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Probably best known for its eponymous beer, Sapporo—the capital of Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost island—has maintained the youthful and open atmosphere of the 1972 Olympic Winter Games, drawing international visitors for its annual Snow Festival and its world-famous ramen. Those seeking out the full diversity of Japanese cuisine will want to visit: a city with a ramen-inspired theme park is one that embraces and pampers foodies.
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1. Nopporo Forest Park Mountain Bike Tour from Sapporo
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Enjoy an easy mountain bike tour through Nopporo Forest Park, a wildlife sanctuary and national forest on Hokkaido. You’ll receive basic instructions from an experienced guide for riding a mostly flat course through breathtaking scenery. Keep an eye out for flowers, woodpeckers, squirrels and deer throughout your 1.5-hour ride, covering a distance of approximately 6 miles (10 km). Round-trip transport is included from Sapporo. Numbers are limited to 10 on this small-group tour, ensuring a personalized experience. Please note: This tour is seasonal and runs yearly between April and October. The date is subject to change.
Inclusions: Professional English-speaking local guide, Mountain bike, helmet and gloves for rental, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Sapporo train station pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, All taxes and handling charges
Exclusions: Drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By vicentejoseb966
We were only the 2 of us (due to Covid limited trips) so we felt the experience as being really personal and intimate. Beautiful scenery around Lake Shikotsu enhanced by the explanations of the guide. Bikes were in a very well condition. Being an all day tour, we had plenty of time at each stop to enjoy all there was to see and do (we decided the "more adventurer" option, but the guide will adapt depending on your personal expectations). The guide has a good English understanding so the communication was easy. Overall, a really nice and memorable experience. Highly recommended.
2. Furano and Biei One-Day Tour by Chartered Vehicle from Sapporo
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
This is a great way to see the Hokkaido rural landscapes of Biei and Furano. Hokkaido is a large area which makes hard to cover.This private tour will help to make your trip an unforgettable one. Please note: This seasonal tour runs annually between June and August. The dates are subject to change.
Inclusions: Driver, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points, Transport by private vehicle, Local guide (if option selected)
Exclusions: Tour guide, Admission fees, including for guide if that option is selected., Food and drinks
Reviewed By Glenn B
We cancelled the tour in advance and have NEVER been refunded the payment, my advice to anybody is to avoid at all costs this tour
3. Otaru Private Tour with Licensed Guide
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
This is not only sightseeing but also a great chance to talk with a local for a better understanding of Hokkaido, Otaru and locals. This 8-hour tour features friendly English speaking licensed guides who have knowledge of history and culture, and also are pleased to answer your questions about the local's life and topics. No rush, comfortable and flexible with your requests. On this tour, you will visit the landmarks and a local sake brewery with the background stories. For sake lovers, a special sake tour is also available. A licensed brewer who is making sake at Tanaka Sake Brewery will let you go in the brewery room and explain how to make. He also gives you an opportunity of tasting several kinds of Sake chosen by the brewer. If you are a whiskey lover, Nikka Whisky Yoichi distillery is a must to visit. It will be included instead of Sankaku Market and Tanaka Sake Brewery. Lunch and entrance fees are not included. You can pay just for what you have, where you visit.
