2026 Shikotsu Lake Ice Festival Day Trip Itinerary (January & March) | Takino Lily Park | Snow Activities | Mitsui Shopping Trip

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Experience a magical one-day winter wonderland adventure! Want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and immerse yourself in the beauty of nature? Embark on a captivating day trip filled with winter wonderland. Explore the Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival in Hokkaido, enjoy snow activities at Takino Lily of the Valley Park, and finally indulge in shopping at the Mitsui Outlet Shopping Center. This journey will leave you with unforgettable memories. Option A: Outside of the Ice Festival period, December 25, 2026 – January 30, 2026, February 24 – March 15 (Departures every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) Adults (for guests departing from New Chitose Airport): 8800 yen/person Adults (for guests returning to Sapporo Station): 9800 yen/person Children (2-5 years old): 6800 yen/person Toddlers (under 2 years old): 1000 yen/person Detailed Itinerary (All times are estimates and may vary depending on the actual situation on the day) 08:15 Meet at the red statue at the South Plaza entrance of JR Sapporo Station 08:30 Departure from Sapporo Station 09:30 Takino Suzuran Park (approx. 3 hours, lunch at your own expense) 13:15 Shikotsu Lake Hyo-Tatsumaki Festival (1 hour) – Outside of the Hyo-Tatsumaki Festival, a leisurely stroll along the shores of Lake Shikotsu (45 minutes) *The Hyo-Tatsumaki Festival may close due to high temperatures. In this case, the itinerary will be flexibly changed to a visit to the Chitose Salmon Hometown Aquarium. 14:40 New Chitose Airport (Optional departure) 15:30 Kitahiroshima Mitsui Outlet Park (2-hour stop) Scheduled arrival at JR Sapporo Station North Exit at 18:30 (approx. 18:00 - 19:00 arrival time) Inclusions: 1. Transportation: Local Japanese private car service included in the itinerary (guaranteed green license plate vehicle). 2. Meals: All-you-can-eat lunch in Tsuruga (Total: 0 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 0 dinners). 3. Tour Guide: Japanese and Chinese tour guide/translator will accompany you. *If the group size is small, a minibus or sea lion taxi may be used. In this case, the driver will also act as the tour guide. 4. Entrance Fee: Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival entrance fee. (Or admission to the Chitose Salmon Village Aquarium). *Ice drift, blooming flowers, starry skies, snowfall, and maple leaves are all natural phenomena, and we cannot guarantee their viewing. *The Hyotao Festival may be closed due to high temperatures. In this case, the itinerary will be flexibly adjusted to a visit to the Chitose Salmon Village Aquarium. 5. Transportation accident insurance. 6. The price does not include: additional expenses incurred due to force majeure events such as weather, traffic delays, and flight cancellations; expenses outside the scope of the itinerary; and all expenses not mentioned above. Notes *If the number of participants is less than 6, cancellation will be notified 8 days before departure. A tour confirmation will be sent within one week before departure. * If the group size is small, a minibus or sea lion van may be used. In this case, the driver will also act as the tour guide, leading everyone through the itinerary. * Please provide the dimensions and number of your luggage when registering. If this is not provided and the luggage exceeds the reasonable number of passengers and luggage capacity, the tour guide has the right to refuse guests from bringing their luggage onto the vehicle. Guests are responsible for storing their luggage at their own expense at another storage location. No refunds or compensation will be provided if guests are unable to board the vehicle due to luggage storage issues. * It is recommended that travelers purchase personal travel insurance. * Please bring your own motion sickness medication, rain gear, etc. * Flowers, starry skies, snowfall, maple leaves, etc., are all natural phenomena, and the company cannot guarantee that you will be able to see them. * Due to limited hotel room availability, if the hotel is fully booked, you will be arranged to stay at another hotel of the same standard. * To avoid inconveniencing others, please arrive at the designated meeting time on time. Latecomers will not be waited for. * The actual time for visiting each attraction on the day depends on traffic conditions and the number of participants. If facilities are closed or have limited opening hours, the itinerary will be adjusted. Your understanding is appreciated. * The company is not responsible for or liable for delays, itinerary changes, or attraction cancellations caused by force majeure events such as traffic or weather conditions. * Once the tour has started, if the itinerary cannot continue due to weather, road closures, or safety concerns, the tour will be turned back when it is safe to do so. No alternative arrangements or refunds will be made for any missed attractions or meals. Your understanding is appreciated. * Skiing, snow activities, hot springs, horseback riding, and water sports are all inherently dangerous activities. Please assess the risks and purchase travel insurance yourself. In the event of accidents caused by force majeure resulting in loss of property, bodily injury, or death, our company, employees, and partners will not bear any responsibility, but we will do our best to assist in resolving the problem. *This company reserves all rights of interpretation. After an order becomes effective: If an order is cancelled due to buyer reasons, the buyer will be charged a penalty according to the following standards: If an order is cancelled due to customer reasons after it is established, a penalty will be charged according to the following standards: >10-7 days before departure: 30% of the total order amount >7-5 days before departure: 50% of the total order amount >5-3 days before departure: 80% of the total order amount >Within 2 days before departure: 100% of the total order amount This penalty is effective upon confirmation. All changes will be treated as cancellations of the old order. *This company reserves all rights of interpretation. Meeting Point: Red statue at the south entrance of JR Sapporo Station, Kita 6-jo Nishi, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido Google Map: https://reurl.cc/XmabYe Monchan Guide: https://www.monchan-travel.com/meetingpoint Travel Planning & Implementation: Monchan Travel DMC Japan, Hokkaido Governor's Registered Travel Agency No. 2-863, 6-2-12 Kita 6-jo Nishi, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan, 3F, Daiichi Yamazaki Building, TEL. 011-299-4407, FAX. 011-299-5558