北海道中央バス　定期観光バス » 2017winter https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp 北海道内観光名所・スポットを巡る定期観光バスと都市間高速バスでお客様の旅をお手伝いします。 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:10:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 【Operated in 2025 / Ice Fishing Experience】 Wakasagi Smelt Fishing & Shinshinotsu Hot Spring Tour (Excluding Multilingual Audio System) https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/course/17819 https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/course/17819#comments Mon, 15 Dec 2025 02:00:58 +0000 jjadmin https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/?p=17819 Weekdays（ I - 1）

10:20 Sapporo Station
  via National Route 275 and the Iwamizawa-Ishikari Prefectural Road
11:48～15:30 Shinshinotsu Hot Spring "Tappu no Yu"
Lunch (11:50–12:30)
*① Smelt fishing experience (12:30–15:30)
*② Hot springs (after fishing–15:30
  via the Iwamizawa-Ishikari Prefectural Road and National Route 275
16:35 Sapporo Factory (D/O available)
16:40 Sapporo Clocl Tower (D/O available)
16:48 Sapporo Station

Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays（ I - 2）

11:20 Sapporo Station
  via National Route 275 and the Iwamizawa-Ishikari Prefectural Road
12:48～16:00 Shinshinotsu Hot Spring "Tappu no Yu"
Lunch (12:50–13:30)
*① Smelt fishing experience (13:30–16:00)
*② Hot springs (after fishing–16:00)
  via the Iwamizawa-Ishikari Prefectural Road and National Route 275
17:05 Sapporo Factory (D/O available)
17:10 Sapporo Clocl Tower (D/O available)
17:18 Sapporo Station
  • ●After finishing lunch, each participant will go to the Tappu no Yu (hot springs) front desk, and a front-desk staff member will guide you along the route and take participants to the fishing site.
    At the fishing site, staff will teach participants how to fish. Seating inside the temporary tents may be shared.
  • *①Smelt Fishing Experience
    ・The fee includes the temporary tent usage fee, rental fishing rod, bait, chair, bucket, stove, ice scoop, and liability insurance.
    ・Participants will fish for smelt inside special (windbreaking) tents by fishing through holes in the ice (holes are preapred in advance).
    ・Even if the inside of the special tent is kept warm with stove and plywood sheeting, wear warm clothes while ice fishing outside.
    ・No open flames and no smoking inside the temporary tents. Eating an drinking are allowed.
    ・Each participant will be attaching bait to their fishing lines themselves.
    ・The smelt participants catch can be prepared as tempura at the restaurant for ¥500 per cook.
    　Participants may also take the fish home as-is (plastic bags are provided by the facility).
    ・Participants may also catch fish other than smelt (fish other than smelt cannot be prepared as tempura at the facility).
    　Please note that some participants may not catch any fish.
    ・Note that if a rental rod is damaged, compensation will be required.
    　Not covered by insurance: rod tip ¥2,000, fishing rod ¥7,000, reel ¥700
    ・After the fishing experience, please enjoy the hot springs or relax in the relaxation room until bus departure time.
    ・An optinal banana boat ride experience is available. 　Per ride: Junior high school students and older ¥1,500, elementary school students and younger ¥1,000 (may be suspended due to weather or other reasons)
  • *②Hot Spring Facility
    ・A relaxation room is available for hot-spring facility users.
    ・Towels are not provided. Face towels sold for ¥300, bath towels sold for ¥600 on site. (no rentals)
    ・If you do not use your bathing ticket while on this tour, it can be used at these facilities from the next day onward. One ticket is valid for one use.
    ・Meals and bathing fees are included in tour fare. (Please be sure to bring towels or purchase them on site.)
    ・A boxed lunch has been prepared for lunch.
Continue reading →]]> This is the best course to experience and fully enjoy the harsh winter of Hokkaido and enjoy ice fishing from January to February.
Shinshinotsu Village, about an hour from Sapporo, sits in the heart of the Ishikari Plain. With strong winds and heavy snowfall, this area lets visitors experience Hokkaido’s true winter.
The main event, smelt fishing, takes place at Shinotsu Lake, a dam lake on the Ishikari River. Inside a tent set up on the ice, get ready for a full-on battle with the smelt.
It is extremely cold outside (freezing), but inside the tent is a different world. There is a kerosene heater, and plywood boards are laid underfoot so fishers don’t have to kept their feet in the snow. No matter how cold it is outside, the tent stays toasty warm and comfortable.
The fishing site is a one-minute walk from Shinshinotsu Hot Spring. After fishing, please enjoy a nice soak in the springs or relax in the rest area.
What’s more, if you wish, the smelt you catch can be cooked at the restaurant for your to enjoy (¥500 per cook).
・The tour bus will come back to Sapporo at 17:00 (around 17:30 on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays), and this is a perfect deal for those who want to spend a satisfying day-trip in Hokkaido.