Inclusions: English speaking licensed guide, Private tour, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Sake tasting
Exclusions: [Guide only] Transportation for you and guide: Train 1500 yen per person + about 3000 yen per taxi, [w/ Vehicle] Highway fee 2480-2740 yen and Parking fee about 1500-2000 yen , Lunch, Entrance fees, [Option / Guide only] Transportation to Nikka for you and guide: @860 yen *Please apply in advance, [Option] Otaru pickup and drop-off: 2500 yen per group *Please apply in advance
Reviewed By luzonersseetheworld
We spent a most amazing 10 days in Hokkaido thanks to Hokkaido Treasure Island Travel. The attention to details and our preferences were much appreciated. Our travel consultant Eriko Kakudate san took the extra mile by personally meeting with us prior to the trip. Our preferences and interests as well as our budget and the length of our stay were taken into consideration to carefully plan a trip that was unique, fulfilling and enjoyable. We enjoyed the suggested destinations largely because they weren't the usual tourist traps. We had private lessons in glass blowing, soba making and Japanese sweets. We enjoyed our interaction with the locals and the exposure to the culture. We did not feel rushed at all in our itinerary and had time to spend in places where we wanted to stay longer. Eriko san was very thorough and communicated with us as needed specially when we had to reschedule our trip. We appreciate her work and dedication. We are thankful that she took the time to meet us upon arrival and again on two other occasions to ask how we were and even share a meal. She is an asset to HTIT. Our personal driver Shuji Takeuchi san was likewise excellent. He was very professional and recommended good places to eat in and experiences to try (like the onsen and eating local food). He made sure we were comfortable with the vehicle we used and offered even free use of his wifi and AC to charge our phones. He even volunteered to take our photos. We appreciate that he was mindful that one of us had physical limitations. He assisted us each time we checked in our hotels and helped us with room preferences. Our trip was made memorable largely because of HTIT. It was the best way to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Our thanks to HTIT, Eriko san, Shu san and all the wonderful people we met. We shall return.
4. Farm Tomita, Blue Pond, and Shirahige Waterfall Private Tour with Licensed Guide
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Visit the flower towns Furano and Biei and having lunch at a local restaurant. You depart in the early morning to avoid a traffic jam as much as possible. This tour starts and ends at the hotel you're staying at. This 11-hour tour features; a friendly, licensed and local guide, comfortable transportation by a professional driver. There is no need to follow or wait for others and you can spend your time just for you. This tour features visits to Farm Tomita, Shikisai no Oka, Blue Pond and other beautiful viewpoints for taking photos. No rush, comfortable and flexible with your request. There is a stop for lunch, but lunch is at the customer's expense. The lavender season is July but you still can enjoy other flowers and the beautiful scenery of hills from June to September.
Inclusions: English speaking licensed guide, Private tour, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private coach, Local taxes
Exclusions: Entrance fee: about 1000 yen p.p., Highway fee: about 5580-6470 yen, Parking fee: about 1000-2000 yen, Lunch, [Option] Otaru pickup and drop-off: 2500 yen per car *Please apply in advance
Reviewed By luzonersseetheworld
We spent a most amazing 10 days in Hokkaido thanks to Hokkaido Treasure Island Travel. The attention to details and our preferences were much appreciated. Our travel consultant Eriko Kakudate san took the extra mile by personally meeting with us prior to the trip. Our preferences and interests as well as our budget and the length of our stay were taken into consideration to carefully plan a trip that was unique, fulfilling and enjoyable. We enjoyed the suggested destinations largely because they weren't the usual tourist traps. We had private lessons in glass blowing, soba making and Japanese sweets. We enjoyed our interaction with the locals and the exposure to the culture. We did not feel rushed at all in our itinerary and had time to spend in places where we wanted to stay longer. Eriko san was very thorough and communicated with us as needed specially when we had to reschedule our trip. We appreciate her work and dedication. We are thankful that she took the time to meet us upon arrival and again on two other occasions to ask how we were and even share a meal. She is an asset to HTIT. Our personal driver Shuji Takeuchi san was likewise excellent. He was very professional and recommended good places to eat in and experiences to try (like the onsen and eating local food). He made sure we were comfortable with the vehicle we used and offered even free use of his wifi and AC to charge our phones. He even volunteered to take our photos. We appreciate that he was mindful that one of us had physical limitations. He assisted us each time we checked in our hotels and helped us with room preferences. Our trip was made memorable largely because of HTIT. It was the best way to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Our thanks to HTIT, Eriko san, Shu san and all the wonderful people we met. We shall return.
