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No gear needed! Stay warm with our custom-made dry suits. Head to Lake Shikotsu, known for its 'Shikotsu Blue' water and the clearest water in Japan, on a big SUP! Enjoy a scenic walk on the water with your friends and family!
Booking confirmed 1 day(s) after ordering
Duration:3 hour(s)
Service language: Japanese
Free cancellation 3 day(s) prior to experience date
- ■ Choice of day-trip hot springs
- ■ Discounts at nearby restaurants
- ■ Free tour photo data included♪
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Water Activities
| Water activity type | Stand up paddle board (SUP) |
| Activity season | Fall, Winter |
| Tour Type | Shared tour |
| Minimum participant requirement | 4 travelers |
| Instruction language | Japanese |
| Transportation method | Get there on your own |
Product Info
- The only shop at Lake Shikotsu approved by the Ministry of the Environment! Free changing rooms, towels, and hair dryers are available. Guided by qualified instructors, with free tour photos included! Enjoy exclusive local perks, including special day-trip hot spring tickets, half-price bath coupons, and various shopping district discounts! ● The only shop-based SUP facility at Lake Shikotsu approved by the Ministry of the Environment! Free changing rooms, bath towels, hair dryers, and various amenities (cotton swabs, tissues, etc.) are provided. Come as you are and enjoy a comfortable experience. ● Guided by JSPA-certified SUP Basic Instructors, so beginners can participate with peace of mind. ● Autumn/Winter exclusive! Stay warm and dry with custom-made dry suits (Nov 1 - end of Feb). Autumn offers beautiful fall foliage, while winter showcases the miraculous clarity of 'Shikotsu Blue.' Experience BIG SUP amidst the snowy landscape for a fun and extraordinary group activity! [Operating Period] Year-round (irregular holidays) [Duration] Approx. 2.5 hours (includes meeting, dismissal, changing, etc. / 1 hour on the water) [Operating Hours] *Oct 10 - end of Feb (Late Autumn/Winter) 1. 09:30-12:00 2. 13:00-15:30 [Participation Fees] - For groups of 4 or more (Junior high school students and above): JPY 9,000 per person - Dogs (medium-sized or smaller): JPY 2,000 per dog (Not available for winter participation from Dec to Feb) [Exclusive Perks for Participants] Special partnerships exclusive to our shop! We offer great benefits for those joining the tour on the day. [Participation Requirements] - Age: 12-65 years old and in good health (*Consultation required for those 65 and above) - Weight: Up to 110 kg - Height: 145 cm and above (*Winter only, due to dry suit size limitations) - Language: Japanese only (English is not available for safety reasons) - Min. participants: 4 people *For safety reasons, pregnant individuals cannot participate. [Pickup/Drop-off] Not available (Meet and dismiss at the location)
- ■ Selectable Day-Trip Hot Springs
- (Tickets available upon request. Please ask our staff.) 1. Half-price admission to the 100-year-old Marukoma Onsen! (*Must enter by 14:00 / Open: Fri, Sat, Sun) 2. Special access (JPY 1,500) to the renowned Tsuruga Resort Mizu no Uta, usually not open for day-trippers. (*Located two doors down from our shop / Available: 15:00-19:00) 3. Bathing is also possible at the nearby Kyukamura facility within walking distance. (*Last entry 14:30 / Must leave by 15:00)
- ■ Discounts at Nearby Restaurants
- - Restaurant Hekisui: Please tell the staff you are with Ocean Days before ordering. - Restaurant Tonton: Discounts available on select menu items. Please ask our staff in advance.
- ■ Free Tour Photo Data Gift♪
- Staff will take photos during the experience, and the data will be provided on-site after the tour. *Please note that availability may vary depending on your smartphone/mobile device model. *Due to the unique environment, there is a very rare chance that photos may not be provided due to data loss or equipment failure. *You are welcome to bring your own camera or smartphone, but we are not responsible for any water damage or loss.
Enjoy a walk on the water with friends and family!
Stay warm with custom-made dry suits
Enjoy the autumn leaves of Lake Shikotsu from the water
Don't worry if you fall in, the dry suit will keep you dry!
Purchase Notice
Questions at the time of booking:
- Question 1: Please provide the following information for all participants. [ Age / Height / Weight / Shoe size / Gender ]
Tour cancellation:
- The tour will generally proceed in the rain. It will only be canceled if the guide determines it is dangerous. Reasons include weather warnings, heavy rain, strong winds, or approaching lightning. If the tour is canceled, we will contact you by the previous day or about 1 hour before the tour starts on the day. If the weather changes suddenly during the tour, it may be canceled midway for safety reasons.
Notes for participation:
- Age: 12-65 years old and in good health (*please consult us if you are 65 or older) Weight limit: Up to 110 kg (*Winter only: Due to dry suit sizing, height must be 145 cm or above) Min. participants: 4 people *For safety reasons, pregnant women cannot participate.
