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: 19355

19355

[Hokkaido/Shikotsu-Toya] Visit the largest ice bamboo cave in Japan, "Otaki Ice Bamboo Cave Exploration" and an outdoor cafe!

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Beginners welcome - First try
Empty-hands OK
Meal included
Charter possible
Photo gifts

Possible number of bookings

2～5
Participating age

12Age ～ 70 Age
Duration

3～4 hours

Plan description

A miracle of nature begins to spun
Feel the charm of "ice candy" ~

Wear Snowshoes and head from the heavy snow field to the cave where the largest 2,500 ice ridges in Japan exist.
This is a 40-minute one-way course with a view of the valleys, clear streams, and volcanic rocks that appear in the world of silver.
This is a full-half-day tour where the local guide tells you the charm of the Ainu people hidden in the cave.

● What is Hyojun?
Drops of water falling from the ceiling instantly become ice and gradually grow upward.
Cave in the sub-zero less is a phenomenon that unless does not occur.
Numerous ice ridges that stretched straight like bamboo shoots have an overwhelming presence and are beautiful.

Flow of the day

Meeting time: Afternoon tour (13:15) ① Reception/gathering ② Snowshoes: 40 minutes ③ Cave exploration: Approx. 30 minutes ④ Snowshoes: 40 minutes ⑤ Dissolution

Professional guide affiliated with the Japanese Society of Snow and Ice

The guide is conducting joint research with Kitami Institute of Technology and can provide detailed explanations about ice bamboo shoots. We belong to the Toyako-Usu Volcano Meister Network and can explain the geology and local characteristics.

A local guide specializing in ice bamboo shoots.

I am a local guide who has specialized in guiding Otaki Ice Bamboo shoots for 17 years. We can also provide detailed information about the surrounding area. We cooperate with the media and research institutes.

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Selectable starting time： 13:15

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Reservation cancellation fee generation date	Cancellation fee will be charged from 2 days before the event date.
About cancellation	Please note that a cancellation fee will be charged if you cancel at your own convenience or at your own discretion. Cancellation fee / 50% the day before 100% on the day
About event termination	It may be canceled due to weather or natural disasters.

Detailed information of this plan

Required minimum number of participants	2 Person(s)
Possible number of bookings	2～5
Operating period	2024/1/22〜2024/3/08 January 22nd - March 8th, 2024
Assembly time	13:15
Booking deadline	until 17:59 the day before

Changing room		Toilet
Shower		Parking
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Dress code - Must bring items	Snow wear up and down, things that prevent intrusion of snow such as boots, knit cap, gloves
About rental items	Hand-held pack (full equipment) 1,000 yen Snow wear each 500 yen up and down Boots 300 yen Knit cap 200 yen Grab 200 yen

Matters require attention	This tour walks about 5 km round trip to the snow road and enters for about 30 minutes. For that reason, please confirm in advance that there is a risky tour. Those who are pregnant · those with serious medical conditions · Children under 8 years old, those who are in drunk state · those who are not completely confident in physical fitness can not participate. Please participate in "All-round equipment and attitude". ■ For people thinking to go to Otaki ice bamboo by yourself Approaching Otaki ice-bamboo approach The snowy field is a private land and farmland. Land owners do not want intrusion. Troubles such as parking by leaving the vehicle and unauthorized shooting of the mass media are continuing. Please consider that there are various problems related to life in the area. OOA is the only organization that cooperates with landowners and stakeholders in the Otaki area and manages the program.

Matters require attention

This tour walks about 5 km round trip to the snow road and enters for about 30 minutes. For that reason, please confirm in advance that there is a risky tour. Those who are pregnant · those with serious medical conditions · Children under 8 years old, those who are in drunk state · those who are not completely confident in physical fitness can not participate. Please participate in "All-round equipment and attitude".

■ For people thinking to go to Otaki ice bamboo by yourself
Approaching Otaki ice-bamboo approach The snowy field is a private land and farmland. Land owners do not want intrusion. Troubles such as parking by leaving the vehicle and unauthorized shooting of the mass media are continuing. Please consider that there are various problems related to life in the area. OOA is the only organization that cooperates with landowners and stakeholders in the Otaki area and manages the program.

Plan attractions

I aim for a cave with a snowshoe!

Japan's largest ice bamboo cave

What is the history hidden in the cave?

The course is a magnificent view of valleys and forests

A breath taking with homemade Nyoronyoro cookie and tea

I will talk to the guide fun while surrounding the snow table

There are lots of fun plays on the way back!

Natural hot springs are also nearby!

自然の芸術 芸術的な写真に挑戦するのはいかがでしょうか？

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