2-Day Winter Bus Tour: Abashiri Drift Ice Cruise, Aurora, Asahiyama Zoo, Onsen Hotel

Discover eastern Hokkaido on this 2-day winter journey from Sapporo!

Join us for an exciting adventure featuring the Penguin Walk at Asahiyama Zoo, the Sounkyo Ice Waterfall Festival, and the exhilarating Abashiri Drift Ice Cruise. Choose your hotel in Abashiri, with Course schedule A, B, or C being assigned based on operational circumstances.

1. HOKUTEN NO OKA Lake Abashiri Tsuruga Resort

• Available Dates: Feb 15, 27 / Mar 1, 2, 5
• Overview: A luxurious resort inspired by the romantic traditions of ancient Okhotsk culture and history.
• Dining: Breakfast & Dinner Buffet featuring creative dishes made from seasonal Okhotsk ingredients and local vegetables served at the main restaurant "COTA" with open-kitchen stations.

Important Notes:

• Room type selection (Japanese or Western style) is not available.
• Guests with tattoos (including temporary tattoo stickers) are not permitted in the public bath areas.

2. Hotel Abashiriko So

• Available Dates: Feb 5, 8, 9, 11, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 24, 25
• Overview: A historic hotel situated on the shores of Lake Abashiri, providing beautiful views and traditional Japanese hot spring hospitality.
• Dining: Dinner Buffet with seasonal ingredients / Breakfast featuring both Japanese & Western options.

Important Notes:

• Room type selection (Japanese-Western combination or Western style) is not available.
• Guests with tattoos (including temporary tattoo stickers) are not permitted in the public bath areas.

DAY 1

• 09:45 - 10:00 | Boarding / Departure: ANA Crowne Plaza Sapporo
• 11:30 - 11:40 | Rest Stop: Sunagawa Service Area
• 12:40 - 13:40 | Asahikawa Ramen Village (60 mins)
• 14:00 - 15:30 | Asahiyama Zoo (90 mins)
  • Penguin Walk starts at 14:30
• 17:00 - 17:30 | Sounkyo Ice Waterfall Festival (Sounkyo Hyobaku Matsuri) (30 mins)
• 18:30 - 18:45 | Roadside Station Onneyu Onsen (Michi-no-Eki Onneyu Onsen) (15 mins)
• 19:50 - 20:00 | Arrival / Check-in: HOKUTEN NO OKA Lake Abashiri Tsuruga Resort OR Hotel Abashiriko So
• 20:00 - 21:00 | Hotel Dinner

DAY 2

- Course A -

• 07:30 - 08:30 | Breakfast
• 08:30 | Departure
• 09:00 | Check-in / Boarding Procedure: Roadside Station Ryuhyo Kaido Abashiri
• 09:30 - 10:30 | Abashiri Drift Ice Sightseeing Icebreaker "Aurora"
• 10:40 | Shopping & Rest
• 11:00 - 12:30 | Abashiri Prison Museum (90 mins)
• 14:00 - 14:10 | Rest Stop: Roadside Station Engaru Mori-no-Ohotsuku
• 15:40 - 15:50 | Rest Stop: Pippu Daisetsu Parking Area (Inbound)
• 17:00 - 17:20 | Sunagawa Highway Oasis
• 18:40 | Arrival: Sapporo Station North Exit (Group Bus Area)

- Course B -

• 07:30 - 08:30 | Breakfast
• 10:00 | Departure from HOKUTEN NO OKA Lake Abashiri Tsuruga Resort
• 10:20 | Check-in / Boarding Procedure: Roadside Station Ryuhyo Kaido Abashiri
• 11:00 - 12:00 | Abashiri Drift Ice Sightseeing Icebreaker "Aurora"
• 12:10 | Shopping & Rest
• 12:30 - 13:30 | Abashiri Prison Museum (60 mins)
• 15:00 - 15:10 | Rest Stop: Roadside Station Engaru Mori-no-Ohotsuku
• 16:40 - 16:50 | Rest Stop: Pippu Daisetsu Parking Area (Inbound)
• 18:00 - 18:20 | Sunagawa Highway Oasis
• 19:40 | Arrival: Sapporo Station North Exit (Group Bus Area)

- Course C -

• 07:00 - 07:20 | Gathering / Meeting Time
• 07:20 | Departure
• 07:40 | Check-in / Boarding Procedure: Roadside Station Ryuhyo Kaido Abashiri
• 08:00 - 09:00 | Abashiri Drift Ice Sightseeing Icebreaker "Aurora"
• 09:10 | Shopping & Rest
• 09:30 - 11:00 | Abashiri Prison Museum (90 mins)
• 12:40 - 12:50 | Rest Stop: Roadside Station Engaru Mori-no-Ohotsuku
• 14:20 - 14:30 | Rest Stop: Pippu Daisetsu Parking Area (Inbound)
• 15:40 - 16:00 | Sunagawa Highway Oasis
• 17:20 | Arrival: Sapporo Station North Exit (Group Bus Area)

【Information about tour】

• Place of departure and destination: SAPPORO, ASAHIKAWA, ABASHIRI
• Number of days of travel: 2 days
• Means of transportation: BUS
• Name of bus company: Abashiri Kanko Kotsu
• Meals: DINNER and BREAKFAST INCLUDED
• Minimum number of passengers to operate: 1
• Number of GUIDE: 1

• Please, read and understand the terms and conditions about our travel packages at the following link: Terms and Conditions
• Please, read and understand the terms and conditions about this product at the following link: Product Terms and Conditions

Highlights

• You can explore Asahiyama Zoo, a favorite destination for many, even during the winter season!
• Join us aboard the Aurora-Go, where there is a great likelihood of witnessing drift ice.
• Savor a sumptuous dinner and a refined breakfast at Lake Saroma Tsuruga Resort!

