2026 Biei Blue Pond "Aoi-Ike", Asahiyama Zoo and Farm Tomita in Sapporo
Sapporo, Japan

2026 Biei Blue Pond "Aoi-Ike", Asahiyama Zoo and Farm Tomita

Outty Ranking 63 4.1 · 7 traveler reviews10.5 hoursFrom $9300

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63/100

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4.1/5

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Is 2026 Biei Blue Pond "Aoi-Ike", Asahiyama Zoo and Farm Tomita worth booking?

2026 Biei Blue Pond "Aoi-Ike", Asahiyama Zoo and Farm Tomita is a 10.5-hour experience in Sapporo, Japan, from $9300 per person. It scores 63 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice, based on a 4.1/5 rating across 7 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
63 / 100
Rating
4.1/5 (7)
Duration
10.5 hours
From
$9300 per person

A fulfilling one-day plan that takes you through Hokkaido’s most beautiful landscapes and popular attractions. Farm Tomita: A spectacular destination where vibrant flowers bloom across vast fields. The scenery changes w

What you get

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • In-vehicle air conditioning

About this experience

A fulfilling one-day plan that takes you through Hokkaido’s most beautiful landscapes and popular attractions. Farm Tomita: A spectacular destination where vibrant flowers bloom across vast fields. The scenery changes with the seasons, creating views like a painting. Enjoy a relaxing stroll through the colorful gardens. Biei Blue Pond: A famous spot known for its mesmerizing blue waters. The mystical scenery, with standing dead trees and clear reflections, is truly breathtaking and a must-see. Biei Patchwork Road (drive-by sightseeing): A scenic route dotted with photo spots such as the Parent and Child Tree, Seven Stars Tree, and Ken & Mary Tree. Enjoy the beautiful landscapes of rolling hills and fields from the bus. Asahiyama Zoo: A popular zoo known for its unique “behavioral exhibits.” Observe the animals’ lively movements up close—an enjoyable experience for both adults and children.

What's included

Included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • In-vehicle air conditioning

Not included

  • Lunch

What you'll see and do

  1. Iwamizawa Service Area Outbound

    15 minute break

    15 minutes here

  2. Farm Tomita

    30 minutes in May, October, and November

    50 minutes here

  3. A mysterious pond where the water surface appears blue. The withered larch trees create a fantastic atmosphere/ Around 15 mins.

    30 minutes here

  4. Biei-cho

    Road of Biei Patchwork (Scenery from Window)

    Pass by without stopping

  5. Asahiyama Zoo

    Sightseeing, Lunch at own expenses/ Around 150 mins

    150 minutes here · Admission included

  6. Sunagawa Service Area Outbound

    Hokkaido Expressway Take a rest at Sunagawa Highway Oasis/ Around 15 mins

    15 minutes here

Where it starts and ends

Meeting point

Sapporo

Our tour guide will meet guests at hotel lobby, and our staff will call name for gathering.

Hotel pickup

No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

Ends at

Returns to the starting point

Before you book

Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Ticket
Mobile Only
Runs on
Every day
Group size
Up to 15 travelers per booking
Operated by
Tour&Charter International

Know before you go

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Duration of sightseeing may be changed due to the traffic and the number of passengers
  • The estimated arrival time at Sapporo Station is around 6 PM, but there may be significant delays due to traffic congestion or other factors.
  • If you are traveling to Sapporo, Hokkaido, please refrain from participating on your final day of travel. (No compensation will be provided in case of bus delays.)
  • This tour is scheduled based on the usual flowering conditions, but the timing may vary slightly due to inclement weather, etc. Please note that depending on the flowering conditions, the tour time may be shortened.
  • The language used in this tour is Japanese. English will be provided in simple English. Please note that there will be no tourist information during the tour.
  • Please note that we do not accept bus seat requests.
  • Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded
  • The best time to see the lavender is from mid-July to early August.
  • In November, you will not be able to see the flowers except in limited areas such as the greenhouse, but you can still purchase popular products such as original cosmetics and aroma oils made with lavender grown at Farm Tomita at the shop.
  • Return times will be about 18:00.
  • Regarding the visit to Biei's Blue Pond, traffic congestion is expected during the tourist season. Depending on the traffic situation, we may change the sightseeing location to the hills to the northwest.
  • Lunch will be at Asahiyama Zoo (expected arrival time is around 2 PM). Please note that this will be a late lunch.
  • Children aged 2 and under are free of charge. However, seats will not be provided. If a child is required, please make a reservation at the child rate.

Photos

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What travelers are saying

Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 7 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

Organization

4 mentions

Pickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.

The guide

2 mentions

Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

Knowledge and storytelling

2 mentions

Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

Photo opportunities

2 mentions

The views and photo stops come up again and again.

Food and drink

2 mentions

The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

Traveler reviews

7 verified traveler reviews for 2026 Biei Blue Pond "Aoi-Ike", Asahiyama Zoo and Farm Tomita. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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toppogi2017 · January 2020

Beauty beyond expectation.

I visited with a light heart, thinking that while it was lavender. I was mesmerized by the beautiful hill, perhaps because it was the right time. The beautiful hill weaved with lovely flowers of various colors is worth seeing. It was more impressive than the lavender field, which I considered the main dish.

