
Charter Coach ? Private Guide ?
We can arrange for groups !
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Fly Cruise Hokkaido
Experience the sights, flavours, and wonders of Hokkaido on this unique fly/cruise around the northern coast. |
COOL STAR
Starlimousine services provide you luxuary travels throughout Hokkaido.
Cities and sightseeing spots are scattered around in Hokkaido, and you will enjoy your road trips on our comfortable high-grade coach. |
Sapporo Excursion Pass
Discount one-day travel card including entry to tourist attraction, restaurant coupons, and more ! |
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17/Aug/2010 The 60th Kachimai fireworks Display
The 60th Kachimai Firework display was just held in Tokachi on August 13rd, which is one of the biggest fireworks displays in Japan.
Not only the resident of Tokachi,but also many people from everywhere in Japan coming to Hokkaido to enjoy this festival! More than 20,000 fireworks are launched on this night.
In addition to the traditional fireworks displays, not the least of which is persuading artistly fantastic show using computer control,music and even real fire on the sky, just like a fantastic magic show on the sky!!
The highlight of Kachimai Fireworks display is a Nichiki Kamuro launching fireworks continuously for 15 minutes in the sky, which is famous for the highlights scene of this festival.
http://www.tokachi.co.jp/hanabi/
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08/Aug/2010 Chitose Air Show
I went to Chitose Base of Japan Self-Defense Forcessee to see this show on 8th Augest.
People can see exhibition of rare planes and demo flight session.
It was great to see acrobatic session in the blue sky. |
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01/Aug/2010 Okhotsk Ryu-hyo Museum
Okhotsk Sea is covered with drift ice(Ryu-hyo) in winter.
Passenger can see real drift ice in a room all the time at this museum.
The room is kept at -15 C. It is amazing experience that wet towel get frozen in the room.
Passenger will find Clione which is known as "an angel of sea".
The museum also has English signboard so that you can enjoy and learn about the drift ice !
http://www.ryuhyokan.com/index.html (japanese only)
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21/Jul/2010 Summer Fireworks Displays
Many fireworks displays are held in here Hokkaido, adding a joyous atmosphere to Hokkaido's summer!
A display of giant fireworks exploding in the night sky, the highlighs of the summer.
One of the majoy fireworks displays in Hokkaido is Lake Toya fireworks ( 28Apr untill end of Oct.2010 8:45pm-9:15pm)
You can enjoy their fantastic fireworks every nights for about 20minutes except the day with poor weather condition.
The fireworks may be seen from the lakeview guest rooms in some hotels beside the Lake Toya.
In sapporo, Toyohira river fireworks display is going to be held on 23rd July. (7:40pm-20:45pm)
About 4,000 many kinds of fireworks are launched in a single night!
You can't miss the fabulous summer highlights in Hokkaido!
Interested in having experiences Hokkaido for yourself?
Please contact us in more details.
https://www.bfh.jp/tour/en/concierge.php
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06/Jul/2010 The 57th Sapporo Summer Festival !!
The 57th Sapporo summer festival is going to be held from 21st July to 20th August.
This is an annual big festival in Sapporo, including Sapporo Odori Beer garden,Hokkai Bon dancing and Sapporo Bazzar, which are the three major events.
VENUES&PERIOD
Sapporo Odori Beer garden:21st July to 15th Aug at Odori park West5,6,7,8,10,12.
Hokkai Bon dance:14th August to 20th August at Odori park West 2.
Sapporo Bazzar: 18th August to 20th August at Odori park West 5,6.
Why don't you come visit to enjoy the summer festival in Sapporo and join us?
Looking for accommodation in Sapporo city?
You can find the one on our website!
We also look forward to your inquiry at any time!
https://www.bfh.jp/tour/en/concierge.php
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18/Jun/2010 Rental cars with Lucky License Plate 88-88!
Cars with license plate number 88-88 are now available at JR Hokkaido rental service.
We hope the lucky license plate will provide you with more happiness on your trip in Hokkaido!
It's especially good for your Honeymoon and Wedding anniversary!
Class: Nissan March, S class (1300cc)
Available: 10cars
Price:
July & August
24hours JPY8,920
12hours JPY 7,870
Other months except July&August
24hours JPY6,820
12hours JPY5,770
Pickup at New Chitose Airport branch and Sapporo branch
Please contact us about more details !!
https://www.bfh.jp/tour/en/concierge.php
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(C) JR Hokkaido Rent A Lease Co.Ltd.
