Lake Shikotsu and Lake Toya Tour (Multilingual Audio Tour with lunch)
Operation Period




April 26 - Nov 3, 2025
Except the following dates: April 26 - May 6, May 17, Jun 27 - Jun 29, July 8, July 9, July 15, July 16, Aug 9 - Aug 17, Oct 8
Duration
9 hours 58 min 
Distance
243km
Embarkation Point
Sapporo Station
Dep/ Arv Times
Dep 08:30 Arv 18:28
Fare
AdultsJPY 10,100
Children(6-12y)JPY 6,600
Important Notice:
- Includes lunch and Mt. Usuzan Ropeway fare.
- This course is provided in multilingual announcement such as Japanese, Chinese, Korean and English. Also Japanese announcement will be done in audio.(Tour guide will not provide in multilingual announcement.)
Experience the majestic beauty of water “Lake Shikotsu” and the spectacular nature of Lake Tōya

“Lake Shikotsu” is well known for the clarity of its water and was once listed on “the Best Water in Japan” by the Ministry of Environment.
This is a caldera lake, the remains of a very large volcanic eruption a hundred thousand years ago. The rich nature surrounding the lake provides habitat for many fauna and flora.
For lunch we will dine at the Toya Kohantei hotel located on the Toyako lakeside (independent dining on April 26 – May 6, May 17, Jun 27 – Jun 29, July 8, July 9, July 15, July 16, Aug 9 – Aug 17, Oct 8), and enjoy the refreshing view of the lake side. After lunch we will then head to Mt. Usu, the first mountain area in Japan to be designated as a Global Geopark in August 2009, by Global Geoparks Network supported by UNESCO. There are 58 Global Geoparks in 18 countries and Toya Caldera and Usu Volcano Geopark is recognized as the 59th of these. We will view Mt. Usu from the windows of the ropeway.

This is a reasonable 1-day tour which allows you to experience two famous lakes of Hokkaido.

Itineraries
Departure 08:30 
Sapporo Station
↓
Route 453
9:58～10:40
*①Lake Shikotsu (free time【Approx. 40min】
11:55～12:15
Kinoko Okoku in Otaki (rest)【20min】
12:40～13:50
*②Toya Kohantei (lunch and rest)【70min】
14:00～15:30
*③Usuzan Ropeway (ride) and Bear Farm (Option)【90min】
16:55～17:10
Nakayama Pass (rest)【15min】
Arrival 17:35
Jouzankei Onsen  (Drop-off is possible)
Arrival 17:55

Apa Hotel & Resort Sapporo (Kawazoe 5 Jo 2-chome stop, 
Drop-off is possible)
Arrival 18:10
Sapporo Park Hotel （Hotel Lifort Sapporo, Drop-off is possible）
Arrival 18:12
Hotel Mystays Premier Sapporo Park （Drop-off is possible）
Arrival 18:13
Jasmac Plaza Hotel （Drop-off is possible）
Arrival 18:15
Susukino（Drop-off is possible）
Arrival 18:20
Sapporo Clock Tower （Drop-off is possible）
Arrival 18:28
Sapporo Station
  • *①Get a 10% discount on food and souvenirs at Restaurant Memer at Lake Shikotsu. (Does not apply to some items. Memer is basically closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays, but closed irregularly in some cases.)
  • *②Lunch
    ◎Toya Kohantei (Individual dining on April 26 - May 6, May 17, Jun 27 - Jun 29, July 8, July 9, July 15, July 16, Aug 9 - Aug 17, Oct 8)
  • *③Though 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.)
    If you show the bus stub, you can get discount service for the following products, and ¥100 off soft serve ice cream .
    Original milk soft serve, Show your Regular Sightseeing Bus ticket stub to get a ¥100 discount (prices are subject to change so the original price is not listed).
    The sales location will be Mt. USU terrace at the Mt. Usu summit ropeway.
Milk soft (Photo is for illustrative purpose only. )
Meals

  • Toya Kohantei 
  • [Basic Menu] Contents of the menu are subject to change depending on the season.
  • 【Ichino-Ju】
  • 　Funka Bay Right eye, tuna, salmon, Botan shrimp, Herring wrapped in konbu, Noguchi Kanko original pickles, pickled Daikon radish, Ikatsubushankara
  • 【Nino-Ju】
  • 　Hokkaido roast beef with onion sauce, shell macaroni (macaroni shaped like shells), salad, stewed fish, shrimp and fava bean press, seasonal vegetables tossed with sesami
  • 【Fire Gourmet】
  • 　Funka Bay scallops with butter and dry soy sauce
  • 【Local Meat Dishes】
  • 　 Toyoura Pork chilled shabu shabu with Toyako special red shiso sauce
  • 【Meals】
  • 　Nameko mushroom soup, Kohantei original crab rice, salmon roe
  • 【Dessert】
  • 　3 types of cake, 1 type of fruit
  • Vegetarian Menu [good for persons who cannot have animal products, eggs, or dairy. Great for those who can have vegetable products, as well as emulsifiers]. If you wish to have a vegetarian meal, please contact the Chuo Bus Sapporo Terminal desk Navi Dial at (0570-200-600) at least 2 days prior to your tour. (Hours 7:30 - 18:00)
  • *Photo is for illustrative purpose only.
  • *The content of the menu is subject to change in part.
Special Notes
●Please come to the ticket window 15 minutes before departure to exchange your ticket. 
●This tour is operated with the multilingual audio system (provided in Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean). Views seen from the window will be explained through the audio system. ( A guide will accompany the tour but will not provide explanations of the sights.)
●Duration of sightseeing may be changed due to the traffic and the number of passengers
●Arrival time will be earlier than scheduled time due to the holiday break or the restriction condition of the facility.
●Please allow enough time for transfer to the other modes of transport, because buses may be delayed due to the traffic jams or adverse weather conditions.
●Tours may be cancelled due to the snow disaster. Please contact us to reconfirm the operation in the event of abnormal weather.
Operating Bus Company
Hokkaido Chuo Bus Sapporo Bus Terminal, Business Hours: 7:30 AM- 6:00 PM, +81 (0)570-200-600
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