All Reviews for Lake Shikotsu Tours

The round-trip cable car ride, including lunch, allowed us to enjoy the experience for 10 hours, and it was a great value. The automatic audio guide via earphones was available in multiple languages, and it was convenient to just remove the earphones when we didn't want to listen. The mushroom soup and lunch were satisfying as well. The views at all the sightseeing spots were fantastic. Although it was sunny, the snow from a few days prior made the snowy scenery very beautiful. I'm glad we visited the bear ranch too. The guide took a lot of photos for us. Thank you very much.

ロープウェイ往復、昼食代も込みで、10時間かけて楽しむことができ、コスパ最高でした。イヤホンによる自動音声案内も多言語対応で、聞きたくない時はイヤホンを外すだけなのでよかったです。きのこ汁や昼食も満足でした。どの見学地も景色が最高でした。晴れの天気でしたが数日前の降雪のため、雪景色がとても綺麗でした。クマ牧場も行ってよかったです。ガイドさんにたくさん写真を撮ってもらいました。ありがとうございました。

The bus guide was kind, and the driver drove safely, so I was able to ride with peace of mind. If I could wish for something, it would be great if the time at the sightseeing spots could be set a little longer, even if the return time is later. Also, since the guide only spoke Japanese, foreign visitors might have had some trouble understanding the explanations.

バスガイドさんも親切で、運転手さんも安全な運転だったので、安心して乗車できました。欲を言えば、帰る時刻は遅くてもいいので、観光地の時間をもう少しだけ長めに設定して頂けると良かったです。また、日本語オンリーのガイドさんだったので、外国の方は説明がわからず少し困ったかもしれません。

It was cold, and it snowed a little along the way, but both Lake Shikotsu and Lake Toya had wonderful scenery. Riding the ropeway provided a breathtaking 360-degree panoramic view. We also had lunch at the hotel, and it was a satisfying experience that felt far beyond a day trip bus tour. The day trip lasted a long time, from around 8:30 in the morning until the evening, and I thought the price was very reasonable. This trip to Hokkaido became my best memory.

寒くて途中雪が少し降りましたが支笏湖、洞爺湖とも素晴らしい景色でした。ロープウェイにも乗り360度のパノラマの景色は絶景でした。ランチもホテルで頂き、日帰りバスツアーとは思えないほどの満足感のある内容でした。朝の8時半くらいから夕方まで長い間の日帰りツアーで色々と連れて行っていただいて、料金はすごくお安いと思いました。この度の北海道旅行の1番の思い出になりました。

The day after arriving in Sapporo, I participated in a tour. Since the next morning was early, I wanted to find the information center at Sapporo Station before heading to the hotel. However, I had a hard time locating it because there was construction going on inside the station. I felt it would be helpful if the information center's signs were more visible, such as being hung from the ceiling.

On that morning, there were about five people who were cutting it close on time and mentioned they had trouble finding the place. I was satisfied with the tour because we were able to visit all the places we wanted to go. The water at Lake Toya and Lake Shikotsu was incredibly clear and transparent, which surprised me. I was thrilled to be able to walk down to the water's edge.

For lunch, we had a luxurious meal that was delicious, and I’ve attached a photo. We took the ropeway up to Mount Usu and walked from there to the summit. The magnificent scenery of Hokkaido was amazing. The tour duration seemed just right, and I appreciated the safe driving from both the guide and the driver. I got off at Susukino, and it was my first time being able to get off exactly where I wanted during a tour.

札幌についた翌日にツアーに参加しました。
翌日朝が早いのでホテルに行く前に札幌駅で案内所を見つけようと思って探したのですが、札幌駅構内も工事をしており案内所を見つけるのに大変苦労しました、構内側から見たときに案内所の表示が見やすいように、例えば天井から吊り下げてあればいいと感じました。
当日朝5人ほど時間ギリギリの方もいて場所がよくわからなかったとのことでした。
ツアーは行きたいところに行けたので満足してます。
洞爺湖、支笏湖の水がとてもきれいで、透きとおっていて驚きでした。
波打ち際まで降りることができて感激です。
お昼は、豪華な食事でおいしかったです、写真添付しておきます。
有珠山はロープウェイで上って、ついたところから歩いて頂上までいってきました。
北海道の雄大な景色が素晴らしかったです。
ツアー時間はちょうどいいかも、ガイドさんも運転手さんも安全運転で感謝です。
降りるところもススキのでおりました、自分の降りたいところで降りれるツアーは初めてです。

I enjoyed a smooth day trip with a luxurious lunch. The crew members were consistently kind, and if I have the opportunity again, I would like to use VELTRA's tours.

