All Reviews for Top Hokkaido Attractions

This trip was to fulfill my grandmother's wish to visit Hakodate, a place filled with memories, as it may be her last journey due to her illness. In areas with slopes, the driver helped push my grandmother's wheelchair, which was a great help to us as her companions, and my grandmother said she had a wonderful time! Thank you very much!

今回の旅は、病気の発覚のため恐らく最後となってしまうであろう祖母の「最期に思い出の地・函館へ行きたい」という願いを叶える為の旅でした。坂などがある場所ではドライバーさんが祖母の車いすを押して下さったりして、付き添いとして同行してきた私達もとても助かりましたし、祖母もとても楽しかったと申しております！本当にありがとうございました‼

The itinerary was good, but lack of information as language is the major barrier. Effort should be made at least to hang out information in English.

The tour guide is quite pleasant and has a very good voice. She sang beautifully

I used this for a family trip. Farm Tomita and Shikisai no Oka were as beautiful as postcards. Riding the trolley at Shikisai no Oka was very fun and became a great memory. Thank you to the driver and the tour guide.

親子旅行で利用しました。ファーム富田、色彩の丘は絵はがきのように綺麗でした。色彩の丘でトロッコに乗ったのがとても楽しく良い思い出になりました。運転手さん、添乗員さんありがとうございました。

Overall it was a great tour , well organised and to top it off we got a guide who spoke good English, Rika. She was very good to answer whatever queries we had even though she was not required to. Driver was very careful and drove well.
The rice balls they gave were very tasty. Overall whatever was mentioned in the description was delivered accurately. No surprises . Everything was carried out punctually and smoothly.

Tour was on time, tour guide has basic English skills but was clear enough in giving tour instructions. Wish we have at least an hour in Biei to take walk of the landscape after the tractor ride. Never the less we are satisfied because the flowers are fully bloomed!
Great job!

This was my first time going to Hokkaido and I was told that traveling around Hokkaido is not as convenient as Tokyo or Osaka due to the limited rail system. We mainly stayed in Sapporo but knew we wanted to check out the flower farms and the blue pond. Since we were not renting a car, we decided to book a tour. We were able to find a tour visiting the exact locations we wanted to see, in addition to a number of other great places we did not know about but made stops to.

The tour made it very convenient to get around to the different locations and our tour guide (Abe) was wonderful. She was friendly, funny, and was able to communicate with us fluently in English! At the end of the tour, she was also able to offer helpful personal recommendations for some things we wanted to do.

Due to the rain from the previous days, the blue pond ended up being a green pond but nonetheless, it was still a beautiful sight to see. For the flower fields, although not all of the flowers were in full bloom, we still enjoyed the gorgeous views.

All in all, I would definitely recommend this tour! The only point of improvement would be the food provided by the tour (too basic/simple in my opinion), but it didn't matter that much as we visited a number of places to purchase our own food and snacks. Thanks for everything!

We initially intended to stay overnight in Furano to cover the Furano-Biei leg of our tour. However, coming from Sapporo, we decided it is best if we just do a day tour as transportation in Furano can be quite a challenge if we don't have a rental car. It's a good thing we stumbled upon this offering of Veltra. It was worth every penny (yen) we spent. All instructions were clearly communicated to us, and we didn't find it hard to locate the meet up point. The tour was on time and the guides were very kind. We were well taken care of during the tour and 2 meals were provided.

The tour course and locations were great, but due to bad weather, I couldn't see the scenery I was looking forward to very well.

ツアーのコースやロケーションは良かったのですが悪天候で楽しみにしていた景色があまり見えませんでした。

On the day of the visit, I was surprised by the unusual heat for Hokkaido, but the coldness of the water in Lake Shikotsu and the Chitose River was actually refreshing.

What amazed me the most was the clarity of the water! It was a completely fresh experience compared to the view from land.

We floated down the Chitose River for about 200 to 300 meters, enjoying a leisurely time while learning about the plants on the shore and underwater.

After that, we paddled to Lake Shikotsu, which was also a great workout. Time flew by, and I found myself wanting to do it again.

