Hokkaido in Winter sports / Snow activities Page 2

• Age 8～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

You can easily experience this even in a short time between sightseeing! Enjoy the wonderful fusion of snow scenery and Isamu Noguchi's artwork. ★Recommended points★① Enjoy the fusion of snow and sculptures at an art park supervised by world-famous sculptor Isamu Noguchi. ② Play in the fluffy new snow! Children can also experience it, so it's perfect for families to enjoy. ③ Free transfer to your hotel in Sapporo city or the station in central Sapporo! After the tour, we will take you to Sapporo city or your hotel. Please let us know the pick-up location when you make a reservation. ★Tour schedule★9:00/13:00 Pick up at your hotel in central Sapporo or the nearest station 9:30/13:30 Arrive at Moerenuma Park 10:00/14:00 Experience start 12:00/16:00 Experience end 12:30/16:30 Transfer to your hotel in central Sapporo or the nearest station *The required time is approximately 3.5 hours including transfer. *We pick you up at 9am for the morning session and 1pm for the afternoon session. If you would like to pick up at a different time, please contact us and we will try to accommodate your schedule. *We can also accommodate groups of 10 to 40 people. Group discounts are available. Fields may vary. Please contact us at least 2-3 weeks in advance to apply.

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• Date Spot
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

Trekking in the woods wearing snowshoes! Let's go to see the fantastic "waterfall of haze"! Walking time is about one hour round trip. Since the go traveling at your own pace, you can enjoy anyone without difficulty.

• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 75
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 07:00

Departing from Sapporo Station! This is a snowshoe hiking tour that starts from Sugatami Station on the Daisetsuzan Ropeway and explores the area around Mt. Asahidake. A professional guide will give a lecture on the key points of winter mountain walking. This tour is recommended for those who want to try winter mountains or make their snowshoe debut. After using the ropeway to arrive at Sugatami Station, you will put on snowshoes and walk through the vast, pure white snow fields. If the weather is good, you can see the pure white Mt. Asahidake covered in snow. After descending the mountain, if you wish, you can stop by a hot spring. Please note that each person must pay for the ropeway fee and bathing fee. *In the event of bad weather, the route may be changed to ensure safety. Thank you for your understanding.

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• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

A seasonal feature of winter in Hokkaido! Enjoy ice fishing on a frozen lake (ice smelt fishing). Located 10 minutes from Memanbetsu Airport, the gateway to the skies of Okhotsk, Lake Memanbetsu is a place where you can enjoy smelt fishing every year by drilling a hole in the frozen lake surface. Our professional outdoor guides will take you to the fishing spot while taking you to and from the hotel or airport. This is the most popular winter activity, as you can eat the smelt you catch as tempura on the spot. We will provide you with the equipment, so you can participate empty-handed! ♪ A guide will accompany you, so even first-time fishers can feel at ease. 1. Smelt fishing experience: Experience the thrilling and fun ice smelt fishing that is unique to Hokkaido in winter. You can drill a hole in the ice and feel a sense of accomplishment in catching the fish yourself. Of course, since you are dealing with nature, there may be few hits. 2. Support for beginners: The guide will provide friendly support so that even beginners can participate with confidence. They will carefully teach you how to use the equipment and how to attach bait. 3. Drilling holes using an ice drill: This experience includes drilling holes in the ice yourself using an ice drill, so you can actively participate even in the cold. 4. Lake Abashiri is one of the most famous places in Japan as a sacred place for smelt fishing, and anglers come from all over the country. We will guide you to Lake Abashiri, one of Hokkaido's leading smelt fishing spots. You can enjoy fishing on the lake, catch as many as you want to eat, and enjoy the fresh smelt as freshly fried tempura. 5. Peace of mind in a warm tent: A tent is set up to protect you from the cold, and the freshly caught smelt is fried on the spot and made into tempura. We offer a special time in a warm tent with fresh flavors.

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00

Smelt fishing is a fun fishing that can be said to be a "winter tradition" in which a hole is made in the thick ice that covers the surface of the lake with a special drill to catch a beautiful fairy-like smelt under the ice. When it gets cold, you can enjoy fishing while warming up in a dedicated tent, so it won't freeze in the cold. It comes with a set of fishing equipment and a fishing guide, so even beginners can enjoy it with confidence.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 85
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:00

You can experience freezing smelt fishing in the middle of winter at Lake Kanayama, Minamifurano Town, in the middle of Hokkaido. From the front of the Kanayamako campsite, we will take you on a sled to a warm tent on the lake. Experienced guides will teach you how to fish, so even beginners can fish with confidence.

• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 75
• 5～6 hours
• 08:30

This is a snowshoe hiking tour that climbs Mt. Asari Tengu in Otaru City, Hokkaido near Sapporo. A professional guide will give you various lectures on the key points of winter mountain hiking. It's fun just stepping on the fluffy powder snow! Would you like to take a hike through the quiet winter forest? This tour is recommended for those who want to try winter mountaineering or want to make their snowshoeing debut. A spectacular 360 degree panoramic view awaits you from the top of the mountain! After descending the mountain, you can stop by a nearby hot spring if you wish. This guided tour can be given in English.

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• Age 7～Age 75
• 3～4 hours
• 18:00

The night view of Sapporo is counted as one of the New Three Great Night Views of Japan. Wear snowshoes or snow spikes and go to the mountains at night for the perfect night view spot. Climbing the mountain at night with headlights on is an extraordinary feeling! It is a recommended course where you can see the night view while climbing. It is a plan that includes night view & snow hiking! Night hiking and snowshoeing are OK even for the first time. Professional guides certified by the Japan Mountain Guide Association will provide support and lectures.

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• Age 7～Age 80
• 5～6 hours
• 09:00

This is a snowshoe tour that takes you to the hidden spots of Shirokane Onsen, which is surrounded by white birch forests in the depths of Biei. We will aim for the ``Blue River,'' the Biei River that has the same cobalt blue color as the Blue Pond. A professional guide will give you various lectures on the key points of winter mountain hiking. We provide free transportation to and from Asahikawa Station and Biei Station. This tour is recommended for those who want to have a different snowshoeing experience or want to make their snowshoeing debut. . After descending the mountain, we will stop at Shirahige Falls. You can also visit a nearby hot spring if you wish.

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• Age 10～Age 92
• 5～6 hours
• 07:00 / 08:00 / 09:00

Impressed! Kushiro Marsh in winter! After all, let's enjoy the Kushiro Marsh in winter in Hokkaido to your heart's content! Great satisfaction course Free transfer included ・ Winter wetland river descent ・ Snowshoe tour ・ Dutch oven lunch ・ Smelt fishing, please choose 3 tours

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

In winter, Shiretoko's famous waterfall, Furepe Falls, turns into blue icicles, and the spray of the falls, blown by the north wind, creates a mysterious shape. Behind Furepe Falls, the silvery Shiretoko mountain range stands, and during the drift ice season from late January to early March, a majestic drift ice field spreads out below. To reach Furepe Falls, you will put on snowshoes (Western snow shoes) and walk freely through the forest, searching for forest creatures and their traces. Places that are difficult to access from spring to autumn become walkable thanks to snow and snowshoes, so this tour is characterized by many new discoveries. Enjoy the spectacular scenery that is typical of Shiretoko and the snowshoeing experience together. *Due to the lack of sufficient snowfall from early to late December and late March, there is a high possibility that you will be guided in boots instead of snowshoes. In that case, we will guide you to the "Furepe Falls Nature Walk" tour in the same area during the snow-free season (adults: 3,100 yen, children: 2,000 yen). Thank you for your understanding.

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• For Rainy Days

• Age 12～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 06:00 / 09:00

There is a forest representative of Sapporo, where the primitive forest of natural monument spreads in place about 15 minutes by car from central Sapporo.

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 08:30 / 12:30 / 13:00

The greatest feature of this tour is that you can enjoy the untouched nature of Shiretoko on snowshoes in areas that do not have well-maintained walking trails and still retain their pristine nature. During the tour, you can stop at a viewpoint with a spectacular view of the tip of the Shiretoko Peninsula, where you can see the hidden waterfalls that flow from the cliffs, frozen by the freezing cold. During the drift ice season, you will be amazed by the overwhelming beauty of the Okhotsk Sea covered in drift ice, and the silvery white Shiretoko Mountains towering behind the cliffs. On this tour, you will have a high chance of encountering wild animals such as Ezo deer and Ezo red foxes, so you can enjoy the winter nature of Shiretoko to the fullest. *Due to the lack of sufficient snowfall from early to late December and late March, there is a high possibility that you will be guided in boots instead of snowshoes. In that case, we will guide you to the same area tour in the snow-free season, "Shiretoko Primeval Forest & Spectacular Cliffs Trekking" (Adults: 5,100 yen, Children: 2,600 yen). Thank you for your understanding.

