北海道中央バス　定期観光バス 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, 13 Nov 2026 07:27:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 D Winter Shikotsu Lake & Toyako Lake Sightseeing Course Operation Starts! https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/notice/19290 https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/notice/19290#comments Fri, 06 Nov 2026 07:47:11 +0000 teikan2 https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/?p=19290 The winter Shikotsu Lake and Toya Lake sightseeing course began operation from November 4th.
With multilingual guidance service supporting three languages – English, Chinese, and Korean – on smartphones.
We depart to two mysterious lakes that reflect pristine winter air.

 

Make a reservation from here.

]]> https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/notice/19290/feed 0 [2026 Season] Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort Line (Reservations Required; Limited Season) https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/course/16756 https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/course/16756#comments Sat, 24 Oct 2026 02:30:07 +0000 jjadmin https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/?p=16756 Regular period: 12/1 (Tue) - 3/31 (Wed)

[Daily]
12/1 (Tue) to 3/31 (Wed): Operates daily.
[Weekends & Holidays+]
12/5 (Sat) to 3/28 (Sun): Operates on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays in this period, and daily from 12/28 (Mon) to 1/8 (Fri).
Note: 12/31 (Thu) and 1/1 (Fri): Departures from Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort will be rescheduled to 15:00, 15:15, 15:30, 15:45, 16:00, 16:15.

Sapporo Daiichi
Kanko Bus		 Jotetsu Bus Sapporo Daiichi
Kanko Bus		 Sapporo Daiichi
Kanko Bus		 Jotetsu Bus Jotetsu Bus Operating
company		 Sapporo Daiichi
Kanko Bus		 Sapporo Daiichi
Kanko Bus		 Jotetsu Bus Jotetsu Bus Sapporo Daiichi
Kanko Bus		 Jotetsu Bus
every day every day Weekends and holidays+ every day every day Weekends and holidays+ Operation
period		 every day Weekends and holidays+ every day Weekends and holidays+ every day every day
Operating company : Jotetsu Bus / Sapporo Daiichi Kanko Bus
7:15 7:45 8:00 8:15 8:45 9:15 Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo 17:27 17:47 18:07 18:27 18:47 19:17
7:30 8:00 8:15 8:30 9:00 9:30 Sapporo Station North Exit
(Return journey: Sapporo Station South Exit)		 17:22 17:42 18:02 18:22 18:42 19:12
7:39 8:09 8:24 8:39 9:09 9:39 Odori Nishi 1-chome (Odori Park)
(Return journey: Odori Nishi 3-chome) 		17:18 17:38 17:58 18:18 18:38 19:08
7:45 8:15 8:30 8:45 9:15 9:45 Sapporo Tokyu REI Hotel 17:12 17:32 17:52 18:12 18:32 19:02
8:07 8:37 8:52 9:07 9:37 10:07 Makomanai Subway Station 16:50 17:10 17:30 17:50 18:10 18:40
8:37 9:07 9:22 9:37 10:07 10:37 Jozankei jinja mae 16:20 16:40 17:00 17:20 17:40 18:10
8:38 9:08 9:23 9:38 10:08 10:38 Jozankei yu no machi 16:19 16:39 16:59 17:19 17:39 18:09
8:39 9:09 9:24 9:39 10:09 10:39 Jozankei Daiichi Hotel mae 16:18 16:38 16:58 17:18 17:38 18:08
9:07 9:37 9:52 10:07 10:37 11:07 Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort ※15:50 ※16:10 ※16:30 ※16:50 ※17:10 ※17:40

Regular Season: 11/20 (Fri) to 11/30 (Mon)
Spring Season: 4/1 (Thu) to 5/5 (Wed, national holiday)

