From Sapporo | Hokkaido Winter Snow Country Tour - Snowmobile Experience - Lake Toya Sightseeing - Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival
- Winter-exclusive Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival, featuring dreamy ice landscapes and lighting atmosphere
- Experience snowmobiling and enjoy the fun of Hokkaido's winter outdoors
- Visit Lake Toya Observatory and the hot spring pier to enjoy the winter lakeside scenery
- Day tour from Sapporo, visiting Hokkaido's popular winter attractions in one go
Product Info
This tour departs during the winter season, meeting at Sapporo Odori Station. You will experience snowmobiling, visit the Lake Toya Observatory and Lake Toya hot spring pier, and finally head to the Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival to enjoy the ice landscapes and evening lighting.
Event period: January 30 - February 23
Meeting point: Odori Station Exit 31
Tour duration: Approx. 08:30-18:40
Snowmobile experience lasts about 90 minutes; actual arrangements are subject to on-site conditions. Cost is paid separately.
Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival admission is not included; please purchase your own ticket.
The Ice Festival and lighting activities may be adjusted due to weather or on-site conditions; please refer to the actual arrangements on the day.
※ Lighting times may be adjusted due to event schedules or on-site conditions; please refer to official announcements.
Purchase Notice
[Travel Conditions]
Departure/Destination: Hokkaido
Duration: Same-day round trip
Transportation: Chartered bus
Meals: Breakfast 0, Lunch 0, Dinner 0
Accommodation: None
Min. people to depart: 4
Tour leader: 0
Guide: 1
Reminders
A minimum of 4 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 4 day(s) before the departure date
In the event of inclement weather such as typhoons or snowstorms, a decision on whether to cancel the tour will be made 1 day(s) before departure (local time 18:00). Notifications will then be sent via email
Please keep an eye on your email. If the staff cannot contact you via messaging apps, they will notify you of relevant information via email.
The itinerary may be affected by traffic conditions or temporary maintenance of attractions. Arrival times and actual duration at each stop are subject to the conditions on the day.
The end time of this tour may be delayed due to traffic conditions on the day. We recommend that you do not schedule dinner, flights, or Shinkansen departures immediately after the tour to avoid affecting your subsequent plans.
In the event of force majeure such as blizzards or highway closures, the operator may adjust the route or cancel certain attractions based on actual conditions. No refunds or rescheduling will be provided in such cases. Thank you for your understanding.
If there are few participants on the day, the driver may also serve as the tour leader. The driver is mainly responsible for driving and itinerary arrangements and will generally not accompany you during sightseeing or provide commentary at attractions. Please be aware of this in advance.
Please arrive at the meeting point on time according to your booking information. This tour does not allow for switching to other departures, nor does it allow for joining midway. You are responsible for any losses incurred due to late arrival, missing the meeting time, or failure to participate in the tour for personal reasons.
No refunds will be provided for any unused portions of the tour if you decide to leave early or skip activities for personal reasons after the tour has started.
Winter snowfall and snow accumulation vary with the weather, and the actual scenery may differ from photos or expectations. Such natural environmental changes do not constitute grounds for canceling the tour or requesting a refund.
If the trip is affected by force majeure such as traffic or weather, or if the scenery and photography results are not as expected due to weather, this cannot be used as a basis for refunds or rescheduling.
This tour does not include personal travel insurance or accident insurance. We recommend that you purchase insurance according to your needs. Outdoor experiences and activities such as snowmobiling carry certain risks. Please fully assess your health and ability to participate in the activities before joining, and follow the on-site safety guidelines. Liability for accidents will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and actual circumstances.
