Hokkaid: Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival & Lake Toya Day Trip

Magical Hokkaido winter day tour! Depart Odori Station for snowmobiling, lakeside strolls at Lake Toya Onsen and the special Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival. Explore Hokkaido’s stunning winter wonderland.
Escape the city and discover the magic of Hokkaido in winter on a full-day tour from Sapporo. Travel through spectacular snow-covered landscapes, visit the scenic Lake Toya area, and experience the seasonal **Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival**, one of Hokkaido’s most popular winter events.
Meet your guide at **Sapporo Odori Station** in the early morning and set off for a day of unforgettable winter scenery and seasonal experiences.
Leave Sapporo behind and travel through Hokkaido’s beautiful winter landscapes, with snow-covered forests, mountains, and frozen lakes along the way.
Kick off your adventure with an exciting **snowmobile experience** (optional activity, at your own expense).
Feel the thrill of riding across a vast snow-covered landscape surrounded by pristine white scenery. Whether you are looking for an adrenaline-filled adventure or simply want to experience Hokkaido’s winter outdoors, snowmobiling offers a fun and memorable way to enjoy the snowy season.
Continue to the **Lake Toya Observation Deck**, where you can enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of one of Hokkaido’s most scenic volcanic lakes.
Surrounded by mountains and covered in snow during winter, Lake Toya offers a spectacular contrast of white mountain scenery and clear blue water. Take photos, enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, and admire the sweeping views from above.
Next, visit **Lake Toya Onsen Town**, a popular hot spring resort nestled between the lake and surrounding mountains.
Take a leisurely walk along the lakeside, enjoy the peaceful winter scenery, and explore the charming streets of this traditional Japanese resort town. It is a great opportunity to slow down and experience a different side of Hokkaido beyond the major cities.
The highlight of the tour is the **Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival**, a spectacular winter event held annually from **late January to mid-February**.
Known for the exceptionally clear water of Lake Shikotsu, the festival features impressive ice sculptures created using water from the lake. Towering ice formations, ice tunnels, castles, and illuminated sculptures create a magical winter wonderland.
Walk among the enormous ice sculptures, take unique winter photos, and enjoy the atmosphere of one of Hokkaido’s most distinctive seasonal festivals.
After enjoying the ice festival, relax on the return journey to Sapporo and take in the beautiful winter scenery along the way.Your tour ends at Sapporo Odori Station, bringing your full-day Hokkaido winter adventure to a close.

Para garantizar la disponibilidad de la reserva lo antes posible. Vale la pena reservar con antelación, especialmente si planeas el viaje durante la temporada alta, como los días festivos o los fines de semana.

Esta excursión se puede cancelar sin costo alguno hasta :tiempo de cancelación horas antes del inicio del viaje. Si lo cancela después de 24 horas o no se presenta en la excursión, se le cobrará el precio total de la actividad. El retraso en la recogida o en la salida se considerará como no presentarse.