All Reviews for Top Hokkaido Attractions

I arrived at Sapporo Station earlier than scheduled and made it to the airport with plenty of time. I was also satisfied with being able to see Showa Shinzan from above, as well as the guide and audio guide.

定刻時間より早目に札幌駅到着して、空港に余裕で着きました
昭和新山を上から見られた事など内容も、またガイドさんや音声ガイドに満足

The bus guide's stories were interesting, and I felt it was worth participating. Since we visited many places, the time at each stop was short, and I realized that if we didn't move according to plan at Lake Akan Onsen, we would be cutting it close for the meeting time. For lunch, we had pork bowl bento at a roadside station, but it wasn't warm, which was a bit disappointing.

バスガイドさんの話も面白く、参加して良かったと思いました。
多くの所を回るためひとつひとつの時間が短いこともあり、阿寒湖温泉は思ったよりも計画的に動かないと集合時間ギリギリになってしまいます。
お昼ご飯は道の駅で豚丼のお弁当ですが、あたたかくはなく、ちょっと残念です。

I was glad that we arrived earlier than planned due to the lack of snow, allowing us to enjoy our time longer. It's a pity we missed the penguin walk...

雪がなかった関係で到着時間が早く、予定よりも長い時間、楽しむことができてよかったです。ペンギンのお散歩には間に合わなくて残念でした…

It included highlights such as Kitahama Station right by the sea and Notoro Cape, which is beautifully colored by the sunset, making it so full of attractions that there wasn't enough time to see everything. Since I don't have a driver's license, I think I wouldn't have been able to see it all in just one day if I hadn't joined a tour. I highly recommend it. For lunch, I suggest grilled fish instead of seafood rice bowl.

海のすぐ傍の北浜駅や夕焼けに染まる能取岬まで含まれていて、見どころが満載過ぎて、見学の時間が足りないくらいでした。
免許を持っていないので、ツアーに参加しなかったらとても１日では見きれなかったと思います。おススメです。
お昼は海鮮丼ではなく、焼き魚をお勧めします。

I was able to efficiently visit the sites and enjoyed a great lunch with the cable car included. The snowy scenery was beautiful. The driver's driving was careful and felt calm, which made me feel safe. The guidance through the headphones was also good. The bus guide was experienced, and there were a few moments that made me go "hmm," but overall it was very good!

効率よく周って昼食、ロープウェイ付きでとても楽しめた。雪景色がキレイでした。
ドライバーさんの運転は丁寧で穏やかに感じ安心できました。
ヘッドホンによる案内も良かった。
バスガイドさんはベテランさんでそこが少し、ん？とくるところがありましたが総合してとても良かったです！

I was wondering how to get to Lake Akan since I was staying there. The Pirika bus was helpful because it allows you to get off at Lake Akan. The weather was nice, and I was able to enjoy sightseeing at Lake Mashu and Iouzan, which was great. On the way back, I got off at Kushiro Airport, making for a comfortable trip.

阿寒湖に泊まるので行く方法を悩んでました。
ピリカ号は阿寒湖で降車できるので助かりました。
お天気も良く摩周湖、硫黄山と観光もでき良かったです。
帰りは釧路空港下車で快適な旅になりました。

I was able to see both the red-crowned cranes and swans, and Lake Mashu looked beautiful. I was a bit anxious about sightseeing in winter Hokkaido with a rental car, so I chose a bus tour, and it was definitely the right decision. It was much more enjoyable than I had imagined. I would love to ride the Pirika bus again.

タンチョウも白鳥にも会えて、摩周湖も綺麗に見えました。冬の北海道をレンタカーで観光するのは不安なのでバスツアーを選びましたが、大正解でした。想像してたより遥かに楽しかったです。またピリカ号に乗りたいと思っています。

Great one day excursion in Abashiri; including the Aurora icebreaker and the Kangoku Prison. The tour guide lady is very professional. The seafood lunch is good. I would highly recommend this one-day trip.

