Things to do in Hokkaido Page 3

• Age 13～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

This is Hokkaido! We will tour the scenic Maizuru area, where red-crowned cranes live. You might even be able to see some red-crowned cranes while enjoying a leisurely cycle around Maoi Hill and the countryside overlooking the Ishikari Plain.

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• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 85
• 1～2 hours
• 19:30

[Plan name] - Night cruising & night cafe tour (rafting) [Holding period] - Late April to late November [Start time] - 19:30 - (until 19:15 meeting time) *If you are late for the start time We may refuse your participation in the tour. [Time required] - Approximately 120 minutes [Participation target] - 3 years old and up [Meeting location] - Nono Terrace 4-371 Jozankei Onsen Nishi, Minami-ku, Sapporo 061-2303 (Nono Terrace Uchi Field Play Base Frill Fuslif) ) *Please use Google Maps to search for locations. [Price (per person)] Adults (junior high school students and older) 7,000 yen, Children 6,000 yen *From July 1st to August 31st, the fee will be 8,000 yen for adults and 7,000 yen for children. [What to bring]・Nothing in particular [Clothing]・Warm clothes (even in summer, it is a good idea to have warm clothing such as fleece or inner down)・We will lend you boots (free of charge) Please wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. [Notes] - There are no restrooms on the riverbank, so please be sure to do so before the tour. - You can change clothes in a simple tent, but please wear clothes that you can easily go to the river with. Preparations will be smoother if you come here.・Depending on the weather, you may not be able to see the stars.・In the event of rain, the tour may be canceled.・We cannot accommodate allergies at the night cafe. [Payment method]・Cash *Credit card payment is not possible [Cancellation policy] ・From 2 days before the experience date to 6:00 pm the day before: 50% of the experience fee ・After 6:00 pm the day before the experience day and on the day: 100% of the experience fee ★ Featured in 2024 ★・April 21st: Comet Pons-Brooks shines brightest ・May 5th: Peak of the ηAquarius meteor shower ・August 12th-13th: Perseid meteor shower ・August 14th : Mars and Jupiter approach each other ・August 21st: Occultation of Saturn by the moon ・August 28th: ​​Great planet alignment ・September 8th: Best time to see Saturn ・October 2nd: Annular solar eclipse ・October 12th : Shikinzan/Comet Atlas shines brightest/October 17th: Largest full moon in 2024

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 90
• 4～5 hours
• 05:00 / 12:00

It is a canoeing experience of about 17 kilometers on the Kushiro River, which flows through the Kushiro Marsh. The meeting place is JR Senmo Line, Toya Station. It is a long course to enjoy the marshlands from Lake Toro to Hosooka Canoe Port to Iwahogi Floodgate. The first half is a forest course with many trees even in the wetlands. In the second half, there are few trees in the marshland, and the original appearance of the marshland remains with many open landscapes. There is also a toilet break at Hosooka Canoe Port on the way. Recommended for those who want to enjoy the wetlands for a long time. Of course, the guide will ride with you, so please leave it to those who are not confident in the operation and physical strength of the canoe. 〜Experience Flow〜 (For the 5:00 course) Meet at 5:00 JR Senmo Line Toya Station Please be at Toya Station at the start time of the tour. (If you are late, please let me know.) When we meet, we will park the customer's car at Toya Station and move to Toro Station in my car. (Reception will be done inside the train) 5:30 Arrive at JR Senmo Line Toro Station When you arrive at Toro Station, go to the toilet and move to the starting point, Lake Toro. 5:50 Canoe preparation, safety talk When you arrive at Lake Toro, prepare for canoeing and give a safety explanation for canoeing. 6:00 Departure! When you're ready, let's go! First half, about 9 km. From Lake Toro to Hosooka Canoe Port. If you wish, we will also take a commemorative photo here during the experience. 7:30 Arrive at Hosooka Canoe Port! The first half is a canoe experience of about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Since Hosooka Station is nearby, we will take a restroom break here. 8:00 Second half start! The second half is about 8 km. From Hosooka Canoe Port to Iwahogi Water Gate. 9:20 Arrive at Iwahogi Water Gate! While the canoe is being put away, I will have you look at the marsh from a little higher ground. 10:00 Move from Iwahogi Water Gate to Toya Station and disband.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 05:00 / 08:00 / 11:00 / 14:00

