5 recommended winter activities for college students

5 recommended winter activities for college students
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On this page, you will find " 5 recommended winter activities for college students ” Special feature!

Suitable for various situations such as student trips, girls' trips, dates for college couples, etc. Popular winter activities, leisure activities, and experiences that you can enjoy We will thoroughly introduce.

From popular rankings and recommended experience plans nationwide Comparative study of finding fun to enjoy winter in Japan Please use it for this purpose.

Winter activity popularity ranking

5 recommended winter activities for college students

For the winter vacation What kind of games are there in winter? "or" What are your favorite winter sports? I think many university students are searching for information such as ``.

First of all, based on Activity Japan reservation data, Ranking of popular winter games, activities, leisure, and experiences ” will be introduced.

Ranking of popular winter games, activities, leisure, and experiences

snorkeling
Diving (scuba diving)
Smelt fishing/Ice smelt fishing
canoe/kayak
Ceramics experience/ceramics class
SUP
fishing
Handmade accessories/accessory making
four wheel buggy
paraglider
Based on the number of Activity Japan reservations

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Okinawa activities are popular even in winter!

Many tourists visit regardless of the season, spring, summer, fall, or winter. Okinawa (including remote islands) ”.

In Okinawa, where the maximum temperature is often over 20℃ even in winter, Outdoor activity experience tours are held all year round. It has been.

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Fishing for smelt is a winter staple!

The most popular winter outdoor activity is Smelt fishing/Ice smelt fishing "is.

Even throughout Japan, Experience plans held in places such as Yamanashi/Lake Yamanaka and Hokkaido are particularly popular. We are proud of

Of course we can enjoy ourselves, but also Another appeal is that you can eat the freshly caught smelt you caught. is.

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Manufacturing experience is popular!

cold winter Activities and cultural experiences you can enjoy in a warm room I think there are many people who are looking for this.

For those indoor-minded university students, "Pottery experience/ceramics class" and "handmade accessories/accessory making" etc. Manufacturing experience is recommended.

From a wide variety of plans available all over Japan Look for manufacturing experiences near your destination or home. .

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Smelt fishing/Ice smelt fishing

5 recommended winter activities for college students

It is extremely popular as a winter outdoor activity. Smelt fishing/Ice smelt fishing ”.

There are many plans that allow large groups to participate. Therefore, it is a recommended event for university student groups as a winter game.

The appeal of smelt fishing and ice smelt fishing is that Have fun fishing and eat delicious food thing.

Catch lots of fresh smelt, Cook it into fried chicken or tempura and eat it piping hot. .

Popular area

Koshinetsu / Hokkaido

Popular experience plan ranking

1 rank

[Hokkaido, near Sapporo] Ice fishing for smelt on the Barato River! Come empty-handed! Includes smelt tempura ♪ ~Pickup and drop-off from Sapporo Station~

Raft&Crew Outdoor Company.
Sapporo
6,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.5
  • (61 reviews/testimonials)

Located about 30-40 minutes by car from central Sapporo, the popular Ibarato River is the perfect place to experience ice fishing for smelt! Pick-up from Sapporo Station is included, and all equipment is provided, so you can come empty-handed! Feel free to join us. This is an outdoor activity, so please dress warmly. (Only rubber boots are available for free rental. Please request on the day.) Bait cannot be used.

2 rank

[Hokkaido, Hakodate] A classic winter experience! Ice fishing for wakasagi (smelt) in Onuma Quasi-National Park - includes tempura tasting! - 5 minutes walk from the station! Empty-handed!

Onuma Cruise
Hakodate, Onuma, Matsumae
3,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.3
  • (22 reviews/testimonials)

We provide a complete set of fishing rods and bait, so you can enjoy unlimited fishing. Please come empty-handed. It is easily accessible, just a 5-minute walk from the station. The smelt you catch will be deliciously cooked as tempura! Freshly made tempura is exceptional!

3 rank

[Hokkaido/Sapporo suburbs] Pick-up included! Comfortable private fishing spot and hut with stove! Includes Genghis Khan and smelt tempura tasting! Half-day premium smelt fishing tour

Cycling Frontier Hokkaido/Frontier Fishing Tours (Cycling Frontier Co., Ltd.)
Sapporo
7,500 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.8
  • (44 reviews/testimonials)

This is a smelt fishing experience tour brought to you by the leading smelt fishing guide who has guided the most customers in Hokkaido. This is a luxurious plan in which you can charter the southern fishing spot, which is known as the best spot at Lake Shinotsu in Shinshinotsu Village, which is one of the best fishing spots for smelt in Hokkaido. It is a filming location for a famous variety show from Hokkaido called Smelt Fishing.

