A one-day tour visiting the mystical lake “Lake Shikotsu,” known for its beautiful clear water, the nature-surrounded Lake Toya, and Mount Usu, recognized as a UNESCO Global Geopark!
Lake Shikotsu and Lake Toya Tour
*This course is guided in Japanese, English, Chinese and Korean.
* Reservations require advance payment.
Summary
| Operation Period | April 26 – Nov 3, 2025 |
| Duration | 9 hours 58 min |
| Distance | 243km |
| Embarkation Point/Departure and Arrival Times | Sapporo Station/ Dep 8:30 Arr 18:28 |
This course includes Lunch (only on days that include 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.)
＜With Lunch＞
May 7 – May 16, May 18 – Jun 26, Jun 30 – July 7, July 10 – July 14, July 17 – Aug 8, Aug 18 – Oct 7, Oct 9 – Nov 3
| Our Price | Adult | 10,100yen |
| Child | 6,600yen |
＜No Lunch/Free Time to Eat＞
April 26 – May 6, May 17, Jun 27 – Jun 29, July 8, July 9, July 15, July 16, Aug 9 – Aug 17, Oct 8
| Our Price | Adult | 7,100yen |
| Child | 3,600yen |
Must see sights
Departs from Sapporo Station Sightseeing Bus Terminal – Exchange your ticket in advance!
A one-day tour visiting the mystical lake “Lake Shikotsu,” known for its beautiful clear water, the nature-surrounded Lake Toya, and Mount Usu, recognized as a UNESCO Global Geopark!
Kinoko Okoku in Otaki (rest)
Showa Shinzan Bear Ranch (Option)
Enjoy the popular bear-feeding experience and take close-up photos of the bears.
●Itinerary May 7 – May 16, May 18 – Jun 26, Jun 30 – July 7, July 10 – July 14, July 17 – Aug 8, Aug 18 – Oct 7, Oct 9 – Nov 3
Lunch: Toya Kohantei
| 8:30（departures） | Sapporo Station |
| Route 453 | |
| 9:58～10:40 | ※①Lake Shikotsu (free time) 【Approx. 40min】 |
| 11:25～11:50 | Kinoko Okoku in Otaki (rest)【25min】 |
| 12:40～13:50 | ※②Toya Kohantei (lunch and rest)【70min】 |
| 14:00～15:30 | ※③Mt. Usu Ropeway (ride the ropeway) and Showa Shinzan Bear Ranch (Option)【90min】 |
| 16:55～17:10 | Nakayama Pass (rest)【15min】 |
| 17:35（arrivals） | Jouzankei Onsen （Disembarkation possible） |
| 17:55（arrivals） | Apa Hotel & Resort Sapporo (Kawazoe 5 Jo 2-chome stop, Disembarkation possible ) |
| 18:10（arrivals） | Sapporo Park Hotel （Hotel Lifort Sapporo, Disembarkation possible） |
| 18:12（arrivals） | Hotel Mystays Premier Sapporo Park （Disembarkation possible）） |
| 18:13（arrivals） | Jasmac Plaza Hotel（Disembarkation possible） |
| 18:15（arrivals） | Susukino （Disembarkation possible） |
| 18:20（arrivals） | Sapporo Clock Tower（Disembarkation possible） |
| 18:28（arrivals） | Sapporo Station |
●Itinerary April 26 – May 6, May 17, Jun 27 – Jun 29, July 8, July 9, July 15, July 16, Aug 9 – Aug 17, Oct 8
Lunch: You will have free time to dine individually (we suggest you eat lunch at [Kinoko Ohkoku Otaki Branch] where we will make a stop).
| 8:30（departures） | Sapporo Station |
| Route 453 | |
| 9:58～10:40 | ※①Lake Shikotsu (free time) 【Approx. 40min】 |
| 11:25～12:25 | Kinoko Okoku in Otaki (rest)【60min】 |
| 13:15～14:45 | ※③Mt. Usu Ropeway (ride the ropeway) and Showa Shinzan Bear Ranch (Option)【90min】 |
| 15:00～15:30 | Lake Toya (free time)【30min】 |
| 16:55～17:10 | Nakayama Pass (rest)【15min】 |
| 17:35（arrivals） | Jouzankei Onsen （Disembarkation possible） |
| 17:55（arrivals） | Apa Hotel & Resort Sapporo (Kawazoe 5 Jo 2-chome stop, Disembarkation possible ) |
| 18:10（arrivals） | Sapporo Park Hotel （Hotel Lifort Sapporo, Disembarkation possible） |
| 18:12（arrivals） | Hotel Mystays Premier Sapporo Park （Disembarkation possible） |
| 18:13（arrivals） | Jasmac Plaza Hotel（Disembarkation possible） |
| 18:15（arrivals） | Susukino （Disembarkation possible） |
| 18:20（arrivals） | Sapporo Clock Tower（Disembarkation possible） |
| 18:28（arrivals） | 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 Showa Shinzan Bear Ranch with showing your bus stub. (Adult:1,000yen→900yen Child: 500yen→400yen).
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 Showa Shinzan Bear Ranch 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.
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, macaroni salad , simmered chicken and seasonal vegetables, Shinjo steamed fish cakes topped with Kinome leaf buds, 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 with simmered Asari clams
【Dessert】
1 types of cake, 2 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 4 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.
※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.
●Please note that you cannot complete your application unless the credit card payment is successfully processed.