Private Half-Day Tour from Sapporo: Lake Shikotsu Snowshoeing & Ice Festival (Available from January 31st to February 23rd, 2026)
- Beginners welcome - First try
- Empty-hands OK
- Pick-up & Drop-off
- Solo participant
- Charter possible
- Children welcome
- Photo gifts
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Possible number of bookings1～4
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Participating age10Age ～ 70 Age
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Duration5～6 hours
This tour allows you to enjoy snowshoeing and the Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival while taking in the spectacular views of Hokkaido's most iconic lake, located just an hour from central Sapporo. Various ice art created from frozen Lake Shikotsu water, and colorful illuminations at night, create a fantastical world. With a small group size, this is a relaxed, private tour tailored to your needs!
Follow in the footsteps of wild animals as you walk on the white powder snow! You can enjoy the wonderful scenery that can only be experienced in Hokkaido.
At this time of year, Hokkaido's representative midwinter event, "Lake Shikoku Ice Festival," is held. The guide will guide you while acting relaxedly without getting caught in traffic. We will also introduce popular local soul food.
We will pick you up at your hotel, so you can use your time efficiently. This is a private tour with a small number of people, so you can enjoy it at your own pace.
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About fees
Basic fee
※The list price includes tax.
※The above price is a basic fee.
※Fees may vary depending on schedule, please check the fee displayed after selecting the date.
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| Reservation cancellation fee generation date | Cancellation fee will be charged from 1 days before the event date. |
| About cancellation | In the case of cancellation due to customer circumstances, 50% of the fee on the day before the tour. Tours On the day In the case of, it will be 100% of the fee. If you cancel due to weather reasons, no cancellation fee will be charged. |
| About event termination | Weather may be canceled due to reasons. |
Activity Provider of this plan
Selling points regarding safety
He has experience in managing safety at the national park (Kerama Islands, Okinawa Prefecture) and is able to provide safety and security to many guests. He currently serves as the chairman of the Hokkaido Water Safety Association, a general incorporated association in Hokkaido, and is an active leader in water safety.
| Authorization issued by | SIJ Official School ID: 201800046, ACA # 18264432 |
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| Insurance information | Tokio Marine & Nichido Travel Accident Insurance, Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance |
| License and Qualifications | SIJ Certified Master Instructor, ACA Certified SUP Instructor, JLA Certified Life Saving Instructor, K38 Instructor |
| Member organizations and associations | SIJ (Stand Up Paddle Instructors Association of Japan), ACA (American Canoe Association) |
| Number of staff | 3 people |
| Number of instructors | 10 people |
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