[Feb 1–24] Sapporo to Shikotsu Ice Festival Day Tour <English Available>
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Guaranteed for 1 person! Wi-Fi bus & English-speaking guide included
Includes festival admission & a Sapporo Tour Bus exclusive Festival postcard
Late afternoon departure to enjoy illuminated ice sculptures
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Overview
Sapporo Area
4.5 hour(s)
Available Daily
Pick-up not available
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What to expect
Depart Sapporo at 3:00 PM for the 2025 Chitose Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival! Admire stunning ice sculptures made from the lake's pristine water, beautifully illuminated to create a magical atmosphere. Experience the beauty of Hokkaido's winter!
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2025 Chitose Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival
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Price per Adult :
Adult (Age 12 & over)
USD 38.80
Total:
Adult (Age 12 & over)
USD 38.80
Price per Adult :
Special offer
Chitose Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival (Approx. 1 hour 10 minutes)
■ Bus Boarding Location & Departure Time
ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Sapporo (14:50 meet / 15:00 depart)
■ Bus Drop-off Location & Tour End Time
Around 19:20 at Sapporo Station North Exit
Child (Age 3-11)
USD 35.51
Infant (Age 0-2)
free
Overview
Afternoon
4.5 hour(s)
Available Daily
Without pick-up
Inclusions: Bus fare / Insurance / Chitose Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival 2025 Admission Fee
Schedule
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14:50
Meet at ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Sapporo, 1F Lobby
15:00
Departure
Chitose Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival (Approx. 1 hour 10 minutes)
Experience the "Ice Art Museum" showcasing the beauty of Lake Shikotsu's water. Stunning ice sculptures await!
How are the ice sculptures made?
Production starts in November, before snowfall. Wooden frames are built, covered with nets, and sprayed with Lake Shikotsu water. Sculptures grow layer by layer, with staff working overnight in December to finalize details, decorations, and lighting.
Highlights
- 7m-high ice observation deck
- Ice chandelier
- 13m-tall Blue Tower
- Ice Shrine
Enjoy the illuminated sculptures and take photos among 9m-high ice walls. The tour is timed to match the magical light-up!
19:20
Arrive at Sapporo Station North Exit, Tour Ends
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Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location
Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location
Important activity information
To ensure the best experience, please read the restrictions and requirements before booking.
Important activity information
Required items to bring & attire
- [Recommended Clothing]
- Upper Body: Heattech, sweater, fleece, and a down jacket.
- Lower Body: Pants are recommended. For skirts, wear thick tights for warmth.
- Accessories: Scarf, gloves, non-slip shoes, knit hat or earmuffs. Toe warmers are also recommended.
*Please remove shoe spikes inside the bus to avoid damaging the floor.
Additional notes
- This activity does not accept any changes to confirmed bookings.
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- The bus will depart on time. If you miss it, you will need to make your own way to the destination at your own expense.
- Vehicle inspections are conducted on the day of operation to ensure safety. However, in the event of unexpected issues, such as vehicle malfunctions, the tour may operate with a different vehicle.
- Arrival times may be delayed due to weather or road conditions. If you have a flight on the same day, please allow ample time when booking.
- - The tour conditions and prices are based on fares as of October 1, 2024.
- Routes or schedules may change or be delayed due to weather or road conditions. In such cases, same-day cancellations will not be refunded. Additionally, no compensation will be provided for transportation or accommodation costs if public transportation is suspended.
- If the number of participants is small, a medium-sized bus or jumbo taxi may be used. - - For odd-numbered groups, seating may be shared with other participants.
- Infant fares (ages 0–2) are free but do not include a bus seat.
- Boarding or disembarking at locations other than the designated meeting point is not allowed.
- All images are for illustrative purposes only. - <Travel Conditions>
Departure/Return Location: Sapporo
Duration: Day trip
Transportation: Chartered bus
Bus Operator: Sapporo Kanko Bus Co., Ltd.
