[Hokkaido, Shibecha] 2 nights and 3 days experience the silvery miracle and adventure of the Kushiro Marshlands - ice fishing for smelt, canoeing, interacting with horses, sauna and starry sky -

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Beginners welcome - First try
Meal included
Accommodation included

Possible number of bookings

2～10
Participating age

12Age ～ 70 Age
Duration

1 Day or more

Plan description

A luxurious 3-day, 2-night trip to Kushiro Marsh National Park, where you can experience the silence of -20°C and the miracle of silvery white. The setting is Lake Toro, the largest lake in the Kushiro Marsh. A special winter experience, interwoven with Ainu culture and untouched nature, awaits. Feel the life on the frozen lake while smelt fishing, and explore the snow-covered ranch on a horse trek. Improve your mind and body in a snow sauna with a temperature difference of 100°C, and enjoy the moment of becoming one with nature as you canoe through the silver world. After enjoying a premium dinner in the evening, enjoy a moment of silence surrounded by the starry sky and the sounds of a bonfire. We offer a special trip where you can fully experience the mysteries of the Kushiro Marsh while facing yourself in an extraordinary environment. ＊＊＊ Time Schedule ＊＊＊◆Day 1◆09:30 Arrive at the airport 10:00 Depart the airport *Depart from the airport for Lake Toro in your own rental car, etc.11:00 Experience "smelt fishing" on the frozen Lake Toro14:00 Check-in at "THE GEEK"15:00 Take a break in the "sauna" with the Kushiro Wetlands right in front of you17:00 Free time19:00 Special dinner incorporating the ideas of Ainu culture◆Day 2◆06:45 "Early morning canoeing" surrounded by a world of snow09:00 Breakfast10:00 Free time12:00 Horse retreat in the snowy scenery - interacting with horses15:30 Free time17:00 Hot spring (optional) - Visit Pon-Ponyu, a hot spring facility designed by architect Kengo Kuma19:30 Dinner21:30 "Night Walk" on the frozen lake at night, enveloped in silence ◆Day 3◆ 08:00 Breakfast 10:00 Check out of "THE GEEK" and head off on our own journeys.

Ice fishing for smelt and canoeing through the snowy world

Enjoy smelt fishing on the frozen Lake Toro and experience a special moment in contact with the life that lives beneath the lake. Stay comfortably in a special tent and experience the blessings of nature that are unique to winter. Furthermore, canoeing through the snowy world will allow you to become one with the silent nature while surrounded by the rich ecosystem unique to the Kushiro Marsh. At night, enjoy a special moment in silence with a bonfire night surrounded by the starry sky and the sounds of a bonfire.

A snow sauna where you can experience the ultimate relaxation

A sauna in the middle of nature, with a temperature difference of over 100 degrees, offers the ultimate relaxation to revitalize the body and mind. You will feel one with nature as you alternate between the hot sauna with rising steam and cooling down in the snow. The gorgeous view of the Kushiro Marsh and the only steam locomotive in Hokkaido is also a unique attraction of this place. At "THE GEEK", we await you with a premium dinner made with an abundance of fresh ingredients from eastern Hokkaido.

Interacting with horses for an extraordinary experience

Horse trekking allows you to enjoy interacting with horses in the vast snowy landscape. Spend a relaxing time on a snow-covered ranch that looks like a silvery canvas. Enjoy a special experience where your mind is freed in the great outdoors while being comforted by the warmth of the horses.

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About cancellation	Please note that in the event of cancellation due to customer's convenience, the following cancellation fees will be charged: 5 days to the day of the reservation: 100% 10 days to 6 days before: 50% No notice: 100%
About event termination	The tour will be canceled if danger is expected due to heavy snowfall or a severe blizzard caused by strong winds, or if there is any threat to wild animals.