当日は北海道らしからぬ暑さでどうなることかと思いましたが、支笏湖と千歳川の水の冷たさが逆に心地よかったです。
何より驚いたのが水の透明度！
陸上から見る景色とはまた違い、新鮮な感覚でした。
千歳川を200～300メートル下り、岸や水中の植物等の説明をしてもらいつつ、のんびりした時間を過ごせました。
その後は支笏湖までパドルを漕ぎ、いい運動にもなりました。
時間があっという間に過ぎてしまい、またやってみたいと思いました。

The lady tour guide is professional and gave very detailed and interesting account of the places we went. She also sang two Japanese songs and everyone thoroughly enjoyed her singing. (Note: commentary is in Japanese)

I'm glad I was able to visit the tourist attractions in Kushiro in one day. I think it was sufficient for those who just want to see the highlights. Thank you to the guide and the driver for their hard work throughout the long day.

釧路の観光名所を1日で回れて良かったです。とりあえず名所を回りたい人には十分かと思いました。ガイドさんも運転手さんも長い間おつかれさまでした。

The staff were very accommodating and kindly taught us, making our first kayaking experience very enjoyable. I was surprised by the high transparency of Lake Shikotsu! Since we used clear kayaks, we could see beautifully underwater. We were also blessed with good weather, making it a wonderful experience.

スタッフの方々の対応も良く、親切に教えていただき、初めてのカヤックもとても順調に楽しむことができました。
支笏湖の透明度の高さにはびっくり！クリアカヤックなので、水の中もきれいに見えました。天候にも恵まれ、とてもいい体験ができました。

The multilingual guidance system made it easy for many foreigners to participate, and there were no issues as the meeting times and other details were clearly communicated. The day I participated was sunny, and I enjoyed the wonderful views of Lake Shikotsu, Lake Toya, and Mount Usu. For lunch, I used the hotel restaurant, which offered a variety of dishes that were quite tasty. I had a great time throughout the day!

多言語案内システム利用バスとあって外国人の参加も多かったですが、集合時間等もわかりやすく案内していたので問題はありませんでした。
参加した日は快晴で、支笏湖・洞爺湖・有珠山等では素晴らしい景色を堪能しました。
昼食はホテルのレストランを利用していて、品数も多く味もなかなかでした。
１日を楽しく過ごすことができました！！

This time, I departed from Kushiro to stay at Lake Akan. We visited the sightseeing points of Lake Mashu, Lake Kussharo, and Lake Akan in a short time, getting off at each point to enjoy the scenery, eat snacks at souvenir shops, and shop. During the ride, we were given explanations about each point and stories about Hokkaido's history, which made the trip enjoyable and never boring. I felt safe traveling alone as a woman, and I could use the restroom at each point without any worries. It was very convenient that we stopped right in front of the hotel at Lake Akan. I hope they will create a course from Lake Akan to the airport for the return trip as well.

今回は阿寒湖で宿泊するため、釧路から出発し阿寒湖で下車しました。
短い時間に摩周湖・屈斜路湖・阿寒湖の観光ポイントを周り、各ポイントでは降車し景色を楽しんだり、お土産屋さんでおやつを食べたり買い物を楽しむことができました。車内では各ポイントの説明や北海道の歴史に至るまでのお話をしていただき飽きなく楽しむことができました。女性一人でも安全に充分に楽しめ、トイレもポイントごとに利用できるので心配なく過ごせました。
阿寒湖ではホテルの前に停車していただけたのでとても便利でした。
帰りの阿寒湖から空港までのコースもぜひ作って欲しいと思いました。

I was worried about the weather, but it turned out sunny ☀. I was considering going by train on my own, but the tour that included not only Lake Toya but also Lake Shikotsu, Mount Usu, a ropeway, and meals was a great deal and very convenient. I was able to visit everything efficiently and was satisfied.

心配だった天候も 晴れ☀ 個人で 電車で行く事も考えていましたが 目的地の洞爺湖の他に 支笏湖 有珠山 ロープウェイ 食事まで付いてツアーは お得で楽チンでした。効率良く回れ満足です。

I had planned to travel around Hokkaido by train, but I really wanted to see Lake Mashu and also stay at Akanko Onsen, so I utilized this option.