]]> https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/course/17819/feed 0 【Operated in 2025 / Winter】Otaru, the Japan Heritage City & Shiroi Koibito Park Course (Excluding Multilingual Audio System) https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/course/17604 https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/course/17604#comments Wed, 22 Oct 2025 15:00:44 +0000 jjadmin https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/?p=17604 ● Itinerary G-1
＜Otaru Aqurarium Closure Period＞ 11/29 to 12/12 and 2/25 to 3/30

9:30 Sapporo Station
  Sapporo Kita IC
  Otaru IC
10:30～11:20 Former Nippon Yusen Otaru Branch (Tour)【50 min】
* Please note: If heavy snowfall or similar conditions make bus travel or boarding and alighting difficult, the visit to the Former Nippon Yusen Otaru Branch will be canceled and replaced with a stroll along the Otaru Canal. Thank you for your understanding.
11:30～12:20 Otaru Bine (Lunch)【50 min】
12:25～14:25 Otaru Canal Terminal (Canal walk, Kitaichi Glass, Otaru Music Box Museum, Kitakaro, Nitori Museum of Art — Free exploration)【120 min】
14:35～15:05 Tanaka Sake Brewery Kikkogura (tasting / shopping)【30 min】
  Otaru IC
  Sapporo Nishi IC
15:45～16:45 *②Shiroi Koibito Park (Tour/Shopping)【60 min】
17:05 Kita 1 jo Nishi 12 cho-me(D/O possible)
17:15 Kita 1 Jo Nishi 4-chome (2 minute walk to Sapporo Grand Hotel, D/O possible)
17:20 Sapporo Clock Tower(D/O possible)
17:28 Sapporo Station

