5 recommended winter activities for college students

[Yamanashi/Lake Yamanaka] Charter a small dome boat for a small number of people! Smelt fishing! Children OK! Private reservation for 2 people or more as a family

• 4.7
• (85 reviews and experiences)

How about fishing for smelt on a small dome boat that doesn't require a boat license? You can reserve it for a small group and enjoy it at your own pace. The small dome ship is equipped with an engine, so you can move freely and easily! You can fish at any point you like. You can enjoy fishing comfortably while staying out of the wind, rain, and snow. Last return will be at 2pm. The engine cannot be used during freezing conditions.

[Hokkaido/Sapporo suburbs] Wakasagi fishing experience on ice at Ibarado River! Comes with smelt tempura ♪ ~Transportation from Sapporo Station included~

• 4.5
• (57 reviews/testimonials)

About 30 to 40 minutes by car from central Sapporo, the popular Ibarato River is the perfect place to experience ice fishing for wakasagi (smelt) fish! Pick-up from Sapporo Station is included, and all equipment is provided, so you can easily participate. This is an outdoor activity, so please dress warmly. If you have any problems, such as not being able to attach bait, not being able to touch the fish, or not knowing how to fish, the guide will be happy to help you.

[Hokkaido, Sapporo area] Pick-up and drop-off available, tent rental available ★ Full experience plan ❤️ Challenge yourself from drilling holes to catching fish and making tempura! OK for ages 5 and up ❤️ Smelt fishing with a fishing hermit

• 4.8
• (14 reviews/testimonials)

==================================Go with the Fishing Sensei! A plan to go smelt fishing empty-handed♪ Drilling holes, fishing, frying the smelt you catch... This is a smelt fishing tour where you do it all by yourself from start to finish! Since you are not prepared, but challenge yourself, you can learn while having fun.

[Yamanashi/Lake Yamanaka] Smelt fishing experience plan on a dome boat! (Includes rod and rigging fee) *Separate rigging fee is required on Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and year-end and New Year holidays.

• 4.4
• (37 reviews/testimonials)

Let's go fishing for smelt at Lake Yamanaka! This is a course with a hand-wound rental rod and a gimmick. (Electric rental rods are also available as an option) *Feed will be charged an additional 100 yen on-site. Enjoy up to 6 hours from 7:00 to 13:00. Please apply for your desired boarding time when making a reservation (you can disembark at any time you like on site). Coro below

[Minamifurano, Hokkaido] Ice fishing for smelt at Lake Kanayama, a winter tradition - includes tempura after catching fish! OK for ages 6 and up

• 4.6
• (11 reviews/testimonials)

Drill a hole in the frozen lake and set up the fishing gear! That's all you need to do, and when the fish bite, all you have to do is pull the line. Leave the troublesome tasks of drilling holes, feeding, and setting up the fishing gear to the guide! Once you learn the tricks, even beginners and children can enjoy the experience! After catching the fish, fry them on the spot and make them into tempura! The taste is absolutely exceptional when the fish are freshly fried right after you catch them!

[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"

• 4.9
• (50 reviews and experiences)

===================================■ 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! ■

[Hokkaido, Sapporo area] One group, one tent guaranteed. Enjoy smelt fishing + more 1-day experience 2025-26

• 5.0
• (17 reviews/testimonials)

This is a smelt fishing experience that you can enjoy in the ponds and river lakes of the Ishikari River system, about 50 minutes from the center of Sapporo. In the era of Corona, we need to avoid fishing methods where people are crowded together in tents of about 1 tsubo (about 1 tsubo), follow the new Hokkaido guidelines and go-to travel, and at the same time provide winter fun without any reservations. Masu. So, we went on the ice with our customers.

[Nagano, Togakushi] Meet at Kurohime Station - One-day snowshoe hiking. Beginners welcome!

