北海道中央バス　定期観光バス » 秋の北海道を楽しむコース 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, 29 May 2026 02:09:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Niseko Nature Discovery Tour: Hidden Gem Shinsen Marsh, Local Flavors, and Kyogoku’s Famous Spring Water (Excluding Multilingual Audio System) https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/course/18089 https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/course/18089#comments Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:04:32 +0000 jjadmin https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/?p=18089 8:00 Sapporo Station   Sapporo Kita IC   Yoichi IC 9:17～9:35 Kinoko Kingdom Niki Store (rest) 【about 20 min】   Niseko Panorama Line (passage) 10:45～11:55 *①Shinsen Marsh (walk) 【70 min】 12:25～13:00 *②Niseko Nook Annupuri (lunch) 【35 min】 13:05～13:50 *③Niseko Onsenkyo Ikoi no Yuyado Iroha Parking Lot （We can visit the Niseko Distillery, it is a 4-minute walk away.） 13:55 Depart Niseko Nook Annupuri 14:10～14:40 Niseko Takahashi Farm Milk Factory (shopping and free walking) 【30 min】 15:15～15:45 Kyogoku Fukidashi Park (Free exploration) 【30 min】 16:25～16:40 Nakayama Pass (rest) 【15 min】 17:05 Jouzankei Onsen (can drop off along the way) 17:25 Apa Hotel & Resort Sapporo (Kawazoe 5 Jo 2-chome stop, DO possible ) 17:40 Sapporo Park Hotel（Hotel Lifort Sapporo, DO possible） 17:42 Hotel Mystays Premier Sapporo Park （DO possible） 17:43 Jasmac Plaza Hotel（DO possible） 17:45 Susukino (D/O possible) 17:50 Sapporo Clock Tower (D/O possible) 17:58 Sapporo Station
  • *①Free time to explore.
    Bring shoes and clothes suited for walking.
    The boardwalk around Shinsen Marsh can become very slippery in rain and snow, so please watch your step. It is very cold from late September to October, so we recommend you wear warm clothes.
  • *②On days when the Niseko Annupuri Gondola is operating, you may optionally ride it. (Round trip: Adults ¥1,600 / Elementary school students ¥800)
    If you choose to ride, please walk on your own to the Niseko Annupuri Gondola station, located about three minutes from Nook Annupuri, and be sure to return to Nook Annupuri by the 13:55 departure time. (If riding the gondola, you will not be able to join itinerary *③).
  • ★Niseko Annupuri Gondola operating dates: July 12, 13; July 19–Aug. 31; Sep. 6, 7; Sep. 13–15; Sep. 20–23; Sep. 27, 28; Oct. 4–13
  • *③If you wish to take a bath at Ikoi no Yuyado Iroha, show your sightseeing bus ticket stub for a discounted entry: Adults ¥600 / Children ¥300.
    However, due to renovation work on the large public bath, day-use bathing will not be available on Tuesday, July 15 and Wednesday, July 16.
    We appreciate your understanding.
Continue reading →]]> ● Experience Breathtaking Nature at Shinsen Marsh
Shinsen Marsh is a mystical pond nestled in pristine wilderness. Walk the well-maintained boardwalk through untouched wetlands and enjoy the vibrant alpine flora. The still waters of the marsh reflect the surrounding trees and sky, creating a picture-perfect view of serenity. As “”Shinsen”" means “”a marsh where gods and sages play,”" it offers a soul-cleansing, peaceful retreat. The marsh’s beauty transforms with the seasons: lush greens in early summer, delicate blooms in midsummer, and vivid autumn leaves. A must-see.
　
● Indulge in Premium Pork: “”Makkari Herb Pork Sukiyaki Set Meal
For lunch, enjoy the “”Makkari Herb Pork Sukiyaki Set Meal”" at Restaurant NISEKO Nook Annupuri, with a view of Mt. Annupuri and plenty of fresh local ingredients. The herb-fed pork from Makkari Village is delicate, with a fine texture and deliciously sweet fat. Paired with Hokkaido-grown vegetables in a steaming sukiyaki pot, this premium pork will refresh your spirit and satisfy your appetite. Savor a blissful lunchtime surrounded by the grandeur of Niseko’s nature.
*On days when the Niseko Annupuri Gondola operates, you can also ride the gondola (optional, extra fee).
　
● Delight in Farm-Fresh Milk Sweets at Takahashi Dairy Farm
Welcome to Takahashi Dairy Farm, popular for sweets made from fresh milk drawn from cows raised in the lush pastures of Niseko. From rich yet refreshing gelato and soft serve to Camembert cheesecake, you’ll find a variety of exclusive, mouthwatering treats. Enjoy these melt-in-your-mouth sweets while gazing out over the vast farm landscape. A wide selection of dairy products makes for great souvenirs, too.
　
● Taste the Blessings of Mt. Yotei at Kyogoku Fukidashi Park
End your journey at Kyogoku Fukidashi Park. Snowmelt from Mt. Yotei filters underground for decades before springing forth as one of the “”100 Famous Waters of Japan,”" selected by the Ministry of the Environment. The Yotei Spring Water is cold and refreshing, with a mild sweetness that captivates every visitor. Bring a bottle and take some home—a gift from the rich land of Niseko.

