Hokkaido in Water sports (river / lake activities)

• Age 12～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 08:45 / 13:00

Why don't you make a torrent down the Shiribetsu River, which has been flooded with melted snow? Let's go down the fierce waves together ♪ It will be over junior high school because it is too fierce. ～ Flow of the day ～ ① Change into clothes that you can get wet with reception 15 minutes ② Wear dry suit, river boots, life jacket, helmet 15 minutes ③ Move to the river by car 15 minutes ④ Safety explanation on the river 15 minutes ⑤ Rafting Experience 90 minutes ⑥ Drive to the office 15 minutes ⓻ Return equipment, change clothes, photo screening 15 minutes

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• Spring Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 9～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 08:30 / 13:00

Spectacular panoramic SUP cruising at Lake Kussharo, Japan's largest caldera lake! You can experience hot spring eggs at the source at the tip of the peninsula. When you look into the water from the top of the SUP, you can see the lake bottom and the fish, and enjoy the natural topography and scenery. Also, while cruising along the lake shore, you may encounter small animals such as Ezo squirrels! Surrounded by nature with a 360° view, you are sure to enjoy SUP while feeling a sense of unity with nature! Take this opportunity to have an extraordinary experience with SUP! The supported languages ​​are Japanese and English. ~Flow of the experience~ ① Reception/Change of clothes After receiving the reception, you will change your clothes. If you arrive after changing your clothes, you will be able to enter the tour smoothly. ②We will explain the flow of the tour, including safety explanations, lecture notes, and course information. The instructor will teach you how to ride and row a SUP. We will explain what to do if you fall off the board and important information to protect your own safety. ③ Tour Start On land, we will explain the equipment and the basics of paddling. After that, we started with a lecture on paddling while sitting on the board (or kneeling). Once you get used to it, stand on the board and row. ④ End of tour - Change of clothes You will be asked to return the equipment and change your clothes. The tour ends by handing over the photo data (free of charge) taken during the tour.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 9～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 08:30 / 13:00

Spectacular panoramic SUP cruising at Lake Kussharo, Japan's largest caldera lake! You can experience hot spring eggs at the source at the tip of the peninsula. When you look into the water from the top of the SUP, you can see the lake bottom and the fish, and enjoy the natural topography and scenery. Also, while cruising along the lake shore, you may encounter small animals such as Ezo squirrels! Surrounded by nature with a 360° view, you are sure to enjoy SUP while feeling a sense of unity with nature! Take this opportunity to have an extraordinary experience with SUP! The supported languages ​​are Japanese and English. ~Flow of the experience~ ① Reception/Change of clothes After receiving the reception, you will change your clothes. If you arrive after changing your clothes, you will be able to enter the tour smoothly. ②We will explain the flow of the tour, including safety explanations, lecture notes, and course information. The instructor will teach you how to ride and row a SUP. We will explain what to do if you fall off the board and important information to protect your own safety. ③ Tour Start On land, we will explain the equipment and the basics of paddling. After that, we started with a lecture on paddling while sitting on the board (or kneeling). Once you get used to it, stand on the board and row. ④ End of tour - Change of clothes You will be asked to return the equipment and change your clothes. The tour ends by handing over the photo data (free of charge) taken during the tour.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 18～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 06:30 / 10:00 / 13:30 / 16:00 / 17:00