It is a canoe experience of about 9 kilometers on the Kushiro River, which flows through the Kushiro Marsh. The meeting place is JR Senmo Line, Hosooka Station. This course starts from Lake Toro and goes down to Hosooka Canoe Port. As the name of the plan suggests, it is a place with a lot of trees even in the wetlands, and it is a course with the most wild animals. It is surrounded by deep green in spring, green in summer, and colored leaves in autumn. Of course, the guide will ride with you, so please leave the operation of the canoe to us. We also have a Kushiro Wetland long course of about 17 km that combines the forest course and the wilderness course! ~Experience Flow~ (For the 8:00 course) 8:00 Gather in front of Hosooka Station on the JR Senmo Line Please be at Hosooka Station at the start time of the tour. (If you are late, please contact us.) When we gather, we will park your car at the nearby Hosooka Canoe Port and drive to Toro Station. (Reception will be done inside the train) 8:20 Arrive at JR Senmo Line Toro Station When you arrive at Toro Station, go to the toilet and move to the starting point, Lake Toro. 8:40 Canoe preparation, safety talk When you arrive at Lake Toro, prepare for canoeing and give a safety explanation for canoeing. 8:50 Departure! When you're ready, let's go! If you wish, we will also take a commemorative photo here during the experience. 10:20 Arrival at Hosooka Canoe Port! Canoe experience for about 1 hour and a half. Once you get off the canoe, you will be disbanded after taking photos.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 7～Age 80
• 4～5 hours /Over 6 hours on the day

We will pick you up at the place specified by the customer in Asahikawa city. Asahidake, the highest peak in Hokkaido, is a plan where you can fully enjoy the earliest autumn colors in Japan, which is said to be the garden of the gods. It begins to color in early September and is said to be in full bloom until mid-October. Autumn leaves start from the upper ridge and gradually descend to the foot of the mountain, so you can enjoy the contrast between the volcanic wildness of Mt. Asahidake and the autumn leaves spreading at the foot of the mountain. The Asahidake Ropeway is the only ropeway in Japan that operates beyond the forest limits. If you take the 10-minute ropeway and get off at Sugatami Station, there is a walking course where you can easily enjoy the scenery and alpine plants even if you do not have physical strength or knowledge of mountain climbing, and we recommend the Sugatami Pond Tour Course. Higashikawa Town, where Asahidake is located, is dotted with many cafes that look great on Instagram. You can also take a rest at your favorite cafe after getting tired from the autumn leaves tour.

• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 85
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:00

[Plan name]・Kawami Tent Sauna [Holding period]・Late April to late November [Starting time] ① 9:30~ (until 9:15 meeting time) ② 13:00~ (until 12:45 meeting time) ) *If you are late for the start time, you may be refused participation in the tour. [Required time] - Approximately 120 minutes [Participants] - 12 years old and up [Number of people] - 2 people - [Meeting location] - No ( ) No Terrace 371 Jozankei Onsen Nishi 4-chome, Minami-ku, Sapporo 061-2303 (Nono Terrace Uchi Noasobi Base Furilfu Surifu) *Please use Google Maps to search for the location. [Fee] Adults (junior high school students and above) 11,000 yen *Adults will be 12,000 yen from 7/1 to 8/31. [What to bring]・Change of clothes including underwear・Clothes that can get wet (T-shirts, shorts, sea pants recommended)・Sandals・Towel・Drink [Clothing]・T-shirts, shorts, sea pants recommended・Sandals [Points to note]・Riverside There is no toilet in the area, so please be sure to do so before the tour.・You can change your clothes in a simple tent, but it will be easier to prepare if you come in clothes that will allow you to go to the river immediately.・Basically, the tour will be held rain or shine. However, the tour may be canceled depending on the weather or river conditions the day before. [Payment method] - Cash *Credit card payments are not accepted [Cancellation policy] - From 2 days before the experience date to 6:00 p.m. the day before: Experience 50% of the trial fee ・After 6:00 pm the day before the experience day, on the day: 100% of the trial fee [Optional fee (advance reservation required)] ・Drone photography (aerial photography) 10,000 yen ・GoPro photography (waterproof handheld camera rental) 3,000 yen

• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 3～4 hours

It is a 4-hour course for sightseeing in Otaru by the finest Lexus taxi. We will show you the famous places of Otaru such as Otaru Canal, Kitaichi Glass, Sakaimachi Dori, LeTAO, Otaru Kihinkan. For lunch, why not try the gorgeous seafood and sushi from the port city of Otaru? Please enjoy Otaru, the city of history.

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• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

Transfer to New Chitose Airport by the finest Lexus taxi. You can reach your destination in central Sapporo in about an hour from the reserved taxi stand at the airport. Since you do not have to walk a long distance, even small children, the elderly, and people with disabilities can move easily. Let's enjoy sightseeing in Hokkaido while watching the nature of Hokkaido seen from the highway.

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• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

It is a 2-hour sightseeing course in Sapporo city by the finest Lexus taxi. We will guide you through the clock tower, the former Hokkaido Government Office Red Brick Government Office, Odori Park, Okurayama Jump Ground, etc. from the train window. Since you don't have to walk, children, the elderly, and people with disabilities can easily go sightseeing. Roughly go around the city in a short time. If you have time, you can take a commemorative photo. Let's enjoy sightseeing in Hokkaido.

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• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

It is the river that flows through the monotony of village Akan-cho. Down the river stronger flow not Kudare a canoe in the rafting boat. Around or came cattle from time to time the river because the ranch is large, morning and evening will or not flying cranes. Please enjoy all means rafting on a hot summer day. ※ This is the standard course.

• For Groups

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

The cleanest part of the river, 113 km in length, is the headwater course that descends from Lake Kussharo. If you take a break between the flowing mirrors of the spring or go through the trees, you will be considerably healed. ※ This is a long course.

• For Groups

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

It is the river that flows through the monotony of village Akan-cho. Down the river stronger flow not Kudare a canoe in the rafting boat. Around or came cattle from time to time the river because the ranch is large, morning and evening will or not flying cranes. Please enjoy all means rafting on a hot summer day. ※ This is a long course.

• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

A three-hour course where you can rent a kimono or yukata and go sightseeing in Otaru. (Yukata is worn from June to September.) Our retro-modern kimonos look great in the city of Otaru, which has a retro atmosphere full of history and emotion, with gas lamps and the music box museum. Taking photos of the contrast between the snow and your kimono will be a wonderful memory of your trip! This is a course recommended for those who want to take their time sightseeing.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

★ Popular area where you want to go repeatedly ★ Course example Otaru city → Katsurazawa Lake → Goro picked up house → Goro's stone house → Fengxian forest → Furano music box → Furano cheese studio → Furano wine factory → Farm Tomita → Fukayonago Observatory → Takumanbun → Biei patchwork Hill → Asahiyama zoo → Ice pavilion → Galaxy · Meteor shower waterfall → Hakodate · small box

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• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

★ One of Hokkaido's leading Hot spring area ★ Course example Kyogoku Fukie Park → Silo Lookout → Lake Toya → Nishiyama Crater Walk → Koenhira Crater Walk → Showa Shinzan / Showa Shinzan Ropeway → Noboribetsu Bear Ranch → Jigokudani