]]> https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/course/18089/feed 0 Autumn Hoheikyo, Red Leaves Gondola and Exploring Otaru Tour (Excluding Multilingual Audio System) https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/course/18081 https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/course/18081#comments Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:02:50 +0000 jjadmin https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/?p=18081 8:00 Sapporo Station Bus Terminal   Right bank of the Toyohira River   Gorin-ohashi Bridge   Ishiyama   Shirakawa   Mt. Hakkenzan Tunnel 9:05～10:20 ※①Hoheikyo Dam (visit)　【75min】 10:55～11:55 ※②Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort (ride on gondola) 【60min】   Asari I・C   Otaru I・C 12:35～15:15 ※③Otaru Canal Terminal Kitaichi Glass, Venetian Museum and exploring Otaru ( free time /free lunchtime )※④Kitakaro (free time) [160 min.] 15:25 Otaru Canal Bus Terminal(drop-off)   Otaru I・C   Sapporo Nishi I・C 16:00 Nishimati Kita 20 (drop-off) 16:15 Kita 1 Nishi 12 16:25 Kita 1 Jo Nishi 4-chome 16:30 Sapporo Clock Tower (drop-off) 16:35 Sapporo Station Bus Terminal
  • ①Free time after the ride of electric car. (It takes 6min from the Reisui tunnel to the dam)
  • ②The chair-lift may not be available due to the abnormal weather such as strong wind. In this case, you can get a novelty of the Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium. (Time schedule will be partially changed)
  • ③Lunch: free time for dining where you like. Passengers will receive a 10% discount ticket usable at Kitano Ryoba Otaru Canal Branch, Otaru 5 Go Branch and Otaru Canal Annex, for purchases of marine and agricultural products and crafts, plus a 5% discount ticket for snacks and sweets. (Excludes Chuo Bus Original donburi, drinks and alcohol, economical sets including shipping, shipping, and cooler cases.)
  • ④Show your bus ticket stub at Kitakaro and receive two Hamanasu-no-Koi cookies.
  • ★Otaru Canal Cruise (duration 40 min) Show your bus ticket stub and Adults ¥1,500 -> ¥1,350 , children ¥500->¥450. 1 preschool child (4 - 6), per adult is free. Additional children must pay child's price. Show your bus ticket stub and get a 10% discount on your cruise. Please note that the cruise may be cancelled in strong winds or inclement weather. Passengers must book the cruise. If you wish to take the cruise, please make reservations yourself. Same day reservations are not accepted between Apr 26 - May 6, and July 20 - Sept 30. Please make book your reservation up to one day in advance, or go directly to the pier and check for vacancies. You may not be able to board if it is crowded.
    ★Otaru Music Box Museum Main Store - Purchase over ¥3,000 and receive a free, original book mark(must show ticket stub)
    ★Kitakaro
    Show your Regular Sightseeing bus ticket stub and receive 2 Hamanasu-no-koi cookies.
    ★Nitori Art Base (*free admission for children Jr. High and under)
    ●Show your Regular Sightseeing Bus ticket stub and pay the following discounted fees. Subject to change.
    Adults College students High school students
    3-Facility Pass : Nitori Art Museum, Stained Glass Museum,
    and Former Mitsui Bank Otaru Branch    		 ￥1800 ￥1350 ￥900
    Visit each musuem individually as well (in such case, there are no discounts for facilities)
    Adults College students High school students
    Nitori Art Museum ￥1500 ￥1000 ￥700
    Stained Glass Musuem ￥700 ￥500 ￥400
    Former Mitsui Bank Otaru Branch ￥500 ￥300 ￥200

