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A two-story building with a blue roof and white walls, featuring a sign with Japanese characters. 2
A traditional Japanese building with a blue roof, a stone facade, and a reflection in the water. 3
A lighthouse on a grassy hill, a red-roofed building, and a sailboat on the water. 4
A coastal town with snow-covered buildings and a beach. 5
By kansai holiday
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$2,666 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Experience three different sides of Hokkaido in one private multi-day vehicle itinerary: Otaru’s historic port atmosphere, the countryside landscapes of Furano and Biei, and the wildlife of Asahiyama Zoo.

    Day 1 combines your arrival transfer with Otaru sightseeing, allowing you to start exploring Hokkaido immediately instead of booking a separate airport transfer and Otaru day trip.

    Day 2 connects Furano and Biei, where attractions are spread across a large rural area. Private transport makes it easier to move between flower fields, Biei countryside, Blue Pond and other selected locations.
    Day 3 combines Asahiyama Zoo with direct airport transport, reducing the need to return to Sapporo after sightseeing.

    The itinerary is suitable for families, couples, small groups, and larger private groups who prefer door-to-door transport and do not want to manage luggage across multiple train and bus connections.

Activity location

  • Otaru Canal
    • Minatomachi,
    • 047-0007, Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Otaru Canal
    • Minatomachi,
    • 047-0007, Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan

Check availability

HOKKAIDO 3-DAY TOUR MAX9

  • Activity duration is 3 days3d
    3d
  • English

3-DAY PRIVATE CAR SERVICE: 3-day private Hokkaido vehicle service, up to 8h/day for 9 guests. Vehicle and
driver only; no guide.
MAX9 /6 x 28-INCH BAGS: Up to 6 guests and 6 x 28-inch bags. No guide or English driver. Driveraccommodation is not included.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$1,375.84 x 2 TravellersNZ$2,751.68
Total
Price is NZ$2,751.68
Until Tue, 15 Sept

HOKKAIDO 3-DAY TOUR MAX13

  • Activity duration is 3 days3d
    3d
  • English

3-DAY PRIVATE VEHICLE ONLY: 3-DAY private Hokkaido vehicle service for up to 13 guests. No guide or English driver included.
MAX13 / LIMITED LUGGAGE: 0–11 guests: up to 6 × 28-inch bags; at 13 guests, carry-on only. No guide or English driver.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$1,633.81 x 2 TravellersNZ$3,267.62
Total
Price is NZ$3,267.62
Until Tue, 15 Sept

HOKKAIDO 3-DAY TOUR MAX6

  • Activity duration is 3 days3d
    3d
  • English

3-DAY PRIVATE CAR SERVICE: 3-day private Hokkaido vehicle service, up to 8h/day for 6 guests. Vehicle and driver only; no guide.
MAX6 / 4 × 28-INCH BAGS: Up to 6 guests and 4 × 28-inch bags. No guide or English driver. Driver accommodation is not included.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$1,332.85 x 2 TravellersNZ$2,665.70
Total
Price is NZ$2,665.69
Until Tue, 15 Sept

HOKKAIDO 3-DAY TOUR MAX18

  • Activity duration is 3 days3d
    3d
  • English

3-DAY PRIVATE VEHICLE ONLY: 3-day Hokkaido private vehicle service for up to 18 guests. No guide or English-speaking driver included.
MAX18 / 72H CANCELLATION: Up to 18 guests and 15 bags. No guide. Non-refundable within 72h of departure.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$2,407.72 x 2 TravellersNZ$4,815.44
Total
Price is NZ$4,815.44
Until Tue, 15 Sept

HOKKAIDO 3-DAY BUS TOUR MAX44

  • Activity duration is 3 days3d
    3d
  • English

Hakkaido BUS TOUR MAX44: 3-day Hokkaido private vehicle service for up to 44 guests. No guide or English-speaking driver included.
BUS MAX44 / NO ENGLISH DRIVER : Up to 44 guests and 45 suitcases. No guide or English driver. Non-refundable within 72h before tour start.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$2,665.69 x 2 TravellersNZ$5,331.38
Total
Price is NZ$5,331.38
Until Tue, 15 Sept