スムーズな日帰り旅行で昼食も豪華で堪能しました。また乗務員の方々も終始親切な対応で、また機会がありましたらこちらのVELTRAさんのツアーを利用したいと思います。

The weather wasn't very good, but I'm grateful to the bus guide for their stories and to the driver for safely handling the long drive of over 200 km.

天気はあまり良くありませんでしたが、バスガイドさんのお話と200km以上のロングドライブを安全にこなしてくれた運転手さんに感謝です。

It was an international group, and everyone was nice and pleasant. Both the guide and the driver were enjoyable. It was an educational tour. I recommend it.

国際的なメンバーでしたが、皆んないい人で感じのいい方ばかり、ガイドさん、運転手さん、ともに楽しかったです。
学びのあるツアーでした。おすすめします。

I participated in a bus tour with friends and was able to enjoy the autumn leaves at their peak. At Lake Shikotsu, I was moved to see many fish swimming while riding on a glass-bottom boat! The collaboration of the autumn leaves and the columnar jointing was truly wonderful.

We went to Lake Toya and took the ropeway to the summit of Mount Usu. It was a tough walk, but the view from the top was breathtaking. Finally, we ended our emotional journey by admiring Lake Toya from the observation deck.

Thank you for a trip with a packed schedule that had a satisfaction level of 100 percent!

お友達とのバスツアー参加で、丁度見頃に紅葉を楽しむことができました。
支笏湖は、グラスボートに乗り、湖を沢山の魚が泳いでるのがが見れて感動！紅葉と柱状節理のコラボは、とっても素敵でした。
洞爺湖に行き、ロープウェイで、有珠山頂上へ。
歩くの大変でしたが、頂上からの眺めは絶景でした。最後は、展望台で洞爺湖を眺めて、感動の旅を終えました。
濃厚なスケジュール満足度100パーセントの旅、ありがとうございました。

It was a tour with Chuo Bus, and both the driver and guide were very polite and kind, making it an enjoyable experience even for solo travelers. Although it's a tour lasting over 10 hours, there are many places to visit, so the time spent at each location is short and a bit rushed, but it's efficient and I recommend it.

There is audio guidance on the bus available in four languages: English, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese.

At the lunch stop, you can enjoy a meal made with Hokkaido ingredients while overlooking Lake Toya.

中央バスさんのツアーでしたが、運転手・ガイドさんも丁寧に優しく対応してくださり、1人からでも楽しめるツアーでした。10時間以上のツアーですが巡る場所も多い為、1か所の所要時間が少なく慌ただしいですが、効率よく巡れる為オススメです。
バス内での案内は音声案内があり、英語・中国・韓国・日本語の4言語に対応しております。
途中の昼食場所では洞爺湖を眺めながら、北海道の食材を使用した料理を食べることができます。

My friend came to Fukuoka, so I participated. The clear water of Lake Shikotsu was beautiful, and the autumn leaves were lovely. However, it was disappointing that the souvenir shops at Lake Shikotsu were closed. The lunch at Toyako Kohantei was surprisingly delicious, no matter what I ate. I was satisfied. Although it was cold, the taste was so good that I enjoyed it beautifully. I wished I had more time to stop by the souvenir shop Wakasaimo Honpo.

お友達が福岡きらきたので、参加しました。支笏湖の澄んだ水も綺麗で紅葉が素敵でした。ただ、支笏湖のお店お土産屋が開いてなくて、寂しかったです。洞爺湖湖畔亭の昼食が、ビックリするくらい何を食べても美味しかったです。満足しました。冷めてましたが、味が美味しいので、綺麗に食べました。
お土産屋わかさいも本舗に立ち寄る時間が欲しかったです

I went on a pass tour for the first time in a while... Is it due to the advancement of AI? I didn't expect to have a guide with an earphone. Of course, at key points, the guide provided clear explanations.

The bears at the bear ranch were adorable.

There were various discounts, making it a fun and worthwhile tour.

