*Regarding the closure of the walking path from the “Women’s Prohibition Gate(Nyonin-kinsei-no-mon)” to the lighthouse and the walking path to the observation deck on the north side of Kamui Cape on the “Shakotan Cape Scenic Course”

Due to a bear sighting near Shiretoko Cape on August 28, access to some of the walking paths and observation decks at Shiretoko Cape will be prohibited for the time being.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and kindly ask for your understanding.

●Restricted areas at Kamui Cape: ①Walking path from the “Women’s Prohibited Gate” to the lighthouse ②Walking path to the northern observation plaza

● Closure period at Cape Kamui:
Thursday, August 28 to Wednesday, September 3.

※The above information is current as of August 12. Depending on the situation, the restricted period may be extended. Please note this in advance.

Due to traffic restrictions in Sapporo City during the “Hokkaido Marathon 2025” and “Hamanasu Wheelchair Marathon 2025,” some regular sightseeing bus routes will be operated with detours.
　
(1) Date
Sunday, August 31, 2025
　
(2) Detour Operation (in some areas within Sapporo City)
●A: Sapporo Morning Tour Shiroi Koibito Park and Central Wholesale Market Tour

●B: Sapporo Afternoon Tour Mt. Okura and Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill Tour 

●C: Asahiyama Zoo One-Day Tour

●D: Lake Shikotsu and Lake Toya Tour
●E: Scenic Cape Shakotan Tour 

●F: Farm Tomita, Shikisai-no-Oka and Blue Pond Tour

●I: Niseko Nature Discovery Tour

●K: New Furano Prince Hotel Ningle Terrace, Farm Tomita and Shikisai-no-Oka Course
　
(3) Other Notes
H: Full Otaru Heritage Experience Tour Full Experience Course will be canceled.
　
The A: Sapporo Morning Tour may be delayed by about 20 minutes if marathon traffic restrictions are extended (25-minute delay in 2024). The B: Sapporo Afternoon Tour will operate with a separate vehicle and will depart on schedule regardless of A’s delay.
　
Due to route changes in Sapporo City, part of the audio guidance on the Lake Shikotsu & Lake Toya Course will not be available.

*Regarding the closure of the walking path from the “Women’s Prohibition Gate(Nyonin-kinsei-no-mon)” to the lighthouse and the walking path to the observation deck on the north side of Kamui Cape on the “Shakotan Cape Scenic Course”

Due to a bear sighting near Shiretoko Cape on August 9, access to some of the walking paths and observation decks at Shiretoko Cape will be prohibited for the time being.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and kindly ask for your understanding.

●Restricted areas at Kamui Cape: ①Walking path from the “Women’s Prohibited Gate” to the lighthouse ②Walking path to the northern observation plaza

●Restricted period at Kamui Cape: From Monday, August 11 (holiday) to Saturday, August 16.

※The above information is current as of August 12. Depending on the situation, the restricted period may be extended. Please note this in advance.