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• For Family

• Age 18～Age 99
• 2～3 hours /3～4 hours

Hakodate city (customer designated place hotel, station, airport, etc.) ~ Motomachi Park area ~ Hakodate Park ~ Goryokaku Park ~ Kosetsuen ~ Hakodate city (customer designated place, hotel, station, airport, etc.) Best time to see autumn leaves in Hakodate , mid-October to early November

• Age 0～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

★ Area of ​​attention from overseas by world heritage registration ★ Course example Akan Lake → Akan Sightseeing Steamer → Akan Lake Eco Museum Center → Onetto → Lake Mashuu → Iwozan → Lake Saroma → Lake Saroma Observatory → Museum Abashiri Prison → Tenriyama Observation Deck · Okhotsk Drift Hall → Waterfall of Oshokoshin → Shiretoko Goko → Shiretoko Sightseeing boat Morocco / Mirror 2 (Shiretoko Sightseeing Steamer icebreaker ice and oar rider 2) → Shiretoko nature center McArth cave

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• World Heritage
• For Family

• Age 7～Age 70
• 4～5 hours
• 08:00

Arrival and departure from Sapporo Station! This is a one-day hiking tour that takes you through the Maoi Hills near Sapporo. Climb the gentle hill zone, cross the dorodai, and aim for Mt. The top of the mountain is an observatory overlooking the Ishikari Plain! Let's relax while eating lunch at a place with a good view! A professional guide will give a lecture on mountain walking points and nature commentary. About 2 hours to climb. 1.5 hours downhill. This tour is recommended for those who want to easily hike in the suburbs of Sapporo.

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• Age 7～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

In 1990 I moved to Kutchan from the foot of Mt. Yotei from Kyoto. While my father, older brother, older sister convey the tradition of Keiyaki called pottery, I feel the new winds of Hokkaido every day while dressing. Because I use my former schoolhouse as an atelier and gallery experience field, it is unrelated to new and useful things, In the garden sheep are eating grass, I think that you can have a calm time in a nostalgic place somewhere nostalgic. Since we also exhibit and sell reliefs and everyday instruments, including objects, please do not miss seeing pottery and relaxing holidays.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 60
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30

This is a approximately 10km tour that runs from the forest road around Tokachigaoka through the hot spring town. You can enjoy the variety of Tokachi, from forest roads to roads that run alongside fields, to roads along rivers. Take photos and have tea time while your guide guides you around. Best of all, it's a bicycle tour that you're used to riding on a regular basis, so it's also recommended for those who don't like exercise or those who have been working at a desk lately and want to get some exercise. Of course, those who want to cycle through Tokachi are also welcome! !

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 16～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30

Take a relaxing two-seater kayak down the Tokachi River, a large river that flows slowly for about 6 km. You are in charge of rowing yourself! The guide will support you in a separate kayak. Let's go on a river trip together ^^ If you're lucky, you might encounter rare wild birds such as the red-crowned crane or the white-tailed eagle, or even observe the willow tree, which has a very small habitat in Japan! We also recommend looking out over the majestic Hidaka Mountains from the river for a beautiful view. On the way, in Nakasu, you can collect obsidian (Tokachi stone) that can only be found here and take it home as a souvenir! ! It looks like a stone on the riverbank, but inside it's actually beautiful black glass. You'll feel like you're looking for a little gem. It's on until November! *In November, only morning tours are available. *During busy periods such as July and August, the tour may start at 10:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. In that case, we will contact you by email or phone the day before.

• For Rainy Days

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

In 1990 I moved to Kutchan from the foot of Mt. Yotei from Kyoto. While my father, older brother, older sister convey the tradition of Keiyaki called pottery, I feel the new winds of Hokkaido every day while dressing. Because I use my former schoolhouse as an atelier and gallery experience field, it is unrelated to new and useful things, In the garden sheep are eating grass, I think that you can have a calm time in a nostalgic place somewhere nostalgic. Since we also exhibit and sell reliefs and everyday instruments, including objects, please do not miss seeing pottery and relaxing holidays.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

Why do not you watch, listen, touch, and have a valuable experience! Is it?

• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 18:00

The night view of Sapporo, which is one of the three major night views of New Japan. Let's climb from the trailhead to see the night view of the mountaintop! Rather than easily accessing it with a gondola, the night view that you can climb and view with your own feet is more satisfying! Even if you are new to night hiking, it's OK. Professional guides certified by the Japan Mountain Guide Association will support and give lectures.

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• Age 1～Age 70
• 5～6 hours
• 07:30 / 08:00

Let's start a beautiful journey today Noboribetsu (about 60 minutes) In the ruins of a volcano in Noboribetsu, Hokkaido, there remains a grassy area with a diameter of about 450 meters formed about 10,000 years ago. Noboribetsu Jigokudani got its name because it smells of sulfur and looks like you are in hell. Oyunuma is the remains of a crater formed when Hiyoriyama erupted, and sulfur springs at about 130 degrees gush out from the bottom of the pond, which is the source of Noboribetsu's main hot spring inns. There is an observation deck here where you can see the steaming lake right in front of you, and you can also walk around and experience the lake up close. As you walk around the lake, you can smell the sulfur, and you can see the hot springs that are always smoking and bubbling, and the yellow sulfur balls floating on the lake's surface are particularly noticeable. To experience a foot bath in nature, you have to walk a long mountain path. The mountain path is probably to protect the primitive ecosystem, but the view is worth the trip. The actual scenery is much more beautiful than in the photos. In winter, scenic spots are closed due to road conditions. Sightseeing around Lake Toya (approximately 120 minutes including free lunch time, the order of tours may change depending on traffic conditions, pick-up and drop-off conditions, and length of stay) Showa Shinzan Wakuma Ranch (60 minutes): On December 28, 1943, a strong earthquake occurred near Mount Usu on the shores of Lake Toya. As a result, a volcano erupted, and the ground rose rapidly to form a tall mountain. Volcanic activity As of September 10, 1945, there had been 17 relatively active volcanic activities in two years. To commemorate this volcanic activity, this new volcano, 398 meters above sea level, was designated a Special Natural Monument in 1957 and named Showa Shinzan. It is a "new mountain" that continues to grow even today, and white smoke can be seen constantly rising from the red-brown mountains. 8 Impressive Views of Lake Toya (10 minutes): Lake Toya, a freshwater lake in southwestern Hokkaido. A caldera lake. It has a diameter of about 10 km, is almost circular, and has an area of 70.72 sq km. Circumference 50 km. Deepest point 180.0 meters. Average water depth 117.0 meters. Water storage capacity 8.19 cubic kilometers. The lake is at an elevation of 84 meters. It is the northernmost ice-free lake in Japan. Lake Toya Observatory (10 min): A freshwater lake in southwestern Hokkaido. Near Uchiura Bay. Part of Shikotsu-Toya National Park. Caldera lake. It has a diameter of about 10 km, is almost circular, and has an area of 70.72 sq km. Circumference 50 km. Deepest point 180.0 meters. Average water depth 117.0 meters. Water storage capacity 8.19 cubic kilometers. The lake is at an elevation of 84 meters. It is the northernmost ice-free lake in Japan. Otaru (about 90 minutes, free dinner) Surrounded by red brick and gray tile warehouses built since the Meiji era, this is the only European-style place in Japan where you can stroll along the old canal streets with your family and friends in a tranquil atmosphere. [Kitayoshi Glass Art Museum] is famous for its glass workshop where you can see intricate and diverse glass crafts, and [Music Box Museum] exhibits more than 1,000 types of music boxes from around the world, allowing you to be surrounded by music.

