Japan Private Tour (MOT007) July Summer Hokkaido Flower Fields: Sapporo - Furano - Noboribetsu 5 Days 4 Nights

We will pick you up at Chitose Airport and head to Asahikawa. "Asahikawa" is a major city situated right in the center of Hokkaido at the foot of the Daisetsuzan mountain range, second in size only to Sapporo. Surrounded by mountain basins, its climate is more varied than other cities, offering beautiful nature to enjoy throughout all 4 seasons.

Our first stop is Asahiyama Zoo. The highlight here is that animals are not caged like in traditional zoos, but live in natural environments. This lets everyone experience the cuteness of the animals and observe their genuine daily behaviors, keeping them stress-free and wonderfully friendly to visitors.

Next, step into a world of ice at the Snow Crystal Museum. The interior is elegantly decorated in a European style, reminiscent of the ice castle from Frozen. Inside the museum, you'll find ice pillars and a music hall used for concerts and weddings.

End the day at Asahikawa Heiwa-dori Shopping Street. Established in 1972 as Japan's very first permanent pedestrian street, it is lined with countless shops ranging from restaurants and clothing boutiques to everyday necessities.

hotel Overnight Asahikawa

We take you to Furano, a distance of 60 km, taking about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Furano is truly one of Hokkaido's most famous towns, a popular destination for tourists to view lavender fields and enjoy skiing in the winter. The town enjoys pleasantly cool weather year-round. In summer, the most popular attraction is undoubtedly Farm Tomita in Nakafurano, a large lavender farm surrounded by lavender as far as the eye can see. In winter, the ski slopes here are just as popular as anywhere else in Hokkaido.

Along the way, we stop at Aoiike Blue Pond (or the Blue Pond), a man-made pond with striking blue water. On a clear day, you can see the reflection of the mountains and trees in the blue water. The blue color of this pond did not occur naturally—it was created unintentionally by locals who built the pond to protect Biei Town from volcanic hazards, with the blue color coming from natural minerals like aluminum hydroxide.

Next, we take you to Furano Winery, Furano's local winery. Wine from Furano is renowned and has helped put Hokkaido on the map. High-quality grapes have been grown and wine has been produced here since 1972—a must-visit for wine lovers.

Afterward, take a pleasant stroll and shop for cute handicrafts at Ningle Terrace, a collection of charming wooden cottages displaying and selling traditional Japanese crafts, beautifully illuminated with fairy lights. The atmosphere is lovely and wonderfully cozy. Overnight in Furano.

Today we are still exploring Furano. We take you to Farm Tomita, Furano's iconic lavender fields that everyone must visit to admire their beauty and grandeur. Farm Tomita is renowned as the best lavender-viewing spot in Japan and offers free admission. Due to the vast size of the fields, we recommend taking the Lavender Bus, which circles around Lavender East, taking about 20 minutes.

Next, we take you to see and taste Furano's most famous fruit—melon—at Tomita Melon House. Featuring produce from Farm Tomita, there are many melon products available, including fresh melon, melon soft cream, and a variety of melon desserts.

In the afternoon, we visit the Furano Cheese Factory, Furano's famous local cheese production facility known for its premium-quality cheeses. In addition to high-quality cheese, the factory is set amidst nature and surrounded by birch trees. Admission to the factory is free, but if you wish to participate in a hands-on workshop, you can try it for 1,000 yen per activity (please inform us in advance if you wish to participate so we can make a reservation).

3 Sapporo

Saying goodbye to Furano, we take you to shop for souvenirs before traveling to Sapporo, a distance of 115 km, taking about 1 hour and 50 minutes. Sapporo is Japan's 5th most populous city, after Tokyo, Yokohama, and Osaka, and serves as the hub of Hokkaido Prefecture.

We take you to visit the Sapporo Beer Museum, the only beer museum in Japan, located in Sapporo Garden Park. Built with red brick, the Sapporo Beer Museum officially opened in 1987. Inside, it tells the story and history of Sapporo beer. In addition to learning its history, you can also enjoy beer tastings, or if you wish to relax with a drink, there are restaurants within the park ready to serve you.

Next, we take you to Odori Park, a large public park adorned with colorful plants and flower beds throughout every season, serving as a relaxation spot for Sapporo residents. In spring, it hosts the Lilac Festival; in summer, the YOSAKOI Soran Festival and Beer Garden; in autumn, the Autumn Fest featuring Hokkaido delicacies; and in winter, the Snow Festival, which has grown into a world-class event.

Enjoy free time for shopping at Tanukikoji Shopping Street, Sapporo's famous shopping arcade spanning approximately 1 kilometer, lined with shops on both sides extending all the way to the Sosei River. This shopping street has been open for over a hundred years; though historic, the shops offer modern goods, making shopping here an absolute delight.

If you haven't shopped to your heart's content yet, we continue shopping at Susukino, Sapporo's largest entertainment district, located not far from Tanukikoji. The highlight of this area is the giant illuminated KIRIN billboard landmark, reminiscent of the Glico sign in Osaka. You can stay in this area to experience the vibrant nightlife and lights of Sapporo.

hotel Overnight Sapporo

In the morning, we travel to Noboribetsu, one of Hokkaido's famous resort towns located southwest of Sapporo. Noboribetsu is renowned for its hot springs on Hokkaido. It became well known among Thai travelers as the filming location for sweet scenes in the movie "One Day" (Fanday), inspiring many to follow in the film's footsteps.

Our first destination is Jigokudani (Hell Valley), the source of the famous Noboribetsu Onsen. Admire its striking and unique beauty, where orange and brown hills are blanketed in white snow. As you walk along the trail, gentle steam drifts up periodically from the constantly bubbling hot springs, resembling smoke from the underworld—which is how Hell Valley got its name.

We recommend having lunch first around the entrance to Hell Valley, where you will find restaurants and souvenir shops to browse. Recommended spots include Onsen Ichiba, serving fresh seafood scooped live from tanks, and Sugi Bee Garden, selling carefully selected premium honey—with their honey-drizzled soft serve ice cream being the absolute highlight.

In the afternoon, we are still in Noboribetsu. We take you to Noboribetsu Bear Park, taking a ropeway up to the summit of Mount Shihorei at 550 meters above sea level to see the bears. There are many bears here waiting for us to experience their adorable charm. Although this is an enclosed bear park, the bears live in a natural environment and appear very happy. Admission is 2,592 yen for adults, with special rates for children.

Afterward, we travel back to Sapporo.

If time permits, we take you to enjoy the evening atmosphere in a town near Sapporo—Otaru, arguably the most romantic town in this region.

hotel Overnight Sapporo

In the morning, we take you to visit Hokkaido University, one of the leading universities in the country, founded in 1876.

Afterward, before transferring you to the airport, we stop for shopping for factory-priced bargains at Mitsui Outlet Park Sapporo-Kitahiroshima, a hub for numerous brand-name items discounted by up to 70%. Besides brand-name products, there are also many restaurants, snacks, and souvenirs—truly the perfect stop before heading home. We transfer you to the airport 3 hours in advance for your safe and memorable journey back to Bangkok.