Even if you are a first-time canoeist, you can go canoeing down the Mimi River. It is a wonderful field that is hard to find even in Japan. The guide will ride in a separate canoe from the customer, and you will be the only one to steer the canoe and leisurely go down through the wetlands where there are many waterfowl. During the tour, you can learn about the history of the Mimi River and the Ainu, and other stories unique to this area, while canoeing and learning from the guide. The field is near New Chitose Airport, and the Mimi River can be seen from the sky when planes take off and land. This is a recommended tour that is perfect for a honeymoon or family trip that you can remember every time you visit Hokkaido in the future. "The tour was fun, but we don't have any photos!!" "We came together, but we don't have any photos of the two of us!!" During the tour, we will give away photos taken with a single-lens reflex camera to anyone who wants them. [Tour Recommendations 1.2.3] ① The river flows slowly, and even at its deepest, it is only about waist-deep for adults, so it is a very shallow river, so you can rest assured. You will not be sharing the canoe. ② There are surprisingly few travel photos! ! Gateway Tours will give you digital photos of your tour! You cannot take photos of yourself in a canoe from inside the canoe. Photos taken in a canoe are memories that will last a lifetime. This service is only available at Gateway Tours! It's worth participating just for the photos. ③You can rest assured that your guide is an outdoor master guide certified by the Hokkaido Prefectural Governor, and also has other guide qualifications, rescue qualifications, and first aid qualifications. *If you are participating with your family or alone, please apply from another plan. https://activityjapan.com/search/?addressAndKeyword=Gateway+Tours

• Date Spot
• Pickup Service
• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• Spring Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 06:00 / 10:00 / 13:30 / 16:00 / 17:00

This is a plan limited to Douminwari (Hokkaido residents discount). In this day and age, everything is increasing in price. Hotel rates and activity tours are also increasing in price. It has become difficult for Hokkaido residents to travel to Hokkaido. We hope that customers in Hokkaido will learn about the good things about Hokkaido, so we will offer a price that is easy to participate in (up to 33% discount). (Example) For two adults, the usual price of 15,000 yen is 11,000 yen, a 4,000 yen discount. For two adults and two elementary school students, the usual price of 22,000 yen is 17,000 yen, a 5,000 yen discount. *Please show your identification on the day of the event, or live in Hokkaido. If you live outside of Hokkaido but attend a school or company in Hokkaido, we will apply if you have proof of identity. Even if you are a customer who is canoeing for the first time, you can go down the river right away on the Mimi River. It is a wonderful field that is hard to find even in Japan. The guide will ride in a separate canoe from the guests, and the guests will be the only ones who will be steering the canoe, leisurely descending through the wetlands where there are many waterfowl. During the tour, the guide will tell you about the history of the Mimi River and the Ainu, as well as stories unique to this area, and you will be able to experience canoeing while learning as well as canoeing. "The tour was fun, but I don't have any photos!!" "I came all the way here, but I don't have any photos!!" During the tour, we will give away photos taken with a single-lens reflex camera to those who request them for free. [Recommended] ① The river flows slowly, and even at its deepest, it is only about waist-deep for adults, so it is a very shallow river, so it is safe for children. ② There are surprisingly few travel photos!! Gateway Tours will give you digital photos of the tour taken with a single-lens reflex camera!! You cannot take photos of yourself in a canoe from inside the canoe. Tour photos of you on a canoe will be a lifelong memory! This service is only available at Gateway Tours! It is worth participating just for the photos. ③ The guide is a Hokkaido Governor-certified outdoor master guide, and has other guide qualifications, rescue qualifications, and first aid qualifications, so you can rest assured. We also have staff who hold childcare qualifications. *You can rent one or two canoes and everyone can ride together without worrying about other customers. *Families with large numbers of people or especially large parents or children may be asked to board two boats.

• Pickup Service
• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 18～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 06:00 / 10:00 / 13:30 / 16:00 / 17:00

