Salmon Park Chitose, Chitose Aquarium, and Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival Course (Excluding Multilingual Audio System)
Operation Period
Feb. 1 - Feb. 24, 2025 (Excludes Feb 8)
Duration
7 hours and 3 min
Distance
243km
Departure
Sapporo Station
Dep./Arr. Times
Departure 13:25/Arrival 20:28
Fares
Adults
JPY 8,600
High school
JPY 8,400
Junior High
JPY 8,200
Infant(6-12y.o)
JPY 6,000
*Includes meal costs at Salmon Park Chitose and admission to Chitose Aquarium.
*Admission to the Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival is NOT included in this course. Each passenger must pay for the entry fee. (Adults: 1,000 yen; 11 years old and younger: free)
This new winter sightseeing bus tour combines a visit to Hokkaido's popular Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival, Chitose Aquarium, and a meal at Salmon Park Chitose.
 Chitose Aquarium: Home of Salmon
Chitose Aquarium features one of Japan’s largest freshwater tanks. Here, visitors observe salmon, freshwater fish native to Hokkaido, and unique freshwater species from around the world.
The “Underwater Observation Zone,” a first of its kind in Japan, lets you get an up-close view of the seasonal activities of Chitose River’s aquatic life.
　
Salmon Park Chitose: Enjoy a meal at the restaurant inside Salmon Park
Meal: Seafood Rice Bowl Set
Toto-maru Seafood Bowl (Salmon, ikura, scallops, botan shrimp, sea urchin)
Hokkaido-exclusive Corn Tea
Strawberry Flan (only sold at Salmon Park Chitose)
　
Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival
This is a limited-time tour operating during the Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival. The ice sculptures, made from the crystal-clear waters of Lake Shikotsu, are beautifully illuminated, creating a fantastic and mystical display.
　
*Admission to the Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival is not included. (Adults: ¥1,000；children under elementary school age enter for free)

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Itinerary
Departure 13:25 
Sapporo Station
↓
via Route 12
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Sapporo Minami IC
14:13～14:35
Wattsu PA （short break）【22 min】
15:05～15:40
Chitose Salmon Aquarium(free time)【35 min】
15:45〜16:30
Roadside Station Salmon Park Chitose(meal・free time)【45 min】
17:05〜18:25
Lake Shikotsu Lakeside (walk and visit the ice festival)【80 min】
19:25～19:40
Wattsu PA (short break)【15 min】
↓
Sapporo Minami IC
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via Route 12
Arrival 20:15
Sapporo Factory (drop off is possible)
Arrival  20:20
Sapporo Clock Tower(drop off is possible)
Arrival  20:28
Sapporo Station

  • *Please note that in some cases our duration at a tourist attraction may be shortened if there are delays due to traffic congestion. Furthermore, if our arrival time to Lake Shikotsu is delayed, we may not have time to visit the Hyoto Ice Festival.
  • *The venue is very slippery so please watch your step.
  • *The venue is also very cold; please be sure to dress accordingly in warm clothing.
  • *Please be aware that this course will not stop at New Chitose Airport or Minami Chitose.
  • *There are no fireworks displays scheduled for this year. There are also no rest areas nor gift shops.
  • *Restrooms are located at the venue entrance.
  • *Illuminations begin at 4:30 PM and end at 8:00 PM.
  • *Operating hours for other shops at the Lake Shikotsu Onsen area are still being confirmed, but most close at 5:00 PM. We recommend preparing snacks or small meals (if needed) in advance or purchasing them at Salmon Park Chitose.

Meal

  • Seafood Rice Bowl Set
  • Toto-maru Seafood Bowl (salmon, ikura, scallops, botan shrimp, sea urchin)
    Hokkaido-exclusive Corn Tea
    Strawberry Flan (only sold at Salmon Park Chitose)
    *Photo is for illustrative purpose only.

Important Notice
・Please come to the ticket window 15 minutes before departure to exchange your ticket. 
*In the event that the expressway is closed due to snow, the tour will be cancelled.
*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 sightseeing at each facility is subject to change according to the number of passengers, and traffic conditions.
*Arrival time will be earlier than scheduled time due to holiday break or restriction condition of the facility.
*Please allow enough time for transfer to the other modes of transport, because buses may be delayed　due to 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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