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• For Rainy Days

• Age 3～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00

Pick-up included! Ice fishing experience for smelt and Jingisukan in Sapporo! Fish, eat and enjoy Hokkaido! A plan with pick-up and drop-off where you can enjoy ice fishing for smelt and Jingisukan in 30 minutes from Sapporo Station! There is only a little snow left, but it looks like you can still do ice fishing for smelt! The ice fishing experience on the day before or the day may be canceled or changed to pier fishing! All equipment is included! The staff will teach you how to fish! After enjoying fishing, you can enjoy Jingisukan while looking at the river! Depending on the weather, you can choose to have it in the Jingisukan hut or on the ice outdoors! The vegetables used for the Jingisukan are from the farm! In spring, you can eat asparagus, in summer, and other seasonal vegetables that are picked in the morning! Sapporo Classic draft beer and various drinks are also included! [Schedule] [8:50] Reception 3 minutes walk from Sapporo Station (in front of Lawson in Hokkaido Tsushin Building) https://goo.gl/maps/gzCBiNjdhTynoCCx7 [9:00] Shuttle bus departs [9:50] Arrive at the farm and move to the fishing spot [10:00] Start of ice smelt fishing experience (at the rental house) [12:30] Finish smelt fishing [12:40] Start of Genghis Khan (with smelt tempura tasting) [13:50] Leave the farm [14:30] End (in front of Lawson in Hokkaido Tsushin Building) [Fee] per person Weekends and holidays Adults 12,000 yen Children 8,500 yen Weekdays Adults 10,500 yen Children 7,000 yen * Parking is available for those coming by car.

• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 79
• 3～4 hours
• 08:30

Jozankei Onsen is called the back parlor of Sapporo. Jozankei is blessed with a rich natural environment and has beautiful scenery. A nature guide will lead you through the winter forest of Jozankei wearing Western snowshoes called snowshoes. The winter forest is full of fun elements such as fluffy powder snow, the sound of animal footsteps, bird watching, and snow slides. With snowshoes, you can walk anywhere you want, even in places where the snow is so deep that you would normally not be able to go into them. No experience or skill required. It can be easily enjoyed by everyone from children to the elderly. During the tour, we pitched a simple tent and took a break along the river. Enjoy the atmosphere of the quiet Jozankei valley! After the experience, we will stop by a hot spring. We provide free transportation to and from Sapporo Station. This tour is recommended for those who want to enjoy both snowshoeing and hot springs in Hokkaido in winter.

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• Age 5～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30

★If you are participating with 10 or more people, please make a reservation here. ★[Group discount: 100 yen off the usual price!] Our staff will explain the process, so even first-timers and women can easily drive! We offer long courses depending on the ice conditions. ・This is a plan for two people. If you would like a single-seater, please make a reservation below. https://activityjapan.com/publish/plan/46595・Target age: Participants from 5 years old / Driving from 18 years old.

• For Groups

• Age 18～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30

★If you are participating with 10 or more people, please make a reservation here. ★[Group discount is 100 yen off the usual price!] Our staff will explain how to drive, so even beginners and women can easily drive! We offer long courses depending on the ice conditions. ・This is a plan for one person. If you would like a two-seater, please make a reservation below. https://activityjapan.com/publish/plan/46596

• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 08:30 / 13:30

Otaru is a tourist destination that represents Hokkaido. If you move a little away from the center, you will find a vast expanse of snowy nature. A nature guide will lead you through the Otaru forest in winter wearing Western snowshoes called snowshoes. The winter forest is full of fun elements such as fluffy powder snow, the sound of animal footsteps, bird watching, and snow slides. With snowshoes, you can walk anywhere you want, even in places where the snow is so deep that you would normally not be able to go into them. No experience or skill required. It can be easily enjoyed by everyone from children to the elderly. During the tour, we set up a simple tent and had tea time! Drinking hot drinks in the midst of nature has a special taste. We provide free transportation to and from Otaru Station. There are two half-day tours a day, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. This tour is recommended for those who want to experience snowshoeing in Hokkaido. This guided tour can be given in English.

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• Age 13～Age 75
• 5～6 hours
• 08:00

The inner parlor of Sapporo, the Jozankei area. Mt. Horai, a mountain at Nakayama Pass a little further back. Thanks to the altitude gained by car, you can enjoy a mountainous hike from the starting point. Due to the high altitude, there is still a lot of snow even in early winter and during the remaining snow season. The best times to visit are before the cold of early winter sets in and early spring when the weather is getting warmer. It's cold in the snowy mountains, so this tour is recommended for those who want to climb a snowy mountain and want to make their snowshoe debut. A professional guide will give lectures on the points of winter mountain walking. After descending the mountain, you can also drop in at Jozankei Onsen as an option!

