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SGD $ 46.8 up

Hokkaido East Kotsu Bus No. 1|Sounkyo → Monbetsu/Lake Saroma/Abashiri/Shiretoko

Japan | Hokkaido |

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Language: Japanese
SGD $ 46.8 up
Hokkaido East Kotsu Bus No. 1|Sounkyo → Monbetsu/Lake Saroma/Abashiri/Shiretoko
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Tour Overview

Hokkaido East Bus: Explore New Hokkaido Destinations

Abashiri and Monbetsu, two major drift ice scenic areas, run through a road

Daily departures from Sounkyo to Utoro, allowing you to easily explore eastern Hokkaido


Quba has launched the Hokkaido East Transportation Bus, departing from Sounkyo to the Shiretoko Peninsula. Traveling in East Hokkaido is now easy! No need to drive or risk driving through the snow. Enjoy drift ice viewing and icebreaker boat rides in East Hokkaido. Join Quba for a winter travel adventure in East Hokkaido.

– Bus Routes | Hokkaido East Kotsu Bus –

▲[Plan A] Sounkyo → Monbetsu Route
(Hotels in the Sounkyo area → Hotels in the Monbetsu area, Monbetsu Icebreaker Ferry Terminal)

▲[Plan B] Sounkyo → Lake Saroma Route
(Hotels in the Sounkyo area → Hotels in the Lake Saroma area)

▲[Plan C] Sounkyo → Abashiri Route
(Hotels in the Sounkyo area → Abashiri Aurora Icebreaker Ferry Terminal)

▲[Plan D] Sounkyo → Shiretoko Peninsula Route
(Hotels in the Sounkyo area → Hotels in the Shiretoko Peninsula area)

– Bus Departure Points | Hokkaido East Kotsu Bus –

▲Sounkyo Area: Hotel Taisetsu, Sounkyo Kanko Hotel, Sounkaku Grand Hotel

– Bus Stops | Hokkaido East Kotsu Bus –

▲Monbetsu Area: Prince Hotel, Okhotsk Palace Hotel, Monbetsu Central Hotel, Monbetsu Garinko II Icebreaker Boat Port
▲Lake Saroma Area: Lake Saroma Tsuruga Resort
▲Abashiri Area: Abashiri Aurora Icebreaker Boat Port
▲Shiretoko Peninsula Area: Kiki Shiretoko Nature Resort, Kita-no-Island Resort Shiretoko, Shiretoko Daiichi Hotel

Activity process

07:30 Depart from various hotels in the Sounkyo area

10:05 Arrive at various hotels in the Monbetsu area

10:15 Arrival of the Monbetsu drift ice ship Garinko at the port

10:45 Departure from the Monbetsu drift ice ship Garinko

12:00 Arrival at Lake Saroma Tsuruga Resort Hotel

13:00 Arrival of Abashiri Drift Ice Ship Aurora (Roadside Station Drift Ice Kaido Abashiri)

14:00 Departure from Abashiri Drift Ice Ship Aurora Port (Roadside Station Drift Ice Kaido Abashiri)

14:20 Arrive at Kitahama Shiratori Park (approximately 15 minutes of sightseeing)

15:40 Arrive at Shirahige Falls (approximately 15 minutes of sightseeing)

16:00 Arrival at hotels in Shiretoko area

Photos
Hokkaido East Kotsu Bus No. 1|Sounkyo → Monbetsu/Lake Saroma/Abashiri/Shiretoko
Hokkaido East Kotsu Bus No. 1|Sounkyo → Monbetsu/Lake Saroma/Abashiri/Shiretoko
Hokkaido East Kotsu Bus No. 1|Sounkyo → Monbetsu/Lake Saroma/Abashiri/Shiretoko
Hokkaido East Kotsu Bus No. 1|Sounkyo → Monbetsu/Lake Saroma/Abashiri/Shiretoko
Hokkaido East Kotsu Bus No. 1|Sounkyo → Monbetsu/Lake Saroma/Abashiri/Shiretoko
Hokkaido East Kotsu Bus No. 1|Sounkyo → Monbetsu/Lake Saroma/Abashiri/Shiretoko
Hokkaido East Kotsu Bus No. 1|Sounkyo → Monbetsu/Lake Saroma/Abashiri/Shiretoko
Hokkaido East Kotsu Bus No. 1|Sounkyo → Monbetsu/Lake Saroma/Abashiri/Shiretoko
Travel Notes
- Important Information -

・Please meet at each pick-up location at least 10 minutes before departure. If you are late and miss the bus, you will be responsible for all transportation costs.

・Infants (under 2 years old) who do not occupy a seat ride free. If they require a seat, they will be charged the child fee.

・Due to weather or road conditions, the bus may not arrive at your hotel as scheduled.

・Please be at the hotel lobby on time for the shuttle bus. No refunds will be given if you miss the bus due to lateness.

・Depending on the number of participants, transportation may be by minibus or taxi.

・If you have large or bulky luggage, the bus may not accommodate it. Please contact us in advance.

・Luggage restrictions for luggage in the luggage hold are as follows:

1. One piece of luggage per person is allowed in the luggage hold.

2. The total length, width, and height of luggage must not exceed 160 cm.

・If there are no passengers getting on or off, the bus will proceed directly to the destination without stopping.

・Smoking and drinking are prohibited while on board, and riding while intoxicated is prohibited.

