Winter things to do/list of things to do Fun things to do with friends
We tend to spend the cold winter just inside our warm homes, An experience that can only be had in winter There is also an abundance of .
This time, the Activity Japan editorial department What to do in the winter Introducing activities .
Popular winter activities So, please use this as reference when going out with friends or as a couple.
table of contents
- 1 Things to do in winter: List 1: Smelt fishing
- 2 Winter things to do/want to do list 2: Snowshoeing/snow trekking
- 3 Things to do in winter: List 3: See the night view and starry sky
- 4 Winter things to do/want to do list 4: Skiing & snowboarding
- 5 Winter bucket list 5: Enjoy ice skating
- 6 Summary of things to do in winter
- 7 Feature articles recommended by the editorial department
Things to do in winter: List 1: Smelt fishing
Smelt fishing
is a popular activity that can only be experienced during the cold winter months.
Even beginners can easily fish.
One of the attractions of smelt fishing is the pleasure of frying the fresh fish immediately after catching it.
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Speaking of smelt fishing,
Drilling a hole in a frozen lake
Ice fishing
is famous.
Smelt fishing while enjoying the open winter scenery is something special that can only be done in winter.
The cold is a problem
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So, for those who don't like the cold, we recommend Dome boat exclusively for smelt fishing Enjoy fishing in style is.
Unaffected by weather and temperature You can enjoy smelt fishing comfortably. Yo.
If you want to try smelt fishing, a winter tradition,
We recommend joining a tour
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If the plan includes rental of items necessary for smelt fishing,
You can enjoy it empty-handed.
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At Activity Japan,
Yamanashi
or
Nagano
,
Hokkaido
You can make reservations for smelt fishing experience plans at
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Plans available for private use
Then you can enjoy smelt fishing in a private space just for your group of friends.
Besides Plan with shuttle service There are also plans that include guides and support such as fishing tips and feeding, Even beginners can enjoy it with peace of mind .
Other than smelt fishing There are also plans that include meals and sightseeing. So, be sure to check out the plans that interest you.
This plan does not support English.
A winter-only experience☆Try smelt fishing on the completely frozen Lake Kanayama! A plan with free transportation for those who travel by bus or JR☆We recommend this easy half-day tour! Smelt fishing involves inserting a hook into a hole in the ice and moving the rod frequently to lure in a bite. Tents and fishing equipment are all provided here. Drilling the hole and other difficult tasks are surprisingly easy.
■Schedule■ Please board the shuttle bus to the hotel at the front right side of the group charter bus parking lot at the north exit of Sapporo Station. (10:50 meeting / 11:00 departure) Please be punctual. ↓ Take the free shuttle bus (to Chateau Sen Gateaux Kingdom Sapporo Hotel & Resort) to Barato in Kita-ku, Sapporo (about 45 minutes ride) ↓
Enjoy ice fishing for smelt at Lake Onuma, Mount Akagi! Enjoy fishing on the ice of Lake Onuma, located at the summit area of Mount Akagi in Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture, 2 hours from Tokyo. You can enjoy the whole day there, including an area where you can play in the snow within walking distance, Akagi Shrine, which is said to grant women's wishes, and Torii Pass, where you can enjoy a spectacular view without having to climb a mountain. It is best to start ice fishing for smelt in the morning.
Come try smelt fishing at Lake Yamanaka! Rental rods, tackle, and bait are all included! This is a great value 3-hour private experience course available only on weekdays. *Maximum of 30 people can apply! We are taking the following COVID-19 measures. - Temperature checks will be conducted before boarding. *Those with a temperature of 37.5 degrees or higher will not be allowed to board. - Alcohol disinfection will be conducted before boarding.
This plan does not support English.
★Fishing equipment and bait are all included! Why not enjoy smelt fishing empty-handed on a comfortable dome boat equipped with heating and a toilet? ★Notes: Transfers to the dome boat are generally by small motorboat (about 5 minutes), and on days with bad weather, water may splash. *In rainy weather, the small motorboat used for the shuttle does not have a roof, so if necessary, please bring a raincoat or umbrella.
[Yamanashi, Lake Kawaguchi] Come empty-handed! Experience smelt fishing on a private mini dome boat!
This plan does not support English.
