Winter Limited Sapporo Departure: Hokkaido Noboribetsu Toyako, Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival Illumination Day Tour (Optional Snowmobile Experience)

1 hr(s) 30 min(s) • Self-guided • Pay on site

Lake Toya snowmobiling lets you speed across vast snowfields, ride through snow-covered forests, experience the thrill of racing through the ice and snow, and take in the surrounding winter scenery. It is a popular winter outdoor activity at Lake Toya.

30 min(s) • Self-guided • Free entry

Ascend to the Lake Toya Observatory to overlook the crystal-clear Lake Toya nestled beneath the frozen mountains, taking in the volcanoes, snowfields, and deep blue lake views all at a glance.

1 hr(s) • Self-guided • Free entry

Toyako Onsen Pier is the departure point for sightseeing cruise ships. In winter, the lakeside is covered in deep snow, facing the vast expanse of Lake Toya and the snow-capped Mount Usu. From here, visitors can take a boat tour of Naka Island in the middle of the lake to enjoy the winter lake and mountain scenery of the crater lake.

1 hr(s) 30 min(s) • Self-guided • Pay on site

Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival (Hyotou Matsuri) is a grand winter-only snow and ice celebration in Hokkaido. Using the extremely clear water of Lake Shikotsu, layers are sprayed and frozen to form magnificent natural icicles and giant ice sculptures.