久々にパスツアーに行きましたが‥
AIの進歩でしょうか。
イヤーホーンでガイドしてもらえるとは思いませんでした。
もちろん要所要所ではガイドさんが分かりやすく案内してくれました。

熊牧場の熊さんは可愛かったですよ。

色々と割引があったり、お得で楽しいツアーでした。

It was a rainy day, but the guide's explanations were pleasant and the lunch was very delicious. I participated in another tour course before, and I was impressed by the guide's extensive knowledge. I would like to participate again.

雨降りの1日でしたが　ガイドさんの説明も心地良くランチもとっても美味し買ったです
前にも別のコースのツアーに参加しましたがガイドさんは知識も豊富で感心します
また参加したいと思っています

It was a tour with many foreign participants. The lunch was very delicious. I really enjoyed it with a relaxed schedule.

外国人の方も多く参加していたツアーです。お昼ご飯がとてもおいしかったです。ゆったりとしたスケジュールでとても楽しめました。

I participated alone, but I had a great time without any issues! The spacious bus was comfortable, and the schedule was just right, allowing us to efficiently visit many places. The tour guide was kind, and I thought it was a great tour.

Particularly, Lake Shikotsu is definitely worth seeing, and you won't be disappointed. Also, personally, I found the bear ranch to be very impactful and amazing, so I highly recommend stopping by!

一人で参加したのですが、全く問題なく楽しめました♪
広いバスにゆったり座れて快適でしたし、ムダなくちょうどいいスケジュールで効率よく沢山回れましたし、添乗員さんも優しくて、良いツアーだと思いました。
特に支笏湖は一見の価値アリで、感動すること間違いナシです。
あと、個人的にはクマ牧場がインパクト大でスゴかったので、ぜひ寄られることをオススメします！

My mother and I had a great time sightseeing. The guide and the driver were kind. Although the sightseeing stops felt a bit short, the views from the bus window were amazing, so it turned out to be just the right itinerary for the day. Perhaps the left side of the bus had a better view of Mount Yotei.

母娘で楽しく観光しました。ガイドさん。運転手さん親切でした。
ひとつひとつの停車観光時間が短い気もしましたが、車窓からの眺めが最高だったので、結果的に1日ちょうどいい行程でした。バスは左側の席が羊蹄山がよく見えたのかもしれません。

The bus tour in snowy Hokkaido was fantastic.
I was able to experience the snow up close.
The lunch was delicious as well.
I thoroughly enjoyed the recommended gourmet options from the guide, and it was a very satisfying tour.
Thank you very much!

雪のある北海道はバスツアーが最高でした。
大丈夫に触れる事ができました。
昼食も美味しかったです。
ガイドさんオススメグルメも堪能でき大満足のツアーでした。
ありがとうございました

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

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！

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。

The number of participants was small, and everything went according to schedule. It was sunny at first, but it turned into a snowstorm, so we couldn't see the view of Lake Toya at the end. However, the driver and guide were great, and we had a wonderful time. The lunch was very delicious, but I wish we had a bit more time. I really enjoyed the day. Next time, I would like to participate when the weather is nice.

参加人数少なく、スケジュール通り進みました。最初は晴れ、途中から吹雪となり最後の洞爺湖景色は見れませんでしたが、ドライバーさん、ガイドさんが良い方で楽しく過ごせました。
昼食がとても美味しかったですが、もう少し時間があればなと思いました。
1日満喫できました。
今度は天気の良いときに参加してみたいです。

Good points:
The mushroom soup at the Mushroom Kingdom was very delicious. It really felt fresh.
The scallop hot pot and scallop rice for lunch were also quite tasty.
The breathtaking view from the Usuzan Observatory.
I was able to closely observe Showa Shinzan (a video camera or good binoculars are a must!).

Disappointing points:
If I could have extended my stay at the Mushroom Kingdom by another 10 minutes, I might have been able to try the "premium mushroom soup" (it apparently takes 10 minutes to prepare).
Although it's not related to the bus company, there were foreigners flying a drone at the Usuzan Observatory, and it was noisy. Isn't that illegal?

If the round-trip ropeway fee and lunch are included for this price, I'm very satisfied.
Depending on the snow conditions, I recommend wearing warm boots during this season.