Great one day excursion in Abashiri ; including Aurora ice breaker and the Kangoku Prison. The tour guide lady is very professional. The seafood lunch is good. I would highly recommend this one-day trip.

It was a fulfilling trip where I could visit places that are difficult to reach by public transportation in just one day, and I also got to enjoy the Akanko Onsen. Along the way, I encountered cranes and deer up close.

公共交通機関では行きにくい所を
１日で回れて
阿寒湖温泉にも入れて
充実旅でした
途中でまじかにタンチョウやシカにも出会えました

It's a bit more expensive than traveling by bus, but the driver takes you to various places! From Utoro to Memanbetsu Airport, instead of just traveling by bus, he stopped to show us swans along the way and shared stories about famous spots and recent happenings in Hokkaido, so we arrived at the airport in no time!

バスで移動するよりはお高めですが
運転手さんが色々連れていってくれます！
ウトロ～女満別空港まで、ただバスで移動するよりは
途中で白鳥がいたよと停車してくれたり
名所や最近の北海道事情を話してくれるので
あっという間に空港に到着しました！

This year, it seems that it was warm with little snow, and the drift ice was hard to see. The day before, there was no drift ice... However! On the day of the ride, we were able to see plenty of drift ice! I definitely want you to experience the thrilling atmosphere! When it was cold, we could go inside and then come back outside, so it wasn't a problem to not dress too warmly. We visited many places, so it was a bit tight on time and busy, but it was truly a fulfilling and enjoyable tour!

今年は暖かく雪が少なかったようで、流氷も中々見れなかったそうです。
前日は流氷なし…
しかし！乗車当日はバッチリ流氷が見れました！
迫力のある臨場感を是非体験してほしいです！
寒いときは室内に入り、また外に出るようにすれば
そこまで防寒しなくても問題なかったです。
たくさんの場所を巡るので時間パツパツで忙しかったですが、本当に充実した楽しいツアーでした！

I was first satisfied to see the Japanese crane, the long-tailed tit, and the whooper swan. Since I toured Lake Mashu, Lake Kussharo, Lake Akan, and Mount Iou in one day, I couldn't spend much time at each location, but it made me think that I would like to come back someday to explore the places I couldn't fully enjoy. Next time, it might be good to focus on themes like birdwatching, canoeing, or fishing. This was a great opportunity to explore such possibilities.

タンチョウツル、シマエナガ、オオハクチョウを観られてまずは満足でした。摩周湖、屈斜路湖、阿寒湖、硫黄山を1日で巡るので、各所に時間はとれませんが、十分観られなかった所を、いつかゆっくり来たいと思えました。次回はバードウオッチングや、カヌー、釣り等のテーマで絞るのも良いかも知れません。そんな可能性を探るのに、とても良い機会になりました。

It’s common for tours to have limited time at each stop, and I felt rushed while choosing souvenirs.

However, I think it was because the itinerary was so packed with activities.

We got to see the drift ice, and the weather was great, making the final stop at Cape Notoro the highlight of the trip. After researching, I found that it’s difficult to reach the cape by public transportation, so I felt that participating in the tour was definitely worth it.

On a side note, I also made friends on the Aurora ship, so I’m very satisfied.

ツアーにありがちですが、それぞれの滞在時間がわずかで、お土産も焦りながら選びました。

ただ、それだけ盛りだくさんな内容にしていただいたからだと思います。

流氷も会えたし、天気にも恵まれたため、最後の能取岬が最高でした。後から調べたら、岬へは公共交通機関では行きづらく、それだけでもツアーに参加した価値があるなと思いました。

ついでに言うと、オーロラ号の上でお友達もできたので、大満足です。

A winter trip to Hakodate with a friend. We booked this tour to see the night view. The driver provided us with a lot of information and took photos for us, making the experience enjoyable. On the way back, we were dropped off at a place that wasn't originally planned, and we received recommendations for bars, which made for wonderful memories.

