Things to do in Ishikari City

• Age 3～Age 90
• 3～4 hours
• 08:45 / 12:45

Located about 30-40 minutes by car from central Sapporo, the popular Barato River is the perfect place to experience ice fishing for smelt! Pick-up from Sapporo Station is included, and all equipment is provided, so you can come empty-handed! Feel free to join us. This is an outdoor activity, so please dress warmly. (Rubber boots are available for free rental. Please request them on the day.) If you have trouble baiting the fish, touching the fish, or don't know how to catch them, our guides will be happy to help you! We'll do our best to help you so you can focus on fishing! Whether you catch a fish or not, you can enjoy freshly fried tempura on the spot!

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• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 99
• 3～4 hours
• 08:50 / 12:50

This half-day smelt fishing course includes pickup and drop-off from Sapporo Station (meeting and leaving). ♪♪ Come empty-handed! Clothing and winter boots are available for rental! Rental fees for fishing rods, reels, and other equipment needed for smelt fishing are included in the basic fee. Why not spend a fun time in a tent designed specifically for smelt fishing on a completely frozen river? Even if you're a first-time fisherman, your guide will teach you how to use the rod and bait, so you can enjoy the experience with peace of mind. ♪ The smelt you catch swimming in the clean water can be deep-fried on the spot. They're incredibly delicious when freshly fried. ♪ Enjoy with your family, create memories for a girls' night or graduation trip with friends, or have a great time with your coworkers. Enjoy a winter-themed Hokkaido leisure activity with a smelt fishing experience! ♪★ Details ★ Meeting place: In front of Lawson Sapporo Kita 8-jo Nishi store, located on the first floor of Sapporo L-Plaza, just outside Exit 12 at the north exit of Sapporo Station. Meeting time: Morning plan: 8:50 AM Afternoon plan: 12:50 PM Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your reservation time. Duration: Approximately 3.5 hours★ Tour Schedule ★ 8:50 AM/12:50 AM Meet in front of Lawson Sapporo Kita 8-jo Nishi store, north exit of JR Sapporo Station ↓ 9:00 AM/1:00 PM Bus departs (scheduled) ↓ 9:40 AM/1:40 PM Arrive at Barato Garden North Hill ↓ Staff will guide you to the fishing spot. 9:45 AM/1:45 PM Smelt fishing begins (approximately 2 hours) ↓ In between fishing sessions, staff will prepare tempura using the smelt you catch. ↓ 11:45 AM/3:45 PM Experience ends and bus departs ↓ 12:30 PM/4:30 PM Arrival and disbandment at the north exit of JR Sapporo Station ★Special discounted clothing rental rates exclusively for tour participants. We offer the following special discounted clothing and boots rentals exclusively for tour participants. If you would like to rent, please let us know when you apply for the tour. Alternatively, please contact us by 8:00 PM the day before your participation. When contacting us, please let us know the items you would like to rent (clothing, boots), the quantity, and the sizes of each. *Rentals must be paid in cash on the day of your participation. Please prepare exact change. <Clothing rental sizes> Clothing: ¥1,500/person Adult sizes: S, M, L, XL Boots: ¥500/person (sizes 23cm-30cm, in 1cm increments) For customers who apply by the day before, rental fees must be paid in cash on the day of your participation, regardless of whether they are used or not. If you apply on the day, it may take some time to prepare, and we may not be able to provide the size you want. ★Spoken languages: Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, and Thai can be communicated using a translation app.

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 18～Age 24
• 3～4 hours
• 08:45 / 12:45

[Student-only discount plan] *Please present your student ID before boarding the bus. Experience the latest ice fishing for smelt at the wildly popular Barato River, about 30-40 minutes by car from central Sapporo! Pick-up from Sapporo Station is included, and all equipment is provided, so you can come empty-handed! Feel free to join us. This is an outdoor activity, so please dress warmly. (Rubber boots are available for free rental. No reservations required. Please let us know on the day.) If you have trouble baiting the fish, not being able to touch them, or not knowing how to catch them, our guides will be happy to help you! We'll do our best to help you so you can focus on fishing! Whether you catch a fish or not, you can enjoy tempura fried on the spot!

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• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 09:15 / 13:15

Enjoy the popular winter smelt fishing on ice near Sapporo. Experience the smelt fishing experience on the popular Barato River, about 30-40 minutes by car from central Sapporo! This tour is recommended for those traveling by rental car or locals who can get there on their own! Since the tour meets and disbands at the location, you can play until the time limit is up or return at any time, making it easy to tailor your trip to suit your schedule. There's also a steakhouse, Barato Garden North Hill, right in front of the fishing spot, where you can enjoy a delicious Jingisukan lunch. Fishing gear and boots are available for free rental, so you can come empty-handed! Whether you catch a fish or not, you can enjoy freshly fried tempura on the spot! If you have trouble baiting the line, touching the fish, or not knowing how to catch them, your guide will be happy to assist you! We'll do our best to help you so you can focus on your fishing! *Dates: Mid-January to late March (subject to ice conditions)

• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 80
• 5～6 hours
• 09:30

About 50 minutes from the center of Sapporo city, you can enjoy smelt fishing experience in the ponds and lakes of the Ishikari River system. In the era of with corona, it is necessary to avoid fishing methods that are densely packed in a tent of about 1 tsubo with shared seats, trace the new Hokkaido guidelines and Go To travel, and at the same time provide the enjoyment of winter without hesitation. increase. Therefore, we decided to set up a tent on the ice with our customers, make holes in the ice, fish, sample and enjoy the event. Of course, with a limited number of groups (private plan), we have condensed the play of Hokkaido in the middle. A fishing line is hung from a hole made in the thickly frozen river surface to aim at the smelt swarming under the ice. You can enjoy the caught smelt as a tasting such as tempura and fried chicken. We use a farmer's home-made house, so we have perfect protection against the cold. On the day of the event, a free shuttle car is operated from the center of Sapporo city, making it convenient for round trips. If you are lucky, you may see red foxes, white-tailed eagles, and tundra swans. Why do not you experience a day to enjoy the special nature? Basically, it will be a one-day experience plan with lunch in between, but if you wish, you can enjoy sledding at a nearby ski resort on the route, try snowshoeing in a vacant lot, or have a local experience. It is a "almost one day charter plan" for customers that you can do while stopping by delicious farm restaurants, Genghis Khan, ramen shops, etc. Please feel free to make use of it for a day of fun-filled play produced by local tourism professionals.

