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Hokkaido Jewelry Ice Special Bus｜JR Obihiro Station ⇌Lake Akan

Japan | Hokkaido |

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6 hr

2~20 for a group

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Language： Japanese

JPY ¥ 13,161.9 up

Hokkaido Jewelry Ice Special Bus｜JR Obihiro Station ⇌Lake Akan

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Tour Overview

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Hokkaido East Bus: Explore New Hokkaido Destinations

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Depart from JR Obihiro Station and visit the "Jewel Ice" along the Otsu Coast

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Hokkaido Jewel Ice Express takes you to places the railway can't reach

Quba has launched the new Hokkaido East Transportation Bus. The morning bus departs JR Obihiro Station and heads to the location of the Jewel Ice. Check in at your hotel in the Lake Akan area at noon, allowing you to continue exploring Lake Akan in the afternoon. The afternoon bus departs Lake Akan and returns to JR Obihiro Station. Traveling independently in Eastern Hokkaido is now easy! No need to drive or risk snowy driving. Come see the rare Hokkaido Jewel Ice and visit the Otsu Coast, inaccessible by rail. Join Quba for a winter independent trip to Eastern Hokkaido.

– About the Attraction | Hokkaido Jewel Ice Search Bus –

▲Otsu Jewel Ice
Located near the mouth of the Tokachi River in Toyohara Town, Hokkaido, from mid-January to late February each year, translucent ice cubes are scattered along the shores of Otsu. These ice cubes, bathed in the sunlight, resemble beautiful jewels, earning the locals the nickname "Jewel Ice." The beautiful jewel ice forms when the Tokachi River freezes over and is gradually swept ashore by the waves, creating a scattering of translucent jewel ice of all sizes scattered along the coast. Whether it's sunrise in the morning, the bright midday sun, or the setting afternoon, the jewel ice reveals a unique beauty in different light conditions.

Jewel ice is a rare natural wonder, said to be found only during the harsh winters along the Otsu coast. A must-do in eastern Hokkaido is to search for this crystal-clear jewel ice. The jewel ice, washed ashore by the waves, glistens in the morning sun. It's only visible for two months each year. This winter, join Funba on a Hokkaido jewel ice-hunting tour and capture captivating jewel ice photos to become an Instagram sensation!

Activity process

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Morning flight: Obihiro → Lake Akan Hot Spring area

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07:00 Depart from JR Obihiro Station South Exit

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08:10 Arrive at Otsu Coast (approximately 40 minutes of viewing the jewel ice)

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09:10 Rest stop (approximately 10 minutes)

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10:45 Arrived at Kushiro Airport

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11:50 Arrival at Lake Akan Bus Center

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12:00 Arrive at the hotel in Lake Akan Hot Spring area

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Afternoon flight: Lake Akan Hot Springs area → Obihiro

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12:55 Depart from the hotel in Lake Akan Hot Spring area

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13:00 Depart from Lake Akan Bus Center

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15:25 Rest stop (approximately 10 minutes)

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15:55 Arrive at Otsu Coast (approximately 40 minutes of viewing the jewel ice)

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17:40 Arrival at Obihiro Airport

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18:30 Arrival at JR Obihiro Station South Exit

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Hokkaido Jewelry Ice Special Bus｜JR Obihiro Station ⇌Lake Akan

Travel Notes

– Hotel stops in the Lake Akan area: Akan Yuku no Sato Tsuruga, Shin-Akan Hotel, Gozensui Hotel, Akankoso Hotel, Akan Tsuruga Bessobi-no-za, and Akan no Mori Tsuruga Flower Resort.

– Please meet at each pick-up point at least 10 minutes before departure. If you are late for the bus, you will be required to travel to your destination at your own expense.

– 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 are traveling with large or bulky luggage, the bus may not accommodate it. Please contact us in advance.

– Baggage restrictions for luggage in the luggage hold are as follows:
Luggage stored in the luggage compartment is limited to one piece per person.

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

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

– This bus is available for guests staying at the following hotels:

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)

Please wear and bring winter clothing, winter shoes, a hat (earmuffs), gloves, and warm clothing. * The beach may liquefy immediately after high tide. Please bring shoes that you don't mind getting wet.

Tour Pricing

The cost includes:

Hokkaido Jewel Ice Special Bus | Bus Fare
Hokkaido Jewel Ice Special Bus | Consumption Tax

The cost does not include:

Hokkaido Gem Ice Special Bus | Meals
Hokkaido Gem Ice Special Bus | Personal Travel Insurance
Hokkaido Gem Ice Special Bus | Any expenses not specified in this itinerary, personal expenses, or any expenses incurred during the trip

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:

Morning train to JR Obihiro Station / Afternoon train to Lake Akan