come visit Hokkaido again.
Nice daytrip with a good and friendly driver. He took good care of our agenda, taking into account the weather conditions.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
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we are glad you enjoyed the day despite the poor weather conditions. The flowers were at their best.
It was a great experience for the family. Our tour guide was friendly and helpful in making a memorable experience for us.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for using our service.
We are very happy that this was a wonderful memory for your family.
We would be happy to assist you with your next trip if the opportunity arises.
Super convenient day tour package. Itinerary is well planned, driver Kazu is really polite. Because he can speak English well, it makes communicating a breeze.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
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This is a great review for the driver.
We will continue to provide you with the same service, so please come visit Hokkaido again.
Masaru was a great driver. Very kind and clear on communicating on the schedule and timing of each site. We did not feel rushed and saw some beautiful areas outside of Sapporo city center. The drive is long but worth it.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
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Driving in Hokkaido can be long, but the travel time is also part of the fun. Some people even discover animals in the wild.
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