This is a two-hour smelt fishing plan where you can experience the popular smelt fishing at Lake Kawaguchi, one of the Fuji Five Lakes. Smelt fishing has recently become very popular. Do you think smelt fishing is about drilling holes in the ice? Here at Lake Kawaguchi, the mainstream style of fishing is inside a dome boat. It protects you from the rain and wind, so you can fish comfortably. Also, if you have children and would like to share the boat, you may feel uncomfortable.
This plan does not support English.
This is the perfect winter experience! Why not try smelt fishing at Lake Nojiri? It's a dome boat, so you don't have to worry about the cold! You can enjoy fishing! You can choose from two types of experience courses. Choose the course that suits your schedule, either 8:00 or 12:00. You can come empty-handed, so you can enjoy it casually.
Winter things to do/want to do list 2: Snowshoeing/snow trekking
Snowshoe experience
is an outdoor activity where you walk on the snow.
Once you put on snowshoes, which are like snow shoes,
You can walk through deep snow or on fresh, fluffy snow without sinking.
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Snowy scenery spreading all over the place or, Animal footprints left in the snow Snowshoeing and snow trekking where you can enjoy extraordinary natural beauty It's a unique winter treat.
Snowshoe experience
Hokkaido
Including,
Gunma
or
Nagano
etc.
Easy access from the Kanto region, and experience in areas with deep snow
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You will be accompanied by a guide who knows the local area inside and all the necessary items are provided,
Even beginners can enjoy it with peace of mind
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The walking trails and how you spend your time on the snowy mountains vary depending on the plan.
Animal appearance
Finding a place to walk, or shoveling through the snow where no one has walked yet
Russell Experience
or walking on a completely frozen pond.
Lake Walk
Or something like that.
Recommended for high school and university graduation trips
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Transportation included
,
photograph
or
Free video recording
, seeping through to the cold body
Hot drinks service
There are also others.
The silvery world covered in snow is mysterious, making you feel as if you have wandered into another world.
I'm sure it will remain as an unforgettable and wonderful memory.
In the snowy season, you can walk through Shiretoko National Park, a World Heritage Site, on snowshoes. If there is no snow, you can walk without snowshoes. You can walk through natural forests and see waterfalls and giant icicles flowing into the Sea of Okhotsk, 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 designated as natural monuments.
====================================■ You can choose your favorite plan, day or night! ■ We offer free rental of "snowshoe sets" for walking comfortably on the fluffy snow! ■ (Day) Held in a forest where small animals such as Japanese long-tailed tits and Hokkaido squirrels live! ■ (Night) Held on a snowy hill with a panoramic view of one of Japan's three great night views! ■
Why not enjoy snowshoeing in the Ochikura Highlands backcountry field, which has a spectacular view and is full of nature? A Hakuba Meister and a local guide will take you into a beautiful and fantastical world while also providing you with a chance to observe nature.
This plan does not support English.
✅Full support for making memories! ★Free tour photos★Free pick-up and drop-off from Jomo-Kogen Station, Minakami Station, and hotels★Free rental of clothing, gloves, and knitted hats★Student discount★Safety first - a long-established outdoor guide company. Good reviews on reservation sites, so you can trust it. ✅The guide will select the best course for the tour, taking into consideration the time of day and course conditions.
This is an introductory snowshoeing course that anyone can enjoy. It's a leisurely walk on a course with little elevation difference, so even those who are not confident in their physical strength or those who are experiencing it for the first time can participate with peace of mind. The walking distance is short, but there is also play and nature observation! It's full of fun and charm. Enjoy the fantastic snowy scenery and magnificent mountain views!
This plan does not support English.
This is a trekking tour where you can enjoy the winter wilderness of Nikko and Nasu in northern Kanto. You will snow trek through virgin forests wearing "snow pants" in the wilderness of Oku-Kinu, which is known as the "Tibet of Kanto." You will head to a secret hot spring that springs up near the source of the Kinugawa River. Along the way, you will see virgin forests of giant trees such as beech, fir, and horse chestnut trees, and you can enjoy the unique atmosphere. Shining green
Adventure trekking in the snowy and icy world of the Nikko Omote Mountains, the foothills of Mt. Nyoho, and the valley along the Inari River! Wearing crampons and fully equipped for winter mountaineering, you will walk with a guide towards the Unryu Valley. (About 6 hours round trip, recommended for those with good stamina) When you reach the end, you will see a 120m frozen waterfall frozen in the frost, as well as 100m wide icicles and ice walls! You must see this!! On a winter day,
Things to do in winter: List 3: See the night view and starry sky
Night view and Stargazing You can enjoy it all year round, Especially in winter, there is less dust and water vapor in the air, making the view much clearer and more beautiful. .