    College and high school students must show their student ID to receive discount. (Foreigners will also receive a discount if they show their ID)
    Groups of 10 or more must make a reservation in advance. (If you do not book a reservation 5 days in advance, you will not be eligible for the group discount.)
    Please use the audio guidance system inside each facility. (supplies are limited, and guidance is offered in Japanese only. Please ask the staff when you enter the museum)
  • ※We will distribute a 10% discount coupon for marine, agricultural and craft products as well as meals, a 5% discount coupon for snacks that can be used at Kitano Ryoba "Otaru Canal Store," Otaru No.5 Store," and " Otaru Canal Annex." (excludes Chuo Bus Original menu, drinks, alcohol, special deals with shipping, shipping, and ice cases) A special meny (pay on site) has been prepared at Kitano Ryoba for Regular Sightseeing Bus passengers.
    ●Chuo Bus Original Seafood Donburi: seafood donburi(3 slices of salmon, 10g or salmon roe, one slice of scallop, one pink shrimp, one slice of tuna, cuttlefish, 10g of flying fish roe, and one slice of egg) and miso soup. Price: ¥1,814 (with tax) / ¥1,848(with tax) after tax revision.
    ●Sea Urchin and Salmon Roe Donburi: ¥4,048(with tax)(Price is subject to change)
    ●Kitamae Donburi: ¥3,058 (with tax)(Price is subject to change)
    ●Show your Regular Sightseeing Bus ticket stub at Otaru Bine(no products) and Otaru Canal Diner(excludes Kuraya inside Otaru Canal Diner) and Hanagokoro Otaru Branch for a discount.
    ●Stop by Kitakaro while you explore Otaru, and show your ticket stub to receive 2 Hamanasu-no-Koi cookies.
  • ※③Passengers will have free time to explore and taste. (Please note that if arrival is delayed, we will not have free time to explore and taste.)
Continue reading →]]> You will first visit Hoheikyo Dam.
As it is located in Shikotsu-Toya National Park, the entry of cars and motorcycles banned for environmental conservation.
So, you will ride the electric bus to the dam for a splendid view.
The electric car runs at the speed of 30km/h passing through the 1km length of Reisui tunnel, and you will see a huge rock “Senjoiwa” on your right and a waterfall “Kudan-no Taki” which forms nine steps waterfall like a silken threads.
The water from the dam with 100m height glow with the colors of rainbow reflecting the sunlight.
　You can enjoy the green scenery of Sakhalin fir and the autumn foliage
Move on to Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort via Asari mountain pass, ride on a gondola at the foot of Asari-dake (heights: 1,100m), which takes you to the station at the peak which is located at 2km above the ground.. Enjoy the sky walk for about 10 minutes seeing beautiful colors of trees. You can see Otaru area, Ishikari Gulf and Ishikari Plain from the top. Enjoy the panoramic view which is awash with the color of autumn foliage.
You will have free time to dine where you like for lunch, and if you show your bus ticket stub at Kitano Ryoba Otaru Branch, or Annex, or Otaru No. 5 branch, you can receive a discount. You can discover the beautiful sightseeing spots in the outskirts of Sapporo.