Other important information:
- [Tour cancellation due to weather] The tour will be canceled if the guide determines it is dangerous due to weather warnings, heavy rain, strong winds, or approaching lightning. Notification timing: We will contact you by the previous day or about 1 hour before the tour starts on the day if it is clearly foreseeable. *Please note that the tour may be canceled after you arrive at the shop due to sudden weather changes. As this is nature, we appreciate your understanding. *For safety, the tour may be canceled midway due to sudden weather changes. Thank you for your understanding. *If we cannot go out onto Lake Shikotsu due to waves, the tour will be held at the source of the Chitose River, which flows from Lake Shikotsu and has some of the clearest water in Japan. *Please note that cancellations are not accepted if the tour is moved to the Chitose River. [Photos and cameras during the tour] Photo data: We will provide the data taken by our staff for free, but due to the special environment on the water, there are rare cases where data cannot be provided due to equipment failure. Bringing your own camera: You may bring your own camera or smartphone, but we are not responsible for any submersion, failure, or loss. Please be very careful. [Cancellation policy] For cancellations made by the customer, the following cancellation fees will apply. (*If the person who made the booking does not arrive or participate, we may refuse to conduct the tour) ■ General booking (5 people or fewer) 2 days before: 50% of the experience fee Previous day: 75% of the experience fee On the day: 100% of the experience fee ■ Group booking (6 people or more) 30 days before: 50% of the experience fee 15 days before: 75% of the experience fee 1 week before to the day: 100% of the experience fee *For group bookings, please note that the above cancellation fees apply even if the number of participants decreases.
- Activity participation agreement
- Please fill out one form per household. If you are with friends, please fill out separate forms.
Includes/Excludes
- Guide fee, tour photo gift, consumption tax, insurance (accident insurance), full set of equipment [paddle / life jacket / dry suit], and other free rental items. *Items worn vary depending on the season and weather. *Please note that in very rare cases, photos may not be taken due to the unique environment.
- A parking fee of JPY 500 applies at the Lake Shikotsu Onsen parking lot from April to November.
Reminders
Age requirement: 12-65 years old
Clothing and items: Depending on the weather and season, you will wear a dry suit (or shell dry suit) over your clothes. Please arrive wearing or bring the following clothing to wear under the dry suit. ■ For autumn participants Long-sleeved shirt and long pants (lightweight recommended) Long socks (covering the ankles) ■ For winter participants Warm long-sleeved shirt and long pants (fleece, jersey, etc.) Long socks (covering the ankles) Disposable heat packs (stick-on heat packs are also available for purchase at the shop)
Rental items: ■ Free rental items (no gear needed!) Dry suit (or shell dry suit) We provide various free rentals for those who are unsure what to wear or do not want to get their clothes wet. Sweatshirt and sweatpants (year-round) Long socks (year-round) Electric heated vest (winter only)
Duration: Approx. 2.5 hours (includes meeting, changing, etc. / 1 hour on the water)
Min. 4 people to depart
Meeting Point
Location Name: Shikotsuko Onsen, Chitose, Hokkaido 066-0281
Address: Shikotsuko Onsen, Chitose, Hokkaido 066-0281How to Get There
- Meeting time:
[Schedule] *Oct 10 to end of Feb (Late autumn/winter)
1. 09:30-12:00 (Meet at 09:25)
2. 13:00-15:30 (Meet at 12:55)
- Meeting point:
Ocean Days Co., Ltd.
Shikotsuko Onsen, Chitose, Hokkaido 066-0281
080-9325-6507
[By car]
Shikotsuko Onsen Parking Lot, Chitose, Hokkaido
Approx. 70 minutes from Sapporo, 30 minutes from New Chitose Airport, and 30 minutes from Tomakomai by car.
[By public transport from Sapporo]
Take the JR train from Sapporo Station (approx. 40 minutes by rapid service) to New Chitose Airport (Chitose Station), then take a bus to Lake Shikotsu.
Take the bus (approx. 1 hour) to Lake Shikotsu.
● Bus
New Chitose Airport ⇄ Shikotsuko Onsen
*Those arriving by bus can participate in either the morning or afternoon session.
Experience Location
Location Name: Shikotsuko Onsen, Chitose, Hokkaido 066-0281
Address: Shikotsuko Onsen, Chitose, Hokkaido 066-0281How to Get There
- By car:
- Approx. 90 minutes from Niseko
- Approx. 70 minutes from Jozankei
- Approx. 70 minutes from Sapporo
- Approx. 40 minutes from New Chitose Airport
- Approx. 30 minutes from Chitose I.C.
- Approx. 30 minutes from JR Chitose Station
- Approx. 30 minutes from Tomakomai
- By train:
<Train> - 45 minutes from Sapporo Station to New Chitose Airport
- Other methods:
<Bus>
Take the bus bound for Lake Shikotsu from New Chitose Airport or Chitose Station.
Please inform us at the time of booking if you are arriving by bus.
*You can download the timetable from the Chuo Bus Timetable (2024) section on this page.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations 3 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
- For cancellations made 2 to 2 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% will apply
- For cancellations made 1 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 75% will apply
- Cancellation is not allowed between 0–0 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.
NOTE
- Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once your refund request is confirmed, KKday will initiate the refund to your original payment method within 15 days. The actual refund timing depends on your card-issuing bank’s policy.