At Activity Japan, Japan's Three Greatest Night Views was selected Hokkaido ・ Sapporo Including, Niigata or Nagano It is being carried out in Night Hike Reservations are possible is.
Snowshoeing Wearing them, you can stroll through the snowy mountains to see the night view and starry sky, or take a buggy down the slopes at night to reach the summit. You can enjoy the night view and starry sky along with activities that are unique to winter nights. Yo.
Pick-up and drop-off
There are also plans that include tea service.
A small group tour ensures you have a relaxed and enjoyable time.
Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, spending some time gazing at the starry sky is the perfect way to refresh your mind and body.
Why not enjoy the winter night sky with friends or as a couple?
[Hokkaido, Sapporo] A great spot for night views! Night snowshoe hike in Mt. Sankaku <初心者OK>
Sapporo's night view is counted among the new top three night views in Japan. Head to the mountain at night wearing snowshoes or snow spikes to see the best night view spots. Climbing the mountain at night with headlights on is an extraordinary experience! This is a recommended course where you can enjoy the night view even while climbing. This plan combines night views and snow hiking! Night hikes and snowshoes
This is a course that takes you around the park, a night view spot that offers a panoramic view of central Sapporo! ★Recommended points★ 1. You can get a panoramic view of Sapporo's nightscape! In recent years, it has been selected as one of the three best night views in Japan, and is gaining attention. However, there are still not many people who want to see the night view from here, so you can enjoy it in peace and quiet! 2. Trek on the promenade within the park on snowshoes! The park is large, and there are many
In addition to stargazing with the naked eye, we will also observe the heavens using a Newtonian reflecting telescope with a focal length of 800 mm and an aperture of 200 mm. What you can see will vary depending on the conditions of the day, from stars to the moon and comets. If the weather is good, you can often see shooting stars. You can participate empty-handed, or bring your own camera and telescope!
[Niigata/Yuzawa] Snow Night Mega Buggy Tour aiming for the winter mountain peak!
★About Snow Night Mega Buggy★ This is a night tour where you ride a 6-seater Snow Mega Buggy and head to the summit at night! It's a night tour where everyone gets on board and enjoy driving on the deserted slopes at night. The guide will drive on the slopes at night, and even small children (3 years old and above) can participate! Together with the whole family! (Preschool children must ride with their parents)
An exciting walk through the snowy mountains at night! A quiet and mysterious snowy field at night. This is an exciting snowshoe tour where you walk by the light of a torch. On a full moon night, you can see a fantastic scene lit by the moonlight! Winter nights are the quietest of the four seasons. Why not try spending an extraordinary and exciting time, like going out in the middle of the night?
This plan does not support English.
Extremely cold! Seeing the stars in the clear night sky is sure to be a memorable experience! Snowstorm nights are also amazing! Experience the extreme cold of the snowy fields at night on snowshoes or kanjiki. Snowshoe tours are popular, but kanjiki are actually easier to walk on. In Japan, we also have claw kanjiki (not used on the tour). Traditional Japanese snow country
An exciting walk through the snowy mountains at night! A quiet and mysterious snowy field at night. This is an exciting snowshoe tour where you walk by the light of a torch. On a full moon night, you can see a fantastic scene lit by the moonlight! Winter nights are the quietest of the four seasons. Why not try spending an extraordinary and exciting time, like going out in the middle of the night?
Winter things to do/want to do list 4: Skiing & snowboarding
Speaking of what people want to do in winter,
Skiing and snowboarding
I'm sure many people think of this.
Both skiing and snowboarding
The exhilaration of gliding like the wind on the snow and the fun of honing your skills
There is.
Beginners may feel nervous at ski resorts where there are many advanced skiers.
So, what I recommend for beginners is
Ski
or
Private snowboard lessons
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An experienced instructor will Participants will receive detailed instruction starting from the basics, tailored to their level. Will do So you can participate with peace of mind.