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• For Groups
• Year-end and New Year Campaign Sale 2025-2026

• Age 3～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 10:30 / 13:30

This half-day fishing experience, supported by a natural sciences college graduate, focuses on fishing using the guide's specialized techniques. The thrill of fishing is encapsulated in the excitement of casting the line, the feeling of the hook when you pull, the thrill of striking the hook, and the sense of accomplishment when you finally catch something. However, if you try to imitate others during the initial introduction, you often end up just waiting. I, now a guide and guide, was one of those people. I understand the hesitation of asking a friend or acquaintance who knows more about the process, and the hesitation of trying out fishing alone. You may also have to decide what to do with the fish you catch. This plan is designed as a prologue to your first fishing experience. You'll generally be surrounded by no other guests, so you can enjoy the experience without any hesitation. We'll help you fully develop your five and sixth senses through fishing, helping you build on them to the next level. We'll also provide basic fishing equipment, including items commonly found at 100-yen shops. Once you know the equipment, you can prepare everything yourself. We can also provide the equipment if you wish. The trip will take place near Ishikari Bay New Port, close to Sapporo. Each guide has their own specialty, but we hope you will enjoy the joy of catching a fish no matter what method you use. There are also famous restaurants nearby, such as Costco Ishikari, Sato Suisan Salmon Factory, and Ramen Shingen, so there is plenty to enjoy even after fishing. We look forward to supporting your debut!!

• Age 3～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 12:00

This half-day experience, available only with same-day reservations, focuses on fishing while the guide uses his or her favorite fishing techniques. Sometimes the guide's time opens up unexpectedly, and the guide often enjoys the opportunity to scout locations and have fun with the fish. Rather than being hardcore fishing enthusiasts, the guide often enjoys letting the fish play with him or her. Perhaps it's just a desire to be tickled from time to time. The true joy of fishing is encapsulated in the excitement of casting the line and luring the fish, the feeling of the hook when you pull, the thrill of setting the hook, and the sense of accomplishment when you finally catch something. However, if you try to do it by imitating others during the initial introduction, you often end up just waiting. I was one of those people, even though I'm now a guide and writing this guide. It's easy to understand the hesitation of asking knowledgeable acquaintances or friends, and the hesitation of suddenly trying to fish alone. You'll also likely have to consider what to do with the fish you catch. This plan is designed as a prologue to your first fishing experience. Generally, you won't be surrounded by other customers, so you can enjoy your time without any worries. We'll help you fully develop your five and sixth senses through fishing, helping you take it to the next level. We'll cover the basics of fishing equipment, using tools that everyone knows and can find at 100-yen shops. Once you know the equipment, you can get it yourself. We can also provide equipment upon request. The trip will take place near Ishikari Bay New Port, near Sapporo. Each guide has their own specialty, but we hope you'll enjoy the joy of catching fish no matter what method you use. Nearby, there are famous restaurants like Costco Ishikari, Sato Suisan Salmon Factory, and Ramen Shingen, so there's plenty to enjoy after fishing. We're here to support your debut!

• Age 3～Age 80
• 4～5 hours
• 10:00

Use the shells and sea glass you collected while beach combing to create a one-of-a-kind artwork. Choose from the following four items: Photo frame, gel candle, various straps, ballpoint pen. You can take home any remaining parts. Anyone can enjoy this, from beginners to children and adults! How about making a memento of your trip or a gift for someone?

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• For Rainy Days

• Age 3～Age 80
• 4～5 hours
• 09:30

Maybe you can catch goby or mackerel on the breakwater in Ishikari City?! Even if you can't touch fish, you can rest assured because the guide will assist you! This plan is for beginners, and you can easily catch fish using sabiki rigs and blurs ^^ (We also have rigs other than sabiki!) On the breakwater in Ishikari, you can often see young mackerel swimming in groups. If you hit a school, you can catch a lot of them! They are young fish, but they are very satisfying to catch! In addition to mackerel, you can catch delicious fish such as goby and flounder. The fish you catch will be filleted and cooked on the spot! It is very delicious when fried. You can also take your catch home (^^)/ On the way home after fishing, please stop by tourist facilities and recommended spots that you can stop by and enjoy a fulfilling day.

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• Age 3～Age 85
• 5～6 hours
• 09:30

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 6～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

This outdoor tour takes you around the Hamamasu area of Shokanbetsu-Teuri-Yagishiri Quasi-National Park on a SUP. Experience the sea, mountains, and rivers of the Hamamasu Field, located within the quasi-national park! This tour is held on a closed day during the period when the Hamamasu River Salmon Effective Utilization Survey is being conducted. It's an impressive sight to see the salmon swimming and jumping powerfully right next to you as you paddle your SUP! If you're lucky, you'll be able to observe salmon spawning beds and ecosystems upstream. This is also a great environmental education plan for you and your children. The tour is conducted safely so that even first-timers can enjoy it. Don't miss this opportunity to try SUP!