There were more foreigners than Japanese people. I was able to efficiently visit sightseeing spots that are difficult to go to alone, so I had a great time. Thank you very much.

北海道を電車で一周する予定でしたが
どうしても摩周湖がみたくて
阿寒湖温泉も泊まりたかったので利用しました。

日本人より外国人の方多かったです。
一人ではなかなか行けない観光名所を効率よく回れたので
とても楽しめました。
ありがとうございました。

On the last day of my trip to Eastern Hokkaido, I participated in the winter course. It covers all the classic tourist spots in Eastern Hokkaido. It's very helpful that you can choose your final drop-off location, such as the Akan Lake Hotel or Kushiro Airport.

Many of the tourist spots in Eastern Hokkaido can only be accessed by car, so I highly recommend it for solo travelers or those who don't usually drive! There were many foreign tourists and female solo participants, so I felt comfortable joining. The guide was very polite and provided detailed information, making the long bus rides typical of Hokkaido completely enjoyable. The driver was also very accommodating; when we spotted wildlife along the way, he slowed down a bit to allow us to take photos from the car. It seems that the summer course has slightly different content, so I definitely want to participate in that next time.

道東旅行の最終日で冬コースに参加しました。道東の王道観光地を全て網羅した内容となっています。最終の送迎先に阿寒湖畔ホテルや釧路空港を選択できる点がとても助かりますね。
道東の観光地は車でしか行けない場所が多いので、一人旅の方や普段車の運転をしない方等にはとてもオススメです！外国人旅行者や女性一人での参加者も多く、気兼ねなく参加できました。ガイドさんはとても丁寧且つ案内は詳細で、北海道特有の長いバス移動でも全く退屈しませんでした。ドライバーさんもとても協力的で、道中で野生動物等か現れると少し速度を落としてくれ、車内から写真を撮らせてくれました。夏コースは若干コース内容が変わるようなので、ぜひ次回はこちらに参加したいと思います。

We flew from Sapporo to Kushiro where we were met by the taxi driver. The driver did not speak English but he used an app on his phone that allowed us to communicate when we needed. The story of the cranes and how they have come back from almost extinction is amazing. We started at the interpretive center and then traveled to see several locations of the Cranes and a lunch stop. A five hour tour and then we flew back to Sapporo to take in the Snow Festival. A most worthwhile experience. There were two couples.

I decided to go to Abashiri to see the drift ice, but due to limited time and wanting smooth transportation with children, I used a sightseeing taxi. The driver listened carefully to our plans and requests, and provided great advice to make our stay better, which made us very satisfied.

流氷が見たく網走に行くことにしましたが、滞在時間が限られていること、こどもがいてスムーズな移動にしたかったことから、観光タクシーを利用しました。
ドライバーさんは私たちの予定やリクエストをよく聞いてくださり、よりよい滞在になるようなアドバイスもして頂いて、とても満足です

Language barrier wasn’t a problem. Our guide was early, had a sign, and then took us all over and we saw lots of cranes. Very much worth it!

It had been over forty years since my last visit to Onuma Park. Although Mount Komagatake was covered in snow clouds and barely visible, I was thrilled to experience Onuma Park adorned in white snow instead.

四十数年ぶりの大沼公園でした。駒ケ岳は雪雲に覆われて薄っすらとしか見えませんでしたが、その代わり白雪に飾られた大沼公園を目の当たりにできて最高でした。

I could take as much time or as little time as I wanted at each venue!! Perfect!! Got some outstanding photos of Tancho Tsuru.

There were about 21 passengers on the day of participation, but I was surprised to be the only Japanese person. The guide used creatively designed boards written in multiple languages and departure time boards for explanations, so everything went smoothly without any issues. The winter scenery at Lake Mashu was cold, but it was a wonderful view with the pure white mountains and deep blue lake. It was very convenient to travel from Kushiro to Akan Lake Onsen while sightseeing.

