Lake Shikotsu & Jozankei Tours

Hokkaido · LAKE SHIKOTSU & JOZANKEI TOURS

10 Lake Shikotsu & Jozankei Tours Worth Braving the Forecast For

10 reviewed

Good lake shikotsu & jozankei tours fill up fast in season here, and the great ones go first. The 10 best sit below, each priced and timed, with a line on who it suits.

Mountain Bike Tour from Sapporo Including Hoheikyo Onsen and Lunch

by
Mountain Bike Tour from Sapporo Including Hoheikyo Onsen and Lunch - Starting with a minivan and a proper bike fitting

1.Mountain Bike Tour from Sapporo Including Hoheikyo Onsen and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · from $71Our pick

Ride the Toyohira River near Sapporo, soak at Hoheikyo Onsen, and enjoy curry and naan on this beginner-friendly half-day tour.

“Lovely tour. Jun was a gentleman. He tries his best to speak English and for explaining things related to the tour, he is more than adequate. Excellent mountain bikes in top condition made going up or down hill very manageable. The Curry lunch is authentic Indian, not Japanese style curry, with an enormous piece of freshly baked naan bread. The onsen at the end was a perfect way to stop the muscles stiffening up the next day. As much as I enjoyed the experience, up in the hills it was very cold 4C and this early in the season many of the preferred off-road cycling paths were still snowed in.…”

Check availability →Read our full review

Sapporo: The Indigenous Ainu People & Jozankei walking tour

by
Sapporo: The Indigenous Ainu People & Jozankei walking tour - Meeting Scott at Sapporo Station

2.Sapporo: The Indigenous Ainu People & Jozankei walking tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 25 reviews · 9h 30m · from $170

Learn Ainu culture, walk Jozankei’s shrines and parks, cross a suspension bridge, and relax in a traditional Hokkaido onsen.

“Tour was awesome. Guide was very knowledgeable and kept good conversation during down time. Some bus wait times were a little long but that’s because it was winter schedule. I would definitely recommend a tour to others but maybe they should do it in the spring or Autumn. I really enjoyed the unique view winter gives but I know some people just can’t do cold.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Full Day Indigenous Ainu of Hokkaido and Jozankei

by
Full Day Indigenous Ainu of Hokkaido and Jozankei - Meeting the Ainu at Sapporo Pirka Kotan

3.Full Day Indigenous Ainu of Hokkaido and Jozankei

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $167Top rated

Visit Sapporo Pirka Kotan, learn about Ainu culture, then unwind with a two-hour bath at Jozankei’s Hotel Shika no Yu.

“Great tour I learnt a lot of interesting facts about the Ainu people. Scott was a great tour guide, very helpful and very knowledgeable. He even made sure to assist me with issues I had relating to outside of the tour.”

Check availability →Read our full review

2026 Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival in Hokkaido

by
2026 Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival in Hokkaido - About two hours inside the illuminated festival

4.2026 Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival in Hokkaido

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · from $58Best value

See Lake Shikotsu’s crystal-clear ice sculptures glowing at night on a reserved bus from Sapporo, with festival admission included.

“Well organised tour with crystal clear english audio system - even my headphones fitted. As someone who enjoys travelling on one's own I particularly liked having a seat to myself with no-one sitting next to me. Having the audio systeRead more”

Check availability →Read our full review

[Sapporo] Go by private car! Takino Cemetery, Hokkaido Shrine, Shiroi Koibito Park

by
[Sapporo] Go by private car! Takino Cemetery, Hokkaido Shrine, Shiroi Koibito Park - Hokkaido Shrine, a short visit with seasonal appeal

Private Day Trip of Lake Shikotsu and Moss Canyon

by
Private Day Trip of Lake Shikotsu and Moss Canyon - Moss Canyon is about small details, not a quick photo

6.Private Day Trip of Lake Shikotsu and Moss Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $247

Review of a private Sapporo day trip to Lake Shikotsu and Moss Canyon, with hotel pickup, a beginner-friendly hike, snacks, and expert guides.

“Sumi & Sato were excellent guides. We travel to the lake for a view and quick break then off to moss canyon. They pointed out various types of mushrooms, ferns, insects, sails, plants, and so much more. Be prepared to climb over rocks Read more”

Check availability →Read our full review

Autumn Leaves in AutumnSkiing in winterLet’s go to Hoheikyo Onsen by private car (from Sapporo)

by
Autumn Leaves in AutumnSkiing in winterLet's go to Hoheikyo Onsen by private car (from Sapporo) - Three hours at Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort

Clearest Lake in Japan National Park package of Shikotsu lake

by
Clearest Lake in Japan National Park package of Shikotsu lake - Marukoma Onsen with a lake view

Explore Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival (night tour)

by
Explore Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival (night tour) - The 5 p.m. start near Sapporo Station

9.Explore Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival (night tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $59

See Lake Shikotsu’s ice sculptures and glowing caverns on a four-hour evening tour from Sapporo, with shared transport included.

“A great ice festival to visit if you're in Sapporo for the snow festival. We went there at night when all the ice sculptures were beautifully lit up and it was really impressive. Great place to take the kids, highly recommend it!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Explore Shikotsu Ice Festival (day tour)

by
Explore Shikotsu Ice Festival (day tour) - Entering the Ice Festival in Daylight

10.Explore Shikotsu Ice Festival (day tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $59

Visit Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival from Sapporo by small-group bus, with illuminated ice art, slides, snacks, and optional hot springs.

“Had an awesome time at the ice festival at night. Such a beautiful place and even better with all the lights illuminating the ice. Favourite part was the giant ice wall and slide”

Check availability →Read our full review

Keep browsing

Sapporo Tours82Otaru Tours20Hakodate Tours12Furano & Biei Tours21Noboribetsu & Lake Toya Tours13Shiretoko & Wildlife Tours6