Detailed information of this plan

Required minimum number of participants	2 Person(s)
Possible number of bookings	2～10
About duration	1 Day or more 3 days 2 nights
Operating period	2025/1/10〜2025/2/14
Assembly time	45 minutes before the experience start time
Booking deadline	until 23:59 4 days before

Changing room		Toilet
Shower		Parking
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Dress code - Must bring items	This will be an outdoor event at night in Hokkaido in the middle of winter. Please come dressed warmly. Walk on the snowy road. Please come wearing snow boots that are protected against the cold and don't mind getting dirty. We light a bonfire to protect ourselves from the cold. Please wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty, as there may be a strong smell of smoke.

Matters require attention	・This will be an outdoor event held at night in Hokkaido in the middle of winter. Please dress warmly. ・You will be walking on snowy roads. Please wear snow boots that are protected from the cold and can get dirty. ・A bonfire will be lit to protect against the cold. There is a risk of smelling smoke, so please wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. ・This activity will take place in a national park. Please do not litter.
Other notifications	FAQQ. Are there any age restrictions or health conditions for participants? A. In principle, children under 12 years old are not allowed. Also, please note that due to the extreme temperature differences in the terrain, sudden changes in blood pressure due to heat shock may occur. Q. What language does the tour guide speak? A. We provide guides in Japanese and English. For other languages, we use a translator (Pocketalk). Q. Is insurance included in the tour? A. Insurance is not included, so we recommend that you purchase it yourself. Q. Is there a recommended means of transportation? A. We recommend traveling by car from the airport. It is located about 45 minutes from Tancho Kushiro Airport. If you do not have a license or are worried about driving, you can also take a bus or train. Snow is removed from the national highway, and rental cars are basically four-wheel drive and have studless tires, so you can drive with peace of mind. Please be careful not to drive too fast, brake suddenly, or turn suddenly. Q. Can I ride a steam locomotive? A. The ticket for the SL Winter Wetlands is not included in this experience. If you would like to ride the tourist train, please check the timetable on the JR Hokkaido website and apply and purchase separately. *Depending on the date, you can also see the SL from your accommodation, which is also a good spot for taking photos.

Matters require attention

・This will be an outdoor event held at night in Hokkaido in the middle of winter. Please dress warmly. ・You will be walking on snowy roads. Please wear snow boots that are protected from the cold and can get dirty. ・A bonfire will be lit to protect against the cold. There is a risk of smelling smoke, so please wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. ・This activity will take place in a national park. Please do not litter.

Other notifications

FAQQ. Are there any age restrictions or health conditions for participants? A. In principle, children under 12 years old are not allowed. Also, please note that due to the extreme temperature differences in the terrain, sudden changes in blood pressure due to heat shock may occur. Q. What language does the tour guide speak? A. We provide guides in Japanese and English. For other languages, we use a translator (Pocketalk). Q. Is insurance included in the tour? A. Insurance is not included, so we recommend that you purchase it yourself. Q. Is there a recommended means of transportation? A. We recommend traveling by car from the airport. It is located about 45 minutes from Tancho Kushiro Airport. If you do not have a license or are worried about driving, you can also take a bus or train. Snow is removed from the national highway, and rental cars are basically four-wheel drive and have studless tires, so you can drive with peace of mind. Please be careful not to drive too fast, brake suddenly, or turn suddenly. Q. Can I ride a steam locomotive? A. The ticket for the SL Winter Wetlands is not included in this experience. If you would like to ride the tourist train, please check the timetable on the JR Hokkaido website and apply and purchase separately. *Depending on the date, you can also see the SL from your accommodation, which is also a good spot for taking photos.

Access - Map

4-11 Toro, Shibecha-cho, Kawakami-gun, Hokkaido

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Assembly point

Tono Station (*) trains run quite infrequently! You may not be able to make it to the morning event on the first day, so we recommend that you come by rental car or private car.

If you arrive by car

Approximately 45 minutes from Kushiro Airport and approximately 30 minutes from Kushiro City. From Kushiro Airport, the Akan exit of the Doto Expressway, and National Route 38 towards Obihiro, the shortest route is via Kushiro Gaikan Road and National Route 391. (Free parking for 6 cars)

If you arrive by train

100m from JR Senmo Line Toro Station. Approximately 30 minutes from Kushiro Station (*) JR Senmo Line is a local line, so please check the timetable carefully in advance.