All Reviews for Sightseeing Tours

I had a wonderful time enjoying the unusually warm weather for Hokkaido.

I was impressed by the clear waters of Lake Shikotsu and excited by the encounter with a herd of fawns, which allowed me to feel the richness of Hokkaido's nature.

Also, at Showa Shinzan and the Usuzan Ropeway, I lost track of time while exploring and unfortunately couldn't make it to the bear ranch.

The "mushroom soup" from the Mushroom Kingdom that the guide recommended was truly delicious, and the lunch was also very satisfying with its generous portions.

Thank you for a fun day!

北海道らしくない暖かさと天候にも恵まれて、とても楽しく過ごせました

支笏湖の透き通った水面に感激し、子鹿の群れとの遭遇に興奮して、北海道の自然の豊かさを感じることができました

また、一度行ってみたかった昭和新山と有珠山ロープウェイでは、あちこちを散策していたら時間が足りなくなり、熊牧場に行くことができず残念でした

ガイドさんに教えていただいた、きのこ王国の「きのこ汁」は本当に美味しかったですし、昼食もボリュームがあり大満足です

楽しい一日をありがとうございました

The three-day weekend coincided with the Sapporo Snow Festival, making everywhere bustling with activity. Foreign languages were flying around, and it felt like being in another country. About 20% of the bus tour guests were Japanese, while the rest were mostly Chinese. The bus guide was also Chinese, alternating between Japanese and Chinese for the announcements.

The highlight of our main destination, Asahiyama Zoo, was the King Penguin walk! When we arrived a little before the start time, we were guided by the staff to the end of the line. There was already a long queue, reminiscent of waiting for a star to make an appearance.

The group of a dozen penguins passed by in no time, and they were incredibly adorable. The polar bear was active, never staying still in the snow. We thoroughly enjoyed the snowy scenery at the subsequent sightseeing spots, making it a wonderful trip.

三連休と札幌雪祭りの時期であったこともあり、どこも賑わっていました。
外国語が飛び交い、まるで外国にいるようでした。
バスツアー客の2割が日本人、他はほとんどが中国人でした。バスのガイドさんも中国人で、日本語と中国語の交互で案内していました。
1番の目的地であった旭山動物園のハイライトはキングペンギンのウォーキング！開始時間少し前に行くと、係の人に誘導されながら列の最後尾に向かいました。既に長〜い列が出来ていて、さながらスターの登場を待つようでした。
十数羽のペンギンの御一行はあっと言う間に通り過ぎましたが、とても愛らしかった。
ポーラーベアは雪の中で、ひと時もじっとしていなくてアクティブでした。
その後の観光地でも雪景色を存分に楽しみよい旅になりました。

The guide was a woman named Onodera. She spoke broken Japanese and managed the tour beautifully for the Chinese tourists. She must be a naturalized Chinese citizen, but she was very friendly and casually spoke to me as well. I would definitely like to tour with her as my guide again.

小野寺さんという女性ガイドでした。片言の日本語を話されて、中国人観光客を相手に見事に車内を仕切っていました。帰化された中国人なのでしょうが、とても気さくで自分にも気軽に声をかけてくださいました。ぜひまた、この方のガイドで周ってみたいです。

It was a very meaningful and enjoyable tour that gave me a great understanding of Noboribetsu Hell Valley. There were many things I would not have learned just by sightseeing on my own, and I felt the love for Noboribetsu through the guide's wonderful smile and explanations. The 70 minutes flew by, and I thought I would like to visit Noboribetsu again.

登別　地獄谷の事がよく分かり大変有意義で楽しいツアーでした。
個人で観光しただけでは知り得なかった事がたくさんあり　ガイドさんの素敵な笑顔と説明から登別への愛を感じ　あっという間の70分
また登別へ来たいなと思いました。

It was my first time wearing a dry suit, so I felt a bit awkward until I got used to it, but I was able to fully enjoy the ice floe walk without feeling cold at all. The staff were kind and took a lot of photos for us. The photos they took were linked on the Picchio blog that night, and we could access them with a password provided only to the participants of that day. It was very convenient to be able to download the photos taken with other participants as well. If you're visiting Shiretoko during the ice floe season, I definitely recommend joining this experience.