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17/Jun/2010 New staff has come!
I'm Emiri Kikuchi, a new staff of BFH tours.
I was born and raised in Sapporo, Hokkaido.
I enjoy travelling around the world to find new experiences for myself.
The first thing I do once I get to my destination is explore the market and find something new for me.
I also love to explore Hokkaido my hometown, keep attracting me ever since a child.
Especially I can't stop loving FOOD in Hokkaido!!
It would be wonderful if I could satisfy the needs of travelers to Hokkaido who want personalized exciting experiences and long lasting memories for their life.
I look forward to presenting you with the exciting unforgettable experience in Hokkaido!
We are very involved with large and small group travel.
Please feel free to contact us at any time and about any questions!
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01/Jun/2010 Only JUNE special limited rate available!
Thank you very much for your using us !
We offer the special limited rate for your trip.
DURATION : 1.June.2010 - 30.June.2010 (Pick Up)
CLASS : W1 class (WISH, Isis, Ipsum)
RATE : same as P3 class
We offer the special limited rate for your trip.
DURATION : 1.June.2010 - 30.June.2010 (Pick Up)
CLASS : W1 class (WISH, Isis, Ipsum)
RATE : same as P3 class
This campaign was over in June |
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11/May/2010 Cherry-blossom front has come - Hokkaido
The cherry blossoms finally started north in Hokkaido because of the hot trend in the late holiday season.
According to the Sapporo District Meteorological Observatory,
the flowering cherry trees were starting Matsumae town on April 4, Hakodate on 5th, and 6th in the town of Esashi.
Cherry were blooming in Sapporo Hokkaido Shrine on 6th. |
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01/May/2010 The 1st anniversary!
Today is the first anniversary of the oepning of BFH TOURS !
We hope to be of service to you again in the future. |
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27/Apr/2010 Somei-Yoshino/Yoshino Cherry
Somei-Yoshino is the most famous cherry which will bloom in early May in Hokkaido.
The earliest blooming season in Hokkaido starts from Southern Hokkaido.
Matsumae Park in Matsumae Town and Goryokaku Park are well known as Sakura, Cherry bloosom.
In Sapporo City, during the flowering season in May, Maruyama Park is popular for beautiful sakura.
http://www.welcome.city.sapporo.jp/english/sites/maruyamakoen.html |
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21/Apr/2010 Matsuo Jingisukan
Jingisukan is one of the local popular menu in Hokkaido, barbecue of mutton or lamb.
There are 2 styles for eating, one is eating the meat which is already soaked in the special sauce,
the other is choosing the raw meat.
Matuo Jingisukan is famous as the pioneer in the former style.
Why don't you try it !
http://www.welcome.city.sapporo.jp/english/food/jingisukan.html |
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19/Apr/2010 New Chitose Airport International Terminal Building
On 26th March 2010, New Chitose Airport opened the international terminal building.
It was built with a image of the forest of Hokkaido so that
the wood made in Hokkaido used for the building and the elevator designed with the Ainu art.
Open 8:30 / Close 19:00
*Hours may differ due to delays and other changes in flights schedules.
http://www.new-chitose-airport.jp/en/ |
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11/Apr/2010 The season for Spring Sea Urchin
This is the best season for spring sea urchin which we can eat in Hidaka.
The sea urchin love seaweed.
Spring sea urchin in Hidaka eat seaweed growing up with nutrient flows into the Pacific from the Hidaka Mountains.
Thus, the sea urchins will be strongly fragrant and sweet.
Access to Hidaka
From New Chitose Airport ; 1hours30mins by car
From Sapporo ; 2hours30mins by car |
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01/Apr/2010 NEW PLANS ARE UPDATED !
The spring season has come !
We BFHTOURS updated new plans and rates.
Please look around our contents and make your great trip to Hokkaido !
-ACCOMMODATION PLANS
-4 DAY PACKAGED TOUR "HOKKAIDO NATURE PLAN"
-Self Drive Package "Roadtrip in DOUOH""Roadtrip in DONAN"
-Fly Cruise Hokkaido
http://www.bfh.jp/tour/en/index.php |
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27/Feb/2010 Smelt Fishing on Lake Shinotsu
We went fishing for pond smelt the other day.
Usually, the smelt fishing can be enjoyed on the frozen lake.