● Itinerary G-2
＜Otaru Aqurarium Closure Period＞ 12/13 to 2/23

9:30 Sapporo Station
  Sapporo Kita IC
  Otaru IC
10:30～11:20 Former Nippon Yusen Otaru Branch (Tour)【50 min】
* Please note: If heavy snowfall or similar conditions make bus travel or boarding and alighting difficult, the visit to the Former Nippon Yusen Otaru Branch will be canceled and replaced with a stroll along the Otaru Canal. Thank you for your understanding.
11:30～12:20 Otaru Bine (Lunch)【50 min】
12:35～13:55 *①Otaru Aquarium（Tour）【80 min】
14:10～15:35 Otaru Canal Terminal (Canal walk, Kitaichi Glass, Otaru Music Box Museum, Kitakaro, Nitori Museum of Art — Free exploration)【85 min】
  Otaru IC
  Sapporo Nishi IC
16:15～17:15 *②Shiroi Koibito Park (Tour/Shopping)【60 min】
17:35 Kita 1 jo Nishi 12 cho-me(D/O possible)
17:45 Kita 1 Jo Nishi 4-chome (2 minute walk to Sapporo Grand Hotel, D/O possible)
17:50 Sapporo Clock Tower(D/O possible)
17:58 Sapporo Station
  • *①Otaru Aquarium
  • Children aged 3 to 5 require a separate ¥250 admission fee. Please pay individually on site. (This does not apply for those that have paid for children upfront)
  • ○"Dolphin Time" (20-minute dolphin show) start times vary by season.
    13：00
  • ○"Penguin Snow Walk" (approx. 10 min)
    12:40 or 13:30
  • ○ Event times listed above may be subject to change. The event may be modified or canceled depending on weather conditions or the animals' health.
  • *②Shiroi Koibito Park
  • ●A tour of the Shiroi Koibito Park production line.
    Pre-elementary children aged 4 and 5 are requried to pay a ¥300 admission fee for paid facilities. Pleas pay this fee individually at the site. (This does not apply for those that have paid for children upfront)
  • *From January 3 to July 31, 2026, portions of the Chocotopia 3rd floor observation area, including the Shiroi Koibito Park production line, may not be accessible due to renovation work. Paid admission areas will remain open during construction. All areas excpet the third-floor factor tour walkway are operating normally.
  • *The last admission for the paid tour area is at 16:30. (Business hours until 17:30)
    If arrival is delayed past 16:30, our schedule will switch to shopping and a souvenir gift. Thank you for your understanding.
Continue reading →]]> ● Experience a Japanese Heritage Site: The Nostalgic Ambiance of the Otaru Canal
The Otaru Canal is beloved as a symbol of the city. Walk along the canal lined with stone warehouses, and you’ll feel as if you’ve slipped back to the early 1900s. These warehouses once served as a hub for good entering Hokkaido, symbolizing Otaru’s prosperity as the region’s economic lifeblood. They are part of the Japanese heritage site: Otaru – The Town Once Called the “”Heart”" of Hokkaido. The historic buildings and the calm waters of the canal create a soothing scene that warms the hearts of visitors. You can also explore attractions such as Kitaichi Glass, the Otaru Music Box Museum, and the Nitori Museum of Art.
　
● Enjoy Grilled Seafood at Otaru Bine, a Designated Historic Building of Otaru
For lunch, dine at Otaru Bine, housed in the renovated former Hokkaido Bank Head Office—a building steeped in history. The interior features high ceilings and stately decor, where you’ll enjoy a seafood grill lunch made with fresh, local catches from Otaru and Hokkaido. The building itself is a symbol of Otaru’s financial power, which supported Japan’s economy from the Meiji period onward.
　
● Former Nippon Yusen Otaru Branch (Closed Tuesdays and Dec. 29 to Jan. 3)
Completed in 1906, this was the second Otaru branch building of Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK Line).
Built during the port’s boom years, it stands as a symbol of Otaru’s prosperity as a thriving commercial and port city. It is also a Japan Heritage Site. Its refined interior include a marble side entrance, intricately carved wooden stair railings, and a finely crafted central ornament. Many imported materials were used, such as American steel shutters and German linoleum.
* Please note: If heavy snowfall or similar conditions make bus travel or boarding and alighting difficult, the visit to the Former Nippon Yusen Otaru Branch will be canceled and replaced with a stroll along the Otaru Canal. Thank you for your understanding.
　
● Otaru Aquarium (Visited only on operating days from Dec. 13 to Feb. 23)
Home to around 250 species and 5,000 animals, the aquarium’s winter highlight is the “”Penguin Snow Walk,”" where you can watch penguins strolling across the snow up close. Up to 15 gentoo penguins, including chicks born in 2025, take part in this charming event. At the Dolphin Stadium, watch bottlenose dolphins perform spectacular jumps and playful tricks. Inside, take a look at northern species such as harbor porpoises, lumpfish, and sea angels—species that are kept only at Otaru Aquarium in Japan.
　
● Shiroi Koibito Park
This theme park offers factory tours of the production line for Hokkaido’s beloved “”Shiroi Koibiti”" cookies, exhibits on the history of chocolate, and hands-on sweets-making experiences. Its British-style buildings and gardens make for many picturesque photo spots. Visitors can enjoy exclusive sweets at the on-site shops and cafés, making it a favorite destination for families and tourists alike. (Note: From January 3 to July 31, 2026, parts of the 3rd-floor “”Chocotopia”" viewing area, including the production line, may be closed for renovations. Paid admission areas will remain open during construction.)

]]> https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/course/17604/feed 0 【Operated in 2025】Lake Shikotsu Illumination and Ice Festival Tour (Excluding Multilingual Audio System) https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/course/578 https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/course/578#comments Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:00:09 +0000 teikan2 http://new.teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/cms/?p=578 13:50 Sapporo Station   via Route 12   Sapporo Minami IC 14:38～15:00 Wattsu PA （short break）【22 min】   Chitose IC 16:00～17:30 Lake Shikotsu Lakeside (take a walk, visit the ice festival)【90 min】
*Illuminations will begin at 16:30.   Chitose IC 18:30～18:45 Wattsu PA (short break)【15 min】   Sapporo Minami IC   via Route 12 19:20 Sapporo Factory (drop off possible) 19:25 Sapporo Clock Tower(drop off possible) 19:33 Sapporo Station
  • ※Admission to the Ice Festival is not included. Each passenger must pay for the entry fee. (Adults: 1,000 yen; 11 years old and younger: free)
  • *Please note that our duration at a tourist attraction may be shortened if there are delays due to traffic congestion. Furthermore, if our arrival time to Lake Shikotsu is delayed, we may not have time to visit the Ice Festival.
  • *The venue is very slippery so please watch your step.
  • *The venue is also very cold; please be sure to dress warmly.
  • *Please note that this course does not stop at New Chitose Airport or Minami Chitose.
  • *There are also no rest areas or gift shops at the venue.
  • *The Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival is held within the Lake Shikotsu Hot Spring Village, which has several stores. However, most stores may close by 17:00.
    For light snaks or small meals, we recommend purchasing them either upon arrival at Lake Shikotsu or beforehand at the Wattsu Service Area.
Continue reading →]]> This course coincides with the “Lake Shikotsu Hyoto Festival,” a festival of ice held on the shores of Lake Shikotsu each winter. The objects of ice are made from Lake Shikotsu’s clear water, and illuminated with a myriad of colored lights creating a fantastic and mystical atmosphere!
　
*Admission to the Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival is not included in this course. Each passenger must pay for the entry fee. (Adults: 1,000 yen; 11 years old and younger: free)

