Private travel. A clear total.

Your vehicle, driver, fuel, expressway tolls and parking for the agreed route. Admission tickets, meals and your accommodation are separate.

No advance payment is required for the vehicle service. Pay your driver in JPY on the day, by cash or card. Only agreed driver accommodation for overnight trips is paid by card when booking.

Our journeys use licensed commercial passenger vehicles with green number plates, professional drivers holding Japan’s Class 2 driving licence, and passenger liability insurance. Ask us for the operating-company details if you would like to check them.

Drivers use everyday conversational English and translation apps. Our dedicated English-speaking team handles planning and support before and after travel. A fluent tour guide is not automatically included.

An Alphard usually suits 4 guests and around 4 large suitcases with the third row folded; up to 6 guests requires lighter luggage. A suitable HiAce can carry 6–9 guests with large bags. Send the number and size of bags, stroller and ski equipment so we can confirm the layout.

Yes, from rear-facing infant seats to booster seats. Send every child’s age, height and weight so the appropriate seat can be arranged before travel.

Yes. Tell us your preferred pickup time. In midwinter, daylight can end around 4 pm, so an earlier start is often better for scenery; the exact sunset depends on the place and date.

Our winter vehicles use studless winter tyres and drivers experienced in winter conditions. Snow, ice, visibility or pass closures may require a different route or fewer stops. Safety comes before keeping the original timetable.

Day-tour time is counted from pickup. Overtime is ¥5,000 per additional 30 minutes, beyond the agreed service period. We will discuss changes to the route or hours with you.

Yes. Examples include Sapporo → Furano and Jozankei → Lake Toya, with agreed sightseeing stops and a different drop-off hotel. Send the full route for a quote.

We specialise in vehicles and drivers. Please book your own accommodation; we can suggest practical overnight towns and help check the driving route.

Yes. We can suggest local restaurants and our driver can check opening days in advance. Tell us dietary needs and whether you want help with a reservation. Meals and any reservation arrangements are confirmed separately.

Cancellation is free until 8 days before travel. Fees apply from 7 days before; the full fee schedule is provided with your booking conditions before you confirm.

Sapporo, Otaru, Niseko, Furano–Biei, Asahikawa, Lake Toya, Noboribetsu, Lake Shikotsu and eastern Hokkaido including Shiretoko, Akan and Mashu. Hakodate pickup or drop-off is by consultation because vehicle positioning and driver accommodation may be needed.

Summer brings flower fields and long daylight; autumn colour varies by area and elevation. In eastern Hokkaido it is often past its best by late October. Winter offers snow scenery and seasonal events, while drift ice depends on place, date and conditions. Check each year’s opening and event information.