Private Sapporo to Furano tour: Customize your day

Build your own itinerary and let a local driver handle the route

A customized full-day private tour from Sapporo where you choose the stops: Lake Toya, Furano's lavender fields, Shakotan Peninsula's coastal cliffs, or anywhere else in Hokkaido you want to see. Your driver speaks Chinese and basic English and Japanese, handles all the driving and parking, and tailors the day to your interests after you book.

Step-by-step itinerary

Custom private sightseeing tour from Sapporo

• Travel from Sapporo to Lake Toya
• Enjoy views at Lake Toya observatory
• Visit Furano flower fields and Mt. Tokachidake
• Taste lavender ice cream and Furano melon
• Optionally visit Shakotan Peninsula and Cape Kamui

The experience

The problem with Hokkaido is that trains and buses don't reach everywhere you want to go. This tour solves that: you pick the attractions, the driver gets you there. Lake Toya sits two hours from Sapporo and rewards the drive with views from its observatory across a caldera lake ringed by volcanic forest. Furano's flower fields run from mid-June through July, with lavender at their peak and mountain views of Mt. Tokachidake beyond the rows. You can taste lavender ice cream and Furano melon while you're there. Shakotan Peninsula, three hours away, draws people for the "Shakotan Blue" waters and Cape Kamui, a coastal promontory with hiking trails and ocean views. But these are just examples. You and the driver plan the actual route after you book.

Transportation is a Toyota Hiace, Toyota Vellfire, or mini bus depending on group size, all air-conditioned and equipped for small groups. The driver is a local who speaks Chinese fluently and basic English and Japanese, so communication works smoothly. Highway fees and parking are included. You pay only for meals and any entrance fees at the sites you choose. The tour runs six to ten hours depending on what you want to see and how far you want to go. If you'd rather end the day in a different city than Sapporo, the driver can drop you there instead.

This format works because you're not locked into a fixed itinerary. You get the benefit of a private vehicle and a driver who knows the region, but the stops and the pace are yours to decide. Bring a rough list of what interests you, or just tell the driver what kind of day you want, and they'll suggest the best route to fit it in.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• highway fees and parking.
• personalized itinerary planning after booking.
• driver fluent in Chinese with basic English and Japanese.
• wheelchair accessibility and infant seats available upon request.

Options for this experience

4 options

Toyota Vellfire for up to 5 peopleUp to 5 per booking · No fixed timeToyota Vellfire, includes pickup

Toyota Hiace for up to 9 peopleUp to 9 per booking · No fixed timeToyota Hiace, pickup is included

Toyota Hiace for up to 13 peopleUp to 13 per booking · No fixed timeToyota Hiace (no luggage space), pickup is included

Minibus for up to 17 peopleUp to 15 per booking · No fixed timeMinibus, includes pickup

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayLast departure this season: 5 Apr 2027

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by Yushun Taxi/Bus, 優駿イノベーション

Is this one for you?Choose the vehicle size that fits your group, then work with the driver to build a day around what you actually want to see: no fixed stops, no wasted time on attractions that don't interest you.

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Top questions

Can I visit Lake Toya and Furano on the same tour?

Yes. Lake Toya is two hours from Sapporo and Furano is another drive beyond that, so both fit inside a full-day tour if that's how you want to spend your time. The driver will plan the route and timing with you after you book.

What's the difference between the Toyota Hiace and the Vellfire?

The Vellfire seats up to five people and is the most compact option. The Hiace comes in two sizes, one for up to nine passengers and one for up to thirteen. The mini bus holds up to seventeen. Pick based on your group size.

Do I have to decide on my stops before the tour starts?

You plan the itinerary after you book, so you have time to think about what you want to see. The driver will make recommendations and help you fit everything into the hours available.

Is lunch included?

Meals are not included, but the driver will offer recommendations for where to eat along the way.

What if I want to end the day somewhere other than Sapporo?

You can request to be dropped off in a different city at the end of the tour. Let the driver know when you plan your itinerary.