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• Age 5～Age 85
• 5～6 hours
• 09:30

You can experience freezing smelt fishing in the middle of winter at Lake Kanayama, Minamifurano Town, in the middle of Hokkaido. From the front of the Kanayamako campsite, we will take you on a sled to a warm tent on the lake. Experienced guides will teach you how to fish, so even beginners can fish with confidence.

• Age 7～Age 75
• 3～4 hours
• 08:00

This is a snowshoe tour that takes you to the famous ice waterfall spots of Lake Shikotsu, the northernmost frozen lake in Japan near Sapporo. We provide free transportation to and from Sapporo Station. Put on your snowshoes and head into the winter forest. Would you like to join us to see the impressive icefall that can only be seen during a limited time? This tour is recommended for those who want to have a different snowshoeing experience or want to make their snowshoeing debut. A professional guide will give lectures on various points of interest in the winter forest. This guided tour can be given in English.

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• Age 14～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 18:00

The night view of Sapporo is counted as one of the New Three Great Night Views of Japan. Wear snowshoes or snow spikes, climb up from the bottom, and see the night view from the top of the mountain! The night view that you can see by climbing on your own feet is more satisfying than the easy access by gondola! You will be in the forest on the way up, but a spectacular night view awaits you at the top of the mountain! Night hiking and snowshoeing are OK even for the first time. Professional guides certified by the Japan Mountain Guide Association will provide support and lectures.

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• Age 15～Age 70
• 5～6 hours
• 14:00

This is a tour where you can experience snowshoeing and enjoy the Shikotsu Lake Ice Festival while admiring the spectacular view of Hokkaido's representative lake, which can be reached in about an hour from central Sapporo. Various types of ice art made from the frozen water of Lake Shikotsu are illuminated in vivid colors at night, creating a fantastical world.

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• Age 10～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30

This is a tour where you put on snowshoes and walk through the "winter nature of Hokkaido" such as beautiful snow fields and frozen lakes ♪ Sometimes you can meet animals and have a great time having tea in the middle of nature ♪ Take a break , with hot drinks and sweets♪

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• For Groups

• 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.

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• Age 7～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

I want to try the snowshoes. Anxiety but there is a plan to snowshoe. Such people to a trial program of recommended snowshoe guide will tell you firmly. Who wear-flat movement in addition to the basic things such as, I will advice the point of climbing down.

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 65
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

The new sled inflate in a Swiss-born of the air, the air board! Only ride turned his stomach to the air board. Special technology is not required, anyone can easily enjoy. Since the line of sight is close to the snow surface, sense of speed skiing and snowboarding and more! Edge have high operability because there, stop and turn any way you want! Tour held is carried out at Sahoro Resort ski area, to the top of the slopes will increase in lift. Attention of the slopes is also excellent!

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30

A snow-covered inevitable tour where you can walk, run, and fly in the snow forest in Sahoro Ski Area! Snowshoes made to walk in the snow. Even if you can't ski, you can get down on foot and enjoy it! Use the lift to reach the top of the Sahoro Ski Area. Because you only walk down the snowy mountains, you can enjoy even if you do not have physical strength. adult is also a snow-covered tour for children! Please join us in a warm fashion! !

• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:00

This is definitely a recommended plan for those who want to enjoy Hokkaido's winter to the fullest. Depart from Sapporo and experience snowshoeing and dog sledding in the Furano and Biei-machi areas, central Hokkaido. Enjoy local gourmet food, soak in the hot springs, and then enjoy a delicious dinner at the hotel before heading home. We recommend the one-day adventure course. Our guides recommend this exciting adventure, where the sights change depending on the season.

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• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 19:30

This special tour, only available in winter, involves walking through the forest at night on snowshoes. As you get used to the darkness and walk relying as much as possible only on your own eyes, the light of the snow, and the light of the stars, you will have a strange feeling as if a primitive power that had been sleeping inside you has returned. The sound of your feet crunching on the snow echoes through the silent forest at night, creating a tense atmosphere that is unique to this tour. If there is no moonlight and no clouds, countless stars will twinkle in the sky and you can enjoy stargazing. On the other hand, during a full moon, you can appreciate the beauty and brightness of the moon anew. Why not spend a fantastic night in Shiretoko on this tour?

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• For Rainy Days