(Guided Tour Bus) Kushiro Shiretoko
This is a guided sightseeing bus tour connecting two major national parks: Akan Mashu National Park and Shiretoko National Park.
The tour takes you through Eastern Hokkaido’s most iconic scenic spots, including the mysterious Lake Mashu, Bihoro Pass overlooking the vast Kussharo Caldera, Sunayu where you can feel the geothermal heat by digging into the sand, and the powerful Mount Io where you can closely observe volcanic gases escaping.
It also passes through Kiyosato Town, famous for its potato shochu, before heading to Utoro Onsen with beautiful views of the Sea of Okhotsuk.
*This tour is a structured package tour (Agent-Organized Tour) planned and operated by Akan Bus Travel Service.
When applying, please check the "Travel Conditions" via the URL displayed on the "Confirm Reservation" screen before submitting your application.
■ Tour Dates / Operating daily from Friday, July 10, 2026, to Monday, November 2, 2026
■ Tour Fee / Adult (per person): 3,300 to 6,800 JPY
■ Capacity / 40 participants per day (Minimum passenger count: 1 person)
■ Operating Bus Company / Akan Bus Co., Ltd.
■ Application Deadline / 2 days prior to the departure date by 16:45 (Applications will close as soon as the daily capacity is reached)
■ Meals / Meals are not included. Please arrange your own meals.
■ Tour Conductor / No tour conductor will accompany the tour.
※Arrival times may be subject to change due to road, traffic, or weather conditions. Thank you for your understanding.
※Seating on the bus is unreserved and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Requests for specific seats cannot be accommodated.
※Large luggage may be stored in the bus luggage compartment.
※No travel application documents, final itinerary, or other printed materials will be mailed for this tour. Please check your reservation details and tour information in the automatic confirmation email sent at the time of booking or on the reservation confirmation webpage.
Overview
07:50 JR Kushiro Station Bus Terminal
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07:55 MOO Bus Terminal
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07:58 Kushiro Prince Hotel
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08:50 – 09:00 Michi-no-Eki Akan Tancho-no-Sato (Rest Stop)
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09:40 Lake Akan Bus Center
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09:45 Akan Yuku no Sato Tsuruga
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09:45 Hotel Gozensui
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09:50 New Akan Hotel
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09:50 Tsuruga Besso Hinanoza
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09:50 THE FOREST AKAN TSURUGA RESORT
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10:55 – 11:25 Lake Mashu 1st Observatory (Sightseeing)
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12:10 – 13:25 Michi-no-Eki Bihoro Pass (Lunch & Sightseeing)
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13:40 Kussharo Prince Hotel
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13:55 – 14:15 Lake Kussharo [Sunayu] (Sightseeing)
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14:30 Oyado Kinkiyu Bettei SUIKAZURA
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14:30 Kawayu Kanko Hotel
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14:35 – 15:05 Mt. Io [Atosa-nupuri] (Sightseeing)
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15:40 – 16:05 Kiyoru / Kiyosato Shochu Distillery (Shopping)
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16:25 JR Shiretoko-Shari Station
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16:35 – 16:45 *The Road to the Sky (No stop after Oct 25 due to early sunset)
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17:05 – 17:20 *Oshinkoshin Falls (No stop after Oct 1 due to early sunset)
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17:28 Michi-no-Eki Utoro Shirietoku (*1)
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17:30 Kitakobushi Shiretoko Hotel & Resort (*1)
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17:35 KIKI Shiretoko Natural Resort (*1)
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17:40 Shiretoko Daiichi Hotel (*1 )
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17:45 Hotel Shiretoko (*1)
*1 Seasonal Arrival Changes (Early Arrival due to Sunset):September 1 – October 24: Arrives 15 minutes earlier than the scheduled time.From October 25 onwards: Arrives 25 minutes earlier than the scheduled time.
*Please allow plenty of time for connections to other transportation modes.
*This tour is a structured package tour (Agent-Organized Tour) planned and operated by Akan Bus Travel Service.
Before applying, please review the terms and conditions outlined in the "Travel Conditions" document via the URL below:
▸ Travel Conditions: https://www.akanbus.co.jp/abts/pdf/docC.pdf
*If you cancel this tour, the following cancellation fees will apply:
【 Cancellation Fee Regulations for Agent-Organized Tours 】
① Cancellation up to 11 days prior to the departure date: Free
② Cancellation from 10 to 8 days prior to the departure date (excluding items ③–⑥): 20% of the tour fee
③ Cancellation from 7 to 2 days prior to the departure date (excluding items ④–⑥): 30% of the tour fee
④ Cancellation on the day before the departure date: 40% of the tour fee
⑤ Cancellation on the departure date (prior to the tour start): 50% of the tour fee
⑥ Cancellation after the tour starts or non-participation without notice: 100% of the tour fee*If you need to cancel outside our business hours or cannot reach us by phone, please send us an email including your departure date, full name, and booking reference number.
*The child fare applies to children aged 6 to 11 years old. Children under 6 years of age may join the tour free of charge; however, no seat will be provided for them.
Please note that only one infant/child under 6 years old may participate free of charge per paying adult.
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