良かったところ：
きのこ王国のきこの汁がとても美味しかった。いかにも採れたてって感じで。
昼食の帆立鍋と帆立ご飯もなかなか美味しかった。
有珠山展望台からの絶景
昭和新山を子細に観察できた(ビデオカメラor良い双眼鏡必須ですよ！）


イマイチだった点：
きのこ王国の滞在時間をあと１０分延長して貰えれば「プレミアムきのこ汁」を食すことができたかも(調理するのに１０分必要らしい）。
バス会社は関係ないが有珠山展望台で外国人がドローンを飛ばしてて五月蠅かった。違法では？

ロープウェイ往復料金と昼食が込みでこの料金なら大満足。
積雪状況によりますがこの季節は防寒長靴がおススメです。

It was a holiday, but because the weather was not great, all the tourist spots were empty, and we were able to go around smoothly and on time. It was cold at Nakayama Pass, but we were able to see the first snow. I think it would be amazing to visit again when the weather is nice.

祭日でしたが、天気がいまいちだった為、何処の観光地も空いていて、スム―ズに時間通りに回れました。中山峠では寒かったけれど初雪も見れました。今度は天気の良い時に回れたら最高だと思います。

Since I don't live in Sapporo, the meeting place was a bit hard to find.
It was great to be able to visit all the sightseeing spots listed in the guidebook.
The tour guide through the headphones was easy to hear and understand.
At the Mushroom Kingdom, where we stopped for a break, I enjoyed delicious and inexpensive mushroom soup, and the lunch was also tasty.
At the end of the tour, there were many drop-off locations, and being able to get off the bus near my hotel was very convenient.

I thought the nationwide travel support would also apply to day bus tours, so it was very disappointing not to benefit from it.

札幌市在住ではないので集合場所がわかりにくかった。
ガイドブックに載っている観光名所を一通り巡れてよかった。
ヘッドフォンでのツアーガイドは聞き取りやすく、またわかりやすかった。
途中休憩のために立ち寄ったキノコ王国では美味しく安い
きのこ汁を堪能でき、昼食も美味しかった。
ツアー解散時、解散場所が多数あり、最寄りホテルの近所で
バスを降りることが出来たのもとても便利だった。

全国旅行支援は日帰りバスツアーも該当と思ったが、
恩恵を得られないのは大変残念だった。

I participated alone. I'm not sure if it's always like this, but I had the bus seat to myself, and having lunch alone didn't feel awkward at all; it was really enjoyable! Hokkaido is a place where you can't go far without a car, but thanks to this, I had a great time.

ひとりで参加しました。
毎回そうなのかは定かではないですが、
バス席もひとり使用でランチもひとりでもイヤな感じもなくとても楽しかったです！車がないと遠くには行けない北海道ですが、おかげでとても楽しめました。

On October 25th, I participated in the "Sapporo Departure Shikotsu Lake and Toya Lake Round Trip Bus Tour with Usuzan Ropeway & Lunch." The day before had been filled with cold rain, but on the day of the tour, the weather changed completely to a clear blue sky. It was a whirlwind day visiting Shikotsu Lake, Toya Lake, Showa Shinzan, Usuzan, and the Silo Observation Deck.

Above all, the view of Ezo Fuji (Yotei Mountain) from Lake Toya was breathtaking, with not a single cloud in the sky and snow on the summit. It truly felt like a sight I could admire for hours. I'm considering joining the tour again in November...

10月25日に「札幌発支笏湖・洞爺湖周遊バスツアー 有珠山ロープウェイ＆昼食付」に参加しました。
前日は一日冷たい雨でしたが、ツアー当日は一転し抜けるような青空の中、支笏湖⇒洞爺湖⇒昭和新山⇒有珠山⇒サイロ展望台とあっという間の一日でした。
何よりも洞爺湖からの蝦夷富士（羊蹄山）は雲一つ無く山頂には冠雪もありました。
本当に何時間でも見てられるような存在感を感じました。
11月にも再度ツアー参加を考えています。。。

I participated in a bus tour to Lake Toya this time, and the guidance from our tour conductor, Mr. Kondo, was kind and thorough. The content of the earphone guide was easy to understand, allowing us to learn about the history and culture of the area, which was very satisfying. The driver's driving was also careful and safe. Thank you very much. If I have another opportunity to visit Hokkaido, I will definitely use your services again.