To be honest, it is difficult to find a place to take an activity tour by yourself. Gateway Tours can only accept one person per tour. (This is not a private tour as it is held at the same time as other tours.) It is many times more difficult to operate a Canadian canoe by yourself than it is to operate it with two people. For this reason, you will basically ride in the guide's canoe. The benefits are that you can leisurely go down the river, take photos and videos with your own camera, ask the guide various questions, and listen carefully to the stories of the field. Also, depending on the conditions on the day (mainly the wind direction), you can try a single-seater canoe in a separate boat from the guide. During the tour, you can learn about the history of the Mimi River and the Ainu, and stories unique to this area from the guide, and of course you can canoe while learning. The field is near New Chitose Airport and there is a free shuttle, so many people use it at the beginning or end of their trip, or during their free time on a business trip to Hokkaido. During the tour, we will give you free photos taken with a single-lens reflex camera to those who wish. [Recommended] ① You can participate by one person! ! ②Surprisingly few travel photos!! Gateway Tours will give you digital photos of your tour taken with a single-lens reflex camera!! Canoeing photos are lifelong memories. This service is only available at Gateway Tours! It's worth participating just for the photos. ③You can rest assured that your guide is a Hokkaido Governor-certified outdoor master guide, and also has other guide qualifications, rescue qualifications, and first aid qualifications.

• Pickup Service
• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• Spring Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00

It is a leisurely river going down for the whole family to enjoy from small children to grandma and grandpa. The Chitosegawa River, which flows through Lake Shikotsu with the highest transparency in Japan starting at Kitafuredake, and flows into the Sea of Japan, is one of the most beautiful rivers in Hokkaido where birds such as kingfishers and rockfish can be seen swimming in various sizes. At the beginning of summer, you can also see the plum blossom algae (Biwamo) that can only be seen in the clear stream. As it is near from Chitose Airport, access is outstanding!

• Pickup Service
• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 75
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00

Explore the Wakoto Peninsula of Lake Kussharo by canoe! Rocking along on the clear emerald green water, you will feel an indescribable sense of oneness with nature. On a calm day, you can explore the tip of the peninsula and head for Oyakotsu Jigoku, a hidden hot spring that can only be reached by water!

• Pickup Service
• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 96
• 1～2 hours
• 08:00 / 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00

A new private canoe tour course from 2010, where you can enjoy the powerful wetland nature and meanders. Kayanuma - Sugawara Entry from the Kushiro River meander restoration area. Down the meandering Kushiro River to Sugawara. This is a course where you can feel the beginning of the marsh (uppermost part). Yezo deer, kingfishers, and red-crowned cranes may come to greet you.

• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 12:00 / 13:30

Canoeing and kayaking are popular waterside activities. And in the Sapporo area, which is blessed with water resources such as the Ishikari River, there are many waterfronts that you can get close to. Nonetheless, it may be difficult to play alone, and it may be difficult to assess the risks of playing in nature. This experience is a kind of boat called "inflatable kayak", and you can enjoy rowing a calm river or flat lake surface with a tool called "paddle" with a board called "blade" on both ends. The hull is designed to be inflated with air, so it has excellent mobility and transportability, and when deflated, it becomes smaller than a tent, making it a compact vehicle that can be easily transported even in a passenger car. Of course, the hull, which is the buoyancy body, has a multi-chamber structure, and even if one buoyancy cannot be secured, other buoyancy bodies will back it up, so you can enjoy it with peace of mind. In this plan, the maximum number of boats managed by the guide in charge is reduced under the environment of with corona, so you can enjoy the inflatable kayak experience almost privately. Especially recommended for families and small groups. Of course, we will give you a thorough lecture on how to maneuver the boat at the beginning, so please do not worry. Surrounded by nature, the area around the Chitose River is in harmony with nature, with red-crowned cranes inhabiting the reservoir, making it the perfect place for convenience and refreshment!! The chirping of birds, the presence of great egrets and gray herons, the movement of carp and crucian carp hiding in the roots of reeds, and the shoals of salmon that come upstream in the autumn will surely arouse your interest. During warmer months, it might be fun to look underwater with water glasses. After the experience, please relax in Naganuma Town, which is the departure and arrival base. There are many attractive foods in the town, such as delicious farm restaurants, traditional Genghis Khan, soft serve ice cream with plenty of milk. Also, it would be nice to warm up your cold body at "Naganuma Onsen", and a day camp is also recommended. (Please contact us for tent rental)

• Pickup Service
• With Pets
• For Rainy Days

• Age 12～Age 70
• 2～3 hours /3～4 hours
• 08:45 / 12:45

A luxurious plan that includes photo data, video data, homemade snacks, and drinks. Recommended for couples.

