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Salmon Park Chitose, Chitose Aquarium, and Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival Course (Excluding Multilingual Audio System)

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- Chitose Aquarium: Home of Salmon
Chitose Aquarium features one of Japan’s largest freshwater tanks. Here, visitors observe salmon, freshwater fish native to Hokkaido, and unique freshwater species from around the world.
The “Underwater Observation Zone,” a first of its kind in Japan, lets you get an up-close view of the seasonal activities of Chitose River’s aquatic life.
　
- Salmon Park Chitose: Enjoy a meal at the restaurant inside Salmon Park
Meal: Seafood Rice Bowl Set
Toto-maru Seafood Bowl (Salmon, ikura, scallops, botan shrimp, sea urchin)
Hokkaido-exclusive Corn Tea
Strawberry Flan (only sold at Salmon Park Chitose)
　
- Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival
This is a limited-time tour operating during the Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival. The ice sculptures, made from the crystal-clear waters of Lake Shikotsu, are beautifully illuminated, creating a fantastic and mystical display.
　
*Admission to the Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival is not included. (Adults: ¥1,000；children under elementary school age enter for free)

【Sapporo Afternoon Tour】Mt. Okura and Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill Tour (Multilingual Audio Tour)

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This bus is compatible with multilingual audio system in Japanese, English, Chinese and Korean, will take you to some of Sapporo’s famous highlights in a short amount of time.
You will view Odori Park from the bus as it travels through downtown toward the west and south. Side stops include Mt. Okura Ski Jump Stadium and Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill, which allows you to visit two popular spots within a short time. From the bus you can enjoy viewing the Hokkaido Governor’s Official Residence tucked in a forest, Toyohira River which runs through central Sapporo and which is known for its fireworks display in summer, the sleek silver shape of Sapporo Dome and much more. Mt. Okura Ski Jump Stadium, located in Miyanomori, Sapporo, is owned by the city of Sapporo, and sits on the east slope of Mt. Okura 307 meters high. The Bakken record at the stadium is held at 145.0 and is a must see. At Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill where the bus stops for sightseeing, is the monument of famous professor “Clark.” In summer the city of Sapporo laid out beyond the green grassy fields is beautiful. The Clark monument is also rather large up close, and makes for a great photo opportunity. Take this opportunity to visit two of the most famous sightseeing spots most visitors go to, the Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill and Mt. Okura, on our Regular Sightseeing Bus.

【Sapporo Morning Tour】Shiroi Koibito Park and Central Wholesale Market Tour (Multilingual Audio Tour)

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This course is operated with a multilingual audio system that provides explanations in Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean. All of the sights will be introduced within a short time. First we will visit “Mt. Okura Ski Jump Stadium.”
The bus will head for Mt. Okura Ski Jump Stadium. The ski jump stadium here is said to be the prince of all sports. It is said that the Baron Okura Kishichro heard the voice of the late Chichibu Prince, and commissioned the architectural design of the ski jump to Major General Olaf Helset of Norway. Numerous competitions have been held here and have contributed to the nurturing of many athletes. However, the ski jump was renovated in 1970 in preparation for the Winter Olympics which were to be held two years later, and became the stage for the 11th Sapporo Winter Olympics 90-meter ski jump venue. From the observation deck located at an elevation of 307 meters, the approach to the jump (runway), and the entire city of Sapporo and Ishikari Plains can be seen.
Once we leave the Mt. Okura Ski Jump Stadium, we will head to the Shiroi Koibito Park. At the Shiroi Koibito Park, you will be able to view the production line of the “”chocolate factory,”" the “”tudor houses”" of medieval Great Britain. This is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Sapporo. Next door is the “”Miyanosawa Shiroi Koibito Soccer Field,”" home field of the Sapporo Consadole Soccer Team, and visitors can sneak peeks of their practice, or check out the “”Consadole Sapporo Collection House.”" After our visit at Shiroi Koibito Park, we will go to the Central Sapporo Wholesale Market.

Recent Changes Regarding the Regular Sightseeing Bus COVID-19 Countermeasures [May 8, 2023]

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Thank you for choosing the Regular Sightseeing Bus for your travels.
　
In accordance with recent changes to the status concerning COVID-19 – now considered a category five of the Infectious Disease Act – the Regular Sightseeing Bus will also change its COVID-19 countermeasures.
　
For details please see below. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
　
〇Effective May 8 (Mon), 2023
　
〇Changes:
Temperatures will no longer be taken before boarding the bus.
We will no longer carry sanitizer onto the bus or sanitize passengers before boarding.

About the Niseko Ski Bus Time Schedule

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We apologize for the delay in posting the 2021 Niseko Ski Bus Schedule:
https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/course/7768
New Chitose Airport Niseko / Rusutsu
Sapporo Niseko
　
*If passengers board a bus from Niseko/ Rusutsu to New Chitose Airport, the bus may be subject to delay due to traffic or inclement weather. Please be sure to allow for ample time to board your plane. (If there is only one hour between time of departure and arrival of the ski bus at the airport, we cannot guarantee your connection.)
　
*In the event of inclement weather and the roads are closed in some areas with no detours provided, operation of the bus may be determined difficult and the tour may be canceled.