]]> https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/course/578/feed 0 【Operated in 2025】Lake Shikotsu and Lake Toya Winter Tour (Multilingual Audio Tour) https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/course/6505 https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/course/6505#comments Tue, 09 Sep 2025 15:00:44 +0000 teikan2 http://new.teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/cms/?p=6505 ＜C-1: With Lunch＞ Nov 5 – Dec 3, Dec 5 – Dec 26, Jan 8 – Jan 11, Feb 24 – Mar 6, Mar 8 – Mar 31

8:20 Sapporo Station
Sapporo Minami IC
Chitose IC
10:08～10:50 *①Lake Shikotsu(free time) [40 min]
11:35～12:00 Mushroom Kingdom Otaki Branch(rest/Shopping)[25 min]
12:45～13:35 Toya Kohantei (lunch)[50 min]
13:45～15:00 *②Mt. Usuzan Ropeway (ride on the ropeway), Showa Shinzan Bear Farm( free time to explore)[75 min]
Via Highway Route 230
16:25～16:40 Nakayama Pass (rest) [15 min]
17:05 Jozankei Hot Springs(Hotel Milione)(D/O possible)
17:25 Apa Hotels and Resort Sapporo (Kawazoe 5 Jo 2 chome stop) (D/O possible)
17:40 Sapporo Park Hotel (D/O possible)
17:42 Hotel MYSTAYS Premier Sapporo Park (D/O possible)
17:43 Jasmac Plaza Hotel (D/O possible)
17:45 Susukino (Minami 4-JO) (D/O possible)
17:50 Sapporo Clock Tower (D/O possible)
17:58 Sapporo Station

＜C-1: With Lunch＞ Feb 1 – Feb 21（During the Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival）

8:20 Sapporo Station
Sapporo Minami IC
Chitose IC
10:08～11:10 *①Lake Shikotsu(free time) (If you wish to visit the Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival, you may do so on your own at your own expense)[Approx. 60 min]
11:55～12:20 Mushroom Kingdom Otaki Branch(rest/Shopping)[25 min]
13:05～13:55 Toya Kohantei (lunch)[50 min]
14:05～15:20 *②Mt. Usuzan Ropeway (ride on the ropeway), Showa Shinzan Bear Farm( free time to explore)[75 min]
Via Highway Route 230
16:45～17:00 Nakayama Pass (rest) [15 min]
17:25 Jozankei Hot Springs(Hotel Milione)(D/O possible)
17:45 Apa Hotels and Resort Sapporo (Kawazoe 5 Jo 2 chome stop) (D/O possible)
18:00 Sapporo Park Hotel (D/O possible)
18:02 Hotel MYSTAYS Premier Sapporo Park (D/O possible)
18:03 Jasmac Plaza Hotel (D/O possible)
18:05 Susukino (Minami 4-JO) (D/O possible)
18:10 Sapporo Clock Tower (D/O possible)
18:18 Sapporo Station

＜C-2: No Lunch/Free Time to Eat＞ Nov 4, Dec 27, Jan 5 – Jan 7, Mar 7

8:20 Sapporo Station
Sapporo Minami IC
Chitose IC
10:08～10:50 *①Lake Shikotsu(free time) [40 min]
11:35～12:25 Mushroom Kingdom Otaki Branch(free time lunch/Shopping)[50 min]
13:15～14:30 *②Mt. Usuzan Ropeway (ride on the ropeway), Showa Shinzan Bear Farm( free time to explore)[75 min]
14:45～15:15 Lake Toya (free time)[30 min]
Via Highway Route 230
16:30～16:45 Nakayama Pass (rest) [15 min]
17:10 Jozankei Hot Springs(Hotel Milione)(D/O possible)
17:30 Apa Hotels and Resort Sapporo (Kawazoe 5 Jo 2 chome stop) (D/O possible)
17:45 Sapporo Park Hotel (D/O possible)
17:47 Hotel MYSTAYS Premier Sapporo Park (D/O possible)
17:48 Jasmac Plaza Hotel (D/O possible)
17:50 Susukino (Minami 4-JO) (D/O possible)
17:55 Sapporo Clock Tower (D/O possible)
18:03 Sapporo Station

