Award-Winning Private Day Trips in Hokkaido 
Always with local English-speaking guides to the most beautiful places in Hokkaido in every season!

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For those with less time on their hands, HNT Day Trips are a perfect option for seeing top sites and exploring the nature in Central Hokkaido. Day Trips usually depart and conclude from Sapporo, are always private, and include an English-speaking nature guide and private transport, As with our Custom-Made Tours, Day Trips can be modified to match your preferences and travel needs, including the type of preferred activities and pick-up or drop-off locations. 

Most of our usual activities are possible on day trips, including sightseeing of all kinds, hiking, DIY workshops, flower fields, hot springs, cultural activities, ice fishing, snowmobiling, dogsledding & more. You can search among our most popular HNT Day Trips below, and we also have a variety of other day trip options available on the HNT Day Trips Preferences Form. We look forward to hearing from you soon! 

Sample Day Trips Highlights

Noboribetsu &
​Lake Toya Day Trip
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The Noboribetsu & Lake Toya Day Trip is one of the best day excursions from Sapporo. Both areas are located in a highly active geothermal region with active volcanoes and hot springs in every direction. We'll visit Hell Valley and its surrounding geothermal sites, ride the ropeway to the crater rim of the active Mt. Usu-zan volcano, bathe at a lake view hot springs and more!

Furano & Biei
​Flower Fields Day Trip
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The world-famous flower fields and attractions of Furano & Biei is our most popular day trip during the summer months, and for good reason: Fields of lavender, cosmos, sunflowers and more stretch out into the mountain-filled horizon at multiple farms, which are complimented by the fantastic mountain scenery of Mt. Tokachidake.
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Otaru, Yoichi & Shakotan Peninsula  Day Trip

The Otaru, Yoichi & Shakotan Peninsula Day Trip combines the atmospheric port town of Otaru with the rugged, limestone-dotted seascapes of Shakotan Peninsula. We'll also visit the Nikka Whisky Distillery in Yoichi, walk on the "Dragon's Back" trail at Cape Kamui, enjoy a sea view hot springs bath, and stroll the boutique shops at Otaru's Sakaimachi Historical District. 

​Asahikawa &
​Mt. Asahidake Day Trip
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Asahikawa’s famous Asahiyama Zoo, sake and thick-style ramen, followed by a ropeway ride up to Mt. Asahidake’s Sugatami highland plateau and a hot springs bath, is a perfect combination of sightseeing and nature activities. The plateau area is both incredibly beautiful and suitable for all hiking levels.. This is an unforgettable day trip to Daisetsuzan National Park.

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Mt. Asariyama Snowshoeing & Onsen Day Trip

The Mt. Asariyama Snowshoeing Day Trip is a perfect way for even beginners to experience the thrill of reaching a winter summit on snowshoes, followed by a hot springs bath at one of the region’s best onsens. On clear-weather days, this route offers exceptional views of the surrounding peaks & the Sea of Japan, beautiful snow-laden forests, and a true winter mountain experience. You’ll be well taken care of during the hike, with an experienced nature guide helping you every step of the way. 

Jozankei & Niseko
​Fall Foliage Day Trip
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Spend the day taking in the stunning and nationally famous autumn nature sites at Jozankei's Hoheikyo Dam and Niseko's Goshiki Hot Springs, both sure to impress in October during the top foliage month. Also included are the Mt. Yotei Scenic Drive and Kyogoku Freshwater Springs, while ending the day at a remarkable onsen with a hot springs lake, indoor and outdoor baths. Make the most of the fall foliage season with an HNT Day Trip!

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Furano Snowmobiling & Ice Fishing Day Trip

We'll start the day driving to Furano for a 12km snowmobiling adventure through the snowy fields and forests, followed by a quick visit to Furano's Ningle Terrace, a photogenic artisan village. After lunch, we'll drive deep into the mountains to Lake Kanayama for one of Hokkaido's best ice fishing locations; all instruction and equipment provided. From here, it's a further 2.5 hours back to Sapporo.

Ice Fishing & Dogsledding Day Trip

The Ice Fishing & Dogsledding Day Trip includes two incredible winter activities that will be the highlight of your trip to Hokkaido. Spend the morning ice fishing for wakasagi (smelt), and the afternoon dogsledding in the snowy fields and forests of Asahikawa. Combined with a visit to a century-old sake brewery, This day trip will be a lasting memory from your time in Hokkaido.

Mt. Tarumae &
​Mt. Moiwa Day Trip

The Mt. Tarumae & Mt. Moiwa Day Trip is for mountain lovers who wish to minimize the driving time and maximize their time out in nature. Hike an active volcano, stroll along a lakeside promenade, bathe at a lake view hot springs and visit an observation tower overlooking Sapporo. A perfect nature lover's day trip!
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