Hokkaido · HOKKAIDO
14 reviewed
The 14 hokkaido tours below made the cut from everything we’ve reviewed across the island. Prices, durations and one standout note on each, so you can decide over breakfast and book by lunch.
Walk all five Shiretoko lakes with an English-speaking guide, forest wildlife, bear safety advice, and sweeping views for $52.89.
“Keke, our guide, is very knowledgeable of the forest and he speaks very good English. The hike is very interesting and we also get to meet the rare Japan woodpecker :)”
Escape Sapporo for Biei’s Blue Pond, flower hills, Farm Tomita, and Furano cuisine on a flexible one-day Hokkaido tour.
“The guide, Oscar speaks in 3 languages and managed to communicate the details clearly for each stop. The bus was very comfortable and the driver was also professional. I recommend this package”
Walk Shiretoko’s primeval forest, follow wildlife tracks, and see 100-meter cliffs and waterfalls with gear, guides, and a small group.
“A highlight of our trip to Hokkaido. Yuki was a knowledgeable and professional guide with in-depth insight into the forest. We saw things we would never have seen if attempting the walk alone. I highly recommend Yuki as a guide. She was so aRead more”
Snowshoe through Shiretoko’s primeval forest to frozen Tears of Man waterfall, with sea ice views and chances to spot deer and red foxes.
“Please be ready early. Maybe 10 minutes before the agreed pick up time, it would be best if you were already ready and waiting to be picked up. We were part of a small group. The tour provider will pick up everybody from different (but nearRead more”
Raft 2km through Niseko’s snowy Shiribetsu River, stop for hot drinks and snow play, and enjoy a small-group winter adventure.
“Such a fun experience off the slopes! We felt safe the entire time and could not take the smiles off our faces. If we had more time we would definitely go again, the snowball fight was a highlight! Thank you for the fantastic memories!”
Snowshoe through untouched Daisetsuzan powder near Furano, then warm up at natural Hakuginso Onsen on this small-group winter escape.
“Great winter activity that’s not snowboarding/skiing! Beautiful landscape that was taken in at a leisurely pace. Would absolutely recommend doing the Onsen afterwards, great way to warm up after walking around in the snow. Our guide Ikki was very friendly and knowledgeable about the area”
Snowshoe through wintery Shiretoko to frozen Furepe Fall, with Sea of Okhotsk views, drift ice, wildlife, gear, and a small group guide.
“They will lend you the appropriate gear for walking in deep snow. Our guide was very accommodating and the pace was good even for beginners. We saw some deers even during a blizzard. They kept us safe and we had so much fun. We haRead more”
Search for deer and fox under Shiretoko’s stars on a small-group night drive with searchlights, a guide, pickup, and free cancellation.
“Not much to see except a few deers and need to haunt for them. Hard to see. Not recommended. Better to spend on the guided walks or cruise”
Review of a private six-hour Furano and Biei tour with an English-speaking driver, flexible stops, flower fields, Blue Pond, and local food sites.
“Overall this was a great experience, The driver was early to pick us up and had a rough plan for the day. He spoke good English and was able to be flexible to our schedule, skip / move around certain stops as well as drop us off at an ideal location for us to continue our trip as we were not ending the day from our original pick up location.”
Walk the easy one-kilometre trail to Furepe Waterfall in Shiretoko with a small group, local guide, wildlife watching, pickup, and free cancellation.
“Yuki-San was very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful as a guide. She spares no effort to share with us the interesting facts of flora and fauna around the Furepe Waterfall. She even sent me all the way to Utoro Onsen Bus Terminal as well as to recommend me cafes to visit Read more”
Review of the private Niseko to New Chitose Airport transfer, with snow-safe driving, luggage advice, pricing, timing, and booking tips.
“Excellent communication with Keiko, the Tour Operator. Our driver was at our hotel on time so I did not stress about getting to the airport late.”
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A private winter transfer between New Chitose Airport and Niseko, with door-to-door pickup, luggage help, and flexible one-way service.
“We booked this tour company to drive us from our hotel in Niseko Village to the Sapporo/New Chitose airport. Upon arrival into Sapporo we took a chartered bus from the airport, which was fine. But we didn't want to risk missing our flight Read more”
Walk Shiretoko’s winter drift ice in a buoyant dry suit, with wildlife views above and below the frozen sea, for a rare two-hour outing.
“I rated it poor because there was no drift ice. The poor rating is not for the company. The company apologized and offered other alternatives. I would recommend this company as they kept us informed of the situation. I would recommenRead more”
Sauna beside frozen Lake Abashiri with snowy cooling, eagle views, smoked seafood, and drift ice blue beer in a private three-hour outing.
“Excellent place, expands outdoor terrace very good food and atmosphere. The service is super friendly. We'll be back!!!Auto-translated”