[Daily]
11/20 (Fri) to 11/30 (Mon) and 4/1 (Thu) to 5/5 (Wed, national holiday): Operates daily.
(11/20 to 11/25: operated by Sapporo Daiichi Kanko Bus; 11/26 to 11/30: operated by Jotetsu Bus)
(4/1 to 4/18: operated by Sapporo Daiichi Kanko Bus; 4/19 to 5/5: operated by Jotetsu Bus)
[Weekends & Holidays+]
11/21 (Sat) to 11/29 (Sun): Operates on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays in this period, as well as daily from 4/1 (Thu) to 4/11 (Sun), and on 4/17 (Sat) and 4/18 (Sun).
(11/21 to 11/23 and 4/1 to 4/18: operated by Jotetsu Bus; 11/28 and 11/29: operated by Sapporo Daiichi Kanko Bus)

Sapporo Daiichi
Kanko Bus / Jotetsu Bus		 Sapporo Daiichi
Kanko Bus / Jotetsu Bus		 Operating
company		 Sapporo Daiichi
Kanko Bus / Jotetsu Bus		 Sapporo Daiichi
Kanko Bus / Jotetsu Bus
Weekends and holidays+ Every day Operation
period		 Weekends and holidays+ Every day
Operating company : Sapporo Daiichi Kanko Bus / Jotetsu Bus
7:45 8:45 Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo 17:07 17:52
8:00 9:00 Sapporo Station North Exit
(Return journey: Sapporo Station South Exit)		 17:02 17:47
8:09 9:09 Odori Nishi 1-chome (Odori Park) 16:58 17:43
8:15 9:15 Sapporo Tokyu REI Hotel 16:52 17:37
8:37 9:37 Makomanai Subway Station 16:30 17:15
9:07 10:07 Jozankei jinja mae 16:00 16:45
9:08 10:08 Jozankei yu no machi 15:59 16:44
9:09 10:09 Jozankei Daiichi Hotel mae 15:58 16:43
9:37 10:37 Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort 15:30 16:15
Continue reading →]]> Regular period: 12/1 (Tue) - 3/31 (Wed)

[Daily]
12/1 (Tue) to 3/31 (Wed): Operates daily.
[Weekends & Holidays+]
12/5 (Sat) to 3/28 (Sun): Operates on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays in this period, and daily from 12/28 (Mon) to 1/8 (Fri).
Note: 12/31 (Thu) and 1/1 (Fri): Departures from Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort will be rescheduled to 15:00, 15:15, 15:30, 15:45, 16:00, 16:15.

Sapporo Daiichi
Kanko Bus		 Jotetsu Bus Sapporo Daiichi
Kanko Bus		 Sapporo Daiichi
Kanko Bus		 Jotetsu Bus Jotetsu Bus Operating
company		 Sapporo Daiichi
Kanko Bus		 Sapporo Daiichi
Kanko Bus		 Jotetsu Bus Jotetsu Bus Sapporo Daiichi
Kanko Bus		 Jotetsu Bus
every day every day Weekends and holidays+ every day every day Weekends and holidays+ Operation
period		 every day Weekends and holidays+ every day Weekends and holidays+ every day every day
Operating company : Jotetsu Bus / Sapporo Daiichi Kanko Bus
7:15 7:45 8:00 8:15 8:45 9:15 Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo 17:27 17:47 18:07 18:27 18:47 19:17
7:30 8:00 8:15 8:30 9:00 9:30 Sapporo Station North Exit
(Return journey: Sapporo Station South Exit)		 17:22 17:42 18:02 18:22 18:42 19:12
7:39 8:09 8:24 8:39 9:09 9:39 Odori Nishi 1-chome (Odori Park)
(Return journey: Odori Nishi 3-chome) 		17:18 17:38 17:58 18:18 18:38 19:08
7:45 8:15 8:30 8:45 9:15 9:45 Sapporo Tokyu REI Hotel 17:12 17:32 17:52 18:12 18:32 19:02
8:07 8:37 8:52 9:07 9:37 10:07 Makomanai Subway Station 16:50 17:10 17:30 17:50 18:10 18:40
8:37 9:07 9:22 9:37 10:07 10:37 Jozankei jinja mae 16:20 16:40 17:00 17:20 17:40 18:10
8:38 9:08 9:23 9:38 10:08 10:38 Jozankei yu no machi 16:19 16:39 16:59 17:19 17:39 18:09
8:39 9:09 9:24 9:39 10:09 10:39 Jozankei Daiichi Hotel mae 16:18 16:38 16:58 17:18 17:38 18:08
9:07 9:37 9:52 10:07 10:37 11:07 Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort ※15:50 ※16:10 ※16:30 ※16:50 ※17:10 ※17:40

