Hokkaido's Floral Symphony Tour (private guide & driver）The best time to visit falls between June & August in summer.

This six-day loop out of Sapporo takes you through Hokkaido at its most colourful, with a private guide and driver handling the logistics so you can focus on the scenery. It's built around early summer, when the island's flower gardens are in full bloom.

Expect a mix of culture, nature and a fair bit of local charm — a shrine visit, a canal town, botanical gardens, a zoo and a couple of volcanic lake viewpoints, all woven together at a relaxed pace rather than a rush.

It suits travellers who want Hokkaido's highlights covered without planning the route themselves, including families or groups who'd rather have a guide along for the ride.

What you'll do

• Visit Hokkaido-Jingu shrine in Sapporo
• Wander the historic Otaru Canal
• See the blooms at Panoramic Flower Gardens
• Explore the artsy Ningle Terrace
• Spot the animals at Asahiyama Zoo
• Take in the views from Mt Showa Shinzan and Lake Toya Observatory