4 rank

[Hokkaido, Sapporo] Same-day reservations accepted! Ice fishing experience with transportation! Tempura included! Separate flush toilets for men and women and a warm rest hut! Safe for women and children!

Toretakoya Fujii Farm
Sapporo
5,500 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.1
  • (5 reviews/testimonials)

If you come to Sapporo, take a trip out and try smelt fishing! Pick-up from Sapporo Station is included. The guide will provide a mini lecture and support with patrols. There are separate flush toilets for men and women, and a rest hut (for sale), so you can relax and enjoy yourself with peace of mind! ★A hidden spot for smelt fishing in Sapporo★ "Toretagoya Fujii Farm" is one of the few hidden spots near Sapporo where you can enjoy smelt fishing.

5 rank

[Yamanashi/Lake Yamanaka] Smelt fishing for up to 7 hours on a dome boat with a capacity of 10 people! You can also have a tempura set as an option!

Gakuro Coumarin
Lake Yamanaka/Oshino
4,300 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.2
  • (49 reviews and experiences)

This is the perfect winter experience! Why not try smelt fishing while looking at Mt. Fuji? Since it's a dome boat, the cold won't be a problem! You can enjoy the experience! If you want to catch a lot of smelt, we recommend the morning! Smelt are best caught in the morning, so if you come in the morning, you'll have even more fun! Of course, you can choose the meeting time between 7:00 and 14:00 according to your schedule.

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Snowshoes/snow trekking

5 recommended winter activities for college students

A very popular winter sport event held in snowy countries with record amounts of snow. Snowshoes/snow trekking ”.

Wear snowshoes, a snow walking device also known as the Western version of snowshoes, Experience tours focusing on snowy mountain climbing and hiking are held. It has been.

During the course, there are sledding, fresh snow diving, etc. You can enjoy various activities in the snow and observing the flora and fauna that live in winter nature. Plan too.

As a winter game Recommended for those looking for winter sports other than skiing and snowboarding This is an activity.

Popular area

Hokkaido / Kansai

Popular experience plan ranking

1 rank

[Yamagata Zao] Snowshoe tour around Senninzawa Ice Falls and Ice Trees. Free pick-up and drop-off available. We want as many people as possible to know about the wonders of Yamagata as possible. [Reasonable price] Guided tour.

Kokai-tei
Yamagata/Zao/Kaminoyama
11,800 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 5.0
  • (7 reviews/testimonials)

[Yamagata Zao Mountain Range] The Zao Mountain Range is famous for its frost-covered trees. We will tour the frozen waterfall and frost-covered fields known as Senninzawa Ice Garden, which has become popular in recent years. (Please note that the course may change depending on the weather on the day.) We will spend some time relaxing in front of the frozen waterfall and enjoy taking photos while walking through the frost-covered fields. And above all, we want people in Japan to experience this! [

2 rank

☆ World Natural Heritage Shiretoko ☆ 3-hour snow trekking course View of the virgin forest and cliffs that extend to Cape Shiretoko

Shiretoko Nature Guide Starhours
Shiretoko/Abashiri/Kitami
5,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.4
  • (25 reviews/testimonials)

Walk through the virgin forest on snowshoes and view the cliffs that stretch all the way to Cape Shiretoko. You can see waterfalls flowing into the Sea of Okhotsk, huge icicles, and, depending on the season, drift ice. You can mainly observe Ezo deer and wild birds. You may also see eagles, woodpeckers, and flying squirrels, which are protected species. In the event of bad weather such as a snowstorm, we will contact you via your mobile device and, if you wish,

3 rank

Very popular! Spectacular views with a nature guide! Iori Falls/Ice Waterfall Trekking [Tochigi Prefecture/Oku-Nikko]

Nikko Natural History Museum Co., Ltd.
Nikko, Kirifuri Kogen, Oku-Nikko, Lake Chuzenji, Imaichi
13,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.8
  • (64 reviews/testimonials)

We will walk through the spectacular snowfields of Oku-Nikko and visit the hidden waterfall "Iori Falls" deep in the valley. Iori Falls is a magnificent frozen waterfall, about 20 meters high. It is located in the shade and the ice grows slowly, so it is known for its beautiful blue ice. This tour is a plan to visit Iori Falls accompanied by a nature guide who knows the local area well.

