An easy course that lets visitors fully enjoy winter scenery and leisure spots unique to Hokkaido.
Takino Snow World, Moai Statues, and Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill Tour
* Reservations require advance payment.
Summary
| Operation Period | Jan. 24 – Mar. 15, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 7 hrs 3 min |
| Distance | 55.9km |
| Embarkation Point/Departure and Arrival Times | Sapporo Station / Arr 9:10 Dep 16:13 |
| Our Price | Adult | 5,700yen |
| Jr. High school students | 5,300yen | |
| Child | 2,800yen |
*Includes admission to Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill.
Departs from Sapporo Station Sightseeing Bus Terminal – Exchange your ticket in advance!
Must see sights
An easy course that lets visitors fully enjoy winter scenery and leisure spots unique to Hokkaido.
❷ Snow-Covered Moai Statues and the Hill of the Buddha at Takino Cemetery [ about 45 min. ]
| 9:10 | Sapporo Station |
| 10:10～13:10 | *①Takino Snow World (Snow activities and free time for lunch) [Approx. 180min.] |
| 13:20～14:05 | *②Takino Cemetery – Snow-Covered Moai Statues / Hill of the Buddha (Free exploration) [Approx. 45min.] |
| 14:45～15:25 | *③Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill [Approx. 40min.] |
| Daiwa House PREMIST DOME (Sapporo Dome ) (view from bus) | |
| 15:35 | Fukuzumi Subway Station (Will stop only if there are passengers getting off) |
| 16:00 | Susukino |
| 16:05 | Sapporo Clock Tower |
| 16:13 | Sapporo Station |
*① Takino Snow World (Admission free)
Please wear warm clothing (top and bottom), warm and comfortable winter shoes, and bring a hat and gloves.
| Fee | Rental Locations | |
| ◆Sleds / Sled Course | Adults and children free | Near the sled course goal |
| ◆Snowshoes, trekking poles, binoculars | Adults and children free | Country House |
| ◆Ski wear | Adults ¥3,000 / Children (junior high and below) ¥2,000 | Country House |
| ◆Winter boots | Adults and children ¥1,000 | Country House |
| ◆Downhill skis | Adults ¥3,200 / Children (junior high and below) ¥2,200 | Country House |
| ◆Walking skis | Adults ¥1,000 / Children (junior high and below) ¥700 | Country House |
| Lift Ticket Counter：Rental area inside the Country House | ||
○Tube sleds and plastic sleds are available free of charge. The 200 m straight tubing course is also free to use.
*Single-rider tube sleds are for ages 4 and up. Children age 3 or younger must ride together with someone age 10 or older.
*Snowshoes, trekking poles, and binoculars are available free of charge.
*Ski wear, winter boots, downhill skis, walking skis, and lift tickets require a fee.
*Rental quantities are limited. Thank you for your understanding.
*Lift tickets: Adult single ticket ¥200, adult multi-ticket ¥2,040 (11 rides)
*Prices are subject to change. Thank you for your understanding.
○Restaurants, Rest Areas, and Snack Corners
・The Country House restaurant has 100 seats and includes a kids’ area and a shop.
・Other facilities include the Higashi-guchi Gate Rest Area, a weekend/holiday snack corner, and Kitchen Kinotan (light meals, open daily near the tubing course).
*②Admission to the Hill of the Buddha: ¥500 for junior high school students and older. Free for elementary students and younger.
*Many private cars, rental cars, and large buses move throughout the grounds. Please be cautious, especially if you are accompanying children.
*Please refrain from posting videos taken within the grounds to social media or video-sharing sites without permission.
*In the event of severe snow damage due to abnormal weather, the grounds may close without notice for safety reasons.
*③Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill
Snow Festival Museum: Clark Memorial Free
The Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill is open until 17:00 during the winter season. If buses are delayed due to snow damage or other reasons, the tour time may be shortened or the tour may not be available.
◎This course will be suspended if Takino Snow World is closed due to insufficient snowfall.
◎Tour will be cancelled when there is no reservation by 18:00 the day before. *(In some cases the time will be shortened to earlier than 18:00 for some courses.)
◎Tour time at each facility will depend on traffic that day, the number of passengers and other factors.
◎Arrival time for this course may be earlier depending on whether or not the facility is open or not, or limitations on tours.
◎Please note that the buses may be delayed due to inclement weather or traffic conditions, so please allow ample time for transfers to other means of transportation.
◎The tour may be cancelled due to disasters or other unavoidable circumstances, so please be sure to contact us about whether the tour is in operation during unusual weather.
●Please note that you cannot complete your application unless the credit card payment is successfully processed.