参加日は２１人位の乗客でしたが、日本人は自分一人でびっくりしました。
ガイドさんが工夫をして多国語で書いたボードや出発時間のボードなどを使って説明していたのでスムーズで問題ありませんでした。
冬の摩周湖は寒いですが真白な山と濃いブルーの湖で素晴らしい景色でした。
釧路から阿寒湖温泉まで観光しながら移動ができてとても便利でした。

Do not be turned away by the high price of this tour. Afterall, it is a PRIVATE taxi in Japan and such price is definitely expected. Our driver, Mr. Ishida, who was waiting for us at the lobby very early before the tour starts, was extremely polite and helpful despite his limited English. He had a booklet with key English phrases that made communication a breeze. The highlights for me were Iozan (the volcano) and of course the Japanese (Tancho) Crane Reserve but the rest of the stops provided amazing scenery as well (Shitsugen Observatory, Lake Masshu, and Kasshuru Lake). We had to skip on Lake Akan because the Crane Reserve closes at 4 PM due to the early sunset in winter. Highly recommended if you are in Kushiro especially in the winter when bus tours are limited to none.

The driver was concerned that during the sightseeing, after 4 PM, the scenery would become too dark to see. In cold seasons, it's important to manage your time wisely. I started from Shiretoko, where the scenery is everything, instead of Akanko.

運転手さんが気にしていたのが、せっかくの観光で、4時過ぎると景色が暗くて見えなくなると言うことでした。寒い時期は時間配分注意です。私は先に阿寒ではなく景色が全ての知床からスタートしました。

I boarded the last Pirika train of the season. The interior is comfortable, and the guide's stories add color to the journey. Fortunately, it was a clear day, yet there was still snow, and I was able to see the red-crowned cranes from the window. You can enjoy it even if you're alone. The stopover time at each sightseeing point is generally about 20 minutes, but thanks to this time setting, I think we were able to tour without feeling stretched out. There are participants of various ages and both men and women. There are also tourists from abroad. I highly recommend it.

今期最後のピリカ号に乗車しました。車内は快適ですし、ガイドさんのお話も旅に彩りを添えてくれます。運よく快晴、なのに雪もあり、車窓から丹頂も見れました。一人でも十分楽しめます。各観光ポイントでの下車時間は概ね20分程ですが、この時間設定のお陰で間延びすることなく周遊できたと思います。参加してる方は男性女性、年代様々です。外国からの観光者もいます。おすすめです。

It was cold during the day and I had thought of not going for this tour at night. Glad I decide to go at the last hour after bundling up in thermal wear, scarf and loaded up on lots of heat packs! The route up the mountain by bus had a nice pace. The driver switched off the lights in the bus so that we could see the dazzling lights of Hakodate city. The tour guide spoke in Japanese catering mainly to the large Japanese participants. I wish there was separate tour in English for guests like me. Thankfully I was able to understand some Japanese. With my limited Japanese I asked the guide some questions which she patiently listened and answered. The tour up at the observatory was only 30 minutes, and I wished it was longer as there was so much beauty to absorb! Recommend!

Very nice & guide is great good behavior & poliate

私達が行った日は風が物凄く強くロープウェイは閉鎖され、山を降りるのはバスしかなく、個人で行った人の公共のバスを待つ長蛇の列で人がゴッタ返していた。なので、このツアーを予約しておいて本当に良かった。元々往復バスだけのチケットを買ってたのでラッキー。
曇り空の日だったので、夜景が見れるか心配だったが、山頂は雲よりも上にあり、絶景をみる事に成功！実際に展望台から見る時間はちょっと短いが、ガイドさんが車中で色々歴史などを教えてくれて良かった。その時に聞いたカレーライスの老舗のお店へ翌日食べに、美味しかった！山頂へ向かう途中に写真を撮れるスポットがいくつかあるので右側の席がオススメ。

I was really worried about whether beginners could paddle smoothly to the lake, but thanks to the careful instruction, we were able to paddle much better than we expected! Paddling on the bright blue lake while watching the fish was refreshing and amazing!!! I want to go again.

素人が湖まですいすいこげるのか、とても心配でしたが、丁寧に教えてくれたこともあって自分たちが思っている以上に上手にこぐことができました！
魚をみながら真っ青な湖をこぐのは爽快で最高でした！！！またいきたいです