ドライスーツを着るのが初めてだったので慣れるまで少し動きづらかったのですが、寒さを感じることも無く流氷ウォークを思う存分楽しむことが出来ました。
スタッフさんが親切で写真も沢山撮ってくださいました。撮ってくださった写真は当日の夜にピッキオさんのブログにリンクが貼られ、各回の参加者だけに伝えられたパスワードで開くことが出来るようになっていました。他の参加者さんと一緒に撮った写真もダウンロードすることが出来てとても便利でした。流氷の時期に知床を訪れる方はぜひ参加してみてください。

I planned a trip with the purpose of attending the Sapporo Snow Festival, but after receiving advice from my son’s wife, who has experience living in Hokkaido, I quickly booked a tour.

The scale was smaller compared to the Snow Festival, but it's hard to express in words, so please check the photos. The journey included encounters with deer and sights like Lake Shikotsu, making the trip to the venue full of highlights.

It seems you can also get there using public transportation, but considering the cold and the thought of waiting in line, it was a great success to follow the advice and go with the tour. The guide was very friendly and introduced us to various attractions, making for a truly enjoyable time.

札幌雪まつりを目的に旅行を計画しましたが、
北海道に在住した経験のある、長男の奥さん
からのアドバイスがあり、急遽、ツアーに
予約しました。
規模は、雪まつりに比べ小規模でしたが、
言葉では、表せないので、写真を確認下さい。
道中の鹿との遭遇や支笏湖など、会場までの
道のりも見どころ満載でした。
共通交通機関でも行けるようですが、寒いなか
行列に並んでの移動を考えると、アドバイス通り
ツアーにして大成功でした。
ガイドさんも、とてもアットホームなで色々
見どころなど紹介して頂け、大変楽しい時間
でした。

The tour had many participants from Taiwan, and the main language of the guide was Mandarin. There were also announcements in Japanese, which sometimes had amusing phrasing, and it was fun to experience cultural differences, like not needing to arrive five minutes early for the meeting time. The Asahikawa Zoo in the snow had a unique appeal in winter, and I was moved by the beautiful scenery. Returning on time and choosing to get off in Susukino made it convenient to go out for dinner.

台湾の方が多数参加のツアーで、ガイドも北京語？がメインでした。
日本語の案内もあり、たまにちょっとおかしな言葉使いに笑えたり、集合時間は五分前じゃ無くて大丈夫とか、文化の違いも感じられて楽しかったです。
雪の旭川動物園は冬ならではの見応えもあり、美しい景色にも感動しました。
時間どおり帰り、すすきの下車を選択して、夕食に出かけるにも便利でした。

Seeing the drift ice for the first time, I found it to be different from what I had imagined; it was heavy, deep, not salty, and not flowing, which was quite interesting.

Walking on the drift ice itself was fun, but I felt that the guide's explanations lacked details about nature, the local area, and the annual drift ice phenomenon, making me wonder if they were not from the area.

流氷を初めて見た自分にとって、流氷はイメージしているものとは違って重たいし深いし塩味じゃないし、流れていないしいろいろと面白かったです。

流氷の上を歩くこと自体は面白かったのですが、ガイドさんの説明において、特に自然や地元、毎年の流氷のお話などがなく、地元の方ではないのではと思いました。

I used this service while staying in Sapporo for my child's entrance exam. It was convenient for me as it allowed for a day trip with a meeting and dispersal point at Sapporo Station.

The variety of animals was limited, and there were not many, so it felt like seeing them in their natural state. The bus guide on the way there and back had a gentle speaking style, which was enjoyable. I was concerned that there were no restrooms on the bus, but there was a restroom break at just the right time, so it wasn't an issue.