• Date Spot
• For Rainy Days

• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 12:30 / 15:00

【Kushiro Wetland Canoe Private Tour Around the River Aleknai (Duration: about 80 minutes)】 ■ We will guide you to the great nature of the Kushiro Wetland with private canoes! Unlike other courses, the Alekinai River Course is a course that makes you feel the jungle excitement! From the largest lake in Kushiro Wetland, go through the Akinawa River, a tributary of the Kushiro River, from Toroji Lake to the Kushiro River. Leave yourself in a slow flow, to the heart of the Kushiro Wetland. Why do not you experience birds singing and whispering of the wind in the middle of nature?

• With Pets
• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 75
• 3～4 hours
• 11:50

[Itinerary and time] Boarding location: 3-2-1 Ironai, Otaru City, North Canal Meet next to the reception desk at Ao no Doukutsu Tsuusen 11:50 (There is also a parking lot for cars. A flatfish boat fishing experience starts on the coast from around 12:20 to 14:45 The boat is safe and comfortable as it has an indoor cabin and a toilet. In addition, a professional fishing guide will ride with you to give you guidance, so you can rest assured! Fishing equipment, tackle, bait, etc. are all set, so you can participate empty-handed. Of course, you can take home the fish you catch! Spring flounder is super delicious! An impressive boat fishing experience in the beautiful blue waters of Otaru Coast! Beginners will surely be hooked! Enjoy fun fishing and the spectacular coastline for an elegant and exciting 3 hours! The fishing point is Maehama, which stretches to Otaru Shukutsu Coast. Just looking at the spectacular view of the clear waters and strange rock formations is refreshing! ↓ Return to Otaru North Canal 15:00-15:20 It takes just under an hour by car from Sapporo to Otaru. Come to Otaru Beach, a paradise for flatfish fishing, and enjoy a fun, unknown experience while taking a drive. *Other departure times and experience times can be adjusted based on your requests, so please contact us. *You can also bring the fish you caught to eat at one of our associated dining facilities. (Advance reservations required. Budget from around 3,850 yen. Meals will be served the following day or later.)

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 70
• 2～3 hours /3～4 hours
• 08:45 / 12:45

A luxurious plan that includes photo data, video data, homemade snacks, and drinks. Recommended for youth groups.

• Date Spot
• For Rainy Days

• Age 3～Age 85
• 5～6 hours
• 10:00

Smelt fishing that feels like a fishing pond near Ishikari Bay New Port, which is close to Sapporo city. If you want to catch smelt, but the ice has not frozen yet, or if the ice has melted, we recommend this option for those who just want to enjoy fishing, or those who just want to catch a fish. The Ishikari Discharge Channel, a shortcut that connects the Ibarato River to Ishikari Bay, is a hidden spot for smelt fishing. The seawall is well maintained and you can enjoy it as if you were at a fishing pond. The location of smelt changes depending on the weather, and if your hunch is right, you may catch up to 40 smelt in an hour. Why not try fishing during the recommended time? Basically, you can take your catch home, but if you really want to try it as tempura, please contact us. On your way home after fishing, please stop by tourist facilities and scenic spots to enjoy a fulfilling day. *Free transportation is available from hotels in the center of Sapporo, such as in front of Sapporo Station.

• Pickup Service

• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 12:30

Winter only Kushiro Marshland Canoe Private Tour [Alequinai River Round Trip Course] 80 minutes *Hot spring bathing ticket included! ■ Enjoy Kushiro Marsh on a private canoe tour! The winter of the Arekinai River, which connects Lake Toro and Kushiro River, flows gently and is a fantastic world. Perfect for those who want to experience a little over an hour. Sometimes, cranes can also be seen.

• Pickup Service
• For Groups