Regular Season: 11/20 (Fri) to 11/30 (Mon)
Spring Season: 4/1 (Thu) to 5/5 (Wed, national holiday)

[Daily]
11/20 (Fri) to 11/30 (Mon) and 4/1 (Thu) to 5/5 (Wed, national holiday): Operates daily.
(11/20 to 11/25: operated by Sapporo Daiichi Kanko Bus; 11/26 to 11/30: operated by Jotetsu Bus)
(4/1 to 4/18: operated by Sapporo Daiichi Kanko Bus; 4/19 to 5/5: operated by Jotetsu Bus)
[Weekends & Holidays+]
11/21 (Sat) to 11/29 (Sun): Operates on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays in this period, as well as daily from 4/1 (Thu) to 4/11 (Sun), and on 4/17 (Sat) and 4/18 (Sun).
(11/21 to 11/23 and 4/1 to 4/18: operated by Jotetsu Bus; 11/28 and 11/29: operated by Sapporo Daiichi Kanko Bus)

Sapporo Daiichi
Kanko Bus / Jotetsu Bus		 Sapporo Daiichi
Kanko Bus / Jotetsu Bus		 Operating
company		 Sapporo Daiichi
Kanko Bus / Jotetsu Bus		 Sapporo Daiichi
Kanko Bus / Jotetsu Bus
Weekends and holidays+ Every day Operation
period		 Weekends and holidays+ Every day
Operating company : Sapporo Daiichi Kanko Bus / Jotetsu Bus
7:45 8:45 Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo 17:07 17:52
8:00 9:00 Sapporo Station North Exit
(Return journey: Sapporo Station South Exit)		 17:02 17:47
8:09 9:09 Odori Nishi 1-chome (Odori Park) 16:58 17:43
8:15 9:15 Sapporo Tokyu REI Hotel 16:52 17:37
8:37 9:37 Makomanai Subway Station 16:30 17:15
9:07 10:07 Jozankei jinja mae 16:00 16:45
9:08 10:08 Jozankei yu no machi 15:59 16:44
9:09 10:09 Jozankei Daiichi Hotel mae 15:58 16:43
9:37 10:37 Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort 15:30 16:15
Continue reading →]]> https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/course/16756/feed 0 Service Suspension Notice: Autumn Shinsen-numa and Niseko Nature Experience Course (October 23–25) https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/notice/19206 https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/notice/19206#comments Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:56:24 +0000 jjadmin https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/?p=19206 Thank you for choosing Hokkaido Chuo Bus.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience, but the Panorama Line (Hokkaido Route 66, Iwanai-Toya Line), which is part of the route for this course, will be closed to traffic for the winter season starting October 23. As a result, it will be difficult to operate the course, and all departures from October 23 to October 25 will be suspended.
Therefore, the final departure date for this course will be Thursday, October 22.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to customers planning to take this tour and appreciate your kind understanding.

