Biei & Furano day trip from Sapporo: Private car tour

Blue Pond sits at the end of a route built around flowers that change with the season.

A private car tour departing Sapporo at 8am for a full day through Biei and Furano, with stops at Farm Tomita's lavender and seasonal blooms, Shikisai no Oka flower gardens, Blue Pond, and Whitebeard Falls. The itinerary shifts between summer and winter: summer includes Furano Marche for lunch and visits the flower sites in full bloom. Winter routes through the Patchwork Road's famous trees, Ningle Terrace, and the same pond and waterfall under snow. Private transportation, highway toll and an air-conditioned vehicle are included. You choose the vehicle size at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

One-day sightseeing by private car

• Depart from Sapporo at 8:00
• Tour lavender and seasonal flowers
• Tour seasonal flowers
• Visit Blue Pond
• Visit Whitebeard Falls

The experience

The tour leaves Sapporo at 8am and builds the day around what grows or stands out in each season. In summer, you stop at Farm Tomita for nearly an hour among the lavender fields, then move to Furano Marche for lunch before heading to Shikisai no Oka, where seasonal flowers fill the hillside gardens. Blue Pond comes next (the water's milky turquoise sits in a small basin surrounded by conifers) followed by Whitebeard Falls and the return to Sapporo. Winter flips the route: the Patchwork Road takes you past the Seven Star Tree, Family Tree, Ken & Mary Tree and Mild Seven Hill, then lunch in Biei itself, the Christmas Tree stop, Blue Pond again, Whitebeard Falls, and Ningle Terrace before heading back.

You travel in a private vehicle with air conditioning and a driver. The highway toll is covered. The tour runs about ten hours door to door. Customization is possible if you have specific wishes within the time limit. Child seats can be arranged with confirmation, and the vehicle is wheelchair accessible. Flowers may not bloom until mid-May, so a spring booking before that date will show a different landscape than a June one.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle of your choice.
• highway toll.
• stops at Farm Tomita (summer) or the Patchwork Road (winter), Shikisai no Oka or Biei lunch area, Blue Pond, and Whitebeard Falls.
• child seats available on request.

Options for this experience

3 options

TaxiUp to 2 per booking · 08:00Private taxi vehicle type; includes pickup

AlphardUp to 5 per booking · 08:00Alphard with 5 seats; includes pickup

HiaceUp to 8 per booking · 08:00Hiace with 8 seats; pickup is included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tabi._.daruma

Is this one for you?Pick your vehicle at checkout based on group size (Taxi for smaller parties, Alphard for mid-size groups seeking more legroom, or Hiace for larger groups), then follow a fixed ten-hour route that shifts seasonally, so summer shows lavender fields while winter reveals snowy landscapes.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the difference between the summer and winter versions of this tour?

Summer focuses on lavender at Farm Tomita and seasonal flower gardens at Shikisai no Oka, with lunch at Furano Marche. Winter routes through the Patchwork Road's famous trees (the Seven Star Tree, Family Tree, Ken & Mary Tree and Mild Seven Hill) with lunch in Biei and a stop at Ningle Terrace. Both seasons include Blue Pond and Whitebeard Falls.

Does the tour include lunch?

Lunch is at your own cost. In summer you stop at Furano Marche. In winter you eat in Biei. The tour builds in time for the meal, but the bill is separate.

What vehicle options are available?

You choose between a Taxi, Alphard or Hiace at checkout. All are private and air-conditioned, with the vehicle size depending on your group.

Is pickup from my hotel included?

Pickup from Sapporo is included. Confirm your hotel location when you book.

Can I customize the stops or the route?

Yes, customization is possible within the ten-hour time limit. Let the operator know your wishes when booking and they will adjust the itinerary if time allows.