• 4.9
• (4 reviews/testimonials)

This is a snowshoeing experience tour by Shinano Discovery. You will walk on snowshoes through the beautiful snow-covered forests around the Okusha Shrine of Togakushi Shrine and the Kurohime Plateau. In the silence, you can hear your own footsteps and breathing as you step on the snow, and the footprints of rabbits and foxes left on the snow surface. In winter, when everything is covered in snow, you can roam freely through the forest, and this is a place that can only be visited during this time of year.

[Snowshoeing in Hokkaido, Sapporo] Ezo owl hunt! Just like a snowman! Let's go see Ezo owls in the deep snow forest ☆ OK for ages 8 and up

• 4.5
• (3 reviews/testimonials)

~Leave your footprints in the snow-covered wilderness~This plan allows you to put on snowshoes and go on a great adventure in the wilderness of Nopporo Forest Park. Come into contact with small animals and wild birds in the wilderness of Nopporo Forest Park! ★You'll feel like a hunter as you observe small animals and wild birds by following the footprints left in the fluffy snow and the sounds of birds in the quiet forest.

[Hokkaido/Biei] Unexplored snowshoe tour with a professional guide in Shirokane Onsen<初心者OK・レクチャー付>

• 5.0
• (1 review/experience)

This is a snowshoe tour that takes you to the hidden spots of Shirokane Onsen, which is surrounded by white birch forests in the depths of Biei. We will aim for the ``Blue River,'' the Biei River that has the same cobalt blue color as the Blue Pond. A professional guide will give you various lectures on the key points of winter mountain hiking. We provide free transportation to and from Asahikawa Station and Biei Station. Snowshoe debut for a different snowshoe experience

[Iwate, Kitakami, Backcountry Skiing] Entry tour to learn the basics of skiing in the mountains

・Learn the basics of backcountry skiing. Try an entry tour! ・Learn how to use gear and how to ensure safety. Gear can be rented at a low price. ・For backcountry beginners, those with little experience, and those with experience who want to gain more knowledge! ・This tour will include a lot of lecture time. Please wear clothing that allows for easy temperature regulation. ①Meeting

[Rusutsu | Powder Guide] Experience the finest powder snow in the side country! A professional guide will accompany you, so even if it's your first time, you can enjoy powder with peace of mind!

Since you've come all the way to Hokkaido, why not try the finest powder snow that Hokkaido has to offer? ☆The Rusutsu and Niseko areas of Hokkaido are world famous for their powder snow, and powder-loving skiers and snowboarders flock to Rusutsu in search of it. Once you ski on the powder snow in Rusutsu, you'll be hooked.

[Nagano/Shinanomachi] Snowshoeing & walking skiing at Mika Pond in Kurohime Highlands Selectable activity experience

A light walk around Fairy Tale Forest and Mika Pond Take a short snowshoe walk through the fantastic forest of Kurohime Highland and the small Mika Pond. This is a snowshoe tour where you can enjoy the quiet time during the snowy season in a forest that is used as a forest therapy base. Kurohime Kogen About 400m in a straight line from the Fairy Tale Forest Snowwave parking lot. A 500m walk around Mika Pond.

[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] First-timers are welcome! The coldest region in Honshu! Have fun in the snowy mountains in the Yabukawa area of ​​Morioka City! Snowboard trekking! Observe nature while experiencing snowshoes!

Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture, was selected as one of the "52 places to go in 2023" by the New York Times. The Yabukawa area of ​​Morioka City is also famous as the coldest area in Honshu. You can experience snowboard trekking there! You can snowshoe while observing nature on your way to your destination, and when you arrive at your destination, the snowboard experience begins! You can freely slide down the vast grounds!