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 18:00

The night view of Sapporo, which is one of the three major night views of New Japan. Aiming for the perfect night view spot, head to the mountains at night. A feeling of fulfillment is perfect with a petite vertical run that walks in two mountains. It is a greedy plan that includes a night view and a petite vertical run! It's an easy route, so even if you're new to mountain climbing, it's OK. Professional guides certified by the Japan Mountain Guide Association will support and give lectures.

• Pickup Service

• Age 6～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 09:30

☆We do not reply to reservations confirmed on weekends and holidays. Please note that we will reply on Mondays for customers who make reservations on weekends and holidays. If you wish to make a reservation on a weekend or holiday, please make sure to make the reservation by 4pm on Friday. *Reservations by phone can also be made on the day. Why not try making your own original glass in Otaru? At our glassblowing experience, our craftsmen will serve you one-on-one, so you can experience it with peace of mind. - Plan flow - 1. Gathering and check-in 2. Decide what to make while looking at samples 3. Glassblowing experience starts 4. End and disband

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

4 2016 Mon open to! I rent a bicycle ( bycycle rental ) at Hokkaido · Otaru (Otaru). "Kirarin" is a cute little garage shop. In the original map, the store manager of Otaru guidance 1st class might assist you with your planned route.

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 3～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 13:30

[Plan name]・Lake Shikotsu SAP Tour (SAP) [Holding period]・Late April to late November [Start time] ① 9:00~ (meeting time until 8:45) ② 13:30~ (meeting time 13 :15) *If you are late for the start time, you may be refused participation in the tour. [Time required] - Approximately 120 minutes [Participants] - Ages 3 and up - Pets are also allowed to participate (need to be discussed at the time of reservation *1,500 yen fee, please prepare a life jacket for your dog) [Meeting location] Mount Eniwa Polopinai Course Parking Lot Horomiuchi, Chitose City, Hokkaido 066-0287 [Price (per person)] Adults (junior high school students and older) 8,000 yen, Children 7,000 yen *From July 1st to August 31st, adults 9,000 yen; Child: 8,000 yen. [What to bring]・Change of clothes including underwear・Clothes that can get wet according to the season・Shoes that can get wet or sandals with heels (no Crocs because they come off easily)・Towel・Drink (if necessary) *There is a place to change clothes Due to the small space, please come in clothes that will allow you to go to the lake as soon as possible. *Please contact us in advance if you would like rental shoes (300 yen). Wearing cold-weather clothing is recommended ・June to September: Wearing a rash guard over your swimsuit or synthetic clothing that dries easily, depending on the temperature, we recommend cold-weather clothing such as fleece. ・October to November: Long-sleeved, long-pants jersey or fleece We recommend wearing cold-weather clothing such as * Swimsuits that expose a lot of exposure are at risk of injury or insect bites, so please use them as inner wear * Depending on the temperature on the day, we will lend you a wet suit or dry suit (free of charge) [Please note Points: - There is no toilet at the tour location, so please be sure to do so before the tour. - You can change your clothes in a simple tent, but it will be easier to prepare if you come dressed in clothes that will allow you to go to the lake immediately. - Except for the warm days from April to May and September to November, the water temperature is generally low, so you may not be able to jump into the lake.Basically, the event will be held rain or shine, but the weather the day before and the condition of the lake will be different. The tour may be canceled due to [Payment method] Cash *Credit card payments are not possible. [Cancellation policy] ・From 2 days before the experience date to 18:00 the day before: 50% of the experience fee ・After 18:00 the day before the experience day and on the day: 100% of the experience fee [Optional fee (advance reservation required)] ・Drone photography ( Aerial photography) 10,000 yen / GoPro photography (waterproof handheld camera rental) 3,000 yen

• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 100
• 4～5 hours

While cycling around the scenic Mao'i hill in Hokkaido , enjoy experiencing milking at the Heidi ranch (entrance fee included) and enjoying the Ishikari plain overlooking from the pasture. You can also enjoy interesting cafes and workshops.

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• For Groups