友人とふたりで冬の函館。夜景を観るのにこのツアーを予約しました。
運転手さんは本当にいろんな情報を教えてくれたり写真を撮ってくれたり、楽しませていただきました。帰りも、当初の予定ではないお店で降ろしていただいたり、飲み屋さんの情報をいただいたりして、すごく良い思い出になりました。

I participated on a warm winter day in late February.

I’m from the local area, but it’s been over 30 years since I toured in winter. I’ve visited this course many times in summer and autumn, but winter is something special! The blue sky, white land, mountains, and lakes were all amazing.

I saw cranes flying overhead and even encountered a long-tailed tit. There were so many deer that it made me laugh, and the weather was so nice that Lake Mashu looked beautiful. The sulfur mountain had so much smoke that I couldn’t see my companions. At Lake Akan, it was fun to ride a snowmobile on the frozen lake!

The bus travel time was about an hour, so I didn’t have to worry about restrooms, and the 20 minutes of sightseeing time allowed me to leisurely look at souvenirs. The hour at Lake Akan flew by.

For lunch, they set up a venue inside a roadside station instead of on the bus, and I appreciated the warm miso soup and tea that were included; it was delicious! I had a pork bowl bento. They also checked for allergies in advance.

The guide’s stories and songs were great. I heard things I didn’t know even as a local. However, I heard there were complaints that the stories were too loud, so sometimes the microphone was put down. When explanations were necessary, the guide would politely say, “I’m sorry for interrupting your rest.” I thought it was rude for some people to behave that way on a guided tour, especially since the guide was studying and explaining things to us. Please remember that you have a guide with you when reading this.

Thank you very much for your hard work, guide.

The driver also had a tough time with the deer. It must be stressful. Thank you.

I’m grateful for the safe and enjoyable experience. Thank you very much! ♡

2月下旬の冬晴れの暖かな日に参加しました。

私は地元出身ですが冬に観光するのは30年以上ぶり。　
夏や秋には何度も何度も行ったことのあるコースですが、冬は別格!青い空と白い大地と山々、湖、何もかもが最高でした。

鶴が頭上を飛んでいったり、シマエナガにも逢えましたし、鹿も笑っちゃうほど出てきてくれたし、とにかく天気が良かったので摩周湖もとても綺麗だったし、硫黄山は煙が大量で、連れの姿が見えなくなるほど。
阿寒湖では凍った湖上をスノーモービルで走って楽しかったー!

バスの移動時間は大体が1時間ほどなので、トイレも心配なかったし、見学時間の20分というのも、意外にゆっくりお土産を見たりもできました。
阿寒湖だけは1時間がアッと言う間でした。

昼食は車内ではなく道の駅の中に会場を作ってくれていて、温かいお味噌汁やお茶まで付けてくれて、ありがたかったし美味しかったです♪豚丼弁当でした(⁠´⁠・⁠(⁠o⁠o⁠)⁠・⁠｀⁠)
事前にアレルギー確認もしてくれます。

ガイドさんの話や歌も良かったです。
地元出身でも知らない話も聞けました。
しかし、その話などがｳﾙｻｲとのクレームがあったそうで、時々マイクを置かれていました。　　
説明しなくてはならないときには遠慮がちに「お休みのところ申し訳ありません」と。
ガイドさん付きのツアーなのに失礼な人がいるものだなと思いました。
色々と勉強して、私たちに説明してくれているのに。　　　　
これを読んでくれた方は、ガイドさん付きという事を忘れないでください。

ガイドさん本当にご苦労さまです。

運転士さんも、鹿にご苦労なさっていました。　
神経使いますよね。ありがとうございました。
　
安全で楽しく過ごせたこと、感謝します。
本当にありがとうございました♡

I traveled alone to Kushiro to see the red-crowned cranes.

I took the bus from the stop in front of the hotel, and yay! I got to see the red-crowned cranes.

The bus guide was very pleasant, and it turned out to be a wonderful trip.

