Illuminated Ningle Terrance & Blue Pond Day Tour
ID: GYG1436798-2193238
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Departing Sapporo at 11:30, this winter day tour takes you through Furano and Biei, starting with the Ningle Terrace, Biei Christmas Tree, and conclude the evening by the light-up Shirogane Blue Pond.
11:30 Depart from Sapporo Station
- Nov‑Jan: Please assemble at 11:20, depart at 11:30
- Feb‑Mar: Please assemble at 12:20, depart at 12:30
13:30 Ningle Terrance
Tucked away in the forest of Furano, Hokkaido, Ningle Terrace is a beautiful village of 15 timber craft shops. Located next to the New Furano Prince Hotel, it is named after a 15 cm tall "wise man of the forest" (a Ningle) from a series of novels by the Japanese author So Kuramoto. Each small cabin features locally made items, such as specialised candles, wooden crafts and silver jewellery, that cannot be found anywhere else
14:50 Shikisai no oka
During the winter months, Shikisai-no-Oka in Biei, Hokkaido, transforms its sprawling flower fields into a snowy adventure park called Snowland. Visitors may try snokbike here (extra fee required) of all experience levels can drive or ride these motorized vehicles across vast, rolling white hills, enjoying panoramic views of the pristine landscape with no prior license required. Alongside snowmobiling, the park offers additional winter activities such as snow rafting, sledding, and the chance to visit resident alpacas.
16:10 Christmas Tree of Biei
Located in the scenic countryside of Biei, Hokkaido, the Biei Christmas Tree is a famous evergreen that gets its festive name from its classic silhouette resembling a holiday tree. The tree changes its character dramatically through the seasons—standing out against deep winter snow or lush summer farmlands—and draws photographers and travelers from around the world. Because it sits on private farmland, visitors view and photograph it from the roadside to protect the crops, making it a peaceful and iconic landmark of the region.
16:50 | The Shirogane Blue Pond and the Shirohige Waterfall
The Shirogane Blue Pond is a pond in ‘Tiffany blue’ colour. A pond that is a bit of a mystery because of its unique colour. The Shirohige Waterfall is famous for looking different from other waterfalls. People say that the waterfall looks like an old man's beard. The Shirogane Blue Pond's winter illumination transforms its snow-covered, frozen surface into an ethereal nighttime spectacle from November through April. A choreographed lighting sequence dynamically shifts across the withered larch trees, creating a serene, theatrical display against the dark winter night.
Highlights
- See the light up Shirogane Blue Pond
- Visit the Ningle Terrance at winter
- English and Japanese speaking tour guide available
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
We are going to send you the detail aobut the tour via email by 19:00 on the day before. Please check your email including spam folder.
On weekends and Japanese public holidays, the schedule may be adjusted due to traffic conditions or early closures of attractions. The route and duration of stops may be changed because of traffic. Such changes may result in a delayed return, so please avoid scheduling evening flights, Shinkansen trains, dinner reservations or other activities immediately afterwards.
Please confirm your meeting point. If you wishes to make any changes, please notify us at least one day in advance.
Please inform us if you are travelling with a wheelchair or large luggages.
Please bring some cash, as many local shops may not accept credit cards.
Guests aged 70 and over must sign a liability waiver upon arrival. Personal travel or accident insurance is not included in the day trip, so please purchase this by yourself if it is necessary.
Departure from Bus Platform No.5, North Exit Bus Parking Lot, Sapporo Station
- Nov‑Jan: Please assemble at 11:20, depart at 11:30
- Feb‑Mar: Please assemble at 12:20, depart at 12:30
*We will send your travel‑information email one day prior to departure. Please also check your spam/junk folder, thank you!
INCLUDED
- Ticket for Shirogane Blue Pond
- Ticket for Shikisai no oka
- Tour Guide
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
