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[Departing from Sapporo] Direct bus to Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival and Illumination | Admission ticket included, Wi-Fi on bus | Single person allowed, professional tour conductor accompany
Departing from Sapporo! Single person participation OK! Direct bus to the sparkling blue "Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival"
[Wi-Fi equipped] Comfortable on the move | Post the stunning scenery you take to social media right away
[English-speaking professional tour conductor] Not just an attendant | A professional in itinerary management will accompany you
[Directly operated by bus company] Includes admission ticket and skips the line | Leave snow driving to the professionals
Package Options
Sightseeing Tours
| Tour Type | Shared tour |
| Transportation method | Transfer from meeting point |
| Departure Time | Late Departure (After 9 am) |
| Minimum participant requirement | 1 traveler |
| Tour types | Guided tour |
| Meal arrangement | Arrange yourself |
| Seasonal | Winter Snow Exclusive |
| Sightseeing type | Natural sights, Bus tour |
| Transport | Bus tour |
Product Info
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[Experience the fantastical world of ice that colors the nights of Lake Shikotsu] We will take you on a direct bus from Sapporo to the "Ice Festival," a winter tradition at Lake Shikotsu. Ice sculptures made from frozen lake water, known as Lake Shikotsu Blue, shine brilliantly in the evening illuminations.
[4 reasons to choose this tour]
1. A rare find even in Hokkaido! Enjoy comfortable internet access while traveling on a bus equipped with "Free Wi-Fi." You can upload videos and photos you've taken to Instagram or Facebook right from the bus on your way back.
2. You will be accompanied by a professional English-speaking tour conductor, not an unqualified staff member, but a professional with a tour management license. They will provide thorough support in both English and Japanese, including guiding you to meeting times and dealing with any problems that may arise.
3. Tickets are included, so you don't have to wait in line to purchase tickets. You can enter the venue right away without having to wait outside in sub-zero temperatures.
4. Safety as a bus operated directly by a bus company
Our tours are planned and implemented by the bus operating company itself. Leave the driving on snowy winter roads to our experienced professional drivers. You can travel in a relaxed atmosphere in a warm and clean vehicle.
[Limited Bonus] All participants will receive an official Hyoto Festival postcard! (Excluding infants)
Departing from Sapporo! Direct bus to Chitose and Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival
Admission ticket included! Enter immediately upon arrival
You can take a "winter photo" of the sparkling blue ice wall
Accompanied by a professional English/Japanese speaking tour guide
The illumination, which starts at 4:30 PM, creates a fantastical look on the ice.
The ice made from the clean water of Lake Shikotsu is exceptionally clear.
An ice tunnel bathed in blue light
Free Wi-Fi on the bus makes uploading to social media easy
Enjoy the nighttime Hyōto Festival efficiently with a Wi-Fi bus and admission ticket included!
Leave your winter snowy roads to our experienced professional drivers.
Purchase Notice
[Tour conditions]
Departure and destination: Sapporo and Chitose, Hokkaido Trip duration: Day trip Transportation: Chartered bus Bus company: Sapporo Sightseeing Bus Meal requirements: Breakfast 0 times Lunch 0 times Dinner 0 times Accommodation: None Minimum number of participants: 1
Tour conductor: 1
Guides: 0
[Travel planning/implementation]
Company name: Sapporo Tourist Bus Co., Ltd. Address: 1-1-1 Utsukushigaoka 1-jo 9-chome Kiyota-ku Sapporo, Hokkaido Registration number: Hokkaido Governor Registered Travel Industry No. 2-631 Travel industry association: Japan Association of Travel Agents
[Consignment sales]
KKDAY JAPAN Co., Ltd.
2nd Floor, WESTALL Yotsuya Building, 1-22-5 Yotsuya, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0004 Japan Tourism Agency Registered Travel Agency No. 2045 Member Organization: Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)
Reminders
A minimum of 1 traveler(s) are required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum requirement, the tour will be canceled. An email regarding tour cancellation will be sent 3 day(s) before the departure date
Please arrive at the designated location 10 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
Admission to the Hyoutou Festival is included in the tour price.
The schedule may change depending on weather, road conditions, and other factors.
Tour times may change depending on road conditions, etc.
In the event of bad weather, the tour may be forced to be cancelled on the day.
The bus departs on time. Please be sure to arrive and depart on time.
You cannot get on or off anywhere other than the meeting point.
It will be cold inside the venue, so we recommend wearing warm clothing and non-slip shoes.
Please remove any anti-slip spikes when inside the bus as they may damage the underside of the bus.
Suitcases and other luggage will be stored in the trunk of the bus. Since luggage cannot be taken out or put back in during the trip, please keep your valuables with you.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations 8 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
- For cancellations made 2 to 7 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 30% will apply
- For cancellations made 1 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% 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.
- 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 the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.
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