]]> https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/notice/19206/feed 0 Sapporo in Winter: A One-Day Tour https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/course/19142 https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/course/19142#comments Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:02:19 +0000 jjadmin https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/?p=19142 10:00 Sapporo Station 10:48～11:15 Sapporo Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill (free time to explore) [Approx. 30 min.] 11:45～12:45 Ganso Sapporo Ramen Yokocho (lunch at your own expense) [Approx. 1 hr.] 13:20～14:20 Shiroi Koibito Park (sightseeing and shopping) [Approx. 1 hr.] 14:50～15:45 Hokkaido Shrine (free time to explore and pay your respects) [Approx. 55 min.] 16:00～18:00 Sapporo Mt. Moiwa Ropeway & Mini Cable Car (round-trip rides and sightseeing) [Approx. 2 hr.] 18:20 Sapporo Park Hotel (optional drop-off) 18:22 HOTEL MYSTAYS PREMIER Sapporo Park (optional drop-off) 18:23 Jasmac Plaza Hotel (optional drop-off) 18:25 Susukino (Minami 4-jo) (optional drop-off) 18:30 Sapporo Clock Tower (optional drop-off) 18:41 Sapporo Station North Exit 18:56 Sapporo Beer Garden (stops only if guests wish to get off)
  • Note:From February 1 to March 31, the stop at Sapporo Mt. Moiwa Ropeway and the mini cable car will be 1 hr. 30 min., and all subsequent stops will be 30 minutes earlier.
  • Note:If Sapporo Mt. Moiwa Ropeway is not operating, the tour will visit Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium instead. On the return journey, the bus will stop at Sapporo Terminal, where the amount equivalent to the ropeway fare will be refunded (in this case, the stops from Sapporo Park Hotel through Susukino will be skipped).
  • Note:Advance reservations are recommended if you plan to visit Sapporo Beer Garden.
    Sapporo Beer Garden Reservations Center: Tel. 0570-098-346
Continue reading →]]> Sprawling Sapporo is home to a wealth of popular attractions! Getting from one to another can be a challenge, especially in winter. This tour takes you to sights across the city, including Sapporo Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill, Ganso Sapporo Ramen Yokocho, Shiroi Koibito Park, Hokkaido Shrine, Sapporo Mt. Moiwa Ropeway, and Sapporo Beer Garden if any guests wish to get off there.
　
Feel the winter chill, warm up with piping-hot ramen, and take in the views on a tour that lets you enjoy Sapporo to the fullest in just one day. Enjoy a smooth day of sightseeing aboard a bus with a tour guide, with no driving or transfers to worry about.

]]> https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/course/19142/feed 0 Noboribetsu Hell Valley, Hot Springs & Lake Toya Winter Tour (Lunch Included) https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/course/19132 https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/course/19132#comments Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:26:04 +0000 jjadmin https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/?p=19132 8:20 Sapporo Station 9:38～10:00 Boyo Nakayama Roadside Station (rest stop and shopping) [Approx. 20 min.] 11:00～11:25 Lake Toya / Silo Observatory (free time to explore and shop) [Approx. 25 min.] 11:45～12：35 Toya Kohantei (lunch) [Approx. 50 min.] (optional drop-off) 13:40～15:05 Note 1: Noboribetsu Hell Valley (free time to explore) / Dai-ichi Takimotokan (optional hot spring bathing for an additional charge and shopping) [Approx. 1 hr. 25 min.] 16:20～16:35 Wattsu Parking Area (rest stop) [Approx. 15 min.] 17:25 Sapporo Factory (optional drop-off) 18:10 Sapporo Clock Tower (optional drop-off) 18:21 Sapporo Station North Exit
  • Note 1: Noboribetsu Hell Valley / Dai-ichi Takimotokan
    ・Show your sightseeing bus ticket at Dai-ichi Takimotokan for discounted bathing fees: adults, 2,500 yen reduced to 2,250 yen / children, the regular rate of 1,500 yen reduced to 1,100 yen (rental hand towel and bath towel included).
    ・You are welcome to enter the inn to browse the souvenir shop and other areas, even if you do not use the baths.
Continue reading →]]> In winter, Hokkaido becomes a world of glistening snow. This tour reveals more than just snowy scenery, from the rising steam of Noboribetsu Hell Valley to sweeping panoramas of Lake Toya from Silo Observatory!
　
Enjoy a Japanese set lunch featuring plenty of locally sourced ingredients at Toya Kohantei. You can also opt for a soak overlooking Hell Valley at Dai-ichi Takimotokan, a historic hot spring inn with over 160 years of history (additional charge). Make the most of winter in Hokkaido on a sightseeing bus tour.