4 rank

[Yamagata Zao] Snowshoe tour around the frost-covered trees. Free pick-up and drop-off available. We want as many people as possible to experience the wonders of Yamagata as possible. [Reasonable price] Guided tour.

Kokai-tei
Yamagata/Zao/Kaminoyama
11,800 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.9
  • (25 reviews/testimonials)

Easy trip to the Zao Mountain Range in Yamagata! Round-trip transportation from Yamagata city to the trailhead included ♫ The Zao Mountain Range is famous for its frost-covered trees. Enjoy taking photos while walking through the frost-covered trees known as the "frost-covered fields." If the time and weather are right, you can see the frozen Okama crater and visit the snow-covered Kattamine Shrine. And above all, we want people from Japan to experience this! [Reasonable pricing] *Peak Hand

5 rank

[Snowshoe trekking in Hokkaido, Sapporo] Pick-up and drop-off available - A powdery snow forest where snow fairies such as the long-tailed tit and the Hokkaido squirrel lurk, or a snowy hill overlooking one of Japan's three great night views, the "glittering jewel box"

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Sapporo
13,200 circle 9,350 Yen ~ (tax included)
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  • 4.8
  • (59 reviews/testimonials)

===================================■ You can choose your favorite plan for day and night! ■ "Snowshoe set" that allows you to walk easily on the fluffy snow is available for free rental! ■(Daytime) Held in the forest where small animals such as the long-tailed moth and the Ezo squirrel live! ■(Night) Held on a snowy hill with a panoramic view of Japan's top three night views! ■

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Backcountry skiing/snowboarding

5 recommended winter activities for college students

Held for intermediate and advanced skiers and snowboarders, Backcountry skiing/snowboarding ”.

Learn everything about the characteristics of snowy mountains at snow spots all over the country Experience tours guided by professional instructors are held will be done.

The charm of the backcountry is Powder snow that you can't experience on the ski slopes You can enjoy skiing and snowboarding on courses that are covered in snow.

College skiers and snowboarders who are confident in their skills Let's try the backcountry.

Popular area

Hokkaido / Koshinetsu / Tohoku

Popular experience plan ranking

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[Akita Backcountry] For experienced hikers! Backcountry tour

Lake Tazawa Outdoor Tour
Lake Tazawa, Kakunodate, and Omagari
15,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

Based in Lake Tazawa in Akita Prefecture, we offer backcountry tours focusing on the areas of Akita Komagatake, Mt. Moriyoshi, Ura-Iwate, and Mt. Chokai. This plan is for experienced backcountry skiers. You can enjoy the backcountry to the fullest by targeting the best conditions of the day! *If you have been backcountry skiing for a few times or have been away for a while, please apply for the beginner's tour.

2 rank

✴️【Niigata・Echigo Yuzawa・Snowshoeing】Hike on the snow in Echigo! ⛄️❄️

astral orange
Yuzawa/Naeba
9,500 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 5.0
  • (1 review/experience)

Excellent access: 0 minutes from the west exit of Echigo Yuzawa Station. There are many scenery that can only be seen in winter. Let's put on snowshoes and go exploring areas that people usually don't go to. Plan Description Snowshoe tour in the Echigo Yuzawa area with abundant snowfall! Gather in front of the station for easy access.Put on your snowshoes and go exploring the snowy fields where people usually don't go! Crispy for everyone

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[Akita] Backcountry <Basic Tour>

Spur akita mountain guide
Lake Tazawa, Kakunodate, and Omagari
15,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

This is a backcountry tour for those with backcountry experience and who understand how to use a beacon. ~Schedule of the day~ 8:30 Meeting After gathering, we will complete the registration, check our equipment and belongings, and explain the tour schedule before departing. 9:00 Hike begins. Depending on your physical strength and condition, we will repeat several runs and hikes, taking breaks and meals along the way, and then set off.

4 rank

[Hokkaido, Furano] Backcountry guided tour to "Mae Tokachi-dake"! Fun for everyone from beginners to experts!

