Furano & Biei Day Tour from Sapporo with Blue Pond and Shirahige Waterfall

Highlights

  • Discover the breathtaking Blue Pond and its ever-changing shades of blue
  • Visit the Shirahige Waterfall, a hidden gem with striking cobalt blue waters
  • Admire Yasuda Kan’s sculptures harmonizing with Hokkaido’s nature
  • Stroll through Biei’s rolling hills and enjoy panoramic spring landscapes
  • Enjoy a tasting experience of Hokkaido-produced wines at the Furano Wine Factory!

What to expect

This full-day tour from Sapporo takes you to the Blue Pond, Shirahige Waterfall, and the picturesque landscapes of Biei. Enjoy art and a wine tasting for a memorable getaway!

About this experience

Starting at
08:00, 08:10

Schedule

  1. Meet at the 1st Floor Lobby of Sapporo Tokyu REI Hotel.
  2. Departure
    The bus will stop by Sapporo TV Tower to pick up guests before starting the tour. (Photo shown: Sapporo Tokyu REI Hotel)
  3. Pick Up Guests Boarding at Sapporo TV Tower.
  4. Yasuda Kan Sculpture Museum 
    An open-air museum where Yasuda Kan’s sculptures blend with Hokkaido’s natural scenery. Enjoy the tranquil beauty of the artworks alongside seasonal landscapes. Bronze pieces are also displayed indoors, offering a unique fusion of art and nature.
  5. Biei Town *Free Time & Lunch
    Biei is known for its rolling hills, peaceful scenery, and local cuisine. Enjoy lunch at nearby cafes and take in panoramic views from the Shiki-no-Tou tower.
  6. Farms Chiyoda
    Get up close and interact with adorable animals such as ponies and llamas, and enjoy a warm and relaxing farm experience. Take a leisurely stroll around the farm and breathe in the fresh, crisp spring air of Hokkaido. After your walk, be sure to try the farm’s popular rich and creamy Jersey milk.
  7. Blue Pond 
    amous for its mysterious blue hue, Biei’s Blue Pond changes color depending on the season and weather, as minerals in the water reflect sunlight. Surrounded by trees mirrored on the surface, it offers a dreamlike, picture-perfect landscape.
  8. Shirahige Waterfall 
    Located near Shirogane Onsen in Biei, this 30-meter-tall waterfall is named “Shirahige” (white beard) for the way water flows through the rocks in white, thread-like streams. The basin glows a striking cobalt blue, creating a magical and scenic view.
  9. Furano Wine Factory
    Visit this local winery to see how Furano’s natural environment shapes its wine. Enjoy tastings of red, white, and limited-edition wines. The cellar lined with oak barrels and the on-site shop make it a great stop for wine lovers and souvenir hunting.
  10. Iwamizawa Service Area
  11. Sapporo TV Tower
  12. Sapporo Tokyu REI Hotel
  13. Tour Ends

Reviews

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"Strange Journey"
Posted Date: 2025/11/29
Y.K
Due to the low number of reservations, we were picked up by a van instead of a bus. There was no tour guide, just the driver, so there was no information about where we were headed. When one passenger asked, "Where are we going now? Is there no guidance?" the driver replied, "I'm just the driver, so I don't know anything." It was shocking. As a result, there was no explanation about the sightseeing spots or the scenery along the way, and the van was silent. Although it was mentioned that we coul… Due to the low number of reservations, we were picked up by a van instead of a bus. There was no tour guide, just the driver, so there was no information about where we were headed. When one passenger asked, "Where are we going now? Is there no guidance?" the driver replied, "I'm just the driver, so I don't know anything." It was shocking. As a result, there was no explanation about the sightseeing spots or the scenery along the way, and the van was silent. Although it was mentioned that we could see the scenery from the window, the heating inside the vehicle was so strong that the windows fogged up quickly, making it impossible to see anything. We were taken to various places, but with no explanations, it felt like we were just wandering around on our own.

Additionally, we had a plan to eat lunch at the Biei Town roadside station, but we were taken to a completely different roadside station that only had a hamburger shop. Since everyone concentrated there, they eventually stopped taking orders, and we couldn't order anything. Spending 80 minutes in such a place was unacceptable. At the Furano Cheese Factory, it was stated that we could enjoy experiences, but since we arrived after 3 PM, by the time we got there, the time for experiences had ended, and we could only look around. I wondered if we needed to make a reservation in advance to even participate in the experiences.

