From Sapporo to See the Frozen Ice Sea, Visit Monbetsu Ocean Park &Sounkyo Ice Sculpture Festival! SC0033

JPY 27,888
Departure Place
Depart from Sapporo
Departure Period
- 2026.03.09
Tour Length
1 day
Language
Japanese,

Highlight

  • Make a refreshing cool experience on the awe-inspiring Sea of Okhotsk and watch the huge chunks of drift ice only in this season!
  • Ice Crusher "Garinkogo " is specially designed for sightseeing. With a total weight of 150 tons, it can accommodate maximum 195 people. Air-conditioning, heating, vending machines etc. are equipped on board, providing a comfortable sail experience.
  • At Sounkyo Ice Waterfall Festival, ice sculptures are formed naturally by huge waterfalls cascading along the cliffs and precipices. The lightened scene is mysteriously stunning and cannot be missed!
  • Direct transportation from Sapporo to Monbetsu is your time-saving choice! There is also shopping stop for buying local seafood souvenirs.

Itinerary

Departure Place
Meal(s)Breakfast : 0 / Lunch : 0 / Supper : 0
08:30Departure from ANA Crown Plaza Hotel Sapporo (Gathering at 08:20 am. Departing at 08:30 am)
＜Hokkaido Expressway＞
(Take a rest at Sunagawa Highway Oasis/ Takinoue/ Around 15mins)
12:30Marukaichi Suisan
(Shop for local seafood souvenirs / Around 20mins) *Only available for departures from February onwards
13:00Ocean Exchange Center
(Free time/ Around 50mins ※Admission is not included.)
14:00Ice Crusher "Garinkogo Ⅲ"
(Take the cruise to see overwhelming floating ice/ Around 60mins)
17:00Sounkyo Ice Sculpture Festival
(Enjoy the illuminated ice waterfall sculpture/ Around 40mins )
Rest twice on returning trip
21:00Arrival at Sapporo Station

Tour Plans

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Adult
12 or above
JPY 27,888
Child
3 to 11
JPY 26,888
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Sightseeing

Sounkyo Ice Waterfall Festival

Garinkogo II

Detail

Destination Hokkaido
Language Japanese
Language Support
There will be no guide introduction of sightseeing. Arrival and departure time, sightseeing duration will be shown on the written guidance.
Minimum number of participants for operation 1 person
Notes
  • Local Japanese travelers may join the tour together.
  • This tour is operated on the basis of Japanese tourist industry regulation.
  • Joining this tour on your last day in Hokkaido is not recommended. As there is a possibility of traffic congestion or other delay during the tour. In this case, no compensation will be made.
  • There is a possibility that arrival is delayed due to traffic conditions. When meeting with adverse weather or other uncontrollable factors, the tour may be changed or delayed. In this case, if there is cancelation on the departure day, no refund will be made. Please kindly be noted.
  • 3-12 years old will be regarded as children price. For kids under 2 years old to join this tour, please make the booking through phone but not online. The tour fee is 4500JPY per person.
  • There is a possibilty that floating ice may not be seen on the departure day. In this case, please refer to the following remarks: 1) If the drift ice icebreaker is cancelled due to weather, etc. 5,000 yen for adults/4,000 yen for children will be refunded, and we will stop by the Okhotsk Drift Ice Science Center "Giza" as an alternative. 2) If "Garinkogo II" cruise is not operated, and Monbetsu is not reached, adult 5000JPY/ child 4000JPY will be refunded.Additionally, we will be stopping off at the Ice Pavilion as an alternative.
  • This course will be shared with another course that includes lunch.
  • Please note that depending on the weather and docking conditions, you may not be able to view the drift ice (no refunds will be given).
  • Please be sure to bring your passport with you to participate in the trip. If you do not bring your passport, you will not be able to board the icebreaker.

Cancellation Policy

2th day prior to the tour date50% of the tour fee
1th day prior to the tour date100% of the tour fee
On the day the tour starts100% of the tour fee
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