今回利用させて頂いたのは、洞爺湖方面のバスツアーでしたが、添乗員の近藤さんの案内が親切丁寧で、イヤフォンガイドの内容も解りやすく土地土地の歴史文化、成り立ちを知ることができ満足でした。運転手さんの運転も慎重かつ安全でした。有り難うございました。
また北海道に行く機会があれば利用させて頂きます。

The meeting point at the bus terminal entrance is difficult to find on the map. They are taking infection control measures by checking temperatures at the meeting point and ensuring alcohol disinfection every time we board the bus. The audio guide through earphones inside the bus is easy to hear.

Main sightseeing spots:
☆ Lake Shikotsu (60 minutes)····· If you take the glass boat at the designated time, there’s hardly any time left. You need to take a few photos, go to the restroom, and dash back to the bus to make it in time; I wish we had at least another 20 minutes here. Unfortunately, the lake's transparency was poor, and I couldn't see the beautiful Shikotsu Blue surface.

☆ Lake Toya (85 minutes)····· First, everyone has lunch inside the hotel. There are many dishes, but they are quite ordinary, just decent enough not to be bad. After taking photos of the desolate tourist spot, Lake Toya, there was nothing else to do or see, and we had a lot of time to kill. We just sat in the lobby waiting. I understand that the crew needs to take a break, but 85 minutes here is unnecessary. I would prefer to allocate that time to Lake Shikotsu instead. The crew also knows there’s nothing to see here, so the lack of explanation about how to spend time here is the best evidence of that.

Mount Usu····· The ropeway will stop in bad weather, and in that case, we would visit the bear ranch, but it would be the worst if we couldn't ride the ropeway here. The view from the summit was wonderful.

Others····· Since this is just a restroom break, I don't have any particular impressions. It was somewhat rushed.

The pricing, including lunch at the hotel, is not bad, but the time allocation needs to be reconsidered. Overall, I didn’t feel it was an amazing tour. If the weather is bad, I would feel quite disappointed. Honestly, I would have preferred to join a different, slightly cheaper tour that operates on weekdays and covers similar areas.

集合場所のバスターミナルの入口が地図で分かりにくい。集合場所での検温、バス乗車の都度アルコール消毒の徹底で一応感染対策はしている。車内でのイヤフォンによる音声案内は聞き取りやすい。
メインの観光場所
☆支笏湖（60分）·····指定時間のグラスボートに乗るとほぼ残り時間がありません。写真数枚撮ってトイレに行ってダッシュでバスに戻らないと間に合わない、ここはあと20分は時間が欲しい。
あいにく湖の透明度が悪く、支笏湖ブルーの湖面は見られなかった。
☆洞爺湖（85分）·····まず全員でホテル内で昼食。品数は多いがごく普通、不味くは無い程度。寂れた観光地、洞爺湖の写真を撮った後、他に何もする事も観る所も全くなく時間時間をかなり持て余した。ロビーでボーと座って待つだけ。乗務員の休憩時間を確保しなくてはいけないのは分かりますが、ここは85分も不要。それなら支笏湖に時間を回して欲しい。乗務員も何も見る所がない事は分かっているので、ここでの過ごした方に関しての説明が全くなかったのが何よりの証拠。
有珠山·····天候不良時はロープウェイ停止になりますが、その場合、クマ牧場の観光になりますが、ここでロープウェイに乗れなかったら、最悪ですね。
山頂から見る景色は素晴らしかったです。
他·····トイレ休憩ついでの場所なので、特に感想は無いです。まあまあ慌てる。

ホテルでの昼食を含めての金額設定は悪くはないですが、時間配分は再考の必要有り。総合して、凄く良いツアーでした‼とは思わなかった。もし天候不良の場合はかなり損した気分になりそう。
本当は同じ様な地域を回るもう少し安価の別ツアーが平日も催行してくれてたらそちらに参加したかった。

I participated alone, but thanks to the friendly guide and driver, I had a fulfilling day without getting bored. The timing was just right, and since the places I had wanted to visit were included in the itinerary, I was truly moved to be able to go. I will definitely rely on you again when I come to Hokkaido. Thank you very much.

1人で参加でしたが、気さくなガイドさんと運転手さんの気遣いに退屈に成らず充実した1日になりました。
時間配分も丁度良く、前から行きたかった所がコースに入っていたので、本当に行けて感動しました。
また、北海道に来た時はお世話になります。
ありがとうございました。

I was able to visit various places in one day, and I had plenty of free time to leisurely explore and enjoy myself. Although the sightseeing boat at Lake Shikotsu was canceled due to strong winds, I quickly enjoyed climbing up to the observation deck and wandering around. The lunch at Lake Toya was also delicious and very filling. I walked to the Wakasaimo Toya main store to enjoy freshly made "imo-ten" and had fun visiting the lakeside viewpoints. From the Usuzan summit station, I could also see Mount Komagatake from the Usuzan crater observation deck. The driver and the bus guide were both very nice, and participating in this tour was definitely the right choice. I would like to use this service again.