Most of the other passengers were Japanese, so the bus was quiet. At Asahiyama Zoo, there was enough time to look around. The snow often stopped, and we were fortunate with the weather. The ground was slippery in many places, and since the zoo is not flat but on a slope, I walked carefully. I felt like I was more concerned about my footing than the animals.

There were some people who fell over. The souvenir shops had a variety of products; the bus guide mentioned that all shops sell the same items, but when I asked the stores, they said the companies were different, so the products varied.

I think this is a perfect course for a day trip from Sapporo. I highly recommend it!

子供の受験のため札幌に滞在中に利用しました。
日帰りで、札幌駅前集合解散が出来たので自分にぴったりだったため便利でした。
動物達は種類は多くなく、数は少なくて自然の姿を拝見する感じでした。
行き帰りのバスガイドさんは穏やかな話し方で楽しかったです。
トイレがバス車内にないのが気掛かりでしたが、ちょうどよい時間にトイレ休憩があり問題ありませんでした。
同じ利用客は日本人が多かったので車内は静かでした。
旭山動物園では見て回るには十分な時間がありました。雪は止んでる事が多く、天候にも恵まれ良かったです。
地面は滑りやすいところも多く動物園が平地ではなく、斜面？なので慎重に歩きました。動物よりも足元ばかり気になっていたように思います。
ひっくり返ってる方もいました。
お土産屋さんは、バスガイドさんはどこも同じ商品が売ってると仰ってましたが、お店に聞くと、会社が違うため商品も違うとのこと、その通り様々でした。
札幌から日帰りでちょうどよいコースだと思います。ぜひどうぞ。

There was one participant, but there were no issues. I participated on the Monday after the three-day weekend. There was a bit of traffic in the morning, but after that, we were able to stick to the schedule without any problems. The weather was snowy and foggy, but we were able to enjoy the hot springs at Lake Toya.

１名参加でしたが、問題ありませんでした。
３連休明けの月曜日に参加。朝少し渋滞でしたが、その後は問題なく予定時間でまわることができました。
天候は雪と霧でしたが、洞爺湖では温泉に入れましたし、楽しむことができました。

I booked a trip to Hokkaido with my son without knowing much about the area, but it turned out to be a great decision as we were able to efficiently and enjoyably visit various tourist spots!

Especially, our guide, Mr. Gyoda, was wonderful. He was very knowledgeable and answered all our detailed questions about the sights with care, precision, and a personal touch. While the content of the trip is important, what made it truly rewarding was receiving such high-quality service from our guide, which made me feel like I really got my money's worth.

息子との2人旅、北海道の事がよくわからずとりあえず申し込みましたが、効率よく楽しく観光地を回る事ができ、大正解でした！

特にガイドの行田さんが素晴らしくよかったです。知識が豊富で、観光に関する細かい質問にも、丁寧に的確にまた親身になって応えていただきました。
旅行内容も大切ですが、何よりガイドさんからこんなにも質の高いサービスを受ける事ができて、凄く得した気分になりました。

In winter Hokkaido, I was worried, but I had an interesting and enjoyable day thanks to the lively guide's stories.

Thank you very much.

冬の北海道、心配してましたが
軽快なガイドさんのお話も面白く楽しい一日を過ごせました

ありがとうございました

The guide was extremely kind. The mountains of Hell Valley in Noboribetsu, the bears at the bear ranch, the soup curry at Lake Toya, and the ice sculptures at Lake Shikotsu were all great.

ガイドは超親切です。登別の地獄谷の山、熊牧場の熊、洞爺湖のスープカレー、支笏湖の氷像は全部よくなりました。

There were 40 passengers on the bus, and only one was Japanese; the rest were Chinese. Several attractions were quite nice, but the bear farm at Showa Shinzan was very small, and the admission fee of 900 yen is not worth it. I do not recommend going there.