]]> https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/course/19132/feed 0 Otaru in Winter: Tenguyama Panoramic Night Views & Otaru Canal Tour https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/course/19117 https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/course/19117#comments Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:12:50 +0000 jjadmin https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/?p=19117 • Itinerary H-1 (visits to Shiroi Koibito Park and Tanaka Sake Brewery Kikkogura)
November 28 to December 11 and February 24 to March 28

12:50 Sapporo Station
13:36～14:35 Note 1: Shiroi Koibito Park (sightseeing and shopping) [Approx. 1 hr.]
15:15～15:40 Tanaka Sake Brewery Kikkogura (shopping) [Approx. 25 min.]
15:50～18:10 Otaru Canal Terminal (free time to stroll along the canal, visit Kitaichi Glass, Otaru Music Box Museum, Kitakaro, Nitori Museum of Art, and other attractions, and have dinner at your own expense) [Approx. 2 hr. 20 min.]
18:25～19:25 Note 2: Tenguyama Ropeway (sightseeing and shopping) [Approx. 1 hr.]
19:40 Otaru Station. Note: Stops only if guests wish to get off
19:50 Honkyoku-mae (in front of Otaru Bine). Note: Stops only if guests wish to get off
20:30 Nishimachi-kita 20-chome (optional drop-off)
20:45 Kita 1-jo Nishi 12-chome (optional drop-off)
20:55 Kita 1-jo Nishi 4-chome (optional drop-off)
21:00 Sapporo Clock Tower (optional drop-off)
21:11 Sapporo Station North Exit

• Itinerary H-2 (visit to Otaru Aquarium)
December 12 to February 23

12:50 Sapporo Station
14:05～15:35 Note 3: Otaru Aquarium (sightseeing) [Approx. 1 hr. 30 min.]
15:50～18:10 Otaru Canal Terminal (free time to stroll along the canal, visit Kitaichi Glass, Otaru Music Box Museum, Kitakaro, Nitori Museum of Art, and other attractions, and have dinner at your own expense) [Approx. 2 hr. 20 min.]
18:25～19:25 Note 2: Tenguyama Ropeway (sightseeing and shopping) [Approx. 1 hr.]
19:40 Otaru Station. Note: Stops only if guests wish to get off
19:50 Honkyoku-mae (in front of Otaru Bine). Note: Stops only if guests wish to get off
20:30 Nishimachi-kita 20-chome (optional drop-off)
20:45 Kita 1-jo Nishi 12-chome (optional drop-off)
20:55 Kita 1-jo Nishi 4-chome (optional drop-off)
21:00 Sapporo Clock Tower (optional drop-off)
21:11 Sapporo Station North Exit
  • Note 1: Shiroi Koibito Park
    • Children aged 4 and over who have not yet started elementary school must pay an additional 500 yen for admission to the paid area. Please pay separately at the venue (not required if booked at the child fare).
  • Note 2: Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway
    • If the ropeway closes after the tour departs, the ropeway fare will be refunded at Otaru Station Bus Terminal. The stop at Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway will also be shortened, and the itinerary will be adjusted to arrive at Sapporo Station at 20:21.
    • Snowstorms, thick fog, or other conditions may obscure the night view. Please keep this in mind when booking.
  • Note 3: Otaru Aquarium
    • Children aged 3 to 5 must pay an additional 250 yen for admission. Please pay separately at the venue (not required if booked at the child fare).
    • The following events are scheduled during your visit. Times and event details are subject to change, and events may be canceled.
    14:30 / Seal Feeding Time (approx. 10 min.)
    14:40 / Penguin Snow Walk (approx. 10 min.)
    15:00 / Dolphin Time (dolphin show, approx. 20 min.)
Continue reading →]]> The romantic streets of Otaru are especially beautiful in winter, when the city is blanketed in snow. A sightseeing bus is a great way to explore Otaru in this season, with no driving to worry about on the way there or back!
　
Experience the best of Otaru with classic sights such as Otaru Canal and Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway, plus stops at Shiroi Koibito Park or Otaru Aquarium and Tanaka Sake Brewery Kikkogura, depending on the season!
　
Snow-covered streets, a shimmering canal, jewel-like night views, and a much-loved theme park: enjoy a day packed with sights on this sightseeing bus tour.