・If you need to contact us for urgent matters on the day of departure, please call the following number. Please note that we cannot accommodate you outside of business hours.
TEL/011-330-1122 (Club Tourism Hokkaido Travel Center)

7:30 AM - 5:30 PM (Open 24/7 during operation)

This tour is only available to guests staying at the following accommodations. Please provide the following information in the "Remarks" section when making your reservation:

1. Hotel:

2. Boarding Location (Please refer to the package):

3. Drop-off Location (Please refer to the package):

- Sounkyo (Hotel Taisetsu, Sounkaku Grand Hotel, Sounkyo Kanko Hotel)

- Monbetsu (Monbetsu Central Hotel, Hotel Okhotsk Palace, Monbetsu Prince Hotel)

- Abashiri (Hokten-no-Oka, Lake Abashiri Tsuruga Resort, Abashiri Kanko Hotel, Hotel Abashirikoso)

- Lake Saroma (Lake Saroma Tsuruga Resort)

- Shiretoko (Shiretoko Daiichi Hotel, KIKI Shiretoko Natural Hotel, Shiretoko Grand Hotel Kita Magnolia, Shiretoko Hotel, Kunisha Minshusha, Rausu no Yado Marumi, Rausu Onsen Hotel Mine no Yu, Pension Rausukuru, Minshu Nomura, Kikuya Ryokan, Minshu Honma, Fishing Bicycle Business Hotel, Minshu Taka no Yado, Minshu Kannari, Takashimaya Ryokan, Sakaeya Ryokan)
- Kawayu Teshikaga (Kawayu Kanko Hotel, Kinkiyu Ryokan, Hot Spring Romance Ryokan Ikedaya, Kawayu Onsen Daiichi Hotel Honeysuckle, Kita Oyana Yu-no-Mori Hotel, Mashu Hotel)
- Lake Akan (Lake Akan Tsuruga Wings, Akan Yuku no Sato Tsuruga, Akan Mori Tsuruga Resort Hanayuka, Lake Akan Tsuruga Besso Hinoza, New Akan Hotel, Hotel Akankoso, Hotel Gozensui)

- Redemption Methods -

- Please present your electronic/paper voucher and proof of accommodation from your hotel to the bus attendant.
Tour Pricing

The cost includes:

Hokkaido East Kotsu Bus | Bus Fares


The cost does not include:

Hokkaido East Bus | Meals
Hokkaido East Bus | Any expenses not specified in this itinerary, personal expenses, or any other expenses incurred during the itinerary


Additional purchase items:

Option :
SGD 0   【Plan A】Sounkyo→Monbetsu|Children's Price
(No additional charge) Sounkyo area hotel → Monbetsu area hotel, Monbetsu icebreaker boarding port
SGD 0   【Plan A】Sounkyo→Monbetsu|Adult Price
(No additional charge) Sounkyo area hotel → Monbetsu area hotel, Monbetsu icebreaker boarding port
SGD 7.3   [Plan B] Sounkyo → Lake Saroma | Child Price
(Additional charge required) Sounkyo area hotels → Lake Saroma area hotels
SGD 14.2   [Plan B] Sounkyo → Lake Saroma | Adult Price
(Additional charge required) Sounkyo area hotels → Lake Saroma area hotels
SGD 10.2   [Plan C] Sounkyo → Abashiri | Child Price
(Additional charge required) Sounkyo area hotel → Abashiri Aurora icebreaker ship boarding port
SGD 22.4   [Plan C] Sounkyo → Abashiri | Adult Price
(Additional charge required) Sounkyo area hotel → Abashiri Aurora icebreaker ship boarding port
SGD 22.4   [Plan D] Sounkyo → Shiretoko Peninsula | Child Price
(Additional charge required) Sounkyo area hotels → Shiretoko Peninsula area hotels
SGD 50.9   [Plan D] Sounkyo → Shiretoko Peninsula | Adult Price
(Additional charge required) Sounkyo area hotels → Shiretoko Peninsula area hotels

Cancellation Clauses

Cancellation Policy for Local Day Tours in Japan

Cancellations made 12 days or more before the selected itinerary date will receive a full refund.

Cancellations made between 8 and 11 days before the selected itinerary date will incur a 20% handling fee.

Cancellations made between 3 and 7 days before the selected itinerary date will incur a 30% handling fee.

Cancellations made between 1 and 2 days before the selected itinerary date will incur a 50% handling fee.

Cancellations made between 0 and 10 days before the start of the itinerary will not receive a refund.

 

If the event is affected by force majeure (e.g., typhoon warnings, heavy rain alerts, etc.), the organizer will determine whether to cancel the event. A refund will be issued to the original payment method after deducting necessary expenses.

 

Requests for rescheduling due to personal reasons will be deemed cancellations and will be handled in accordance with the cancellation policy outlined above.

If participation is terminated during the event due to reasons not attributable to the organizer, no refund will be given.
Meeting point:
Sounkyo Hotels (Hotel Taisetsu, Sounkyo Kanko Hotel, Sounkaku Grand Hotel)
Getting There
Please meet at the lobby of the following Sounkyo shuttle hotels: Taisetsu Hotel, Sounkyo Kanko Hotel, Sounkaku Grand Hotel
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886-2-27173918 (Taiwan)

Service Hours: 10 am - 6 pm

Tripbaa Inc. Chairman: Owen Wang Contact: Kueiling Lin Address: 12F, No.197, Sec. 4, Nanjing E. Rd. Songshan Dist., Taipei City 10579 Taiwan (R.O.C.)

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