Lake Shikotsu tours
★ 4.9
(2K+ reviews)
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Klook User
24 Feb
Huge day out in Hokkaido with wonderful commentary and assistance from our charismatic guide Gilbert who transitioned seamlessly between English, Chinese and Japanese. itinerary well explained with plenty of comfort spots. Also thanks to our driver who was called in as a replacement last minute on a public holiday and drive us around all day in difficult conditions. great day out! 本当にありがとうございました
2+
Malvin *******
Yesterday
My family and I really enjoyed Oscar's tour! He was very insightful about a variety of all things Japan. He made sure that everything was smooth and engaging. He was so engaging, in fact, that even when he was speaking in a language I could not speak, I was listening. The tour itself was very captivating. My family and I loved the smooth travel and the views. The scheduling was also just right for each attraction. Overall, we would rate the tour a perfect 10/10! (The bear farm was our favorite!)
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Megs *
2 Mar
Went to all locations as specified on the itinerary. Enough time was provided at each. Only downside was the place we stopped and could have lunch at - all the restaurants were either full, out of our budget, or closed due to having sold out of their ingredients for the day. Guide suggested us to go to the Seico Mart convenience store if we couldn't find a restaurant, which quite a few groups ended up doing. There was enough food at the convenience store so that wasn't an issue. The highlight was definitely the Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival which we had to pay an extra ¥1,000 per person for when we arrived (purchased tickets there). It was a great experience. If you are taking lots of photos, then the time there may not be enough. Overall, the other spots were a little underwhelming. The bear ranch was not cheap to enter and was a lot smaller than expected...
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Klook客路用户
16 Jul 2025
Today's itinerary was fantastic! The schedule was exactly as described. Lake Toya and Lake Hill Farm were incredibly beautiful, and the bears at the Bear Park were so cute. Especially our guide, David, who was absolutely amazing! 👍👍 He gave us so much information about Hokkaido and each attraction, and his recommendations for food and activities were spot on. He was the best guide we've had during our trip to Hokkaido! We watched the fireworks on the lake, enjoyed a day trip to a Toya Lake onsen (hot spring), ate ice cream and fried chicken, and appreciated the beauty of Hill Farm and Lake Toya. It was a perfect day!
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Michelle ***
27 Oct 2025
It was an amazing trip! Yuni Garden and Hoheikyo Dam were definitely my favorite spots in the itinerary. Our guide Ma was kind and even contacted us via LINE to remind us about the meeting place and time. He speaks Chinese and English! He also gave great recommendations on where to go. Each destination had plenty of time to explore, especially Yuni Garden. I highly recommend this trip! I’d love to visit Yuni Garden again in spring and summer. 💗
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Klook User
13 Sep 2024
I was the only foreigner in the group, but the tour guide and other group members took good care of me. The headphones had explanations in various languages. Lunch was eaten at a very beautiful hot spring hotel. It is not very convenient to go to Lake Toya from Sapporo, but this one-day tour is still worry-free.
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HUANG *****
29 Sep 2025
Traveling in Japan on your own can be incredibly expensive, not to mention the travel time. Booking a Klook tour is definitely the most convenient option! Our guide, David, sent reminders beforehand and kept us entertained throughout the trip with his humorous and insightful commentary on the sights and their history. The other members of the group were punctual, well-behaved, and cooperative. Today's itinerary included Lake Shikotsu, Showa Shinzan/Bear Park, Lake Hill Farm (for milk ice cream!), the Lake Toya observation deck, and the highlight: the Lake Toya Autumn Fireworks Show. Before the fireworks, David pointed out nearby dining options and a foot-soaking onsen, among other facilities. He also helped us find the best photo angles at each location and took pictures for us. I was extremely satisfied with this tour, and it made me love Hokkaido! I definitely want to come back and highly recommend this excellent tour group! 😊
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Angelo *****
12 Mar 2025
This was a very beautiful and worthwhile tour of Noboribetsu and the Lake Toya area, with ample time to adequately explore all of the areas with stunning and awe-inspiring views. Our tour guide, Helen, was also excellent and went above and beyond by sharing her knowledge and experiences with us all while making sure that we were adequately taken care of throughout the entire trip. Overall, would highly recommend this tour as a must-see for any trip to Hokkaido.
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