Image of bus exterior.East Hokkaido Express Bus operates only during the winter season. Advance reservation is required. The type of vehicle depends on the number of passengers on the day. (You may be traveling by microbus or taxi.)
STEP1Please confirm your boarding date is correct.
| Boarding date | |
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| Seat Availability | 33 |
The night bus departing during midnight will be counted as arriving on next morning.
ex. The bus departing on Dec 31st 24:30(=Jan 1st 0:30) will arrive on Jan 1st in the morning.
*The deadline of booking is the day onwards or 1 day before.
STEP2Please select your boarding and drop-off points.
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| Drop-off Point |
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STEP3Please select the number of people.
| Fare category | Fare | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | -yen |
Male
For women only
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Female
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| Child (under 13) | -yen |
Male
For women only
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Female
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Total Amount-
Reservation deadline:17:00 3 day(s) before
Up to 20 seats can be reserved at a time.
Luggage restriction
The following restrictions for trunk luggage apply:
1. Only 1 piece of check-in luggage per passenger.
2. The total sum of your luggage's height, width and depth must not exceed 160 cm.
If your luggage exceeds the restrictions, please send them to your destination through other means of delivery.
Please mark it with name tags.
The following items are neither allowed as check-in luggage nor as carry-on luggage.
・Musical instruments
・Easily breakable items, as well as items susceptible to damage when exposed to vibration or high temperatures
・Valuables such as cash, precious metals, jewelry, stock certificates, and antiques
・Sporting goods such as surf boards, golf clubs and archery bows
・Bicycles (including folding bikes).
・Dangerous goods
・Furniture
・Delicate equipment
・Firearms, blades, and other weapons
・Cardboard boxes
・Animals and pets
Please note that our company will bear no responsibility for any loss during transport.
Information
Bus Company: | Bus Code:HH2-0201
Distance travelled: |
Number of Crew Members:1 person |
Optional Insurance:Unlimited Personal Insurance
*Aurora and Garinko tickets are not included. (Please arrange separately.)
Aurora connections: 1:00 PM in January / 2:00 PM in February. (Available during the sightseeing stop.)
Garinko connection: 4:00–4:30 PM.
◆Eastern Hokkaido Express Bus – Operator Information
The operator is confirmed two days before departure. Please check the URL below.
*The operator may change at short notice on the day before or day of departure.*
https://www.kosokubus.com/sp/expressbus/
★No refunds for public transportation delays
Tour fees are non-refundable even if flights or trains are delayed/canceled due to bad weather, traffic, or other circumstances.
Please cancel in advance during business hours.
*The bus departs on time. Please check your boarding location and departure time, and arrive at the designated meeting point at least 5 minutes early.
(We cannot be held responsible if you miss the bus.)
*Due to the early departure, hotel breakfast may not be available. Please check in advance.
*The route may change if any section is closed.
*Stops may be skipped if there are no reservations.
*Facility, meal, and shopping costs are not included.
*Attraction hours and closing days are subject to change.
*Depending on passenger numbers, a mid-size/small bus or taxi may be used without notice. Space for large amounts of luggage may not be available,
so please contact us in advance.
*No discounted fare is available for passengers with disabilities.
★The Okhotsk Drift Ice Trust contribution supports drift ice and winter environmental protection in Eastern Hokkaido.
¥200 per adult / ¥100 per child per ride is included in the fare.
Thank you for your understanding.
Cancellation Policy(per person)
| 10 to 8 days before | 20% |
|---|---|
| 7 to 2 days before | 30% |
| 1 day before | 40% |
| From the day onwards | 100% |
Image of bus exterior.East Hokkaido Express Bus operates only during the winter season. Advance reservation is required. The type of vehicle depends on the number of passengers on the day. (You may be traveling by microbus or taxi.)
Oshinkoshin瀑布点灯Selected as one of Japan"s top 100 waterfalls. It splits in half so it also known as the beautiful twins. It is illumiated during the time the Shiretoko Fantasia is held.
Drift ice sightseeing icebreaker boat AuroraOne of Abashiri’s winter highlights – enjoy the drift ice of the Sea of Okhotsk from aboard the sightseeing icebreaker Aurora *This plan does not include a ticket for the drift ice sightseeing icebreaker Aurora. (Please arrange separately.)
Garinko IcebreakerDrift ice sightseeing ice breaking boat Garinko Bus Cruise through the Winter Okhotsk Sea and its drift ice! *The Garinko ticket is not included in this plan. (Please arrange separately.)