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Driving to Lake Shikotsu for hot spring and Ainu Culture
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Joined 2021
(Available: in April -November)
Hop into the guide's car to go to the nearest popular natural spot
Lake Shikotsu. Surrounded by beautiful mountains, you can enjoy beautiful scenery. After being blown by a pleasant breeze let's go to the onsen hot spring to heal your body. You will be amazed to soak in the vast outdoor bath in the forest. On the way back, we will go to the Ainu, indigenous people's museum to get to know the culture. You will surely feel the experiences only in Hokkaido!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Your hotel
- Hotel lobby
Lake Shikotsu
Beautiful lake which is the closest to Sapporo city, you can enjoy wonderful scenery and coffee break.
Jozankei Onsen
One of the most popular and unique hot spring where you can enjoy big outdoor bath and delicious lunch.
Ainu culture center
Ainu culture museum where you can see and touch the handicrafts of indigenous people. You can also see their house and ship.
Ending Point
Your hotel
Want to personalize this tour?
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Private vehicle mini-mini van Honda N box
Gas fee ,parking fee
Guide fee
Lunch, Personal expense
entrance fee for Onsen 1300 JPY
Ainu museum 350 JPY
Rental car fee ( if you are more than 3 )
around 35000〜 40000 JPY
Tour Important Information
If you are 4-6 people, we need rental car with additional payment.
This tour is available from April to October(Only Friday, Saturday, Sunday).
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2021
About Tour Guide Kumiko N.
Hi,I'm living in Hokkaido,Japan.teaching English everyday,and sometimes working as a tour conductor or a tour guide both for Japanese and for foreign customers.
and am a ski instructor in winter. So I can guide you to the many wonderful ski resort here in Hokkaido! My hobbies are tennis, swimming, movies, reading,and I am interested in history and culture. Hokkaido has so many attractive spots like beautiful nature, hot springs, active experience, and delicious seafood restaurant.I've been to Hawaii, Australia,Koria,and had exchange students from Canada for two months at my house several times.and I can offer you Kimono wearing experience.Hope having great fun experience together!.
Reviews
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Pamela J.
“Amazing Natural Splendor ”
Kumiko arrived on time and we began our trip to Lake Shikotsu. The scenery was very nice on the way up, however the lake was gorgeous. Walking around with Kumiko I appreciated her knowledge of the area as a local. We had a delicious kokanee salmon lunch at a very local place where kids were fishing and catching fish right in front of us. It brought back good memories of my childhood. My visit to the local Onsen was a unique treat, again, extremely authentic and local in a unique outdoor setting. We ended the day with a visit to the Sapporo Ainu cultural promotion center, an interest of mine since arriving to Hokkaido. The cultural museum is so well done! They encourage touching and hands-on exploration of many exhibits, making it a wonderful interactive experience. Kumiko is so fun to be with. She takes joy in sharing her love of all things Hokkaido and her history that has encouraged her to take on the tour guide/teacher role. Highly recommend her!
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Kumiko N.
Dear Pamela San Thank you for your kind review for the each tour And I am sorry my reply for the first one was sent in the middle of the writing because accidentally I pressed the button. I am so impressed you remember all destinations we visited during the tours in details , which makes me so happy. The second day was like our happy holiday to enjoy the beautiful lakeside and just relax in the Pure nature. You seemed to blend into the fantastic Hokkaido landscape so naturally,as if absorbing its natural power. It reminded me somehow of your hometown,Colorado,and it gave me a very special feeling(^^). Sharing amazing scenery and experience in the local hot spring with the finest quality, I think we could make the best memories together! Thank you again for your generousity and kindness to make me relax and positive all the time . And please remember the taste of Hokkaido scallops and surf clam of your favorite! With many thanks Kumiko
Pamela J.
“Fantastic Views”
The day began with a lovely scenic drive to Yoichi and learning about the history of this coastal area as well as a visit to Nikka Distillery to learn about the founding of Hokkaido's Whisky making industry. The tasting was enjoyable! A fabulous grilled seafood lunch was served up at a wonderful local spot, we could see the food grilled and I must say I went a bit overboard with my order, the food was so, so fresh. Viewing the Fisherman’s home and dormitory for the workers at the height of the herring fishing industry was very educational. It was lovely to see the craftsmanship of the home. We went to a historical museum in Otaru to learn more about the fishing industry and the indigenous peoples of this land, the Ainu. A stop along the shopping area in the historic district capped off the day. Kumiko is pleasant to work with and fluent in English. Her openness to my suggestions was appreciated throughout the tour. Great experience!
Kumiko N.
Dear Pamela San Thank you for remembering all the places we visited on the day. I felt so happy to see your imagination could expand to see old buildings.
Pamela J.
“Sapporo History and Sights”
Kumiko arrived early aTrip. began our walking tour with the red brick historical building. There is so much information about all of Hokkaido here, not just Sapporo. I also found the information about the Ainu people very well done. We saw the TV Tower, the Sapporo Station, and some interesting shops (including a stop at a fabric mart for this sewist) and a stop at a park and shrine to see cherry blossoms - before going to the wholesale fish market for a delicious lunch. The Hokkaido fresh seafood is delicious and unique. We ended our day with a tour of the Sapporo Beer Museum and tastings for me. Informative and tasty! Kumiko is a delightful guide, easy to talk with and very open to your guidance and preferences. I would highly recommend her for your trip.
Kumiko N.
Dear Pamela San Thank you for your kind review and spending time with our 3 consecutive tours .this is the last day of us and I really felt you were my close friend because we have been talking about various things over two days prior.And I was really impressed you kindly showed so much sincere interest and also are always positive to learn the history and culture of my place, Hokkaido, which made me so happy and feel deep appreciation for your respectful attitude for local people. Also I enjoyed a lot being with you and have learned from you a lot about your country. Thank you again for sharing the precious experience and will never forget these special tours with you ! All.the best Kumiko
$486/ per group
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