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Hokkaido winter day tour collage showcasing Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival's giant ice sculptures and blue ice pond, alongside Hoshino Tomamu Ice Village's romantic snowy landscapes, offering unique winter charm.
Hokkaido Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival collage, featuring majestic ice walls made from sprayed lake water, visitors making ice snowballs, and the serene blue ice pond with various ice sculptures.
Hokkaido Sapporo Hill of the Buddha collage, showcasing the majestic Buddha statue and reflective water garden in winter snow, alongside impressive Moai-inspired statues, creating a unique artistic landscape.
Hokkaido culinary journey collage, featuring diverse fresh seafood bowls from Tomakomai Seafood Market and specialty Kobayashi Farm milk ice cream and SORA melon bread from Chitose Roadside Station.
Hoshino Tomamu Ice Village night view collage, featuring the Ice Chapel, Ice Bar sculptures and unique ice drinks, plus toasted marshmallow experience, immersing you in Hokkaido's romantic ice world.
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Hokkaido | Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival or Hill of the Buddha & Hoshino Resorts Tomamu Ice Village Day Tour | Departing from Sapporo

Japan-Hokkaido , Sapporo
4.2Very good
Sold 75+
Booking confirmation: within 2 days before the departure
Duration:10 hour(s)
Guided language: Cantonese / English / Japanese / Mandarin
Free cancellation up to 11 day(s) in advance
Please present the e-voucher on-site
[5% App discount] Code: APP5OFF , HK: APP15HK

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Sightseeing Tours

Tour TypeShared tour
Tour typesGuided tour
Meal arrangementArrange yourself
Additional service & facilityPhotography service
SeasonalWinter Snow Exclusive
Sightseeing typeNatural sights, Traditional markets
TransportBus tour

Product Info

First stop:
＜Itinerary A＞ Visit the stunning ice sculpture festival [Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival] limited to winter from Jan 31-Feb 23*
Admire the nearly 13m-tall giant ice pillar Blue Giant Tower, the ice shrine, and over 30 ice pillars of various shapes.
＜Itinerary B＞ Days other than the Ice Festival period from Jan 30-Feb 23: Hill of the Buddha
The Hill of the Buddha was designed by world-renowned architect Tadao Ando.
From the outside, you can only see the top of the Buddha statue's head, which is mysterious and adds a sense of solemnity.
The atmosphere inside the Buddha hall is incredibly peaceful, and the serene expression of the Buddha statue allows you to temporarily escape the hustle and bustle of the world.
Second stop:
Lunch is at your own expense. We will take you to [Tomakomai Seafood Market]** to enjoy famous seafood. There are various seafood bowls, rich and delicious curry rice made with the largest surf clams in Japan produced in Tomakomai, grilled seafood (fish, oysters, shrimp, scallops, surf clams, etc.), Chinese cuisine, and Italian bistros.
Third stop:
Head to the [Roadside Station Chitose] renovated in 2023 to browse unique souvenir shops.
Salmon-shaped curry bread, fresh milk ice cream desserts from Kobayashi Farm in Ebetsu, Hokkaido, and various souvenirs exclusive to Roadside Station Chitose!
Fourth stop:
Finally, visit the [Ice Village]*** limited to winter nights at Hoshino Resorts Tomamu.
The Ice Church, bar, hotel, slide, and ramen shop built with giant ice blocks inside are very interesting!
*Note: If the Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival or Ice Village is closed due to bad weather or high temperatures causing melting, or if expressways are closed due to blizzards, etc., and you are unable to visit the Ice Festival or Ice Village, the itinerary will be changed to visit the Hill of the Buddha or/and Chitose Northern Snow Land.

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[Fees include the following]
・Transportation and driver service fees, tips
・Guide fee (Mandarin, Cantonese, English, Japanese)
・Admission fee for Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival (limited to Jan 30-Feb 23)
・Admission fee for Hill of the Buddha (departure dates other than Jan 30-Feb 23)
・Admission fee for Hoshino Resorts Tomamu Ice Village
・Parking fees
・Fuel costs
・Expressway tolls
・One-day travel insurance
・No hidden fees, no designated shopping stops

[Fees do not include the following]
X Lunch
X Meals, experiences, and activities marked as self-pay/at your own expense
X All other personal expenses



Infants aged 0-2 who do not occupy a seat are free of charge, but please book according to the number of people. If the actual number of people on the day of departure is more than the number booked, resulting in insufficient seats on the vehicle, you will be refused boarding and no refund will be given.


Children aged 3 and above are considered adults and will be charged accordingly.


One adult can only accompany one infant (under 3 years old).

Reminders

  • The minimum number of participants for this tour is 8. If the minimum number is not met, the activity will be rescheduled or canceled.

  • * Note: If the Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival or Ice Village is closed due to bad weather or high temperatures causing melting, or if expressways are closed due to blizzards, etc., and you are unable to visit the Ice Festival or Ice Village, the itinerary will be changed to visit the Hill of the Buddha or/and Chitose Northern Snow Land.

  • 1. If expressways are closed due to severe weather, please understand that as this is a long-distance day tour, especially in winter, we must drive carefully. Some attractions may be omitted to ensure we return to the final destination, Sapporo Station, within the legal driving hours in Japan. Legal driving hours in Japan are established to ensure traffic safety.

  • 2. In the event of a blizzard warning or extreme weather on the day of the tour, the itinerary may be temporarily canceled on the morning of the tour.

  • 3. Please be sure to check the email address you provided for registration. Our company will send details such as meeting time and location again within 3-7 days before departure. The meeting time may change depending on weather conditions.

  • 4. Please be sure to arrive at the meeting point on time to avoid being unfair to other tour members.

  • 5. Our company prioritizes traffic safety in all arrangements. To date, the chance of canceling the tour due to weather is actually less than 5%.

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellations 11 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
  • For cancellations made 8 to 10 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 20% will apply
  • 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 40% 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.
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  • 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.

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