[Hokkaido, Otaru] Snowshoe hiking with a professional guide in Shioya Maruyama <Beginner OK, with lecture>
- Beginners welcome - First try
- Empty-hands OK
- Pick-up & Drop-off
- Children welcome
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Possible number of bookings1~5
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Participating age10Age ~ 75 Age
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DurationOver 6 hours on the day
This is a snowshoe hiking tour that climbs Shioyama Maruyama in Shioya, Otaru City, Hokkaido near Sapporo. A professional guide will give lectures on the points of winter mountain walking. This is a recommended tour for those who want to challenge the winter mountains and want to make their snowshoe debut. We will aim for the summit on a route different from the summer road. From the forest road walk, we will reach the ridge and aim for the summit of 629m. A spectacular ocean view awaits you from the top of the mountain! After descending the mountain, if you wish, you can stop by a nearby hot spring.
Professional equipment such as snowshoes and stocks can be rented for free. In addition to the above, goggles, winter gloves, waterproof winter outerwear, and waterproof snow boots are available for rent, but for a fee. Please let us know at the time of application if you wish to rent for a fee. The rental fee below is for each item. Ski goggles (free size), winter gloves: 500 yen Thermal/waterproof wear top and bottom set (S~LL size) 2000 yen Cold/waterproof shoes (21~29cm) 2000 yen
We will pick you up from Sapporo Station or Otaru Station for free. Accessible by public transportation. Pick-up from accommodation near the station is also possible. In addition, the meeting and dissolution place will basically be the same point. If you meet in Otaru, it will be dissolved in Otaru.
The tour is a small group and provides personalized support. The number of groups is up to 2 and the capacity is up to 5 people. As a measure against coronavirus, alcohol disinfectants and disposable masks are installed in the shuttle car.
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- Immediate booking OK!
- Reception closed
- Not accepted
- Request booking

About fees
Basic fee
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Reservation cancellation fee generation date | Cancellation fee will be charged from 13 days before the event date. |
About cancellation | Please note that the following cancellation fee will be charged in case of cancellation due to customer's convenience. 13-8 days ago: 30% of participation fee 7-2 days ago: 50% of participation fee The day before: 80% of participation fee On the day: 100% of participation fee |
About event termination | The tour may be canceled before the tour departs due to weather conditions or other force majeure reasons. In that case, we will contact you as soon as it is decided. If the tour is canceled due to the above reasons, no cancellation fee will be charged. In addition, depending on the weather and other conditions, we may change the course or schedule to ensure the safety of our customers. Please note that we will not be able to refund the price including all costs even if the original purpose cannot be achieved. |
Detailed information of this plan
Required minimum number of participants | 1 Person(s) |
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Possible number of bookings | 1~5 |
About duration |
Over 6 hours on the day
7 hours Experience time: 5 hours Travel time to experience location (round trip): 2 hours
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Operating period | 2024/12/23〜2025/3/31 |
Assembly time | Sapporo Station 8:00 |
Booking deadline | until 16:59 2 days before |
Changing room | Toilet | ||
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Shower | Parking | ||
Locker |
Dress code - Must bring items | Belongings ・ Backpack around 20-30 liters ・ Behavioral food ·lunch ・ Drinking water / water bottle ・ Sunglasses or ski goggles Clothes ・ Winter shoes or mountain climbing shoes Waterproof ・ Ski wear or outerwear for winter mountains ・ Winter clothes fleece, sweater, etc. ・ Thick socks ・ Winter type such as hat knit ・ Gloves for winter, thin and medium to thick Hot spring bath after descending the mountain, please prepare a bath set and change of clothes. |
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About rental items | Special equipment such as snowshoes and poles can be rented for free. In addition to the above, goggles, winter gloves, waterproof winter outerwear, and waterproof snow boots are available for rent, but for a fee. If you wish to rent for a fee, please let us know the size and number of men and women at the time of application. The rental fee below is for each item. Ski goggles (free size), winter gloves: 500 yen Thermal/waterproof wear top and bottom set (S~LL size) 2000 yen Cold/waterproof shoes (21~29cm) 2000 yen |
Matters require attention | While traveling in the mountains, the guide will do its best to ensure safety, but there are various dangers such as falls, falling rocks, falling snow, and falling branches during outdoor activities. We ask our customers to be fully aware of the dangers associated with mountain travel before participating. Guides may not be responsible for accidents while climbing. |
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Plan attractions

With a professional guide lecture Lecture & support by professional guides certified by the Japan Mountain Guide Association

Ocean view from the top of the mountain! If the weather is nice, you can overlook the spectacular Sea of Japan from the top of the mountain.

Animal tracking Animal tracking for finding traces of animals is also a pleasure unique to winter mountains!
Time schedule

Reception at the meeting place. After completing the reception, move to the experience place 9:00 Arrive at the experience place. Preparation 9: 00 ~ 14: 30 Experience time Take breaks and lectures at various places to the summit. (150 minutes) After taking a break at the summit, descend the way you came. (90 minutes) 16:00 Dissolution at Sapporo station or Otaru station after descent
Access - Map
In front of Sapporo station
Parking lot available for about 1 hour from central Sapporo (free)
About 1 hour by train from Sapporo Station
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Selling points regarding safety
The guide is qualified for the Wilderness First Aid. We carry a first aid kit with us during the tour and strive to ensure a safe tour.
Insurance information | Mountain guide liability insurance Coverage: Physical compensation: 200 million yen per person Property compensation: 5 million yen per accident Dealer: Freude Underwriting Insurance Company Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Co., Ltd. |
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License and Qualifications | Japan Mountain Guide Association Climbing Guide Stage Ⅲ, Japan Mountain Guide Association Ski Guide Stage Ⅰ, |
Member organizations and associations | Japan Mountain Guide Association, Hokkaido Mountain Guide Association |
Number of staff | 1 people |