At Activity Japan, Hokkaido , Miyagi , Niigata , Nagano , Gunma You can make reservations for ski and snowboard schools at these locations:
Especially for beginners who want to learn from the basics,
A plan that offers lessons at ski resorts
is recommended.
Practicing together with friends or as a couple will create more wonderful memories and deepen your bonds.
The lesson
2–4 hours
Choose from,
Extendable plan available
There is.
Same-day reservation plans
or
photograph
,
Free video gift included
There are also plans for this, so if you're interested, be sure to check out the details.
Snowboard lessons in Rusutsu and Niseko, where you can enjoy the world-famous powder snow of Hokkaido. This school is run by a husband and wife team of snowboard lovers who have snowboarded for over 20 years, have taught over 2,000 people, and are both certified A-class instructors. All of our staff will provide you with thorough and fun lessons! If you are new to snow sports,
This plan does not support English.
At Surf Company Snowboard School, we have experienced coaches for each style you are aiming for, so you can learn difficult and in-depth questions, techniques, and practice methods. Please rest assured that we will proceed with a reasonable practice method that takes into account each person's skiing skills and physical strength.
This plan does not support English.
From an explanation of the equipment to getting on and off the lift and turning (leaf sliding), even first-time snowboarders will be able to snowboard safely, securely and easily. This is recommended for those who want to try snowboarding but don't know how to do it, or who want to snowboard safely without getting hurt! *Children in the 4th grade or younger must select Kids Private Lessons.
This plan does not support English.
We will review how to get on and off the lift, how to slide on leaves, and the necessary practice for making consecutive turns. You will be able to make consecutive turns smoothly, even if you are not good at them. This is recommended for those who say, "I can slide down the slope somehow, but I want to get away from sliding on leaves!" *For those in the 4th grade or younger, please select Kids Private Lessons.
This plan does not support English.
This is a private lesson plan that will satisfy and satisfy both beginners and veterans! Private lessons are the best way to improve your skiing and snowboarding skills smoothly and reliably. You will be fully supported by a professional instructor with plenty of teaching experience! The start time and location of the lesson can also be arranged according to your wishes. For adults only, if you want to learn properly!
[For adults and children! Weekdays and holidays, 19,000 yen for 4 hours!!!]◎Reservation-only and private lessons.◎Classes for beginners that focus on teaching the fun of skiing and snowboarding. -----Lesson times-----You can take two 2-hour lessons, one from 10:00am and one from 1:00pm. Total of 4 hours, 12:00pm-1:00pm
Fun is our number one priority! Low-cost private on-site ski and snowboard lessons♪
To be honest, beginners often can't enjoy skiing or snowboarding. Falling hurts. And it's cold. It's good to go skiing with experienced people and get taught, but there are also experienced people there, so it's common for people to be thrown off halfway through skiing. I was thrown off at the top when I was a beginner and fell over.
Winter bucket list 5: Enjoy ice skating
ice skating
The appeal of this activity is that it is easy to enjoy as long as you have skates.
It can be enjoyed by people of all ages, from children to adults,
Recommended for outings with friends or couples' dates
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At Activity Japan, Tokyo , Aichi You can reserve tickets to skating rinks in is.
If you purchase in advance,
You can skip the waiting time for purchasing tickets and enter smoothly
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It can get particularly crowded on holidays, so make sure to reserve your tickets in advance and make the most of your time.
[Tokyo, Shinjuku] Meiji Jingu Gaien Ice Skating Rink - Skating ticket with rental shoes
・1 minute walk from National Stadium Station on the Toei Oedo Line. 5 minutes walk from Sendagaya Station on the JR Sobu Line. The only skating rink in the city center with excellent access. ・A spacious indoor skating rink that meets world championship standards. ・Open all year round, you can enjoy skating anytime, regardless of the weather.
Toyoda Gosei Rink - A non-ice skating rink - Ticket reservations (Aichi, Events)
Summary of things to do in winter
Activities to do in winter About I did.
A unique winter experience teeth, Many of the items are for a limited time only, so crowds are expected. It's a good idea to make a reservation in advance is.
Enjoy activities that can only be enjoyed in winter with your close friends.
*The content of this article is current as of January 2025.