Thank you♡

釧路に丹頂鶴を見にひとり旅しました。

ホテルの前の停留所でバスにのり、やったー。丹頂鶴にあえました。

バスガイドさん、とても感じよく素敵な旅になりました。

ありがとう♡

My long-held dream of "actually seeing the drift ice" has come true! I boarded the Aurora and was able to see the drift ice up close. What surprised me positively was the sightseeing train, the Drift Ice Train. At Cape Notoro, I experienced a wonderful collaboration between the remote land and the drift ice.

かねてからの夢である「流氷を実際にみる」が叶いました！オーロラ号に乗船して至近距離で流氷が見られました。思ったより良かったのは、観光列車流氷号の列車でした。能取岬では、最果ての地と流氷の絶妙なバランスでのコラボを体験できました。

There were 39 participants in the tour, but the guide took a long time to confirm the drop-off locations and distribute pamphlets after everyone had gathered, which delayed our arrival at Tsurumidai.

At the time of disembarking, there was a mention that we could change our lunch bento, but it remained the same. After we departed for the next location, we were told that reservations had already been made. It seemed that some people had requested changes, but when they communicated the changes later, they were told it was no longer possible and to just eat the meal provided.

I wish they had confirmed this while going around each group. The weather was great, which made it all the more disappointing.

ツアーの参加者が、39名だったなですが、ガイド山が、全員が揃ってから、グループ毎に、降車場所の確認、パンフレットの配布を下回ったので、最初の鶴見台に着くきわまでかかりました。
降り際に、昼食の弁当を変更できるような話をされたのですが、そのままでした。
次の場所へ出発してから、もう、予約しましたというのでした。変更を依頼した人もいたようだったのですが、その後変更を伝えたら、もう変更出来ないので、ご飯だけ食べてください。と言われました。
グループ毎に回った時に、確認してくれていたら良かったのにと思いました。
天気が良く、最高だっただけに、とても、残念でした。

I participated alone.
The time spent in the vehicle while listening to the guide's explanations about the history and the land was comfortable and relaxing, thanks to their gentle tone, which kept me engaged without getting bored.
At Lake Akan, I went ice fishing for wakasagi and caught three fish in a short time! They were immediately prepared as tempura, and they served a generous portion on the plate. It was very delicious!
At Lake Mashu, I saw Ezo deer, and at Tsurumidai, not only did I see the red-crowned crane, but I also spotted the adorable Siberian tit, making it an inspiring journey.
Thank you very much.

１人で参加しました。
ガイドさんの歴史や土地の説明を聞きながら過ごす車内は、穏やかな口調なので心地良く飽きることなくリラックスできます。
阿寒湖では氷の穴からワカサギ釣りをしました。短時間で３匹（！）釣れました。直ぐに天ぷらにして頂けるんですが、なんとお皿にいっぱい盛って下さいました。とても美味しかった！
摩周湖ではエゾシカが、鶴見台では丹頂だけでなくシマエナガの可愛い姿も見られたり、感動の旅になりました。
ありがとうございました。

I traveled alone to Kushiro in winter. Since I wasn't considering moving by car or rental car, I decided to join a bus tour. I had a wonderful day, visiting many major tourist spots while being guided by a very nice guide! There was also plenty of free time for taking photos, buying souvenirs, and tasting local specialties. I boarded the bus at Kushiro Station, but on the way back, I was dropped off at the airport, which was a great convenience. It was cold, but it was a heartwarming experience.

ひとり旅で冬の釧路へ。
車やレンタカーでの移動は考えていなかったので、バスツアーに参加することにしました。
とても素敵なガイドさんに解説をしていただきながら、たくさんの主要観光スポットを巡ることができて、大満足の1日に！
フリータイムも十分あり、写真撮影やお土産の購入、特産品を食べることもできました。
釧路駅から乗車しましたが、帰りは空港で降ろしていただいたので、一石二鳥。
寒かったですが、心が温かくなる時間でした。

Although we could see the drifting ice from land, the view from the ship was truly impressive and made us feel the power of nature! I heard that there are times when the drifting ice isn't present, so whether you can see it seems to depend on luck. However, on the day we participated, there were parts of the sea surface visible, and as we went further out, we encountered a lot of drifting ice. It was very moving to navigate through it by boat. In the distance, we also spotted Steller's sea eagles and white-tailed eagles, which was fantastic! The tour was packed with activities, making for a busy itinerary, but I don't think we could have visited so many places in just one day on our own. I would recommend this tour for those who want to experience Abashiri in a short amount of time.