Noborikaeshi Club Field Mountain, Earth Ride
Furano/Biei/Tomamu
16,500 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 5.0
  • (1 review/experience)

The Furano-Biei area, where the majestic Tokachi Mountain Range is located, has many mountains over 2,000 meters. Among them, we will guide you to the best area of Mae Tokachi Mountain, which is relatively easy to access, taking into consideration the weather and snow quality of the day. ~Schedule for the day~ 8:00 Departure from Hakuginso After a briefing and equipment check, we will depart. 10:30 Arrival at the summit If the weather is good,

5 rank

[Hokkaido/Furano] Backcountry guided tour to "Mt. Sandan"! Fun for everyone from beginners to experts!

Noborikaeshi Club Field Mountain, Earth Ride
Furano/Biei/Tomamu
16,500 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.8
  • (2 reviews/testimonials)

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paraglider

5 recommended winter activities for college students

`` is the most popular and well-known among the sky activities that fly in the sky. paraglider ”.

Everyone will draw it once You can make your dream of “I want to fly in the sky like a bird!” come true! This is the most familiar method.

Beginners without a license can experience the sensation of floating alone. floating experience "Flying through the sky with an instructor and two people" tandem flight You can choose a course from ``.

Spectacular paragliding flight with a playfold in the clear winter sky Please enjoy!

Popular area

Sanin/Sanyo / Kansai / Kanto

Popular experience plan ranking

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[Tottori Sand Dunes - Safe, Comfortable, Authentic, and Attentive Sand Dunes Honpo] A safe paragliding experience for everyone, from small children to the elderly, in a dedicated facility with everything you need, even for first timers!

Tottori Sand Dunes Paragliding School (Sand Dunes Honpo)
Tottori/Uradome Coast
11,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.8
  • (144 reviews and experiences)

Flying in the sky while gazing at the majestic Sea of Japan is an exhilarating experience! We are constantly improving our facilities so that even children, the elderly, and those who are not confident in their physical strength or athletic ability can fly with peace of mind. "The paragliding experience at Tottori Sand Dunes is the same no matter where you experience it - or so you think?

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[Saitama・Paragliding] (9:45 Arrive by car) The thrill of flying in the sky! Full-scale flight experience 1-day plan

Dodaira Sky Park Paragliding School
Chichibu/Nagatoro
5,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.9
  • (6 reviews/testimonials)

◆This plan requires you to come to our school's "Dodaira Sky Park Practice Field" by car by 9:45. Please come by car as there is no public transport to the site. If you are unable to come by car, please use the separate free transfer plan. First, you will practice rise-ups. Once you have practiced enough, you will jump from a small hill about 25m high to a height of 5m.

3 rank

[Ehime/Matsuyama] Paragliding experience ~ Walk in the air with an instructor at an altitude of 800m overlooking the Iyonada Sea!

JMB Shikoku Paragliding School
Matsuyama/Iyo
13,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.9
  • (39 reviews/testimonials)

Let's try flying! Anyone who wants to fly in the sky, come and join us! An aerial stroll with an instructor. You can enjoy the spectacular view from the sky. You can also take photos in the air. *Please consult if you are 75 years old or older. *Please consult if you weigh 85kg or more.

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[Kyoto/Kameoka] Paragliding experience 470m "Tandem flight course" Beginners welcome! Free transportation available!

Birds Paraglider School
Kameoka/Kyotanba
12,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.9
  • (49 reviews and experiences)

Experience a dynamic flight from Parapark Kyoto (altitude difference 470m) with a professional instructor. Leave all the control to the instructor behind you and enjoy a leisurely stroll through the air. *Depending on weather conditions, it may be changed to Yagi Tandem (Nishikyoto Paragliding Practice Range 200m or 130m). ※Man

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[Kumamoto/Aso] Beginners welcome! A leisurely stroll through the air. A half-day paragliding experience that you won't find anywhere else. *Weight restrictions apply! Only for those who can understand Japanese.

Aso Nature Land
Aso
7,700 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.6
  • (15 reviews/testimonials)

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hot air balloon

5 recommended winter activities for college students

The last thing I would like to introduce is a sky activity that involves flying in the sky similar to paragliding. hot air balloon "is.

floating leisurely in the sky Walk in the sky on a hot air balloon I'm sure many of you would like to try it.

It has a mechanism that uses the temperature difference with the outside air to raise the temperature. The best season for hot air ballooning is winter when the temperature drops. .

At spots in Japan, you can fly while connected to the ground with a rope. mooring flight ”, dancing freely in the sky, “ free flight ” trial tours are being held.