＜C-2: No Lunch/Free Time to Eat＞ Feb 22, Feb 23（During the Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival）

8:20 Sapporo Station
Sapporo Minami IC
Chitose IC
10:08～11:10 *①Lake Shikotsu(free time) (If you wish to visit the Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival, you may do so on your own at your own expense)[Approx. 60 min]
11:55～12:45 Mushroom Kingdom Otaki Branch(free time lunch/Shopping)[50 min]
13:35～14:50 *②Mt. Usuzan Ropeway (ride on the ropeway), Showa Shinzan Bear Farm( free time to explore)[75 min]
15:05～15:30 Lake Toya (free time)[25 min]
Via Highway Route 230
16:45～17:00 Nakayama Pass (rest) [15 min]
17:25 Jozankei Hot Springs(Hotel Milione)(D/O possible)
17:45 Apa Hotels and Resort Sapporo (Kawazoe 5 Jo 2 chome stop) (D/O possible)
18:00 Sapporo Park Hotel (D/O possible)
18:02 Hotel MYSTAYS Premier Sapporo Park (D/O possible)
18:03 Jasmac Plaza Hotel (D/O possible)
18:05 Susukino (Minami 4-JO) (D/O possible)
18:10 Sapporo Clock Tower (D/O possible)
18:18 Sapporo Station
  • *① The Lake Shikotsu Cruise Boat is not in service and will not be available.
    The Lake Shikotsu Visitor Center will be closed every Tuesday between Dec. 1 - Mar 31. (If Tuesday is a holiday it will be closed the next day, and it will be open during the Hyoto Festival.) (This is subject to change.)
    Show your Regular Sightseeing bus ticket stub and get a 10% discount on souvenirs at Gift shop Memer. (Does not apply to some items. Memer is basically closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays, but closed irregularly in some cases.)
  • *Hyoto Ice Festival (Feb. 1 - Feb. 23) can be added as an option. If you decide to check it out, there will be an extra admission fee: adults ¥1,000, Elementary school students and below are free.
  • *②Though there is a footpath to the summit of Mt.Usu, it is wise to wear clothing and shoes that are easy to move and walk in.
    You can get discount ticket for Brown Bear Zoo with showing your bus stub. (Adult:\1,000→\900　Child: \500→\400).
    If the ropeway is closed due to strong wind or inclement weather, you will receive a token of your trip to the ropeway , and will visit the Brown Bear Zoo instead. (subject to change.)
  • *This course may be cancelled in the event that the expressway or Bifue Pass closed due to heavy snowfall.
Continue reading →]]> As you drive through the endless old growth forests, the road opens up to the beautiful blue “”Lake Shikotsu”" surrounded by lush nature. The ice-free (does not freeze during the winter) Lake Shikotsu is Japan’s northernmost lake of its kind. It has also been recognized by the Ministry of Environment as one of the most cleanest and clearest lakes in the nation. Nearby is Lake Toya, a large caldera lake created during a violent eruption over 100 thousand years ago. It is also surrounded by rich flora and is the habitat for a wide variety of fauna.
We will have lunch at Toya Kohantei that sits on the shores of Lake Toya.
After we leave Lake Toya the bus will head to Mt Usu, the first in Japan to be inducted as a Global Geopark in August, 2009. A Global Geopark is a natural park where visitors can explore and enjoy the Earth through nature trails, interpretive signs, and guided tours. The Toya-Usu UNESCO Global Geopark, recognized alongside Itoigawa and the Shimabara Peninsula, is part of the Global Geoparks Network supported by UNESCO, and was among the 59th to 61st sites in the world to receive this designation. At Mt. Usu, visitors can take the ropeway to enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
This course takes visitors to two of Hokkaido’s most popular lakes in just one day.
During the Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival (February 1st to February 23th), you can take an optional tour of the Ice Festival. (The tour fee is at your own expense.)
*Meals are not included on some dates. You will have free reign to eat. (There will be a 50-minute meal time at Mushroom Kingdom.)

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