Since all the facilities were free and we had to pay for our own lunch, I felt that even though it was a one-day bus tour, 10,000 yen was too expensive. I signed up for the bus tour because it was my first trip to Hokkaido and I wanted to see various places, but there was really no guidance, and I was disappointed that I couldn't see the scenery I was looking forward to. It felt just like taking a taxi. I even thought that moving by taxi might have been better.

The only positive thing is that I was able to return home safely.
予約された方の人数が少なかったこともあってか、集合場所に来たのはバスではなくワゴン車でした。添乗員がおらず運転手のみだったので、最初にどこに向かうのかなど案内がなく、「今はどこに向かっているんですか?案内とかないんですか?」と一人の乗客が訪ねると「私は運転手だから何も分からない」と言われました。ビックリです。なので、観光する場所の説明や道中の景色の説明など一切なく無言の車内でした。景色は車窓からと書いてありますが、車内の暖房が強くすぐに曇ってしまい何も見えません。それぞれの場所に連れて行かれます… 予約された方の人数が少なかったこともあってか、集合場所に来たのはバスではなくワゴン車でした。添乗員がおらず運転手のみだったので、最初にどこに向かうのかなど案内がなく、「今はどこに向かっているんですか?案内とかないんですか?」と一人の乗客が訪ねると「私は運転手だから何も分からない」と言われました。ビックリです。なので、観光する場所の説明や道中の景色の説明など一切なく無言の車内でした。景色は車窓からと書いてありますが、車内の暖房が強くすぐに曇ってしまい何も見えません。それぞれの場所に連れて行かれますが、本当に何も説明がないので自分達で勝手に見てまわる感じでした。また、美瑛町道の駅でお昼ごはんを食べるプランでしたが、連れて行かれたのが全く違う道の駅でハンバーガー屋さんしかなく、みんながそこに集中するので最後は注文を打ち切られ何も頼めませんでした。ここで80分過ごすのはありえない場所です。富良野チーズ工房では、体験なども楽しめますと書いてありますが、15時過ぎの到着だったので、着いた頃には体験できる時間は終わっておりただ見るだけでした。そもそも、事前予約しないと体験すら出来ないのではと思いました。どこも無料の施設でお昼ごはんも自分達で払うので、1日のバスツアーとはいえ1万円は高すぎるとすら感じました。そして、初めての北海道旅行で色んな所を見てまわりたいと思いバスツアーを申し込んだのですが、案内が本当に何もなく楽しみにしていた景色も見れず残念でした。これではタクシーと同じです。タクシー移動の方がマシだったのではと感じてます。
無事に帰って来れたのがなによりです。
Machine translated from Japanese
The microbus is tough.
Posted Date: 2026/04/22
みみ
The round trip of over 5 hours by microbus was tough. It was my first time on a tour that involved such a long bus ride. The sculptures were completely boring, and the facility was empty with no other guests. We spent the longest time there, while the other facilities were only about 20 minutes each, so I think that place was unnecessary.

I would have given it one star, but the tour conductor was quick-witted and took us to a scenic spot that wasn't on the itinerary, so I gave it two stars instea…
The round trip of over 5 hours by microbus was tough. It was my first time on a tour that involved such a long bus ride. The sculptures were completely boring, and the facility was empty with no other guests. We spent the longest time there, while the other facilities were only about 20 minutes each, so I think that place was unnecessary.

I would have given it one star, but the tour conductor was quick-witted and took us to a scenic spot that wasn't on the itinerary, so I gave it two stars instead.
マイクロバスでの往復5時間以上は辛かったです。そんなバスで回っているツアーは初めてでした。彫刻はまったくつまらないもので他のお客さんも居ないガラガラの施設でした。そこでの滞在時間が1番長く他の施設は20分程度だったのであの施設は要らないと思います。
星1つでもよかったのですがツアコンダクターの方が機転をきかしてくれてコースにない景色のよい所に案内してくれたので星2にしました。
Machine translated from Japanese

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