]]> https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/course/19117/feed 0 Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival & Northern Horse Park Tour (Optional Drop-off at New Chitose Airport) https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/course/19108 https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/course/19108#comments Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:52:35 +0000 jjadmin https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/?p=19108 8:40 Sapporo Station 9:28～9:50 Wattsu Parking Area (rest stop) [Approx. 20 min.] 10:50～12:35 Note 1: Lake Shikotsu (ice festival visit, free time to explore and have lunch at your own expense) [Approx. 1 hr. 45 min.] 13:30～15:00 Note 2: Northern Horse Park (free time to explore and have lunch at your own expense) [Approx. 1 hr. 30 min.] 15:20 New Chitose Airport (optional drop-off) 15:45～16:05 Wattsu Parking Area (rest stop) [Approx. 20 min.] 16:40 Sapporo Factory (optional drop-off) 16:45 Sapporo Clock Tower (optional drop-off) 16:56 Sapporo Station North Exit
  • Note 1:Lake Shikotsu
    • Admission to the ice festival is not included. Please pay separately at the venue (adults: 1,000 yen on weekdays and 3,000 yen on weekends and public holidays; free for elementary school children and younger).
    • The venue is extremely cold. Please dress warmly. Surfaces can also be very slippery, so please take extra care when walking.
    • Show your bus ticket stub at Kita no Umaimon-ten Hekisui by Lake Shikotsu for 50 yen off any flavor of soft-serve ice cream (closed on irregular days).
  • Note 2:Northern Horse Park
    • Attractions include a pony show (free), the Horse Gallery museum (free), led horseback rides (additional charge), and horse-drawn carriage rides (available on selected days, additional charge).
    • Pony shows last approximately 20 minutes and start at 11:00, 13:00, and 14:30 (the 14:30 session is a training demonstration).
    • THE KITCHEN K’s Garden serves Western-style dishes made with Hokkaido ingredients, as well as handmade soba noodles. Opens at 11:00. Last orders at 14:00.
Continue reading →]]> Lake Shikotsu boasts some of the clearest waters in Japan. The Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival transforms these waters into an open-air gallery of ice sculptures. This tour visits during the day, when you can admire the sculptures in their clear, luminous shade of blue, known as “Shikotsu Blue.”
　
After enjoying the Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival, head to Northern Horse Park for a pony show and a chance to see famous racehorses enjoying a leisurely retirement. Enjoy an experience that is uniquely Hokkaido.
　
You can also get off this tour at New Chitose Airport. Why not round off your Hokkaido trip with a sightseeing bus tour?

]]> https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/course/19108/feed 0 Regarding changes associated with the marathon (10/4) https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/notice/19046 https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/notice/19046#comments Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:50:40 +0000 teikan2 https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/?p=19046 Applicable course
Lake Shikotsu and Lake Toya Tour
October 4 is due to the Sapporo Marathon.and the service route for Sapporo city has changed as well as some part of multilingual audio guidance system will be terminate.