陸地からも流氷は見れていたけど、船からの流氷は迫力満点で自然のすごさを感じることができました！流氷が流れてきていない時もあるそうで、見れるかどうかは運によるみたいですが、私たちの参加した日は海面の見えている部分もありつつ沖に出ると流氷ががっつり来ていて、その中を船で進んでいくのはとても感動しました。遠くにはオオワシやオジロワシも見れて最高でした！かなり内容の詰め込まれたツアーだったので忙しい行程でしたが、自分達ではこんなに沢山の場所を1日で回れなかったと思うので、短い時間で網走を体験したい人にはオススメのツアーだと思います。

This is perfect for exploring various places on your own! I participated in this tour, and although it was a bit rushed, I was able to fully enjoy Abashiri in just half a day, which is unique to this tour. I was very satisfied.

When we finally stopped by Notoro Cape, I thought, "Oh, that lighthouse from the Arashi commercial," but when I actually got there, I was overwhelmed by the sound of waves mixed with drifting ice crashing against the cliffs and the biting cold wind. It was an incredible experience!

I probably wouldn't have visited this place on my own, so I'm really glad I was taken there. I want to go back even outside of the drifting ice season.

1人であちこち回るのにはコレ！と参加しました
駆け足ではありましたが、半日でここまで網走を満喫できるのはこのツアーならでは。大満足です
最後に立ち寄った能取岬は「嵐のCMのあの灯台ね｣くらいな気持ちでしたが
実際行くと、
崖下に押し寄せる流氷混じりの波の音
身を切るような寒い風
が圧倒的な迫力で感じられて大感激でした！
自分では多分、寄ってなかった場所なので、連れて行ってもらえてホントに良かったです
流氷の季節以外でもまた行ってみたい。

This time, I participated in the sightseeing bus tour "Pirika-go" for the first time.
The bus tour in heavy snowfall was exciting, especially when I unexpectedly encountered a long-tailed tit.
According to the locals, it was quite rare to have such heavy snowfall, so the coincidence of meeting both the heavy snow and the long-tailed tit made for a fun and memorable bus tour.
I was able to experience sightseeing in a different environment under the blue sky.
Additionally, I was comforted by the content and delivery of the bus guide's stories, as well as their heartfelt singing.
I definitely want to participate in a bus tour in a different season.
I would be happy if I could meet the same bus guide again.

今回、初めて観光バスツアー「ピリカ号」に参加しました。
大雪の中でのバスツアー、たまたま出会えたシマエナガにワクワクさせられました。
地元の方の話でも珍しい位の大雪とのことで大雪とシマエナガに出会えたことの２つの偶然が重なり楽しい、思い出に残るバスツアーでした。
青空の下での観光とまた違った環境での観光を体感することが出来ました。
また、バスガイドさんの話の内容、話し方、一生懸命に歌を歌っている所にも癒されました。
是非、違う季節のバスツアーにも参加したいと思いました。
出来れば、同じバスガイドさんに会えたら嬉しいです。

This is a tour starting from the Aurora ice floe cruise. Unfortunately, there were no ice floes. We saw plenty of white-tailed eagles, but there is no refund for the tour even without the ice floes. Next was free sightseeing at Abashiri Prison, so we went straight from the entrance to the prison cafeteria. We had prison beer and strolled around the souvenir shop. After that, we visited the Ice Floe Museum. It was a bit desperate to spin the wet towel and freeze it. I also had ice floe soft serve. There are no discounts or services, but 350 yen is cheap. It was delicious with a salted caramel flavor.