一车40位乘客，只有一位日本客人
其他都是中国人….
几个景点都很不错，出来昭和新山的熊牧场
非常小，门票900不值得，不推荐去

It was great to be able to enjoy the beautiful nature of Hokkaido on a day trip from Sapporo. It was reassuring and comfortable to leave the long-distance driving to the driver and relax in the car. The lunch had a rich menu, was hearty, and delicious. There were also foreign participants, but the guide used a translation device for explanations, so everyone gathered on time and there were no particular issues.

札幌から日帰りで北海道の大自然を観光できてとても良かったです。
長距離の移動をドライバーさんに任せて車内でのんびりして過ごせるので安心で快適です。
昼食はメニューが豊富でボリュームもあって美味しかったです。
外国人の方も参加していましたが、ガイドさんが翻訳機を使って説明していたので時間通りに集合していたし、特に問題ありませんでした。

The guide explained the history and culture of Hokkaido, seasonal harvests, and the mountains visible from the highway, making the journey enjoyable despite the unique challenges of the region. We visited Asahiyama Zoo, and it was surprisingly warm for mid-February, so the animals were quite active. We learned about the importance of life for both humans and animals through the exhibits and the zookeepers' efforts to maintain the animals' well-being. We had a great day. Thank you very much.

ガイドさんが北海道の歴史、文化、季節の収穫物、高速から伺える山々等、道内ならではの苦労も説明して頂き道中楽しく過ごせました。私共は、旭山動物園でのコースでした。2月中旬にしては、暖かさだったので動物が以外と動いて、動物達の展示や、飼育員さんが動物の生命維持に人間も動物も命の大切さを学べるました。良い一日を過ごせました。有難う御座いました。

From late January to early March, the drift ice that is born at the Amur River estuary makes its way to Hokkaido, and the drift ice walk is an experience unique to Shiretoko. It's worth staying in Utoro just for this.

In the morning, there was a light flurry of snow, but by the meeting time, it was cloudy. After gathering at the Picchio office and a brief explanation, we changed into dry suits. It's better not to wear too thick layers, as it makes it difficult to put on the suit, but since your toes can get cold, it's advisable to wear thicker socks. There’s a place to store your belongings and a valuables box, so you can basically go hands-free. I brought my waterproof case for my iPhone and GoPro around my neck. The waterproof gloves they provided were touch-compatible, so I had no issues operating my iPhone. In any case, you'll receive plenty of photos later.

After a short move, we arrived at a vast expanse of drift ice. At first, we walked carefully until we got used to it, and then we started breaking the ice and playing in the sea. It can get quite cold during a snowstorm, but on this day, the latter part saw clearer skies out at sea.

アムール河口で生まれた流氷が北海道に接岸する1月下旬から3月の初旬にかけ、知床だけで体験できるのが流氷ウォーク。これだけの為にウトロ泊の価値有り。

朝は少し雪がちらつきましたが集合時間には曇り。一旦ピッキオさん事務所に集まった後、簡単な説明のあとドライスーツに着替えます。
上下ともあまり分厚いとスーツが着にくいのでモコモコにはしない方がいいけど、つま先は冷えてくるので靴下だけは厚めで。
荷物も置けるし貴重品BOXもあるのであとは基本的には手ぶらでgo。私は首から防水ケースのiPhoneとGoProをつっていきました。貸してくれた防水グローブがタッチ可能だったのでiPhone操作も問題なしでした。いずれにせよ写真は後でいっぱいもらえます。

