Spend a day watching Hokkaido’s landscapes shift from city to surreal as you visit Biei’s Blue Pond, Furano’s lavender fields, and Shikisai no Oka. This full-day coach tour combines short, photogenic stops with local food and easy walking.
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A low-slung coach hums out of Sapporo at first light and the city gives way to rice paddies and hills that rise and fall like a hand-drawn chart. Within two hours the landscape changes: the surreal, milky-blue surface of Biei’s Blue Pond appears through a stand of birch, its color seeming to hold the sky in suspension.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
9 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves short walks (30–60 minutes) and standing time for views.
Wildlife
History
Modern Furano and Biei were shaped by 20th-century agricultural reclamation and volcanic activity; lavender cultivation was popularized in the postwar era as a niche crop and tourism draw.
Conservation
The Blue Pond’s color is partly the result of human-led river engineering; visitors are asked to stay on designated paths to protect fragile banks and plantings. Tourism management balances access with protecting irrigation and forest systems.
Reserve your spot on the Hokkaido Furano Lavender & Biei Blue Pond Tour with Lunch today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Arrive Early at Sapporo Station
Meeting is at Sapporo Station North Exit—arrive 15 minutes early to present your voucher; late arrivals are not refunded.
Bring Cash for Small Purchases
Some craft shops and food stalls prefer cash—carry yen for souvenirs, snacks, or optional treats like melon ice cream.
Dress in Layers and Sturdy Shoes
Boardwalks and short trails can be uneven; layers help with coastal-mountain microclimates across the day.
Protect Against Sun and Insects
Open flower fields mean sun exposure and bugs—use sunscreen, a hat, and insect repellent during summer months.
Comfortable walking shoes
Good tread and support for uneven boardwalks and short field trails.
Sun hat and sunscreen
Open fields offer little shade during peak summer hours.
summer
Light waterproof jacket
Spring and fall can be cool and breezy; a packable shell helps between stops.
spring
Compact camera or smartphone
The Blue Pond and flower fields are very photogenic—fast access to a camera keeps you ready.