Plan Introduction (Ice Walk Experience in Lake Shikotsu)
This tour is an ice walking experience in the winter of Hokkaido.
It may be the one and only experience in Japan!
As seen in the picture, this activity lets you walk and dive through sheets of ice at Lake Shikotsu.
Lake Shikotsu has been selected as the best water quality lake in Japan for 11 consecutive years.
Because Lake Shikotsu usually doesn’t freeze over for the most of the year, this ice walking package allows you to experience the lake during the rare and short time that it does freeze.
There are countless ways to enjoy the frozen lake!
The sheets of ice are fragile so feel free to break them and jump inside!
Whether to jump or simply swim inside, the choice is yours.
Perhaps, push each other into the lake to see who remains on the ice until the end.
Survival of the fittest!
If you think the winter lake is too cold, don’t worry!
Participants will wear a completely waterproof and heat-retaining wetsuit to enjoy the activities.
This is the only tour in Hokkaido that allows one to enjoy the winter lake in such a unique way.
Bring your friends along and make memories of a lifetime.
Tour details
Estimated timetable
| Time | Details |
| 9:30 am | Check-in |
| 10:15 am | Change into wetsuits, head over Lake Shikotsu |
| 11:30 am | Finish ice walking |
*Schedules may change depending on the weather.
Where you’ll be
| Meeting Place | Guest House Shikotsu Kamui / Ocean Days Shikotsukoonsen, Chitose, Hokkaido 066-0281 Open with Google Map |
| How it looks |
There is a GUEST HOUSE sign board. |
| Other info |
*Parking lot available: April-November/500 yen “Lake Shikotsuko Visitor Center” (Near the meeting spot) will be a good destination with Google Map if you drive. [Access via car] |
Each person (more than 2): 10,000 yen
Single participant: 12,000 yen
Towel, thin base layer clothes, 2 large pocket warmers (adhesive)
*Valuables can be stored in the free locker on-site
9:30 am – 11:30 am, 13:00 pm – 3:00 pm
10 – 70
*Height restriction: Over 150 cm
*This activity is only for healthy guests; those who are pregnant or have a long-term sickness cannot participate
This document must be signed by a guardian if a minor is participating without an adult.
Please submit to the event staff upon arrival.
*For groups larger than 8, please contact us before making a reservation.
Any bookings can be canceled and fully refunded 8 days before the participation date.
Please read FAQ & Cancellation policy before booking
-If you’re visiting by car
70 min drive from Sapporo,
40 min drive from New Chitose Airport,
30 min drive from Tomakomai.
Please set your navigation destination to “Shikotsu Onsen”
and head towards the shotengai parking lot to arrive at “Guest House Shikotsu Kamui”
– If you’re visiting by bus
Please get off at the “Shikotsu Onsen” bus stop.
You should see a shotengai (market st)on the left.
Look for the sign near the center area of the parking lot.
Approx. 1 min walk from the bus stop.
– If you’re visiting by taxi (all costs are estimates)
From Chitose: 3,000-5,000 yen
From Sapporo: 7,000 yen
*Upon reservations, please let us know the participants’ height, weight, shoe size, age, and gender.
* In the case of inclement weather, we will notify you about the cancellation via phone as soon as possible.
(Tour will still be held in case of light rain/snow)
* The tour guide has the right to end the tour midway in the due to weather conditions.
* Please make sure to confirm your flight boarding time when you make your reservation. Due to the risk of decompression sickness, please allow at least 12 hours to board after diving.
You will not be able to participate if the flight scheduled is within 12 hours. Subject to a charge of 100% cancellation fee.
*Medical history that may affect diving
If you have had surgery or been hospitalized due to respiratory failure, such as pneumothorax, pneumonia, or asthma, a doctor’s note is required.
* Please note the following if you’re using public transport:
– Express trains between Sapporo and New Chitose Airport is about 40 min
– Bus terminal #1 at New Chitose Airport
| 8:40 am | ★9:40 am | 11:40 am | ★12:40 pm | 2:35 pm | 4:30 pm |
Chitose Station (JR line) Bus terminal: West Exit #3
| 8:51 am | ★9:51 am | 11:51 am | ★12:51 pm | 2:46 pm | 4:43 pm |
From Lake Shikotsu To Chitose station / New Chitose Airport
| 9:50 am | ★10:50 am | 12:50 pm | 3:45 pm | 5:45 pm |
★ Available only on Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays
If you’re coming by bus, you can participate in the morning or afternoon tour