]]> https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/course/18081/feed 0 Scenic Shakotan Autumn Tour (Excluding Multilingual Audio System) https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/course/14202 https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/course/14202#comments Tue, 15 Jul 2025 15:00:36 +0000 jjadmin https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/?p=14202 8:40 Sapporo Station Sapporo Kita IC -> Otaru IC 9:57～10:20 Roadside Station Space Apple Yoichi (rest) 【Approx. 20min】*① 11:30～12:15 Cape Kamui (explore)【45min】*② 12:30～14:40 Misaki-no-Yu Shakotan (Bathing and lunch)【130min】*③ 14:50～15:15 Shimamui Coast (free time)【25min】*④ 16:50～17:10 Tanaka Sake Brewery Kikkogura (tasting/shopping)【20min】*⑤ 17:25 Otaru Station Bus Terminal (Drop off only. Will not stop if there are no passengers getting off. ) Otaru IC -> Sapporo Nishi IC 18:00 Nishimachi Kita 20 and Miyanosawa Station (4-minute walk from bus stop) 18:15 Kita 1 Nishi 12 18:25 Kita 1 Jo Nishi 4-chome 18:30 Sapporo Clock Tower 18:38 Sapporo Station
  • *①Recommended items at Space Apple Yoichi (To be confirmed, and subject to change)

    [ The Yoichi apple pie ] ¥450 (with tax) piece.
    Made with generous amounts of Yoichi apples and carefully handbaked, this signature apple pie sells over 50,000 slices every year. 
    *The apple pies are popular and may not be available.

    [ Hokkaido Milk Soft Serve Ice Cream ] ¥450 (with tax).
    Rich and creamy! Made with generous amounts of Hokkaido milk.
    Savor the deep flavor and gentle sweetness that spreads with every mouthful.

  • *②It is possible to walk to the tip of Cape Kamuy (in the event of strong winds, visitors will only be allowed as far as the gate which originally restricted women).
  • *③Chair seating.
    Face towel rental ¥150, Bath towel rental ¥350
    Shampoo, conditioner, and body soap are provided inside the bathing area.
  • *④A tour guide will accompany passengers to Shimamui Coast Observation.
  • *⑤Tasting will consist of either Japanese sake, amazake, or black-bean tea.
  • *If there are no passengers getting off at Otaru Station, our arrival time at Nishimachi Kita 20-chome and following will be shortened by 10 minutes.
Continue reading →]]> This tour takes you to Cape Kamui which is a headland in Shakotan Peninsula. Drive route 229 and see spectacular view of cliff as well as strange and rough rocks. Visit “Shimamui Coast” and “Cape Kamui”, which are the highlights of Shakotan Peninsula. The view from the Shimamui Coast, which is listed among the best 100 coasts of Japan, is said to be the greatest one in Shakotan Peninsula. You will walk through the 30-meter tunnel to access the view point, which is an open-cut tunnel built by hand for herring transport in the 28th years of the Meiji Period (1895).
Local legend has it that any ship, which has women on board, will sink if it tries to sail past the Cape Kamui, which prohibited the presence of women in early times. This is also the subject of Yoshitsune’s lost love story.

 

We will make a stop at Misaki-no-Yu Shakotan, a hot spring and public bath house for lunch and a dip in the hot springs.
Enjoy the magnificent view of the Sea of Japan from the outdoor hot tubs. On the way back to Sapporo we will stop at Tanaka Sake Brewery where we will enjoy tasting sake. Passengers also have the option of getting off at Otaru Station.

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