Sapporo: Sounkyo Ice Festival Private Day Trip Not back Sapporo

Experience the Sounkyo Ice Festival on a private Trip from Sapporo. Enjoy a light meal, explore illuminated ice sculptures, and watch a fireworks display.
Sounkyo Ice Festival
A top winter highlight in Hokkaido, Sounkyo Ice Festival dazzles visitors with towering ice sculptures, a 13-meter ice structure with tunnels, and vibrant night illuminations. Don’t miss the spectacular fireworks shows, ice slides, and cozy hot spring vibes nearby. A magical winter wonderland not to be missed!

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon departure with door-to-door private transfer. Immerse yourself in the magical night views of Sounkyo Ice Festival, including illuminated ice sculptures and fireworks. With a 3.5-hour immersive experience, light snacks, and warm drinks included, this tour balances comfort and exploration perfectly, ideal for a leisurely winter getaway.

Perfect For: Families, couples, small groups of friends (2-8 people recommended for maximum flexibility and comfort)

13:30-13:40 | Door-to-Door Pick-Up: Your driver will arrive promptly at the entrance of your downtown Sapporo hotel .Service guarantees include a 5-7 seater minivan equipped with snow tires and chains, a driver with Hokkaido winter driving certification and familiarity with local winter road conditions
13:40-16:30 | Sapporo → Sounkyo Onsen Town: The journey will take approximately 2.5-3 hours (around 170km) via the Doto Expressway and Asahikawa-Mombetsu Expressway.
16:30-17:00 | Rest & Light Meal Break: Arrive at Sounkyo and enjoy local delicacies in the onsen town (approx. 30 mins of free time).
17:00-20:20 | Free Time at the Sounkyo Ice Festival Venue.
You can:
-Admire the ice structures, ice tunnel and Ice Waterfall Shrine
-Try the ice slide and snow tubing (ice climbing wall may be available on weekends)
-View the frozen twin waterfalls (Ryusei Falls and Ginga Falls)
-Enjoy a spectacular 10-minute fireworks show around 20:00
20:20-23:00 | Sounkyo → Sapporo (Return Trip): The return journey will follow the same route.Or, you can opt to remain in Sounkyo for self-guided sightseeing, with our car heading back separately.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.