北海道中央バス株式会社 CHUO BUS

Embarkation Point/Departure and Arrival Times
Operation Period	January 30 to February 23, 2027
Duration	6 hr 31 min	Distance	142km
Sapporo Station / Departs 13:20, returns 19:51 ★ Up to three buses will operate per departure.

Adults	5,500yen
Children	2,800yen

*Meals are not included in this tour.
*Admission to the Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival is not included in the tour price and must be paid separately (adults: ¥1,000 on weekdays and ¥3,000 on weekends and public holidays; elementary school students and younger: free).

Step into an enchanting world of ice sculptures glowing in a rainbow of colors

This limited-season tour runs during the Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival.
Each winter, ice sculptures of all shapes and sizes appear along the shores of Lake Shikotsu. Made from the lake’s exceptionally clear water, they are works of art shaped by nature. Arrive in the early evening to experience the magic of Hokkaido in winter with all your senses, from the fantastical sculptures illuminated in vibrant colors to the crystal-clear air in the subzero cold.
　
*Admission to the Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival is not included in the tour price and must be paid separately (adults: ¥1,000 on weekdays and ¥3,000 on weekends and public holidays; elementary school students and younger: free).

Lake Shikotsu Hyoto Festival (image)
Lake Shikotsu Hyoto Festival (image)
Lake Shikotsu Hyoto Festival (image)
Lake Shikotsu Hyoto Festival (image)
Lake Shikotsu Hyoto Festival (image)
Lake Shikotsu Hyoto Festival (image)
Lake Shikotsu Hyoto Festival (image)
Lake Shikotsu Hyoto Festival (image)
Lake Shikotsu Hyoto Festival (image)

Itinerary

13:20	Sapporo Station
14:08～14:25	Wattsu Parking Area (rest stop; approx. 15 min)
14:55～15:25	Salmon Park Chitose Roadside Station and Chitose Salmon Aquarium (rest stop and shopping; approx. 30 min)
16:00～17:45	Lake Shikotsu lakeshore (stroll and Ice Festival visit; approx. 1 hr 45 min) *Illuminations begin at 16:30
18:45～19:00	Wattsu Parking Area (rest stop; approx. 15 min)
19:35	Sapporo Factory (optional drop-off)
19:40	Sapporo Clock Tower (optional drop-off)
19:51	Sapporo Station

*Ice Festival admission is not included and must be paid separately (adults: ¥1,000 on weekdays and ¥3,000 on weekends and public holidays; elementary school students and younger: free).
*Traffic congestion or other delays may reduce the time available at the festival. If arrival at Lake Shikotsu is delayed, it may not be possible to visit the festival.
*The venue is extremely cold, so please dress warmly. Surfaces can also be very slippery; take care when walking.
*This tour does not stop at New Chitose Airport or Minami-Chitose.
*There are no rest areas or shops inside the festival grounds.
*There are a few shops in the Shikotsuko Onsen area where the festival is held, but most may close at 17:00.
We recommend buying snacks or light meals as soon as you arrive at Lake Shikotsu, or beforehand at Salmon Park Chitose Roadside Station or Wattsu Parking Area.

Schedule Calendar

2026/11
SUN	MON	TUE	WED	THU	FRI	SAT
1	2	3	4	5	6	7
8	9	10	11	12	13	14
15	16	17	18	19	20	21
22	23	24	25	26	27	28
29	30

※Colored days are operating days.

Special Notes

◎Tour will be cancelled when there is no reservation by 18:00 the day before. *(In some cases the time will be shortened to earlier than 18:00 for some courses.)
◎Duration of tour may change depending on traffic congestion or number of passengers.
◎Arrival time will be earlier than scheduled time due to the closed days or limit on tours at each facility.
◎Buses may be delayed due to traffic congestion and adverse weather, so please allow ample time for transfer to other means of transportation.
◎Tours may be cancelled due to the disasters. Please inquire about operation schedule during adverse weather.