[Sapporo Station Transfer] Ibarado River Ice Wakasagi Fishing Tour Empty-handed, beginners OK Sapporo Station Transfer Half-day Plan: Morning, Afternoon

Half-day smelt fishing course with Sapporo station pick-up ♪♪ You can do it empty-handed! Wear and cold weather boots rentals are also available! Rental fees for fishing rods and other tools necessary for smelt fishing are included in the basic fee. Why not spend some fun time in a tent dedicated to fishing for smelt on a completely frozen river? Even if you are new to fishing, the guide will teach you how to use the rod and how to bait, so you can enjoy it with confidence.The smelt you catch swimming in the clear water will be made into tempura on the spot. It tastes the best when freshly fried♪ Enjoy it with your family, make memories of a girls' night out, a graduation trip with friends, or have fun with your co-workers. Let's enjoy Hokkaido's leisure and activities that can only be enjoyed in winter with a smelt fishing experience♪★ Detailed information ★Meeting location: In front of Lawson Sapporo Kita 8-jo Nishi Store Meeting time on the 1st floor of Sapporo El Plaza, located outside Sapporo Station North Exit 12 : Morning plan 08:50 Afternoon plan 12:50 Please arrive 10 minutes before your reservation time. Required time: Approximately 3.5 hours★ Tour schedule ★8:50/12:50 Meet in front of Lawson Sapporo Kita 8-jo Nishi store at the north exit of JR Sapporo Station ↓ 9:00/13:00 Shuttle bus departure (operates on schedule) ↓ 9 :40/13:40 Arrival at Ibarado Garden North Hill ↓ Staff will guide you to the fishing spot. 9:45/13:45 Smelt fishing starts (about 2 hours) ↓ Our staff will cook the smelt caught during fishing into tempura. ↓ 11:45/15:45 Experience ends / Shuttle bus departs ↓ 12:30/16:30 Arrive at JR Sapporo Station North Exit / Please be ready to change clothes and other preparations by the time of dismissal and meeting time. There are no toilets at the fishing spot. ★Special discount rate for rental of clothing exclusively for tour users We rent winter clothing and rain boots at a special discount rate exclusively for tour participants. If you wish, please let us know the number and size you require at the time of application. *Please pay the rental fee in cash on the day of participation. Payment will only be accepted in cash. Smartphone payments such as PayPay, touch payments such as Suica, and credit cards cannot be used. I would appreciate it if you could prepare so you don't have change. *We cannot provide same-day requests. <Wear Rental Size> Cold weather clothing: 1,500 yen/person For adults: S, M, L, LL For children: 120cm to 150cm Boots: 500 yen/person 23cm to 30cm (in 1cm increments)★Speakable languages: Japanese, English Traditional Chinese, simplified Chinese, Korean, and Thai can be translated using a translation app.

This plan includes transportation fees from Sapporo Station to Ibarato River, where smelt fishing will take place. Wakasagi fishing is carried out in the Ibarado River, located in the northern part of Sapporo on the border with Ishikari City. It is approximately 30 minutes by car from Sapporo Station.The travel time is approximately 3.5 hours from meeting at Sapporo Station to dissolving at Sapporo Station. Rental fees for fishing rods and other tools necessary for smelt fishing are included in the basic fee. Wear rental (separate fee) is also available, so you can participate empty-handed.

Ibarado River is a meandering river that freezes in winter, located near the mouth of the Ishikari River, which is easily accessible from Sapporo and Otaru. Ice fishing for smelt involves drilling holes in the ice and requires special equipment. However, at our store, our staff does the drilling work, so customers can easily enjoy fishing for smelt without bringing anything. At our shop, we offer plans that include equipment rental and fishing lectures so that even beginners can enjoy fishing with peace of mind.

Smelt fishing on a frozen lake. The caught smelt is served as tempura.