]]> https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/notice/19046/feed 0 Takino Snow World & Moai Statues in the Snow Tour https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/course/19008 https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/course/19008#comments Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:14:46 +0000 jjadmin https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/?p=19008 9:10 Sapporo Station 10:10～13:20 *① Takino Snow World (snow activities and free time for lunch at your own expense; approx. 3 hr 10 min) 13:30～14:20 *② Makomanai Takino Cemetery, Moai statues in the snow, and the Hill of the Buddha (free time to explore; approx. 50 min) 14:55 Sapporo Park Hotel (optional drop-off) 14:57 Hotel Mystays Premier Sapporo Park (optional drop-off) 14:58 Jasmac Plaza Hotel (optional drop-off) 15:00 Susukino (Minami 4-jo; optional drop-off) 15:05 Sapporo Clock Tower (optional drop-off) 15:16 Sapporo Station
  • ※①Takino Snow World (free admission)
    Please come prepared with warm clothing, including a winter jacket and pants, insulated footwear suitable for walking, a hat, and gloves.
    A range of equipment is available to rent in the park, with some items free of charge and others available for a fee. Please refer to the table below. Rental quantities are limited.
  • Fee Rental Locations
    ◆ Sleds / Sled Course Adults and children free Near the sled course goal
    ◆ Snowshoes, trekking poles, binoculars Adults and children free Country House
    ◆ Ski wear Adults ¥4,000 / Children (junior high and below) ¥3,000 Country House
    ◆ Winter boots Adults and children ¥1,500 Country House
    ◆ Downhill skis Adults ¥3,500 / Children (junior high and below) ¥2,500 Country House
    ◆ Walking skis Adults and children ¥1,500 Country House
    Lift Ticket Counter: Inside the Country House
  • *Single-rider tube sleds are for ages 4 and up. Children age 3 or younger must ride together with someone age 10 or older.
  • *Lift tickets: Adult single ticket ¥230, adult multi-ticket ¥2,340 (11 rides)
  • *Prices are subject to change. Thank you for your understanding.
  • ○Restaurants, Rest Areas, and Snack Corners
  • ・The Country House restaurant has 100 seats and includes a kids’ area and a shop.
  • ・Other facilities include the Higashi-guchi Gate Rest Area, a weekend/holiday snack corner, and Kitchen Kinotan (light meals, open daily near the tubing course).
  • *②Admission to the Hill of the Buddha: ¥1000 for junior high school students and older. Free for elementary students and younger.
  • *Many private cars, rental cars, and large buses move throughout the grounds. Please be cautious, especially if you are accompanying children.
  • *Please refrain from posting videos taken within the grounds to social media or video-sharing sites without permission.
  • *In the event of severe snow damage due to abnormal weather, the grounds may close without notice for safety reasons.
Continue reading →]]> Surrounded by mountains at the southern edge of Sapporo, the Takino area can be difficult to reach once the snow falls. Our Regular Sightseeing Bus makes it easy to visit two of its most popular attractions!
　
● Takino Snow World
On the outskirts of Sapporo, Takino Snow World is the perfect place to enjoy Hokkaido’s winter to the fullest. Its expansive, snow-covered grounds offer activities for everyone from beginners to experienced winter sports enthusiasts, including snow tubing, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. The long tubing run is a particular favorite, drawing delighted cheers from children and adults as they glide down the slope. Beyond playing in the snow, winter nature walks offer a chance to breathe the crisp air and take in Hokkaido’s magnificent scenery.
　
● Moai Statues in the Snow and the Hill of the Buddha at Makomanai Takino Cemetery
Makomanai Takino Cemetery takes on an especially enchanting atmosphere in winter. Draped in snow, its rows of towering Moai statues seem even more mysterious, creating the sensation of stepping into another world. The Hill of the Buddha, designed by world-renowned architect Tadao Ando, is another must-see (a separate admission fee applies)! Its striking concrete architecture blends beautifully with the snowy landscape, while the great Buddha sitting in silence leaves a lasting impression. Here, culture and art come together in a setting of solemn beauty found only in Hokkaido in winter.

]]> https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/course/19008/feed 0 Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival Illumination Tour https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/course/19005 https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/en/course/19005#comments Fri, 28 Aug 2026 03:31:47 +0000 jjadmin https://teikan.chuo-bus.co.jp/?p=19005 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.
Continue reading →]]> 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).

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