１日で色んなところへ回れて、フリータイムもゆったりで、あちこち散策できて満喫できました。
支笏湖は、強風で遊覧船は欠航でしたが、展望台に上がったり、散策してるとあっという間でした。
洞爺湖のランチもボリュームたっぷりで美味しかったです。わかさいも洞爺湖本店まで歩いて揚げたて「いもてん」を食べたり、湖畔のビュースポット巡りして楽しめました。
有珠山山頂駅から坂道を上がる有珠山火口原展望台からは、駒ヶ岳も眺めることができました。
運転手さん、バスガイドもとってもよい方で、このツアーに参加して大正解でした。また利用したいです。

The bus guide accompanied us, but they used a type of audio guide that played through earphones. It seems the main job of the bus guide was to provide information about the meeting points. The sightseeing boat on Lake Shikotsu was canceled due to strong winds, and the shops offering discounts were closed. The day-use hot springs were only available on weekends, so we couldn't use them.

At the visitor center, we received recommendations for walking trails and went for a stroll. The scenery was beautiful, but it would have been nice to hear this information from the bus guide. I should have researched shopping information about the Mushroom Kingdom in advance, but since I went on a whim, I ended up buying Hokkaido apples and potatoes from a nearby fruit and vegetable shop. I'm looking forward to that, but it's a shame I didn't have time to try the mushroom soup. Also, it would have been great if the bus had shared information about the popular mushroom assortment and the rare fallen leaf mushrooms.

After lunch at Lake Toya, we were able to relax at the day-use hot springs. After viewing the crater from the nearby observation deck at Mount Usu, we enjoyed soft serve ice cream at Usu Terrace. We received a 100 yen discount with our bus tour ticket.

After getting off the ropeway, we didn't go to the bear ranch and instead wandered around the sign for Showa Shinzan. The Silo Observation Deck offers a breathtaking view of Lake Toya from a high vantage point. The souvenir shop was crowded, and I missed the chance to buy Yotei Mountain beer, which seems to be hard to find in Sapporo city. However, it was available at New Chitose Airport.

As the sun set, we headed back to Sapporo while enjoying the sunset. Our last restroom break was at the dark Nakayama Pass, where we were lucky to catch a glimpse of the sunset over Mount Yotei.

All in all, I had a wonderful day. Thank you!

バスガイドさんは同行だけど、録音の案内をイヤホンで流すタイプ。
バスガイドさんは集合の案内が主な仕事のようです。
支笏湖の遊覧船は強風のため欠航。割引の効くお店はお休み。日帰り温泉は土日だけで利用できず。
ビジターセンターで遊歩道のオススメを教えてもらって散策しました。景色はよかったですが、この情報はバスガイドさんから聞けたら良かったですね。
きのこ王国のショッピング情報は事前に調べたら良かったですが…ふらっと行ったので、横の果物や野菜のお店で北海道のリンゴとじゃがいもを購入。これは楽しみなのですが、きのこ汁を食べる時間無くて残念。そして、きのこの詰め合わせが人気なのと、珍しい落ち葉きのこの情報はバスで伝えて欲しいところです。
洞爺湖のランチの後は日帰り温泉でゆっくりできました。
有珠山ロープウェイは近くの展望台から火口を見た後、有珠テラスでソフトクリームを食べました。バスツアーの半券で100円引きになります。
ロープウェイを降りて熊牧場には行かず、昭和新山の看板あたりをぶらぶらしました。
サイロ展望台は洞爺湖を高台から見下ろす絶景を楽しめる。お土産屋さんは混んでいて、羊蹄山ビールが気になったのに買いそびれた。これ札幌市内には、あまり置いていないようです。新千歳空港にはありました。
日も暮れ夕焼けを見ながら札幌へ。最後のトイレ休憩は真っ暗な中山峠。羊蹄山に沈む夕日がギリギリ見えて良かったです。
なんやかんや、楽しい1日を過ごせました。ありがとうございます。