As for lunch, as others have mentioned, it was not something to look forward to. There is about an hour for the meal, so it feels like you’re just killing time wandering nearby, so I think it would be better to shorten it to about 30 minutes and move on to the next location. The sightseeing train from Kitahama Station was crowded. We moved to Abashiri Station on a packed train, and next was Cape Notoro. I was looking forward to the stunning views here. The time was about 15 minutes, so it went by in a flash. I wish I could have taken my time and enjoyed it more.

流氷クルーズのおーろらからスタートするツアーです。残念ながら流氷なしでした。オジロワシがいっぱい見れましたが流氷なくてもツアーは返金無しです。次は網走監獄のフリー観光だったので、入り口から出口に直行して監獄食堂に行きました。監獄ビール飲んでお土産屋さんでぶらぶら。その後は流氷館の見学です。濡れタオル回して凍らせるのはチョット必死になってしまう。流氷ソフトクリームも食べました。割引きなどサービスは無いけど350円は安いですね。塩キャラメル味で美味しいです。
その後のランチは、他の方も書かれているように期待できません。
食事時間が1時間くらいあるので、近くを散策して時間を潰す感じなので、30分くらいにして次に移動しても良いかと感じます。
北浜駅からの観光列車は混雑していました。
網走駅まで満員電車で移動して次は能取岬です。ここは絶景を楽しみにしていました。時間は15分くらいなので、あっという間でした。もっとじっくりゆっくりしたかったです。

The tour course around Eastern Hokkaido is a classic, but it was really great. I've been to these places many times on my own, but I would never think of going in winter with my own car. You can see a different scenery compared to summer, so I highly recommend participating in winter. The guide continuously explained about Kushiro. There was so much I didn't know, and it was definitely worth listening to.

道東を巡るにはド定番のツアーコースですが、それがまた良かったです。
自分では何度も観光に行った場所ですが
冬に自分の車でなんて行こうとも思わないですし、夏とは違った景色を見ることが出来て冬の参加はお勧めです。
ガイドさんもずーっと釧路の説明をしてくれていました。
知らない事だらけで、聞く価値ありです。

Having a guide and an audio guide on the bus made the long travel time enjoyable without getting bored. I actually didn't have high expectations for lunch, but it turned out to be better and tastier than I thought. I enjoyed both Lake Shikotsu and Lake Toya, and I was able to explore Mount Usu as well. The rest stop at Mushroom Kingdom was also fun (I had mushroom soup and tempura, etc.), making for a satisfying day. On the way back, we could choose our drop-off location, which allowed us to select a convenient spot for evening activities. The guide was very polite, and overall, it was a great experience.

ガイドさんが付くのとバス車内では案内ガイド？が付いていて長い移動時間も飽きる事なく楽しめました。
実は お昼は期待して居なかったのですが思っていたよりも良かったのと美味しかったです。
支笏湖も洞爺湖も楽しめ、有珠山散策？も出来、途中立ち寄る休憩場所の きのこ王国でも楽しめ(きのこ汁や天ぷら等食べました)満足の1日でした。
帰りは降車場所を決められるので夜の行動に良い場所を選択出来、とても便利でした。
ガイドさんは とても丁寧だったしトータルして とても良かったです。

At Tsurumidai, there were about 200 cranes. I was able to see them during courtship dances, territorial disputes, while eating, and soaring in the sky. In the sand area, you can observe many swans up close. At Lake Akan, I had an hour of free time for smelt fishing. The freshly caught fish were delicious when prepared as tempura. Thank you to everyone at Akan Bus.