少し移動したら見渡す限りの流氷原。慣れるまでは慎重に歩いてその後は氷割ったり海に使ったり。吹雪くとさすがに寒いらしいですが、この日は後半沖の方は晴れてきました。

I had a hard time finding the reception, as it was on the opposite side of the station, but I finally located it with some help. It's near the Daimaru side corridor, at the opposite entrance of the JR Tower Hotel. At the reception, I exchanged my voucher for a ticket. After checking in, I waited near the entrance of the building on the right side as you exit the station. When the time came, a staff member came to pick us up. There was a heavy snow warning, which made me worried, but by the time the tour started, the snow had stopped and the sun was out. There were 15 participants. First, we headed to the ski jump, but unfortunately, we couldn't use the lift for practice as they were preparing for the competition the next day, and we missed seeing it by the time we gathered. Next, we went to the Shiroi Koibito Park, and I was surprised by the building, which was beyond my expectations. We only had 30 minutes there, and it felt rushed; I wished we had another 30 minutes. After that, we went to the outer market, where I enjoyed a seafood bowl and had plenty of time to choose souvenirs. I've visited Sapporo many times, but this was my first time participating in a city bus tour, and I'm glad I did as it allowed us to efficiently see the highlights.

受付がわかりずらく駅の反対側で教えてもらいやっと見つけました。大丸側の通路、JRタワーホテル反対口です。受付でバウチャーを出して切符に換えてもらいます。受付をして駅を出て右側すぐの建物入口付近で待機。時間になると係員が迎えに来てくれます。大雪警報が出て心配しましが、ツアーが始まる頃にはやんで晴れました。参加者は15名。まずはジャンプ台へ翌日大会で準備中のためリフト使えず練習も残念ながら集合時間になってしまい見られませんでした。次に白い恋人パークへ、想像以上の建物に驚き、滞在時間が30分で、大忙しで回りました。あと、30分欲しかったです。その後、場外市場へ、海鮮丼を食べお土産もゆっくり選べて時間は充分でした。何度も札幌は訪れていますが、バスの市内観光は初めてでしたが見どころを効率よく回れるので参加して良かったです。

The Shikotsu Lake Ice Festival was canceled due to the warm winter causing the ice to melt, but it was a very fulfilling and enjoyable tour. Two-thirds of the tour participants were inbound travelers, but the guide provided explanations in two languages, so there were no issues. Unexpectedly, on the way back, we were able to see many cute deer.

支笏湖氷濤まつりは暖冬の影響で氷が溶けて中止となってしまいましたが、とても充実した楽しいツアーでした。
当日のツアー客の３分の２はインバウンドの方でしたが、ガイドさんは二カ国語を使分けて説明してくれるので問題ありません。
思いがけず帰り道にはたくさんのカワイイ鹿を見ることができました。

I was able to see various places in one day. There were many foreign visitors, and the guide spoke in both Japanese and Chinese, which made me feel like I was in a foreign country.
I think it's difficult for individuals to do sightseeing in one day, especially during the winter, so I had a great time being able to see so much.
Personally, I was disappointed that the main event, the Shikotsu Lake Ice Festival, was canceled, but I hope to make a comeback next year. I think I will choose Bell Tours for that time.

1日で色々な所を見ることが出来た。外国の方が多く、ガイドさんも日本語と中国語でお話しされていて、ちょっと外国に来た気分でした。
個人では特に冬期は1日で観光するのは難しいと思うので、色々見学出来て楽しかったです。
個人的にメインの支笏湖氷濤祭りが中止になってしまい、残念でしたが、また、来年リベンジしたいな。と、思っています。その時にはベルツアーさんを選ぶと思います。

Basically, as everyone has mentioned in their reviews, there were many Chinese participants, and the guide was in Chinese. However, they personally addressed us in Japanese with great care!

Since I can't drive, I was satisfied with being efficiently guided to various places that I couldn't reach on my own, allowing me to take photos. There was a moment when I thought, "If only we had more time!" while waiting to ride the ropeway at Showa Shinzan, but since we were on a tour, it couldn't be helped!

I had a wonderful experience in the magnificent Hokkaido, received great recommendations, and I am very satisfied! Thank you!