[Hokkaido/Asahikawa] Backcountry guide around Mt. Asahidake with a professional guide<初心者OK>

• 5.0
• (1 review/experience)

Departing from Asahikawa Station! This is a backcountry guided tour that uses the Daisetsuzan Ropeway to ski around Mt. Asahidake. In winter, it is a place where you can enjoy the best dry powder brought about by the harsh environment with temperatures below -20 degrees Celsius. You can take a ropeway from Asahidake Onsen at the foot of the mountain to an altitude of 1,600m, so you can easily enjoy the finest powder as many times as you like. I hope the weather is nice

[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!

• 4.8
• (131 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?

[Shizuoka/Izu] Ocean view flight. Leave the piloting to the instructor. Enjoy the open sky with a tandem paragliding flight. 360-degree camera footage!

• 5.0
• (4 reviews/testimonials)

Paragliding tandem flight! Enjoy the beautiful skies of Izu. The flight will be handled by a professional paragliding pilot, so you can rest assured. Take a walk in the sky over Izu as a memory of your trip! The participant weight limit is 25-78 kg. This plan is a discount plan for those whose birthday falls within one week before or after the day of booking.

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

• 4.9
• (37 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.

Spectacular view of Aso 450m paraglider 2-person piloting experience

• 4.9
• (4 reviews/testimonials)

The two-seater paragliding experience allows you to see the bird's-eye view, something you would never be able to see in your everyday life. This is a real aerial walk, where you can experience the incredible scenery of the majestic Aso mountain range and the sounds of the sky. This is the only 100% moving and extraordinary experience you will ever have!! *This experience involves flying with an instructor. [Experience flow] [The day before]

[Tottori Sand Dunes] A flight several tens of meters high! Paragliding experience (half-day school)

• 4.6
• (27 reviews/testimonials)

At Zero Paragliding School, even complete beginners can fly from a height of several tens of meters as long as the wind is not strong! The instructor will support you until you are able to fly, so you can fly with confidence! The experience will be tailored to your physical strength, so even those who are not very good at sports can leave it to us! *However, as a general rule, equipment will be provided.

[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

• 4.8
• (44 reviews/testimonials)

The Winning Balloon Club's hot air balloon experience was featured in the 6th episode of TV Tokyo's Drama 25 "Solo Activity Girls' Recommendation 1". In this full-scale hot air balloon free flight experience, you can enjoy the spectacular view from a maximum altitude of 1000m. You can spend a romantic time with your loved one, make special memories with family and friends, or enjoy a luxurious time alone on an extraordinary aerial walk.

[Tochigi City] Pets allowed! A tethered experience where you can learn about hot air balloons and have a photogenic experience, balloon workshop!

• 4.8
• (31 reviews/testimonials)

Pets allowed! English support available! This is a hot air balloon experience that can be enjoyed by everyone, from children to adults, foreigners, people who are afraid of heights, wheelchair and buggy users, and even pets. We will help you with the assembly, and prepare many photogenic scenes. Listening to an explanation of the mechanism and history of the hot air balloon before riding will make the experience even more exciting. October to mid-April

[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]

• 4.1
• (7 reviews/testimonials)

Matsushima is counted as one of the three most scenic spots in Japan and is full of scenic spots! This is an activity where you can enjoy the breathtaking view from a hot air balloon. During the hot air balloon experience, you will be secured with ropes from all sides and will rise to a height of approximately 20m. ★The highlight is [Matsushima Hikari no Michi] After sunrise, the sun shines reflected on the sea surface, and a path of light appears. Enjoy the spectacular view of Matsushima's islands bathed in the morning sun before breakfast.

[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!

• 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.

[Tochigi, Watarase] ◇ Photos, drinks, and snacks as gifts ◇ An extraordinary experience! A luxurious balloon experience full of surprises and excitement for you

• 4.9
• (18 reviews/testimonials)

Here is the appeal of the hot air balloon flight experience at PUKAPUKA! ◆We will explain the history and mechanism of hot air balloons, and you will experience assembling, launching, and retrieving them after landing! Hot air balloons are the first vehicles to fly in the sky! Our staff will carefully explain the little-known history and mechanism of hot air balloons.