Popular area

Hokkaido / Kanto / Kyushu

Popular experience plan ranking

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[Saitama] English OK! A full-scale free flight experience in a hot air balloon at a maximum altitude of 1000m, with drinks and snacks included

winning balloon club
Kasukabe/Kuki
39,800 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.8
  • (48 reviews and experiences)

Enjoy the spectacular views from a maximum altitude of 1000m in this authentic hot air balloon free flight experience. You can enjoy an extraordinary aerial walk, spending romantic time with your loved one, making special memories with family and friends, or enjoying a luxurious time alone. You can also take action shots using drones and enjoy 360-degree photography.

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[Shizuoka/Fuji Gotemba] Exhilarating walk in the air! Hot air balloon free flight experience

smile balloon
Gotemba/Fuji
38,500 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 5.0
  • (4 reviews/testimonials)

Accessible in 90 minutes from the metropolitan area! You can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of Mt. Fuji to your heart's content at the foot of Mt. Fuji, which has been registered as a World Cultural Heritage Site, and straddles Gotemba City, Shizuoka Prefecture, and Oyama Town, Shizuoka Prefecture. After your flight experience, it is convenient for sightseeing around Gotemba. We also have private courses available for private use. Smile Balloon

3 rank

[Saitama] English OK! Drinks and snacks in the sky included! Private plan for a full-scale free flight experience in a hot air balloon at a maximum altitude of 1000m!

winning balloon club
Kasukabe/Kuki
98,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.9
  • (4 reviews/testimonials)

A hot air balloon flight from a maximum altitude of 1,000m (depending on weather conditions) offers a panoramic view of the Kanto Plain. The experience of watching the majestic landscape of the land dyed in the morning glow and the endless sky from the sky is a special experience that you should definitely experience at least once in your life. You can enjoy a flight with your family, friends, or loved ones in a completely private space with no one to disturb you.

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504 [Kumamoto/Aso] Enjoy the spectacular view in the morning! (Early morning) Hot air balloon experience

KASSE JAPAN Co., Ltd.
Aso
2,500 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.1
  • (16 reviews/testimonials)

Tour code: A2-KM01-000504 The hot air balloon, moored with ropes, rises to a height of approximately 40 meters. It feels refreshing to look down on the magnificent scenery illuminated by the morning sun! ! If you want to try your hand at starting a fire with a burner, ask the pilot! Light the burner and feel the explosive sound and the power of it.

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[Sendai/Matsushima] ~ Hot air balloon experience in Matsushima, one of Japan's three most scenic spots bathed in the morning sun ~ Enjoy the spectacular view of Matsushima from a relaxing hot air balloon [Exploration type A]

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Matsushima/Shiogama
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  • 4.2
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Updated on 2025/12/10
Special feature on winter activities! We'll be introducing you to some winter activities and activities that will satisfy everyone from children to adults in the Kanto, Koshinetsu, Hokkaido, Tokai, Kansai, Kyushu, Okinawa, and other areas, including Tokyo!
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Updated 2025/02/13
We feature recommended sightseeing spots and activities for college students on their graduation trips! We also introduce popular rankings and student discount plans that will help you save on your budget. Please use this as a reference for planning your trip with your partner or friends from February to March.
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Updated on 2024/03/14
Special feature on recommended sightseeing spots for college student couples. We have picked out travel destinations and sightseeing spots near Kanto that are cheap and can be enjoyed for 1 night and 2 days. We also introduce activities and experiences that can be enjoyed around each tourist spot. Please use this as a reference when planning your couple's trip.
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Recommended for student trips! Tourist spots/activities/discounts & student discount plans
Updated 2025/01/24
We feature recommended tourist spots for student trips! We also introduce activities with student discounts. We also introduce experiences that are popular for graduation trips, such as marine sports, cruises, and craft experiences!
Images of popular winter dates and recommended activities for couples in Kanto
Popular winter dates and recommended activities for couples in Kanto
Updated 2021/10/20
We feature recommended activities and experiences that couples can experience in winter in the Kanto region. Winter is the perfect season to enjoy the clear air and spectacular views. We will introduce experience tours in Kanto where you can enjoy night views, illuminations, sightseeing spots, and spectacular views. Don't worry, we'll also introduce indoor activities! We will also tell you about some hidden spots in winter. Book your winter date at Acty Japan!
Koshinetsu Winter sports (snow activities)
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