Response from the operator: このたびはレビューをいただき、誠にありがとうございます。 当ツアーでの旅を楽しんでいただけたようで何よりです。 花盛りの素晴らしい季節にファーム富田を訪れていただけて嬉しです。 ぜひまた美しい自然を楽しみにいらしてください。 当ツアーへのまたのご参加、心よりお待ちしております。

via Tripadvisor (translated)

Abby C · October 2019

Organized and on time

This is a generic sight seeing tour to see all the major sights in Furano and Biel. The timing provided at each location was short but suffice for the purpose of the tour. I personally appreciated the bus driver taking into consideration our safety and the multilingual commentary during the tour heard through headphones, it was very informative and helps me understand more of the culture and history of Sapporo

Response from the operator: Hi, thank you for contributing the review! We are glad to know you enjoyed the tour package, and hope you had a good day in Hokkaido. It turns to be rather tranquil during autumn season, appearing a different view compared with floral summer. It is our pleasure to provide the trip, and thank you again for joining us! Cheers!

via Viator

ACHS68 · September 2019

Absolute Irresponsible Company.... Please avoid!!!

This company cancelled on me 2 days before my trip. i only have a 3 day visit to Sapporo and called up to tell me they are full and have to cancel my trip! I paid SGD 106.70 and they only refunded me SGD 105.02. I reckon it could be due to the exchange rates. Totally disarranged my short vacation! So irresponsible.

Response from the operator: Hi, thanks for the feedback. We are sorry not to be able to provide you with this tour. We re-confirm customers' booking after receiving instant booking, and for most cases spots can be secured no problem. Occasionally seats are sold out quickly and we follow up with customer to explain the situation, or with alternative options. If eventually nothing can be accomplished, we will have to cancel the tour and make refunds. Hope this clarifies the issue for you. Again thank you for choosing the tour with us, and for your kind understanding on the result.

via Tripadvisor

lindseym21 · September 2019

Loved it!

Really enjoyed this tour. I booked it mostly because I wanted to go to the winery and the blue pond but wasn't sure how to do that as they're both far from Sapporo. I ended up falling in love with Hokkaido - the flowers, the grape vines, the aspen trees, the cooler weather, the gorgeous blue pond.... it was all beautiful! And the tour operator was organized, kept us on schedule, and very visible / easy to spot when we'd stop at a crowded place. The audio was actually pretty good considering it's a recorded tour. It gives a lot of interesting facts about the region, and is presented in a clear, easy to understand voice.

Response from the operator: Hi thank you for contributing the review! We hope you had a great time with the tour and got to see beauty of Hokkaido. Bus tour could be a good choice sometimes for places difficult to reach or make joints, and we are glad you made it :-) Also thank you for the feedback on recording and tour organization. We will try to keep up the work and serve travelers well in the future. Cheers!

via Tripadvisor

cindyq2 · September 2019

Excellent lunch and beautiful scenery

We really enjoyed seeing the country side of Hokkaido the landscape and flowers were beautiful, the lunch was delicious, the Wine superb and the blue pond was exceptionally memorable. Only drawback was outside excellent audio recording in English the rest was in Japanese once you got off the bus and we were never really sure all of the details where to visit what parts were open to view, we only knew what time to come back. But we still loved it!

Response from the operator: Hi, thank you for sharing your experience with us! It is great to see you had good time touring the countryside of Hokkaido, and made it cheerful memory. The openness and grandness of Hokkaido refreshes whom ever get to visit it, and it always embraces old and new friends! :) Regarding the audio guide, we are sorry that it is only broadcast on the bus, and so far our language may not be able to fully accommodate guests especially those looking to all-around detailed explanation. We hope to improve this aspect as time goes by. Again thank you very much for joining us and your support! Cheers

via Viator

Good to know

Duration
10.5 hours
Free cancellation
Up to 24h before
Minimum age to book
All ages
Availability
Bookable today
Runs on
Every day
Price range
$9300 to $9800
Hotel pickup
No pickup, meet at start point
Booked in 30 days
2
Verdict
Solid Choice

Why this scores 63

The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

Traveler sentiment (30% weight)69
Review evidence (18% weight)39
Booking momentum (14% weight)26
Value for money (12% weight)100
Listing quality (10% weight)95
Local standing (8% weight)30
Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

2026 Biei Blue Pond "Aoi-Ike", Asahiyama Zoo and Farm Tomita: questions travelers ask

Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Sapporo.

How much does 2026 Biei Blue Pond "Aoi-Ike", Asahiyama Zoo and Farm Tomita cost?

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Prices start at $9300 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Sapporo usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

How long does 2026 Biei Blue Pond "Aoi-Ike", Asahiyama Zoo and Farm Tomita take?

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Plan for about 10.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Sapporo is not rushed.

Is 2026 Biei Blue Pond "Aoi-Ike", Asahiyama Zoo and Farm Tomita worth it?

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It holds an Outty Ranking of 63 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.1/5 across 7 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Sapporo, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

Can I cancel or reschedule 2026 Biei Blue Pond "Aoi-Ike", Asahiyama Zoo and Farm Tomita?

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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

Is 2026 Biei Blue Pond "Aoi-Ike", Asahiyama Zoo and Farm Tomita suitable for kids and families?

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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 10.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

How far in advance should I book 2026 Biei Blue Pond "Aoi-Ike", Asahiyama Zoo and Farm Tomita?

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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Sapporo can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

What should I bring or wear?

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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Sapporo and add a light layer if any part of the 10.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

Where does 2026 Biei Blue Pond "Aoi-Ike", Asahiyama Zoo and Farm Tomita start and how do I get there?

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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Sapporo within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

What are the best things to do in Sapporo?

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On Outty we rank every Sapporo experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Sapporo Bar Hopping Food Tour, Wagashi traditional japanese sweets class, Sapporo Private Tour with a Local – Highlights & Hidden Gems. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

When is the best time to visit Sapporo?

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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

How many days do you need in Sapporo?

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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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