About this tour
When Ben from our team ran this 9-10 hour tour out of Sapporo, it felt less like a tick-box outing and more like being handed the keys to Hokkaido's prettiest corner. You're dropped into Tomita Farm — 15 hectares of flower fields sprawling across rolling hills — with time to wander at your own pace, then the route sweeps past the Roller Coaster Road, the startling turquoise of Green Pond, Biei's patchwork quilt of farmland, and Furano's famous lavender slopes. A local buffet lunch is thrown in (optional), and there's zero pressure to buy trinkets or eat on anyone else's schedule. It's a solid day for couples and small groups wanting countryside without the rush.
Highlights
- Tomita Farm's 15 hectares with 30+ flower varieties in bloom
- Climb to the field's high point for Furano Basin and mountain views
- Green Pond's almost unreal turquoise water on mist mornings
- Roller Coaster Road's genuine dips and curves through farmland
- Biei's patchwork fields — each farm a different crop colour
- Buffet lunch with fresh local Biei-Furano produce included
- No forced shopping or dining — genuinely free to skip anything
- Suitable for prams, strollers, and wheelchair users
What to expect
You'll leave Sapporo early and spend most of the day in the Furano-Biei region, a quiet agricultural area about 90 minutes south. The morning usually starts at Tomita Farm, where you're genuinely left alone to explore the flower fields at your own rhythm — some of Ben's group spent two hours wandering, others forty minutes. The peaks are real views, not tame garden beds. From there the coach takes you on scenic loops: the Roller Coaster Road lives up to its name with proper dips, Green Pond is genuinely striking even when misty, and the patchwork road is best appreciated from a slow drive or a quick stop to snap photos.
Lunch happens mid-tour at a local buffet — it's solid, seasonal fare with vegetables and proteins sourced nearby, but if you're not hungry or have dietary needs, you can skip it without hassle. The afternoon wraps around more field views and a final wander if energy allows. Weather plays a hand here: clear days are spectacular, rain softens the mountains and intensifies the pond's colour. The pace is leisurely, but expect some standing and gentle walking. You're back in Sapporo by late afternoon.
What travellers say
- Complete freedom — skip lunch, skip shopping, set your own pace
- Tomita Farm's 15-hectare scale and 30+ flower varieties impressive
- Scenic drive itself is part of the draw for Hokkaido countryside fans
- Wheelchair and pram-friendly; accessible for mixed-ability groups
- Genuinely relaxed itinerary — no rushed photo stops or theatrics
- Weather-dependent; rain or cloud diminishes the landscape views
- Early start from Sapporo not ideal for late sleepers
- Buffet lunch is functional rather than memorable
- Late arrivals lose payment with no refund flexibility
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This tour respects your time and wallet. No compulsory shopping detours, no upsell on lunch — you eat if you want to. Tomita Farm's sheer scale and flower variety is genuinely worth the trip, and the drive itself is half the appeal if you love farmland landscapes. Wheelchair access is solid, prams and strollers work well on the farm, and it suits all fitness levels provided you're okay with gentle walking. Timing catches the best of Hokkaido's bloom cycles (lavender mid-summer, other flowers spring-summer).
Weather is unpredictable — rain or heavy cloud can flatten the views, and tours run regardless. Early pickup means a pre-dawn start from Sapporo. The buffet lunch is generic and not special; if you're fussy about food, bring snacks. Summer crowds can gather at famous photo spots, especially Green Pond. Late arrivals forfeit the fee with no refund, so timing matters. The total duration includes travel, so actual on-the-ground time is closer to 5-6 hours. Bring layers and comfortable walking shoes; the fields are open and exposed.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.