Meals: None (Breakfast 0, Lunch 0, Dinner 0)
Accommodation: None
Minimum Participants: 1 person
Tour Guide: Included - <Travel Planning & Operation>
Sapporo Kanko Bus Co., Ltd. Tourism Sales Department
Address: 1-1, 1-9 Utsukushigaoka, Kiyota-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
Hokkaido Governor Registered Travel Agency No. 2-631
Member of All Nippon Travel Agents Association (ANTA) - <Authorized Sales>
VELTRA Corporation
Address: 5th Floor (Reception on 4th Floor), Nippon Life Nihonbashi Building, 2-13-12 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0027
Tokyo Metropolitan Governor Registered Travel Agency No. 2-5555
Member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)
Other requirements
- Please check the terms and conditions before applying. yakkan _札幌観光バス.pdf
- Please check the travel conditions before applying. 旅行条件書_札幌観光バス.pdf
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Activity Provider Sapporo kanko Bus Co.,Ltd
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FAQ
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Payment / Cancellation Policy
Payment Methods
- Credit card payment
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Cancellation Policy
- Any cancellations made between 17:00 local time, 8 business days to 17:00 local time, 2 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 30% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made between 17:00 local time, 2 business days to 17:00 local time, 1 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 40% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made between 17:00 local time, 1 business days to 1 hours prior to the activity start time will be subject to a charge of 50% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made after 1 hours prior to the activity start time will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
Operation days
- Everyday
Payment / Cancellation Policy
Payment Methods
- Credit card payment
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Cancellation Policy
- Any cancellations made between 17:00 local time, 8 business days to 17:00 local time, 2 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 30% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made between 17:00 local time, 2 business days to 17:00 local time, 1 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 40% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made between 17:00 local time, 1 business days to 1 hours prior to the activity start time will be subject to a charge of 50% of the total amount.
- Any cancellations made after 1 hours prior to the activity start time will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
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Required items to bring & attire
- [Recommended Clothing]
- Upper Body: Heattech, sweater, fleece, and a down jacket.
- Lower Body: Pants are recommended. For skirts, wear thick tights for warmth.
- Accessories: Scarf, gloves, non-slip shoes, knit hat or earmuffs. Toe warmers are also recommended.
*Please remove shoe spikes inside the bus to avoid damaging the floor.
Other requirements
- Please check the terms and conditions before applying. yakkan _札幌観光バス.pdf
- Please check the travel conditions before applying. 旅行条件書_札幌観光バス.pdf
Additional notes
- This activity does not accept any changes to confirmed bookings.
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- The bus will depart on time. If you miss it, you will need to make your own way to the destination at your own expense.
- Vehicle inspections are conducted on the day of operation to ensure safety. However, in the event of unexpected issues, such as vehicle malfunctions, the tour may operate with a different vehicle.
- Arrival times may be delayed due to weather or road conditions. If you have a flight on the same day, please allow ample time when booking.
- - The tour conditions and prices are based on fares as of October 1, 2024.
- Routes or schedules may change or be delayed due to weather or road conditions. In such cases, same-day cancellations will not be refunded. Additionally, no compensation will be provided for transportation or accommodation costs if public transportation is suspended.
- If the number of participants is small, a medium-sized bus or jumbo taxi may be used. - - For odd-numbered groups, seating may be shared with other participants.
- Infant fares (ages 0–2) are free but do not include a bus seat.
- Boarding or disembarking at locations other than the designated meeting point is not allowed.
- All images are for illustrative purposes only. - <Travel Conditions>
Departure/Return Location: Sapporo
Duration: Day trip
Transportation: Chartered bus
Bus Operator: Sapporo Kanko Bus Co., Ltd.
Meals: None (Breakfast 0, Lunch 0, Dinner 0)
Accommodation: None
Minimum Participants: 1 person
Tour Guide: Included - <Travel Planning & Operation>
Sapporo Kanko Bus Co., Ltd. Tourism Sales Department
Address: 1-1, 1-9 Utsukushigaoka, Kiyota-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
Hokkaido Governor Registered Travel Agency No. 2-631
Member of All Nippon Travel Agents Association (ANTA) - <Authorized Sales>
VELTRA Corporation
Address: 5th Floor (Reception on 4th Floor), Nippon Life Nihonbashi Building, 2-13-12 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0027
Tokyo Metropolitan Governor Registered Travel Agency No. 2-5555
Member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)
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[Feb 1–24] Sapporo to Shikotsu Ice Festival Day Tour <English Available>
Depart Sapporo at 3:00 PM for the 2025 Chitose Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival! Admire stunning ice sculptures made from the lake's pristine water, beautifully illuminated to create a magical atmosphere. Experience the beauty of Hokkaido's winter!
