How to enjoy winter and what to do: Recommended rankings for couples

[Yamanashi, Lake Yamanaka] Stay warm even in the middle of winter! A one-day course (maximum 7 hours) on a handmade dome boat for smelt fishing

Come and enjoy smelt fishing on the "Smelt Dome Boat" where you can stay warm even in the middle of winter! We have all the equipment and facilities so that even beginners and women can enjoy fishing with peace of mind! Participants from 4 years old are welcome ☆ Don't worry, even if you are late for the boat departure or want to return early, we will take you to the dome boat for free!

[Yamanashi, Lake Yamanaka] Weekday-only private plan! Available for two or more people! Experience smelt fishing on a dome boat! (Rod, tackle, and bait included)

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.

[Yamanashi, Lake Yamanaka] Enjoy smelt fishing in a solar-powered dome boat!

Dome boat smelt fishing plan! The first and latest multipurpose boat on Lake Yamanaka, the "solar powered dome boat" Rain, snow, and cold weather are all fine! It's fully heated so you won't feel cold, and there are also toilets, so everyone from children to women and the elderly can enjoy smelt fishing with peace of mind. * (Note) Since this is not a fishing pond, there is no guarantee that you will catch anything... Since it's fishing, please start at 6:00.

[Hokkaido, Sapporo area] Guaranteed to operate per group, per tent. Enjoy smelt fishing while avoiding crowds + more 1-day experience 2024~25

This is a smelt fishing experience that can be enjoyed in the ponds and river lakes of the Ishikari River system, about 50 minutes from the center of Sapporo city. In this COVID-19 era, we need to avoid crowded fishing in tents of about 3.3 square meters, follow the new Hokkaido guidelines and Go To Travel, and at the same time provide a worry-free winter experience. Therefore, we will be joining you on the ice.

[Minamifurano] Ice fishing for smelt <half-day course, transportation included> ~Covered areas: Furano city and roadside stations~ Try the smelt you catch as tempura! Available in Japanese only

A winter-only experience☆Try smelt fishing on the completely frozen Lake Kanayama! We recommend this easy half-day tour☆Free transportation from Furano city is included, so it's easy and safe! Smelt fishing involves inserting a hook into a hole in the ice and moving the rod frequently to lure a bite. Tents and fishing equipment are all provided here. Drilling holes and attaching bait are surprisingly difficult, but

[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"

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

WS [Hokkaido, Shiretoko] Shiretoko Utoro-Furepe Falls Snowshoeing Tour [Free Pick-up and Drop-off Included]

Walk through the pure white snowfields to see the World Heritage Site, Furepe Falls, known as the "Maiden's Tears" in winter! Wear snowshoes and walk from the forests of Shiretoko to the Sea of Okhotsk, where Furepe Falls is located. During drift ice season, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the vast drift ice continent. You may even spot wild animals or their traces.

[Nagano, Yatsugatake, Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort] Lake walking experience! Beginners welcome, groups welcome! Ameike snowshoe trekking tour

[Experience walking on the lake! Free rental of snowshoes and stocks] We recommend snowshoe trekking in Yatsugatake! This is a snowshoe trekking plan that takes you slowly through the quiet forest to Ameike Pond in the northern Yatsugatake Mountains. At Ameike Pond, you can experience a lake walk on snowshoes on the completely frozen pond! Experience breaking through snow on new snow that no one has stepped on before.

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

Skiing and snowboarding are a little difficult... but I still want to touch the snow and play! This plan is for nature lovers of all ages and genders. You can easily walk on fluffy snow even if you are a beginner, so you can explore the snowy mountains on "snowshoes". You can dive into the fresh snow, lie down, enjoy the pure white snow scenery, look for animal footprints, and enjoy the fun of the snow with a local guide.

[Gunma/Minakami/Half-day Snowshoeing 3 hours] Family Discount: A great discount plan for families!

✨The service content is the same as the regular half-day snowshoe tour. If you participate as a family, you can get a discount of up to 1,000 to 500 yen off the adult/student fee per person. This is a great discount plan for families. ✅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★

[Yamagata Zao] Snowshoe tour to see the icefall Free pick-up and drop-off available

This is a tour to visit a frozen waterfall (Otaki) on the slopes of Nishizao in Yamagata city on snowshoes. We will have lunch in front of the waterfall. We will give you a gift of photos taken during the experience! *The photos may be used on our website, SNS, etc. Please apply with this understanding.

[Yamagata Zao] Snowshoe tour around the frost-covered trees - Free pick-up and drop-off available

Yamagata Zao Mountain Range Easy! Round-trip transportation from Yamagata city to the trailhead is included ♫ 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 kettle and visit the snow-covered Kattamine Shrine. *This tour does not guarantee peak hunting.

