Plan ID

: 19355

19355

[Hokkaido/Shikotsu-Toya] Visit the largest ice bamboo cave in Japan, "Otaki Ice Bamboo Cave Exploration" and an outdoor cafe!

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Beginners welcome - First try
Empty-hands OK
Meal included
Charter possible
Photo gifts

Possible number of bookings

2～6
Participating age

12Age ～ 70 Age
Duration

3～4 hours

Plan description

A miracle of nature begins to spun
Feel the charm of "ice candy" ~

Wear Snowshoes and head from the heavy snow field to the cave where the largest 2,500 ice ridges in Japan exist.
This is a 40-minute one-way course with a view of the valleys, clear streams, and volcanic rocks that appear in the world of silver.
This is a full-half-day tour where the local guide tells you the charm of the Ainu people hidden in the cave.

● What is Hyojun?
Drops of water falling from the ceiling instantly become ice and gradually grow upward.
Cave in the sub-zero less is a phenomenon that unless does not occur.
Numerous ice ridges that stretched straight like bamboo shoots have an overwhelming presence and are beautiful.

Flow of the day

Meeting time: Afternoon tour (13:15) ① Reception/gathering ② Snowshoes: 40 minutes ③ Cave exploration: Approx. 30 minutes ④ Snowshoes: 40 minutes ⑤ Dissolution

Professional guide affiliated with the Japanese Society of Snow and Ice

The guide is conducting joint research with Kitami Institute of Technology and can provide detailed explanations about ice bamboo shoots. We belong to the Toyako-Usu Volcano Meister Network and can explain the geology and local characteristics.

A local guide specializing in ice bamboo shoots.

I am a local guide who has specialized in guiding Otaki Ice Bamboo shoots for 17 years. We can also provide detailed information about the surrounding area. We cooperate with the media and research institutes.

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Selectable starting time： 13:15

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Reservation cancellation fee generation date	Cancellation fee will be charged from 2 days before the event date.
About cancellation	Please note that cancellations due to customer convenience or at your own discretion will incur a cancellation fee. Cancellation fee: 50% from 2 days prior, 100% on the day
About event termination	It may be canceled due to weather or natural disasters.

Detailed information of this plan

Required minimum number of participants	2 Person(s)
Possible number of bookings	2～6
Operating period	2025/1/27〜2025/2/28 January 27th - February 28th, 2025
Assembly time	13:15
Booking deadline	until 17:59 the day before

Changing room		Toilet
Shower		Parking
Locker

Dress code - Must bring items	Snow wear up and down, things that prevent intrusion of snow such as boots, knit cap, gloves
About rental items	Hands-free pack (includes snowwear, knit cap, gloves, snow boots, fleece) 2,000 yen Individual items 500 yen each

Matters require attention	This tour involves walking about 5km round trip on a snowy road and entering the cave for about 30 minutes. Therefore, please be aware in advance that this is a risky tour. Pregnant women, people with serious chronic illnesses, children under 12 years old, seniors over 70 years old, people who are in a drunken state, and people who are not confident in their physical strength cannot participate. Please participate with "fully equipped and mentally prepared". ■ For those who are thinking of going to Otaki Ice Stalagmite on their own The snowy field approaching Otaki Ice Stalagmite is privately owned and farmland. The landowners do not want people to trespass. There have been many troubles, such as cars being left unattended and parked, and unauthorized photography by the media. Please be aware that there are various issues related to the life of the local community. OOA is the only organization that operates programs in cooperation with landowners and people involved in the Otaki area.

Matters require attention

This tour involves walking about 5km round trip on a snowy road and entering the cave for about 30 minutes. Therefore, please be aware in advance that this is a risky tour. Pregnant women, people with serious chronic illnesses, children under 12 years old, seniors over 70 years old, people who are in a drunken state, and people who are not confident in their physical strength cannot participate. Please participate with "fully equipped and mentally prepared". ■ For those who are thinking of going to Otaki Ice Stalagmite on their own The snowy field approaching Otaki Ice Stalagmite is privately owned and farmland. The landowners do not want people to trespass. There have been many troubles, such as cars being left unattended and parked, and unauthorized photography by the media. Please be aware that there are various issues related to the life of the local community. OOA is the only organization that operates programs in cooperation with landowners and people involved in the Otaki area.

Plan attractions

snowshoe trekking Have fun running around the snowy mountains!

On the course You can observe various ice and snow phenomena.

Mountain stream The snow piles up in beautiful curves along the mountain stream.

Ice World Inside the cave is an icy world.

Frost Flower Not only can you see ice stalagmites, but also beautiful ice crystals.

Outdoor Cafe Cookies and tea are served.

Photo present The photos taken by the guide will be sent to your smartphone on the spot!

2,500 ice stalagmites Enjoy this rare and spectacular view.

Art of Nature Why not try your hand at artistic photography?

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