5 recommended winter activities for college students

[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

[Sapporo, Hokkaido] Smelt fishing and Genghis Khan experience! Transportation included! Tempura included! Separate flush toilets for men and women and a warm rest hut available! Safe for women and children

Pick-up included! Ice fishing experience for smelt and Jingisukan in Sapporo! Fish, eat and enjoy Hokkaido! A plan with pick-up and drop-off where you can enjoy ice fishing for smelt and Jingisukan just 30 minutes from Sapporo Station! There is only a little snow left, but it looks like you can still do ice fishing for smelt! The ice fishing experience on the day before or on the day may be canceled or changed to pier fishing! All equipment is included

[Hokkaido, Sapporo area] Support for students! Student discount plan! Experience ice fishing for wakasagi (smelt) on the Barato River! Includes wakasagi tempura♪ ~Pick-up from Sapporo Station included~

《Student-only discount plan》※Please show your student ID before boarding the bus. About 30-40 minutes by car from central Sapporo, the popular spot [Ibarato River] is the perfect place to experience ice fishing for wakasagi (smelt)! Pick-up from Sapporo Station is included, and all equipment is provided, so you can easily participate. Please wear warm clothing as this is an outdoor activity.

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

• 4.5
• (2 reviews/testimonials)

A plan to enjoy at a discounted price during the graduation trip season! Come empty-handed and enjoy catching some fish, and you can even try some tempura. There are flush toilets and a rest hut, so you can rest assured! Round-trip transportation included! ★A student support plan only for the graduation trip season! ★★A hidden gem for smelt fishing in Sapporo★ "Toretagoya Fujii Farm" is a place where you can enjoy smelt fishing near Sapporo! It's a great access point, just 30 minutes from Sapporo city.

[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!

• 4.8
• (2 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.

[Hyogo, Tajima] Go with a guide! Private snowshoe tour! Cafe time included (half-day course) Ages 6 and up Pets allowed/photo service

• 5.0
• (13 reviews/testimonials)

Skiing and snowboarding are a little difficult...but I want to touch and play with the snow! This plan is for people of all ages who love nature. We will take a walk through the snowy mountains using ``snowshoes,'' which allow even first-timers to easily walk on fluffy snow. Dive in fresh snow, lie down, feel the pure white snowy landscape, look for animal footprints, and more.

[Hokkaido, Furano] Beginners welcome! Experience the hidden areas of Mount Daisetsu that can only be reached by snowshoeing and relax in hot springs

• 5.0
• (2 reviews/testimonials)

Walk on more than 2m of snow. It feels like walking on clouds! Beginners are welcome! No special skills required! Small group size for peace of mind! (You can participate alone) No language barrier! Multilingual support with a translator. A trip to a hidden gem that you would never be able to go to on a normal trip! Finally, relax in a 100% natural hot spring. Enjoy the winter scenery of Furano, even for beginners.

[Aomori Oirase Gorge Snowshoeing] Hike the Oirase Gorge on snowshoes with a guide from a professional staff member! Ages 7 and up can participate (about 1.5 hours)

This is a tour where you can walk along the Oirase Gorge on snowshoes. The course has no ups and downs, so even beginners can enjoy snowshoeing with ease.

Private plan [Nagano, Omachi City, Snowshoes] Enjoy the beauty of the foothills of the Northern Alps that can only be seen in winter! One-day course. You can participate alone or with the price of two people.

Limited to one registered group (one family, one group). It is more expensive than a mixed group activity plan, but since it's just you and me, you don't have to worry about others! You can walk at your own pace! You can walk at a leisurely pace! If you register as a single person, the price will be for two people. I want to explore and feel the beauty of the mountains rather than adventure. Experience snowshoeing or snowshoeing, trekking

[Mt. Kurobanza (Asama area)] Private snow mountain tour for beginners

Mt. Kurobanzayama is the outer rim of Mt. Asama, rising to 2,404m. There are few dangerous areas on the route, so it is suitable for beginners to snowy mountains. The view from the summit is excellent, and you can see the beautiful Mt. Asama. The plans we offer are for individuals and small groups. The tour period is generally from early January to early April. We will choose a tour that suits your experience level and physical condition.

[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

[Nagano, Iiyama] Private telemark skiing, perfect for your spring BC debut at Nabekura Plateau, starting in March

Walk in the spring snow. A light nature ski tour. Walk slowly on the snow. Unlike winter, we walk through the highlands and forests in the sunshine, where the temperature is rising, without rushing, without worrying about peaks. Unlike slope skiing, nature skiing does not ski down hard, but is meant for walking smoothly, but those who want to ski or can ski can choose to ride on the slopes. The basics are la

[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
• (119 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?

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

• 4.9
• (29 reviews/testimonials)

For now, I want to fly! People who want to fly in the sky, gather together! It's a walk in the air with an instructor and two people. You can enjoy the spectacular view from the sky. You can also take photos in the air.

[Kochi, Niyodogawa Town] First flight experience! Agawa Sky Park's "Half-day Paragliding Experience Course" available for ages 6 and up

• 4.6
• (27 reviews/testimonials)

We will give you a lecture on how to fly by yourself from a beginner's slope with an altitude difference of 30m to about 100m. At first, you will be flying in a straight line, but gradually you will be able to control the left and right sides, and in a short time you will be able to enjoy a fluffy walk in the air. This is an easy course that takes 2 to 3 hours. *Clothing: Basically long sleeves, long pants, gloves (

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

• 4.6
• (24 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.

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

• 4.9
• (47 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

[Hokkaido/Tokachi/Hot air balloon] Rise into the clear sky in the early morning! Walk in the air in a hot air balloon with the Hidaka Mountains in the background ♪

• 4.4
• (12 reviews/testimonials)

It's a moored flight that rises to about 30m, so anyone can easily experience it! On a clear day, you can see a panoramic view of the Tokachi Plain, the Daisetsuzan Mountain Range, and the Hidaka Mountain Range. During the season of fresh greenery, there is also a patchwork pattern on the fields! This is a special experience that can only be experienced early in the morning when the wind is relatively stable. Held every morning from April to September!

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

• 4.1
• (15 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.

[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]

• 4.7
• (5 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.

[Hokkaido, Niseko] Hot air balloon tethering experience (held twice a day)

• 4.4
• (30 reviews/testimonials)

Hokkaido - Activities in Niseko. Hot air ballooning is held twice a day, in the early morning and evening. It is held at the place with the highest rate of tethered hot air ballooning experiences in Hokkaido. The Niseko balloon, where you can experience the great outdoors, rises to about 30m above the ground, offering a panoramic view of the Niseko mountain range area. Air enters and the large envelope inflates bigger and bigger, and the balloon stands up.

[Hokkaido/Furano] Hot air balloon mooring flight (Morning flight/Evening flight)

• 4.2
• (12 reviews/testimonials)

The powerful roaring sound of the burner echoed through the quiet earth, and the next moment I thought I had left the earth, and then I was suddenly 30 meters above ground. Beyond the countryside of Furano, you can see the majestic Tokachi Mountain Range. The balloon is secured with ropes at four points, so even those who are a little afraid of heights can rest assured.