However, at "Lake Shinotsu" , people can rent a vinyl house for fishing.
The house is warm and comfortable with the stove.
Nearby spa facilities would cook smelt you caught !
OPEN : 8/JANUARY,2010 - EARLY MARCH,2010
RENTAL AVAILABLE :
A fishing rod set 500YEN
Bait 300YEN
House 1500YEN |
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05/Feb/2010 The 61st Sapporo Snow Festival Just Start!
The 61th Sapporo Snow Festival is to be held from February 5th to 11th, 2010
Sapporos winter has a major event with pure white snow statues,
transparent ice sculptures and lots of other entertainment.
Residents handmade snow statues and huge elaborate snow sculptures line
the street one after another for 1.5km; Odori Park becomes a breathtaking snow world.
Location
- Odori Park (Odori Subway Station - all lines)
- Susukino (Susukino Subway Station - Nanboku Line)
- Sapporo Community Dome (Higashi-ku, Sakaemachi 885-1 / 8 min. walk from Sakaemachi Subway Station - Toho Line)
Official Website:
http://www.snowfes.com/english/index.html
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30/Jan/2010 Shiretoko Fantasia 2010
You will be able to a magnificent laser show in this event !
Why don't you try Drift Ice Walking with dry suit.
Also Winter Ski Walking Tour to Shiretoko Five Lake is available.
PERIOD: 2/5 - 3/21
TIME: 20:00 - 20:20(Aurora Fantasy)
Shiretoko Fantasia 2010 Website:
http://www.town.shari.hokkaido.jp/shiretoko/event/fantasia.htm (Japanese Only) |
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27/Jan/2010 Akan Lake Ice Festival
Lake Akan is laid in Akan National Park in the eastern Hokkaido.
This festival has been held from 23rd Jan to 22nd Mar 2010.
People can enjoy Smelt Fishing (fishing set 1500yen) or Snow Mobile (2000meters 1500yen) during day time.
Firework desplays will be raunched on the ice everyday at 20:10.
PERIOD: 1/23 - 3/22
TIME: 19:30 - 21:00
Akan Tourism Info Webpage:
http://www.lake-akan.com/en/index.html
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20/Jan/2010 Snow statues are being sculptured.
In Odori Park snow statues and ice sculptures are being sculptured for the Sapporo Snow Festival.
The festival will be held from 5 Feb to 11 Feb.
244 snow statues will be made in this time.
You can see Live Camera in the official website ;
http://www.snowfes.com/english/index.html |
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15/Jan/2010 Hyobaku Festiveal on Lake Shikotsu
Ice sculptures made from the water of lake Shikotsu will be lit up.
Shine the light of the sun, give off a clear ice color called "Blue Shikotsuko" .
During the festival, fireworks display and some attractions will be offered.
DURATION : 29/01/2010 - 14/02/2010
VENUE : Shikotsu Hotspring Area, Chitose city
Official Website
http://www.shikotsuko.com/hyoto2010/(Japanese Only)
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12/Jan/2010 The Ice Drift have been observed in the Sea of Okhotsk
Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force has announced that they have observed the Ice Drift expanded through the Sea of Okhotsk.
They said that the ice has been observed 160 kiro meters far from Monbetsu city in the eastern Hokkaido.
Being observed with the naked eye from the land will be expected until the end of January.
The area of the drift ice throughout the Sea of Okhotsk is expected to be less than usual. |
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01/Jan/2010 A HAPPY NEW YEAR !
We hope the year 2010 brings you joy and happiness. |
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29/Dec/2009 MARUTOMA Seafood Rice Bowl
I went to MARUTOMA restaurant which is very famous for fresh seafood
at a reasonable price.
MARUTOMA is in the city of Tomakomai, Hokkaido.
It stands inside the fish market beside a port
so that they can obtain fresh ingredients.
Why don't you try it out !
Adress : 1-1-13, Shiomi, Tomakomai, Hokkaido
Tel : 0144-36-2023
Buisiness Hours : 6:00AM - 14:00PM (close Sunday and Holiday) |
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25/Dec/2009 Happy Merry Xmas from Sapporo!
We wish you a Merry Xmas !
Best Regard,
From BFHTOURS |
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22/Dec/2009 Snow accumulate on the ground.
December 22nd is "the winter solstice".
The time of daylight get the shortest in a year.
The sunset will be around 16:00.
"Christmas Cold Wave" hit in this season so that the snow falls much. |
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