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Wi-Fi on board, subject to vehicle availability.
  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Inclusions
    Parking fees for the arranged route.
  • Inclusions
    Basic route support based on selected duration and confirmed stops.
  • Inclusions
    Fuel fees.
  • Inclusions
    One baby infant seat is provided free of charge per booking.
  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off within Sapporo city
  • Inclusions
    Highway tolls for the arranged route.
  • Inclusions
    30 minutes of free waiting time from the scheduled pickup time.
  • Exclusions
    Meals and drinks.
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses.
  • Exclusions
    Accommodation
  • Exclusions
    Admission tickets.
  • Exclusions
    The second and subsequent baby infant seat costs JPY 2,000.
  • Exclusions
    Night service from 22:00 to 07:00 incurs an additional fee of JPY 2,000 for all services
  • Exclusions
    Extra stops not confirmed in advance.
  • Exclusions
    Out-of-area pickup or drop-off.
  • Exclusions
    Licensed guide service, unless booked separately.
  • Exclusions
    Driver-guide’s ticket if guests ask them to enter paid attractions or join paid activities
  • Exclusions
    Overtime fee for vehicles up to 14 seats: JPY 5,000 per hour.
  • Exclusions
    Overtime fee for 18-seat vehicles: JPY 10,000 per hour.
  • Exclusions
    Overtime fee for 44-seat buses: JPY 10,000 per hour.

Know before you book

    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Specialised infant seats are available
    • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Sapporo - Otaru - Sapporo

  • 2 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included

Otaru Canal

  • 2h
Take a relaxed walk along the historic Otaru Canal, lined with stone warehouses and old commercial buildings that recall the city’s past as an important trading port. The canal area is especially photogenic, with waterside paths, historic architecture, and cafés creating a distinctive atmosphere throughout the year.

Otaru Sakaimachi Street

  • 2h
Continue to Otaru’s lively Sakaimachi shopping district, where historic merchant buildings now house glassware shops, confectionery stores, cafés, and souvenir boutiques. Guests may also visit the Otaru Music Box Museum area or enjoy local desserts and shopping.

Day 2: Sapporo - Furano - Biei - Sapporo

  • 4 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included

Furano

  • 2h
Travel from Sapporo through Hokkaido’s countryside towards Furano. Depending on season and operating hours, possible stops may include Farm Tomita, seasonal flower fields, Ningle Terrace, or another agreed Furano attraction. During the warmer months, Furano is especially known for colourful flower fields and agricultural scenery. Autumn and winter offer a completely different landscape.

Biei-cho

  • 2h
Continue into Biei, known for gently rolling farmland, open roads, cultivated hills, and wide rural views. Depending on weather, agricultural activity, road conditions, and available time, selected scenic viewpoints may be included along the route.

Shirogane Blue Pond

  • 1h
Visit the famous Shirogane Blue Pond, one of Biei’s most recognisable landscapes. The combination of blue-toned water, standing trees, and surrounding forest creates dramatically different scenery through the seasons.

Shirahige Falls

  • 30m
Continue to nearby Shirahige Falls, where groundwater emerges from the cliffside and flows into the blue-toned river below. Enjoy a short photo stop with contrasting scenery ranging from summer greenery and autumn foliage to snowy winter landscapes.

Day 3: Sapporo- Asahiyama Zoo- Asahikawa Airport / New Chitose Airport

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included

Asahiyama Zoo

  • 3h
  • Admission ticket not included
Explore one of Hokkaido’s best-known zoological attractions, famous for viewing environments designed to show natural animal behaviour from unusual perspectives. Depending on season and zoo operations, guests may see animals such as polar bears, seals, penguins, red pandas, and other cold-climate species.

Location

Activity location

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    Otaru Canal
    • Minatomachi,
    • 047-0007, Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Otaru Canal
    • Minatomachi,
    • 047-0007, Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan

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