5. Private Lake Toya and Noboribetsu Sightseeing from Sapporo
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Go to see the beautiful lake and the explosive crater for one day tour from Sapporo! This tour starts and ends at the hotel you're staying at. This 10-hour tour features;a friendly, licensed and local guide, a comfortable transportation by professional driver. There is no need to follow or wait for others and you can spend your time just for you. This tour features visits Hell Valley, Mt. Usu ropeway, Oyunuma natural foot bath, and tasty ice cream shop which has a nice landscape. We are able to replace some directions with Noboribetsu Jidaimura, Marinpark Nixe for penguin parade or fruits picking. No rush, comfortable and flexible with your request. *There is a stop for lunch, but lunch is at customer's expense. *Oyunuma natural foot bath is closes during winter. *Fruits picking is available from June to October.
Inclusions: English speaking licensed guide, Private tour, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Local taxes, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Highway fee: Sedan and Van 8500 yen, Minibus 9850 yen, Parking fee: about 2000-3000 yen, Ropeway fee: adult 1600 yen per person, child 800 yen per person, Lunch
Reviewed By luzonersseetheworld
We spent a most amazing 10 days in Hokkaido thanks to Hokkaido Treasure Island Travel. The attention to details and our preferences were much appreciated. Our travel consultant Eriko Kakudate san took the extra mile by personally meeting with us prior to the trip. Our preferences and interests as well as our budget and the length of our stay were taken into consideration to carefully plan a trip that was unique, fulfilling and enjoyable. We enjoyed the suggested destinations largely because they weren't the usual tourist traps. We had private lessons in glass blowing, soba making and Japanese sweets. We enjoyed our interaction with the locals and the exposure to the culture. We did not feel rushed at all in our itinerary and had time to spend in places where we wanted to stay longer. Eriko san was very thorough and communicated with us as needed specially when we had to reschedule our trip. We appreciate her work and dedication. We are thankful that she took the time to meet us upon arrival and again on two other occasions to ask how we were and even share a meal. She is an asset to HTIT. Our personal driver Shuji Takeuchi san was likewise excellent. He was very professional and recommended good places to eat in and experiences to try (like the onsen and eating local food). He made sure we were comfortable with the vehicle we used and offered even free use of his wifi and AC to charge our phones. He even volunteered to take our photos. We appreciate that he was mindful that one of us had physical limitations. He assisted us each time we checked in our hotels and helped us with room preferences. Our trip was made memorable largely because of HTIT. It was the best way to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Our thanks to HTIT, Eriko san, Shu san and all the wonderful people we met. We shall return.
6. Lake Toya and Noboribetsu Hell Valley Day Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Private 10-hour tour conducted by professional licensed local English-speaking tour guide to incredible attractions in Lake Toya and Noboribetsu: • Local English-speaking tour guide • Accommodates up to 5 persons • Child, elderly and handicap-friendly tour • Travel around on a licensed sightseeing taxi - the remaining cost of the sightseeing taxi of 43,000 JPY per group shall be paid to the driver in cash. As this is a private tour, we can customise the itinerary according to your needs and preferences. The tour is suitable for children, elderly and the handicapped as well.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Private tour
Exclusions: Admission Tickets, Food and drinks, Licensed sightseeing taxi available upon request at 43,000JPY
Reviewed By emilyb889
A great full day of adventure with plenty of time to see what we wanted. Tony was kind to show us the best place for bubble tea and where to buy local snack. We would definitely do this again and feel with was worth the price.
7. Furano and Biei Taxi Day Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Private 10-hour tour conducted by professional licensed local sightseeing taxi to incredible attractions in Furano and Biei: • Accommodates up to 5 persons; • 10-hours tour; • Child, elderly and handicap-friendly tour; and • Travel around on a licensed sightseeing taxi (the remaining cost of the sightseeing taxi of 40,000 JPY + highway fees per group shall be paid to the driver in cash) As this is a private tour, we can customise the itinerary according to your needs and preferences. The tour is suitable for children, elderly and the handicapped as well.
