【Guided Sightseeing Excursion Bus】Shiretoko-Kushiro (Winter Season)
This is a guided sightseeing excursion bus that connects two of Hokkaido's premium national parks: Shiretoko National Park and Akan-Mashu National Park.
The tour departs from Utoro Onsen and takes you through majestic winter landscapes, featuring the frozen "ice horizon" of Notsuke Bay, the uniquely shaped Notsuke Peninsula (where you can often spot rare wild birds and herds of Ezo sika deer), and the stunning winter views of Lake Mashu.
Operating Period: Daily from Tuesday, February 2, 2027, to Monday, March 1, 2027.
Booking Deadline: Until 16:45 (4:45 PM) two days prior to departure.
(Reservations will close as soon as the bus reaches full capacity for each day.)
Meals: No meals are included in this tour.
Please make your own arrangements for food and drinks.
Delays & Canceled Operations: Please note that due to severe winter weather or hazardous road conditions, the tour may be canceled, the route changed, or arrival times delayed.
Thank you for your understanding.
Seating: All seats on the bus are unreserved (free seating).
Specific seat requests cannot be accommodated.
Bus Rules: Smoking is strictly prohibited on the bus.
Passengers are required by law to wear seatbelts while the vehicle is in motion.
Luggage: Large suitcases and bags can be stored free of charge in the bus trunk room.
Overview
08:00 Departure | Shiretoko Daiichi Hotel
08:05 Departure | KIKI Shiretoko Natural Resort
08:10 Departure | Kitakobushi Shiretoko Hotel & Resort
08:15 Departure | Michi-no-Eki (Roadside Station) Utoro Sirietoku
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Oshinkoshin Falls (08:25 – 08:40)
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Notsuke Peninsula Nature Center (11:25 – 12:25)
※ Lunch is at your own expense.
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13:05 Arrival/Dep. | Nakashibetsu Bus Terminal
※ Connects with buses bound for Kushiro (14:30), bound for Nemuro (13:45), and the bus from Nemuro arriving at Nakashibetsu Airport at 12:33.
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13:15 Arrival | Nakashibetsu Airport
※ Connects smoothly with flight ANA 378.
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14:15 Arrival/Dep. | JR Mashu Station
※ Connects with the JR Hokkaido Senmo Line bound for Abashiri (15:34).
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Lake Mashu 1st Observatory (14:35 – 15:05)
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Michi-no-Eki (Roadside Station) Mashu Onsen (15:20 – 15:40)
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16:30 Arrival | Akan Bus Center
16:35 Arrival | Akan Yuku no Sato Tsuruga
16:35 Arrival | Hotel Gozensui
16:40 Arrival | New Akan Hotel
16:40 Arrival | Akan Tsuruga Besso Hinanoza
16:40 Arrival | THE FOREST AKAN TSURUGA RESORT
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Michi-no-Eki (Roadside Station) Akan Tancho-no-Sato (17:25 – 17:35)
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17:55 Arrival | Tancho Kushiro Airport
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18:35 Arrival | Kushiro Station Bus Terminal
18:40 Arrival | MOO Bus Terminal
18:45 Arrival | In front of Kushiro Prince Hotel Bus Stop
Transit Connections: Please ensure you have plenty of buffer time if you plan to connect to other transportation networks (flights, trains, or other buses) after getting off the bus.
Winter Weather Delays: Please note that due to severe winter weather or hazardous road conditions, the tour may be canceled, the route changed, or arrival times delayed.
Thank you for your understanding.
【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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