1 Day | Lake Shikotsu & Lake Toya

As you drive through the thick forests that seem to continue forever, a beautiful lake surrounded by majestic nature comes into view. “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, where the water is highly mineral rich and is well known for its rich flora and fauna. Have a lunch at Toyako Manseikaku, and enjoy the refreshing view of the lake side. Proceed to Mt. Usu was the first in Japan to be designated as Global Geoparks in August 2009 by Global Geopark Network supported by UNESCO. They feature lots of places to visit. Why not go to the footpaths (walking paths) and get educated by guide posts and guide tours, etc. There are 58 Global Geoparks in 18 countries and Toya Caldera and Usu Volcano Geopark is recognized as 59th of them. Take the ropeway to up there to see Mt. Usu. This is a recommended tour that allows you to visit two of Hokkaido’s signature lakes in one day.

Price

With Lunch
Adult RM 384.00
Child (6-11 years) RM 300.00

GENERAL INFORMATION

  • Period: 22 - 26 April 2019 ; 07 May ~ 20 Nov 2019
  • Tour Code: U
  • Minimum: 2 Persons
  • Time: 08:35 - 19:00 (10 hours and 25 min)
  • Tour Start from Sapporo bus terminal at 08:35
  • Operated by Chuo Bus
  • Includes Lunch and Ropeway fare 
  • This course is operated with a multilingual audio guidance system in Chinese, English, Japanese and Korean. Japanese guidance is also provided by the audio system. (A tour guide will be on board, but will not provide actual guidance).

ITINERARY

22 - 26 April ; 07 May - 04 Nov

05~20 November 2019 (The Lake Shikotsu Cruise is only in operation until 04 Nov, between 05-20 Nov, we cannot board the cruise)

※①The lake cruise (glass-bottomed boat) is an optional tour. Show the bus stub and get 10% discount for the fare(adults ¥1,200, children ¥600). The boat departs at 10:10. (required time : 30min)

※②Lunch [Savory Chicken Soup Hot Pot Set] : Salmon baked with egg, Japanese mustard spinach tossed with sesame, rolled cabbage and two kinds of vegetables cooked together, young chicken hot pot(with nappa cabbage, crysanthemum leaves, enoki and shimeji mushrooms), sautéed onions and corn egg custard, scallops fried in panko, shishamo smelt fried with seaweed, shishito peppers, potato salad, white rice, clam miso soup, two kinds of cake(subject to change).

As an option, you can bath in the hot springs at Manseikaku Hotel. Admission is ¥500 per adult, and ¥250 per child(children under elementary school are free). Towels are not provided, but you may rent them at the front desk. ¥300 for face and bath towel.

※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:JPY850→JPY750 ; Child: JPY500→JPY400). 
If the ropeway is closed due to strong wind or inclement weather, you will receive a token of your trip to the ropeway instead. 
If you show the bus stub, you can get discount service for the following products.
- Lake Toya croquette(JPY 150 → JPY100) 
- Original milk soft serve (JPY 300 → JPY200)

MEALS

Salted Chicken Soup Hot Pot Set

Photo is for illustrative purpose only. 
Salted Chicken Soup Hot Pot Set: Salmon baked with egg, Japanese mustard spinach tossed with sesame, rolled cabbage and two kinds of vegetables cooked together, young chicken hot pot(with nappa cabbage, crysanthemum leaves, enoki and shimeji mushrooms), sautéed onions and corn egg custard, scallops fried in panko, shishamo smelt fried with seaweed, shishito peppers, potato salad, white rice, clam miso soup, two kinds of cake(subject to change). 

SPECIAL NOTES

◎Tour time at each facility will depend on traffic that day, the number of passengers and other factors. 
◎Arrival time for this course may be earlier depending on whether or not the facility is open or not, or limitations on tours. 
◎Please note that the buses may be delayed due to inclement weather or traffic conditions, so please allow ample time for transfers to other means of transportation. 
◎The tour may be cancelled due to disasters or other unavoidable circumstances, so please be sure to contact us about whether the tour is in operation during unusual weather.