Itinerary

• Meet 10:45/ Dep 11:00 ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Sapporo 1F Lobby
• Take a break at Sunagawa Service Area on the Hokkaido Expressway(10 min)
• Asahiyama Zoo (Admission Ticket Included/About 120 min)
• Sounkyo Hyobaku Ice Fall Festival (30 min) *Please pay the admission fee of 1,000 JPY by yourself.
• Take a break at Roadside Rest Area "Onneyu-Onsen”(10 min)
• Lake Saroma Tsuruga Resort
• Dinner at the hotel
• 7:00 - 8:00 Breakfast at the hotel
• Meet 8:00/Dep 8:10 Lake Saroma Tsuruga Resort
• 9:30-10:30 Abashiri Drift Ice Sightseeing & Icebreaker Ship
• Abashiri Prison Museum(60 min)
• Take a break at Roadside Rest Area "Ashoro Ginga Hall 21”(10 min)
• Take a break at Roadside Rest Area "Natsuzora No Furusato"(60 min)
• Take a break at Yuni Parking Area on the Hokkaido Expressway(10 min)
• 18:30-19:00 Arr at Sapporo Station North Exit bus stop.

Price Details

Included

• Accommodation
• Breakfast
• Dinner
• Bath tax
• Admission fee: Asahiyama zoo
• Admission fee: Abashiri Prison Museum
• Boarding fee: Icebreaker Aurora

Not included

• Expenses not mentioned
• Lunch

Purchase Notice

Regarding Flowering, Autumn Foliage, and Snowfall Conditions

The peak periods for flowers, autumn foliage, and snowfall mentioned in the tour itinerary may occur earlier or later than usual due to temperature fluctuations. Please be advised that we cannot issue any refunds if these seasonal natural phenomena are not visible during your tour.

Regarding Meeting Times

If you are late for the scheduled meeting time, the bus will depart without contacting you. * Please note that no refunds or alternative arrangements will be made under any circumstances in such cases.

The check-in staff at the meeting point is not your tour guide. Multilingual support is not available during the check-in process.

Please note that if we are unable to contact you, it will be considered as cancellation without notice and no refund will be given.

Regarding Tour Images

All images displayed on the tour page are for illustrative purposes only and may differ from the actual scenery, vehicles, or meals provided.

Please be advised that we do not offer any compensation, guarantees, or refunds if the actual services differ from the images shown. Thank you for your understanding.

Regarding Provided Meals and Food Allergies

Please note that our company does not guarantee allergy-free meal modifications. Guests with food allergies must review and judge the ingredients at their own discretion.

Our company shall assume absolutely no responsibility or liability for any health issues, allergic reactions, or damages that occur as a result of consuming provided meals.

Other Important Information

Please note that the schedule may change due to weather conditions.

We are not responsible for any belongings left on the bus. Please manage your valuables personally.

No refunds will be issued once the tour has started.

We will contact you if we determine that the tour cannot be operated. In such cases, we will offer a date change or a full refund.

Please be aware that outdoor paths and surfaces may be slippery due to snow or ice. Please wear appropriate footwear.

Strollers are permitted, but please be aware that navigating certain areas may be difficult.

・When the number of participants does not reach 10, cancellation notice will be given 7 days before the departure date. Departure notice will be issued within one week before departure

・Drifting ice, flowers, starry sky, falling snow, maple leaves, etc. are all natural scenes and cannot be guaranteed to be viewed.

・After the trip starts, if it is not suitable to continue due to weather, road closures or safety factors, we will turn back under safe conditions. No other arrangements will be made for meals at attractions that cannot be visited and enjoyed, and no refunds will be given. Please understand

・If you have special needs for meals, please inform them in advance when registering (for example, not eating beef, vegetarian, etc.). If it is confirmed whether the arrangement is successful, we will notify you three days before departure. Changes cannot be made three days before departure and on the day of departure, and only the original itinerary meals will be provided.

・Please provide the size and number of luggage when registering. If you do not inform and exceed the reasonable number of passengers and the amount of luggage that can be loaded, the tour guide has the right to refuse guests to bring luggage on the bus on the day. Guests are required to store their luggage in other storage locations at their own expense. If your luggage cannot be stored and you are unable to get on the bus and start the trip, no refund or any form of compensation will be given.

・Please bring a winter jacket or other warm clothing.

Other items: cushions, a flashlight for dark areas where it is difficult to see. Comfortable walking shoes

・The Icefall Festival is held by the organizer from the end of January to the beginning of March every year. There may be dates that have not yet been opened. Please forgive me.

・Due to the limited supply of hotel rooms, if the room is full, we will arrange to stay in other hotels of the same level.

【About Bus】

*For safety and escort service reasons, seats for attendants are located at the front of the bus.

The bus may be delayed due to road conditions, etc.

*The bus may be operated by a small or medium-sized bus.

Due to unexpected road congestion or crowding at sightseeing spots, there may be unavoidable delays in the tour, such as shortened sightseeing time, bus transfers, or delays in the return time.

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For more information, please contact us at the email address below.

Email: [email protected]

Business hours: 10:00-18:30 Japan time

How to Use

Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at the designated location.

Cancellation Policy

• 21 or more day(s) before the activity date: 0% cancellation fee
• Between 8 and 20 day(s) before the activity date: 20% cancellation fee
• Between 2 and 7 day(s) before the activity date: 30% cancellation fee
• 1 day(s) before the activity date: 40% cancellation fee
• On the activity date: 50% cancellation fee