鶴見台には約200羽の鶴。求愛ダンス、縄張り争い、食事中、空を舞う鶴を見ることができました。砂場には沢山の白鳥を近くで観察できます。阿寒湖では、1時間のフリータイムでワカサギ釣り。釣りたてを天ぷらでいただき、とても美味しかったです。阿寒バスの皆さん、ありがとうございました。

I thought it would be quite difficult to explore this course on my own. I was able to see the red-crowned cranes up close, which has been a dream of mine for many years, and I was moved when the cranes flew right above my head! The beautiful scenery of Lake Mashu on a sunny day, the charm of the swans seen up close, Lake Akan covered in ice, and the pork bowl lunch that I didn't have high expectations for turned out to be warm, with plenty of meat, and the miso soup was also warm and very delicious! I also appreciated the kindness of the tour guide! This is an incredible value for 6,000 yen! Thank you for a very enjoyable day!

自分ではなかなか今回のコースを観て周ることは難しいと思いました。長年の夢であった丹頂鶴を間近で観ることができ、さらに鶴が私の頭上を飛行してくれたのでその姿に
感動しました！晴れた摩周湖と樹氷の素晴らしい景色、間近で観る白鳥の愛らしさ、一面氷におおわれた阿寒湖、あまり期待していなかったお昼ごはんの豚丼弁当ですが、温かくお肉もたくさん乗っていてお味噌汁も温かくとても美味しくいただきました！添乗員さんの親切さも有難かったです！これで6000円は破格です❗
とても楽しい一日をありがとうございました！

Initially, I was planning to take the SL Winter Marsh train, but when I couldn't get the desired seats, I searched online for alternatives and found this tour, which I quickly decided to join. They promptly answered my pre-trip questions, so I was able to participate without any worries (regarding meal restrictions and how to spend free time).

On the day of the tour, we were blessed with good weather, and we efficiently visited all the highlights in one day, allowing us to enjoy the sightseeing spots even more than I had expected. I thought the time allocation at each spot was good. However, one hour at Lake Akan Onsen might feel a bit short. It's not enough time to enjoy the hot spring, and since a large group of foreign tourists had just arrived for the ice activities, I decided to skip it considering the wait time. I heard that in summer, the free time is two hours, which I believe would be sufficient to fully enjoy the experience.

The driver provided safe driving, which was reassuring, and above all, the guide offered excellent information, making the bus ride enjoyable with various stories. I was also grateful for the souvenir information, as I was able to buy great gifts for my family and friends.

On the way to Kushiro, they shared tips on how to spend time there, which was helpful since I had a flight the next afternoon. I have relatives in Sapporo and friends from Toya, and while I've visited Hokkaido several times, this was my first real experience in Kushiro. It was a wonderful day that made me want to visit again in the summer. I highly recommend it!

　当初SL冬の湿原号に乗ろうと思っていましたが、希望の席が取れなかったりした時の代替えをネットで検索していた時にこのツアーを見つけ、早速こちらに決めました。
　事前の質問にもすぐに回答いただきましたので、不安な事もなく参加できました。（食事制限があるので昼食の内容やフリータイムの過ごし方など）
　当日は天気にも恵まれ、１日で効率良く見どころを廻って頂きましたので、期待通り、以上に観光スポットを堪能できました。各スポットの時間配分もよかったと思います。ただ、阿寒湖温泉の１時間はちょっと中途半端かもしれません。温泉に入るには短いし、氷上アクティビティも、ちょうど大人数の外人の団体さんが着いた所でしたので、待ち時間を考えるとこちらも微妙で参加は諦めました。夏はフリータイムが２時間というお話でしたので、２時間あれば満喫できると思います。
　運転手さんも安全な運転で安心できましたし、何よりガイドさんにはとても良いご案内をいただき、バスの中もいろいろなお話で楽しかったです。お土産の情報も本当にありがたく、家族や友人に良いお土産が買えました。
釧路までの道中では、釧路での時間の過ごし方なども教えていただき、ちょうど翌日の午後の飛行機でしたので、参考になりました。
　親戚が札幌に、友人の出身が洞爺で、何回か北海道には参りましたが、釧路は初めて同然で、今度はまた夏に訪れたいという魅力を感じさせていただいた素敵な１日でした。おすすめです！
　