基本的にみなさん口コミに書かれている通り、参加者は中国人が多く、中国語でのガイドになりました。私達へは個人的に日本語で丁寧にお声がけいただきました！

車が運転できないので、自力で行けないところへ効率よく様々な箇所に案内してもらえるので写真を撮ったりするには満足しています。
昭和新山でロープウェイに乗るにはあと5分…滞在時間が長かったら！と思うような時間配分もあったのですが、ツアーで動いてましたので、仕方ないですね！

とても壮大な北海道を体験できておすすめも教えてもらい、大変満足しています！ありがとうございました！

The view of Mount Eniwa, Mount Fubetsu, and Mount Tarumae from Lake Shikotsu was very beautiful. Unfortunately, this time I couldn't see Mount Yotei from Lake Toya, but the view from Mount Usu, which I accessed via the ropeway, was breathtaking. I had been to all these places in the summer, but the snowy scenery was also fantastic.

支笏湖から見える恵庭岳、風不死岳、樽前山はとても美しい景色でした。今回は残念ながら洞爺湖から羊蹄山を観ることはで出来ませんでしたがロープウェイで登った有珠山から景色は圧巻です。
全て夏に行った事のある所でしたが雪景色も最高でした。

The 90-minute tour felt too long for the scale of the event. Even after going around twice, we hadn't spent half the time, and when we returned to the bus, it was still closed, leaving us waiting outside for over 30 minutes. I wish someone had informed us that the bus was not open. The Ice Festival itself was good, but I think half the time would have been sufficient. However, it was strange that photos taken from a certain spot at the Ice Shrine turned out striped. No matter how many times I took the picture, it always came out with stripes.

規模の割に、90分の見学時間は長すぎた。
2周回っても時間は半分も経たず、バスに戻ったけど開いておらず、30分以上外でずっと待つ羽目に。
バスが開いていないことを教えて欲しかったです。
氷濤まつり自体は、良かったですが半分の時間で良いかと。
でも氷濤神社のところで、ある場所から撮る写真が縞模様になるのが不思議でした。
何度撮っても、縞模様になります。

In addition to the Snow Festival, I was hoping to take my son to Asahiyama Zoo, so I looked for a bus tour departing from Sapporo. It had been a while since I took a bus tour, but the kind and friendly bus guide and driver offered warm words, and the guide's personality was wonderful. Listening to their stories not only helped me learn about tourism in Hokkaido but was also enjoyable and informative. I highly recommend this tour and would like to use it again.

雪まつりの他、旭山動物園に息子を連れていけたらと思い、札幌発のバスツアーを探しました。
バスツアーは久しぶりでしたが、親切で優しいバスガイドさんと運転手の方にあたたかい言葉をかけていただきましたし、ガイドさんのお人柄が素晴らしく、お話を聞いていても北海道の観光勉強になるだけではなく、楽しく、ためになること、たくさん教えていただきました。
とてもおすすめのツアーです。また利用したいと思います。

It's been 20 years since I visited Hokkaido in winter. Originally, I planned to participate in an event, but since I happened to get a ticket for the last flight the next day, I decided to include a bus tour as well. A tour where I don't have to drive is relaxing, and I can enjoy unlimited delicious beer! I thought it would have been even better if they had offered beer during lunch, but overall, I was satisfied.

The travel time was quicker than I expected, and I was able to stop by the Ice Festival and Bear Ranch, which weren't on the itinerary, making it a fun experience. If you're looking for a light sightseeing option, this seems more than sufficient.

冬の北海道は20年ぶり。本来はイベント参加が目的でしたがその翌日に偶々取れた航空券が最終便だったこともあり、それならバスツアーを入れ込もうと思い立ちました。自分が運転しないツアーは気が楽で美味しいビールも飲み放題！昼食時にビールの斡旋してくれたらもっと良かったなあ、などとも思いましたが概ね満足です。
移動時間が思ったよりも早く、予定にはなかった氷濤やクマ牧場にも寄ることができて楽しく過ごせました。さらりと観光するならこれで充分に思えます。

Before it started, I felt scared, but once it was over, I wished I could have played more. Wearing the dry suit was quite challenging since it was too thick, but I was able to put it on with some help. The people I was with were all really nice, and I had a great time.