Inclusions: Deposit for:, Professional licensed driver, Private transport (Toyota Crown/ Toyota Alphard), Private tour
Exclusions: The remaining cost of 40,000 JPY + highway fees shall be paid to the driver in cash after the tour, Food and drinks, Highway Fees
Reviewed By emilyb889
A great full day of adventure with plenty of time to see what we wanted. Tony was kind to show us the best place for bubble tea and where to buy local snack. We would definitely do this again and feel with was worth the price.
8. Explore Yoichi & Shakotan Blue
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Enjoy the famous Shakotan Blue ocean , to view the stunning penninsula and walk through some fantastic views. and then taste some local seafood to make the most of the experience. And after that ,visit Yoichi Distillary, where the world-famous Nikka Whiskey is produced. Hope your group would like this experience!
Inclusions: Local taxes, Lunch, Driver/guide, Round-trip shared transfer
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified
Reviewed By vicentejoseb966
We were only 4 so we felt more personal and intimate. Meal exceeded all our expectations. Beautiful scenery in both lakes enhanced by the amazing tour to the volcano (Mount Usu). Being an all day tour, we had plenty of time at each stop to enjoy all there was to see and do (maybe the recommendation would be to have more time at the volcano since the entire trial takes significant time to complete). Even though an English speaking tour guide was not available, we were given a lot of detailed information in advance in a tour print out booklet. Overall, a really nice and memorable experience. Highly recommended.
9. Explore Shikotsu Ice Festival (day tour)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Enjoy magical winter Hokkaido at Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival. Every year, Lake Shikotsu creates the most stunning local festival using sprayed water from the lake itself. There is fun for all the family, including ice sculptures, ice buildings and outdoor displays, ice slides, a small ice ring, and a number of stalls and festivities.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Local guide, Snacks
Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Reviewed By vicentejoseb966
We were only the 2 of us (due to Covid limited trip bokings) so we felt really personal and intimate. Beautiful scenery around Yoichi & Shakotan Blue enhanced by the explanations of the guide. The guide (Yama-san) has a very good English understanding so the communication was easy. It was very nice from him of taking pictures of us on the different locations. Being an all day tour, we had plenty of time at each stop to enjoy all there was to see and do (the guide adapted very well to our more "adventurer" personal expectations). Overall, a really nice and memorable experience. Highly recommended.
10. Ice Village Tour (Lake Shikaribetsu Kotan and Tomamu Ice Village)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
“Kotan” means “Village” and these two mysterious villages will only appear in the winter of Hokkaido. One appears on Lake Shikaribetsu, the highest lake in Hokkaido. There are a lot of ice buildings in the Kotan, such as an ice bar, ice concert hall, ice chapel, and lots to see. Though it sounds crazy, the most famous attraction there is the Ice Hot Spring on the frozen lake! (Please take your own towel for the hot spring.) We also love the ice village surrounded by forest in Tomamu. There you can find an ice café, ice bar, ice slide, and there is also an ice skating rink! Indoor activities such as ice glass workshops are also provided. *For people who would like to ski in Tomamu only, we could offer you transportation. All the details could be negotiable.
Inclusions: Local taxes, Driver/guide, Round-trip shared transfer
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified
Reviewed By vicentejoseb966
We were only the 2 of us (due to Covid limited trip bokings) so we felt really personal and intimate. Beautiful scenery around Yoichi & Shakotan Blue enhanced by the explanations of the guide. The guide (Yama-san) has a very good English understanding so the communication was easy. It was very nice from him of taking pictures of us on the different locations. Being an all day tour, we had plenty of time at each stop to enjoy all there was to see and do (the guide adapted very well to our more "adventurer" personal expectations). Overall, a really nice and memorable experience. Highly recommended.
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