[Tochigi, Nikko] Frozen Waterfall Snowshoe Hike - Phantom Waterfall "Kurotaki Course" with Hot Soup

Snowshoe hiking tour for beginners. *This is the most recommended plan for enjoying the ice waterfall. Kurotaki is a 20m waterfall located at an altitude of about 1123m, and freezes in the severe cold to become a magnificent ice waterfall. English Guide Available

[Tochigi, Nasu-Shiobara] Walk through the mysterious icefall forest and animal tracking! Snowshoe half-day tour

A half-day snowshoe trip in the middle of winter where you walk through an unmanaged forest in search of a quietly frozen 20m waterfall. Go on an expedition to a waterfall that is known only to a few people, in a place that has no walking trails and isn't even on the map. Enjoy the walk while taking breaks in the forest and detouring to nearby cold springs. The trip takes about 30 minutes one way, so it is recommended for those who are not confident in their physical strength.

[Aomori Hakkoda Snowshoeing] See the frost-covered trees of Hakkoda with a guide! Hakkoda Snowshoeing Tour (about 3 hours walking)

This tour allows you to snowshoe while viewing the frost-covered trees at Mt. Hakkoda, a collective name for multiple volcanoes towering to the south of Aomori City and one of Japan's 100 most famous mountains. The course starts with taking the Mt. Hakkoda ropeway to the summit, then walking down at a leisurely pace while enjoying the scenery. Your guide will take you through the magnificent views from the ropeway station at a leisurely pace. Duration:

Whale watching departing from Naha with full refund guarantee★No. 1 whale tour review in 2024★Completely non-smoking boat★Free photos, transfers, and raincoats★Free for children 0-5 years old★

★The whale guide who explains the ecology and behavior of whales is very popular★A long-established shop in Okinawa, founded 41 years ago! Special tours based on many years of experience★"Tours that will make your kids and your wallet happy" recommended for family groups★Stamp rally with prizes that kids will love & a completely non-smoking boat that is family-friendly + free for 0-5 year olds★Photos & pick-up & drop-off & raincoats & motion sickness prevention wristbands

[Departing from Naha / Half day] Whale watching | The best! Captain Kaito ★ Encounter rate of 100% last year ★ With his overwhelming maneuvering skills, there is a high possibility of seeing whales up close!

★ Captain Nakano, a fisherman with 40 years of experience who is "the best at spotting whales", is very popular! With his 40 years of experience and intuition, he can time his whales so well that they often surface right next to the boat! ① Small group size that makes it easy to see whales 360 degrees ┗ 40-person cruiser with a capacity of 30 people ┗ You can move around the boat freely so you can find the best position

[Amami / Northern] Whale watching (half-day course) Experience the thrill of watching the whales jump! Comfortable cruising on a large cruiser ♪

A special whale watching experience only available on shore aboard a large cruiser! Come see the humpback whales on a large cruiser that is stable and has little rocking.

[Kagoshima/Amami Oshima] Be thrilled by the power! "Winter only" Whale watching (1-day course with lunch) Ages 10 and up OK

[Winter only] Whale watching is an activity where you go to see whales on a cruise ship. The main species you can observe are "humpback whales". These species can reach a maximum length of 15m and are the most performative of all whales. If you are lucky enough to witness their dynamic action, you will be impressed! *This course includes lunch (bento)

[Kagoshima, Amami Oshima] Meet humpback whales in the waters of Amami Oshima! "Whale watching"

This is a whale watching trip on board a boat. We will cruise in hopes of meeting humpback whales that migrate to the Nansei Islands in winter to raise their young.

[Hokkaido, Shiretoko] Shiretoko Drift Ice Walk - Jump into the drift ice in a dry suit! Walk on the drift ice that only comes to the World Heritage Shiretoko Peninsula in winter <Pick-up available from Utoro area, Shari Town>

In the harsh winter, the sea of Shiretoko is completely covered in ice. You can walk on the ice wearing dry suits that are excellent at keeping you warm and waterproof. Drift ice is essential for the creatures that live in Shiretoko. Once you step onto the ice, you enter the world of wild animals. By putting on the special suit, you can step into the world of creatures that live together with the ice.

[Departing from Sapporo, Hokkaido] Experience boarding the drift ice icebreaker "Garinko-go III/IMERU" and have a lunch of seafood and grilled crab legs at a robatayaki grill! The fantastic light-up Sounkyo Ice Fall Festival

Tour highlights The sight of the mysterious drift ice that washes over the Okhotsk Sea as the two large propellers crush the drift ice is a spectacular sight! Enjoy fresh seafood and crab legs grilled on a robata grill! Also visit the Sounkyo Ice Festival Illumination! Plan flow Sapporo View Hotel Odori Park (* Meet at 7:50 / Depart at 8:00) ANA Crowne Plaza Sapporo View Hotel ...

WEB Limited - [Hokkaido, Shiretoko] Okhotsk Drift Ice Hot Air Balloon Free Flight (Special Plan with Commemorative Gift)

■Free flight of hot air balloons only available in winter Unlike "tethered" balloons secured by ropes, you can experience a "free flight of hot air balloons" that fly at the mercy of the wind in the northern skies. Hot air balloons have no engines or other power sources, and take off only with the buoyancy of the air heated by the burners. When the burners are not in use, you can experience a silent world, a mysterious walk in the soundless sky.