はじまる前は怖さがありましたが、終わってみればもっと遊んでいたかったです。ドライスーツを着るのは厚着し過ぎてしまったのでなかなか大変でしたが、手伝っていただいて着れました。ご一緒した方々もいい方ばかりで本当に楽しかったです。

Cathrine Lee was a very nice and friendly guide. Overall, it was a great experience, and time was managed efficiently.

Cathrine Lee was a very nice and friendly guide. Overall great experience and time was calculated efficiently.

There were only three Japanese participants, including us, on a fully booked bus. Despite that, our guide skillfully used both Japanese and Chinese to kindly and thoroughly explain the sights we saw from the bus, as well as recommend souvenirs and food, making it a very enjoyable tour.

Traveling around Noboribetsu, Lake Toya, Showa Shinzan, and Lake Shikotsu without a rental car can be quite challenging. However, this tour allowed us to reach each destination while receiving various guidance during the bus ride, and we had a reasonable amount of free time at each location, so it wasn't the typical rushed tour. It might have been a coincidence, but the fact that participants from overseas also managed to keep to the schedule without being late was likely due to the free time that was allocated. I'm grateful to everyone who participated together.

バス満席の中、日本人の参加者は私たちを含め3名だけ。そんな中ガイドさんは、日本語・中国語を上手に使って車窓から見えるものや、お勧めの土産や食べ物など親切にそして丁寧に説明してくれ、とても楽しいツアーでした。
登別、洞爺湖、昭和新山、支笏湖をレンタカーなしでめぐるのはとても大変です。でも、このツアーはバスに乗って車中いろいろなガイドをしてもらっているうちにそれぞれの目的地に着き、それぞれの場所ではそれなりに自由時間もあるので、よくありがちな急ぎ足のツアーではありませんでした。たまたまなのかもしれませんが、海外からの参加者の方も集合時間にほぼ遅れることなく行程が進めたのも自由時間が確保出来た一因なのかもしれません。一緒に参加された方々にも感謝です。

Although there was a brief period of light snow, we were generally blessed with good weather and there was hardly any traffic. As a result, we were able to enjoy watching the adorable animals for a full three and a half hours, making it a satisfying day tour.

We successfully captured on video the highlights we were looking forward to: (1) the penguin walk, (2) the polar bear feeding time, and (3) the seal going through the pipe.

Thank you to the driver for your safe driving. And thank you to the guide for the enjoyable conversation along the way.

途中小雪が降る時間もありましたが、概ね良い天気に恵まれ、渋滞も殆どありませんでした。このため園内でたっぷり3時間半可愛い動物たちを見ることができて満足できる1日ツアーでした。
お目当てだった(1)ペンギンお散歩、(2)シロクマもぐもぐタイム、(3)アザラシのパイプくぐりをそれぞれバッチリ、ビデオに撮ることができました。
運転手さん、安全運転ありがとう。
ガイドさん、道すがらの楽しいトークありがとう。

The world surrounded by snow and ice was just like the world of Frozen! It was filled with various colors from the illuminations, and especially, the Shikotsu Lake blue was beautiful. I was prepared for the freezing cold, but it wasn't that bad, and the guide said it was perfect weather! I was really glad to spend a meaningful winter night.♪

雪と氷で囲まれた世界は、まるでアナ雪の世界でした！　イルミネーションで様々な色彩にあふれ、特に、支笏湖ブルーがきれいでした。凍てつく寒さを覚悟してましたが、それほどでもなく、ガイドさんは、パーフェクトな天気だとおっしゃってました！　冬の夜を有意義に過ごせて、とても良かったです♪