Hokkaido is vast, and there are tourist spots that are not accessible by public transportation, so traveling by car is the norm. However, if you're not used to driving on snowy roads, it can be daunting. This plan is perfect for such people. You can simply sit back and efficiently visit various spots, each of which was quite impressive. I thought I would enjoy watching the cranes, but they were larger than I imagined (with a wingspan of 2.3 meters), and seeing them fly just above my head was breathtaking, making it the highlight of my trip. The swans are quite accustomed to humans and can be observed up close. Unlike in a zoo, wild animals move freely, which is enjoyable to watch. The scenery at Iouzan and the three lakes was also beautiful, and being able to visit these in half a day is something only bus tours can offer. The guide's stories were interesting, so I never got bored during the journey. If I had taken a regular bus, the travel would have been too dull. The temperature was around 0 degrees during the day, which was not as cold as I expected, but at Lake Akan, it was very cold at -5 degrees in the snow, so I was glad I brought gloves and a scarf. The snow wasn't too deep, and it hadn't turned into ice, so short rubber boots were sufficient. Still, there were a few icy slopes, so I walked carefully. I recommend sitting on the right side of the bus. The frozen Kushiro River and Kushiro Wetlands are on the right side, and the bus does not stop there, so if you want to see the wetlands, the right side is better. The area around Lake Kussharo is recommended on the left side, but that view is brief. Also, sitting closer to the front will allow you to hear the guide's explanations better, making it more enjoyable. Therefore, I recommend sitting in the front on the right side. It was a Monday on a weekday, but the bus was almost full with older passengers and Chinese tourists. It’s best to board early to secure a good seat. The only downside was having to eat the lunch bento in a closed space without a view. It was a shame because the pork bowl bento was incredibly delicious, but I had to eat it without being able to see the scenery. It would have been perfect if we could choose our own places to eat. However, I think there is no better plan to enjoy winter in the eastern part of Hokkaido more efficiently. Thank you for a truly wonderful trip.

北海道は広く公共交通機関では行けない場所に観光スポットがあるため車移動が主流となるが雪道の運転は慣れてないから不安。そんな人に最適のプランです。座っているだけで効率よく様々なスポットへ行けたしそれぞれが見ごたえ十分でした。鶴を見て楽しめるのかなと思っていたのですが想像より大きく(羽を広げて2m30cm)頭上すぐ上を飛ぶ姿は圧巻でこの旅一番の思い出になりました。白鳥達は人馴れしておりかなり近くで観察できます。動物園とは違い野生の動物は伸び伸び動きまわるので見ていて楽しいです。硫黄山や3つの湖も良い景色でこれらを半日の間に周れるのはバス観光ならではで、道中もガイドさんの話が面白いので飽きることはありませんでした。路線バスだと移動が退屈すぎたでしょう。気温は日中0度前後で思ったよりは寒くありませんでしたが阿寒湖は雪の中の-5度だったのでとても寒く、手袋やマフラーを持ってきていて良かったです。雪はそこまで深くなくアイスバーンにもなっていなかったので靴は丈の短い長靴で十分でした。それでも凍っている坂道もちらほらあったので慎重に歩きました。バスの席は右側がおすすめです。凍った釧路川や釧路湿原が右側にあり、そこでバスは停車しないので湿原を見たい人は右側が良いです。屈斜路湖周辺は左側がおすすめですがそこは一瞬で終わります。またガイドさんの説明をよく聞ける前の席の方が楽しめるでしょう。ですので右側前方の席がおすすめです。平日の月曜でしたが年配や中国人観光客でバスはほぼ満席でした。最初に早めに乗り込み良い席を確保した方がよいですね。唯一残念だったのが昼食の弁当を密室で景色の見れない空間で食べさせられた事です。せっかく豚丼弁当が最高に美味しかっただけに景色を見れずに食べなければいけなかったのは残念です。各自好きな場所を選べれたら最高だったのですが。しかし道東の冬をこれ以上効率よく楽しめるプランはなかなかないと思います。本当に良い旅をありがとうございました。