[Hokkaido, Lake Shikotsu] [Winter] Shichijo Otaki Ice Palace Snow Trekking Tour! w/snack and drink -Rakuten Travel Experiences

Key Information

Important Information

. Age limit: 9~70
. Activitty cancellation: Basically, the tour will be held even if it rains or snows a little. If it is difficult to hold a tour due to heavy rain, thunderstorms, wind or snowstorm, we will contact you as soon as possible. Please note in advance. (It may be canceled at the discretion of the instructor on the day of the event.) * We are dealing with nature, so we appreciate your understanding.
. Precautions: *For children aged 4th grade or older (shoe size 22cm or larger) and elementary school students must be accompanied by a guardian. *For those who are physically and mentally healthy (those with chronic illnesses, serious illnesses, or pregnant women cannot participate for safety reasons) *Please be aware of this in advance.
. Notices: *Winter holidays: Irregular holidays No fixed holidays during the Hyoutou Festival (January 27th to February 25th, 2024) *Valuables can be left in the free lockers on-site. *A maximum of 20 people can participate in one tour. For groups of 10 or more, please make a reservation one week in advance. ・A half-price ticket to Marukoma Onsen, a long-established hot spring that has been in business for 100 years, will be given to you. For day-trip bathing, you can register by 14:00 and bathe until 15:00. Or, for Lake Shikotsu area businesses only, you can use Mizu no Uta for a day-trip bathing fee of 1,500 yen. (15:00-19:00) Only for those who use the day) If you would like to use the bathing service, please ask the staff as they will give you a ticket. ・Discounts are available for nearby shopping districts (ask the staff after the tour).

Experience details

Included

Guide fee, consumption tax, insurance fee (injury insurance), boots, crampons (spikes on boots used when descending waterfalls) *Gloves, knitted hats, and neck warmers available for free rental

Not Included

*Photos are not included.

Meeting Point

9: 30/13: 00
Ocean Days Shikotsuko Main Store (in Shikotsuko Onsen Parking Lot Shopping Arcade), Chitose, Hokkaido [By car] Shikotsuko Onsen Parking Lot, Chitose, Hokkaido Approx. 70 minutes by car from Sapporo Approx. 30 minutes by car from New Chitose Airport Approx. 30 minutes by car from Tomakomai [If traveling by public transport from Sapporo] Take the JR from Sapporo Station (approx. 40 minutes by rapid train) to New Chitose Airport (in front of Chitose Station), then take the bus (approx. 1 hour) to Lake Shikotsu.

Venue Address

Shikotsuko Onsen Extra Area, Chitose City, Hokkaido

Provided by

ネイチャーアクティビティセンター　オーシャンデイズ　支笏湖本店

Schedule

1 to 2 hours
2 to 3 hours
About 2 hours

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Description

A gigantic icicle will swallow you! Let's explore the artistic Shichijo Falls created by ice in Hokkaido in winter♪ The ice art is truly impressive♪ The icicles will cover the waterfall day by day. We are the only shop on-site, so we put safety and security first. The Hyoto Festival (one of the three major winter festivals in Hokkaido) will be held from mid-January to mid-February and will color Lake Shikotsu♪ You will be missing out if you don't come~ Tour time schedule ① Meet at the shop in the Lake Shikotsu shopping district. Fill out the consent form and make the payment. ② When you are ready, get in your own car or the shop's car if you are not, and head to the parking lot in front of the entrance to the waterfall. ③ If you are driving, leave your car in the parking lot and get in the shop's car. Drive to the entrance of the waterfall and proceed along the forest road ④ Put crampons (spikes) on your boots and go down to the bottom of the waterfall. On the way down, you will see the ice palace. When you get to the bottom, you can enjoy the magnificent view of nature along with the fine spray of the waterfall. Take a break and have tea together (if it is crowded below the waterfall, you may have tea in the space above). ⑤ Slowly return the way you came, and if you are using our car, you can disband at the shop. (If you are using a private car, you can also disband on-site.) ★Limited to Lake Shikotsu area businesses★ "Mizu no Uta" day trip hot spring bath ticket (15:00-19:00: 1,500 yen/person) If you would like to take a bath, please ask a staff member. We will give you a ticket. *This is a bathing facility right next to our shop.

[Hokkaido, Lake Shikotsu] [Winter] Shichijo Otaki Ice Palace Snow Trekking Tour! w/snack and drink

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