【Guided Sightseeing Bus Tour】White Pirika-go — Operating Daily from January 9, 2027 to March 31, 2027 —
This full-day guided bus tour (lunch included) departs from Kushiro to explore Eastern Hokkaido's winter highlights in Akan-Mashu National Park.
The tour visits Tsurumidai to see red-crowned cranes, mysterious Lake Mashu, volcanic Mt. Iou, Lake Kussharo with its whooper swans, and Lake Akan, where you can explore the Ainu Kotan and enjoy ice activities like ice fishing or snowmobiling.
■ Operating Dates: Daily from Jan 9 to Mar 31, 2027.
■ Booking Deadline: 17:00 on the day prior to departure.
(Closes when full; early booking recommended).
■ Meal Details: Mashu Pork Bowl Bento at Michi-no-Eki Mashu Onsen.
■Connections: Please allow ample time for onward transport connections.
■Terms & Conditions: This tour is operated in accordance with our Standard Terms and Conditions of Carriage for Scheduled Passenger Bus Services.
※Many departures sell out well in advance each year. If you are planning to join this tour, we recommend booking as early as possible.
Even if a departure is fully booked, additional seats may become available for sale once arrangements for an additional bus have been finalized.
・Popular Add-on Purchased by Many Pirika-go Passengers
Airport Shuttle Bus Ticket: A convenient transit ticket connecting Kushiro Downtown ⇔ Tancho Kushiro Airport, seamlessly timed with domestic flight arrivals and departures.
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・The guided sightseeing bus "Kushiro Shiretoko-go" will be in operation, traveling from Lake Akan toward Memanbetsu Airport, Abashiri, and Utoro.Operating daily from February 1st to February 28th.
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・Canoeing is Kushiro's most popular activity. Enjoy a relaxing time surrounded by magnificent nature.
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Overview
08:30 DepartureKushiro Station Bus Terminal (Boarding)
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08:35 DepartureMOO Bus Terminal (Boarding)
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08:38 DepartureKushiro Prince Hotel (Boarding)
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Kushiro Shitsugen Hokuto Observatory (Scenic window view)
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Tsurumidai (Red-crowned crane feeding ground / 20-minute stop)
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⭐️ Lake Kussharo - Sunayu (Sand Beach) (20-minute stop)
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⭐️ Mt. Iou (Sulfur Mountain) (30-minute stop)
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⭐️ Michi-no-Eki (Roadside Station) Mashu Onsen (Lunch & Sightseeing / 55-minute stop)
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⭐️Lake Mashu Observatory No. 1 (30-minute stop)
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⭐️ Akanko Onsen Town (15:15 – 16:15 / Drop-off available at hotels or the Bus Center)
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17:20 ArrivalTancho Kushiro Airport (Drop-off available)
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18:00 ArrivalKushiro Station Bus Terminal (Drop-off available)
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18:04 ArrivalMOO Bus Terminal (Drop-off available)
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18:05 ArrivalKushiro Prince Hotel (Drop-off available)
Booking Deadline Online booking closes at 17:00 the day before departure. Bookings may close early if seats are filled. Early booking is recommended.
Children & Infants Child fare applies to children aged 6–11. Children under 6 travel free of charge without a seat or lunch, provided they sit on an adult’s lap. Maximum of one free infant per paying adult.
【Important】Credit Card Payments and Refunds
Refunds will generally be made to the card used for payment. However, refunds may be unavailable due to card expiry, renewal or replacement, credit limits, or card issuer policies. Please check whether your card will expire, be renewed, or replaced before your travel date.
If a card refund is not possible, we will arrange a bank transfer or another suitable method. Customers with a Japanese bank account will generally be refunded to that account. Those living outside Japan without a Japanese bank account will be contacted individually. Any bank transfer or refund processing fees will be borne by the customer.
【Important】Cancellation of Reservations
To cancel, use the cancellation link in your reservation confirmation and enter the “Confirmation Code.” Online cancellations are available until the day before travel. If you cannot cancel online, please contact us by email. Cancellation fees may apply depending on the timing and course.
【Important】Changes to Reservations
Reservations cannot be changed. Please cancel and rebook with the desired details. Cancellation fees may apply depending on the course.
※ Changing the Travel Date/Time or Route
Cancel your current reservation and rebook with the desired date, time, and route.
※ Reducing the Number of Passengers
You must cancel the entire reservation and rebook for the reduced number. For example, to reduce a booking from three passengers to two, cancel the original booking and rebook for two.
Availability is not guaranteed when rebooking. If you may reduce the number of passengers, we recommend booking each passenger separately.
※ Cancellation Fees Related to Changes
If you rebook due to a change in date, time, route, or passenger count, the original cancellation fee may be waived or refunded if you email us both reservation numbers for confirmation.
Cancellation fees still apply to passengers removed from the reservation.
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