Things to do in Hokkaido

• 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

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• Age 12～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 12:00 / 14:30

Hokkaido SUP experience tour is the most popular experience. Highly transparent lake water: The high transparency of Lake Shikotsu is sure to be an amazing experience. You can clearly see the bottom of the lake more than 10m from the SUP board, so you can fully enjoy the beauty of the water. This is a special experience that you can't get anywhere else. Natural beauty: Lake Shikotsu, surrounded by the outer rim of the crater, is the perfect place to experience the majestic nature of Hokkaido. The abundance of flora and fauna, which can be seen from the SUP board, is very attractive for nature lovers. You will be able to enjoy the beauty of nature that changes with the seasons. Professional guide: Since this is a tour provided by a long-established SUP operator, it is a great relief that a professional guide will guide you. With local experts explaining the charm and history of the lake, participants will be able to understand and enjoy it more deeply. We hope that all participants will enjoy Hokkaido's nature and luxurious time on the SUP board while paying attention to safety. We hope you will have a good trip and a wonderful SUP experience!

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• Age 1～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:00

〜Schedule〜【08:00】 Sapporo Station North Exit Group bus boarding (meeting place)【10:30】 Asahiyama Zoo (approx. 120 minutes, including lunch time, at own expense)【13:20】 Christmas Tree (approx. 15 minutes)【14:10】 Biei Blue Pond (approx. 30 minutes)【14:50】 Shirahige Falls (approx. 20 minutes)【15:10】 Return to central Sapporo and end your fun day trip! 【18:00】 Sapporo Station North Exit Group bus departure (disbanding point)Let's start your beautiful journey today8:00 Sapporo Station North Exit Group bus stopAsahiyama Zoo admission fee is included (approx. 120 minutes, including free lunch time)Asahiyama Zoo, located in Asahikawa City, Hokkaido, is the northernmost zoo in Japan and the zoo with the most visitors in Japan. Hokkaido Net Celebrity Christmas Tree (about 15 minutes) Christmas Tree Yule Tree is a spruce tree on the gentle hillside of Biei Town, southeast of Asahikawa City. There are various theories about the origin of the name, such as that the shape of the tree resembles a Christmas tree or that the tip of the tree resembles a Christmas tree. The tree represents the shape of a star, that is, the name is related to a Christmas tree without decorations. This Christmas tree, which is beautiful day and night regardless of the season, is one of the most popular trees in Biei. ★ When taking photos, please "step back" and stand on the asphalt road to take a look. You can capture the blue sky, white clouds, and fields in the frame. ★ When tourists enter the farmland to take photos, please "call out" to them and say "Excuse me, please do not enter the farmland". Biei Blue Pond (about 30 minutes) Located on the left bank of the Biei River in Hokkaido, it was formed by a dam built to hold back volcanic magma, and was named after the blue reflection of the water in the pond when it receives sunlight. Shirakushi Falls (about 20 minutes)Shirogane Falls in Furano, Hokkaido, is a waterfall with a drop of 30 meters and an altitude of 600 meters located in the Shirogane Onsen area of Biei Town. It was named "Shiratsu Falls" because the water flows like a white beard from the gaps in the rocks. Return to Sapporo city and end your day trip happily! The return time is only a guideline, and we may return earlier depending on the smooth itinerary and road conditions on the day. Arrival and Departure: Sapporo Station North Exit Group Bus Terminal (3-chome, Kita 7-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo) Asahiyama Zoo Closed: April 8th to April 26th, November 4th to November 10th, December 30th to January 1st, 2025 If Asahiyama Zoo is closed, the itinerary will be changed to: Net Celeb Christmas Tree (15 minutes) + Aoike Pond (30 minutes) + Shirasu Falls (20 minutes) + Yumoto Shirogane Onsen (about 120 minutes) If the hot spring is closed, we will go to a hot spring in the same route. Please note that the itinerary may change before and after the time adjustment depending on the traffic conditions on the day. This is a mixed tour and participants will come from all over the world.

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• Age 1～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:00

〜Schedule for the day〜【08:00】 ▼Sapporo Station North Exit Group Bus Stop Address: 3-chome Kitashichijo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo (board and disembark at the meeting point)【10:30】 ▼Asahiyama Zoo (admission ticket included, lunch at own expense/approx. 120 mins)【13:00】 ▼Ken & Merry Tree (car tour) (approx. 5 mins)【13:50】 ▼Shikisai no Oka (approx. 40 mins)【14:40】 ▼Visit tourist spots according to the dateCourse 1: Fairy Terrace (approx. 30 mins) November 30th - November 3rd (the following year)Course 2: Furano Wine Research Institute (approx. 30 mins) November 4th - November 29th【15:40】 ▼Return to central Sapporo and end your fun-filled day! [18:10] ▼ Arrive at the disbandment location: Sapporo Station North Exit Group BUS Stop Forest Spirit Terrace Forest Fairy Terrace is closed from November 4th to November 29th. If the Fairy Terrace is closed, please come to the Furano Wine Research Institute. "Ningle Terrace" in Furano is a forest craft experience workshop based on a character from the novel by Japanese author So Kuramoto (to be precise, a 15cm tall elf who lives in a big forest). The small wooden houses here are small shops selling basically handmade unique accessories such as glass crafts, paper crafts, hand-painted paintings, and crafts made from dried lavender from Furano. Every shop is small and exquisite, and every product is sold only here and is one of a kind. The lights that are lit up at night are very romantic. Furano Wine Research Institute - "Furano Wine" made with locally grown grapes (sold only on days Fairy Terrace is closed) Half a century ago, in the 1960s, there were no grape vines in Furano, except for wild grapes that grew in the mountains. With a climate and terroir similar to Europe, Furano has a strong passion for winemaking, and the Furano City Grape and Fruit Research Institute was established to specialize in growing grapes for wine. More than 50 years have passed since its founding. During this time, many passionate people have participated in experimental research and product development, and today's popular Furano Wine was born. While there are wineries that use imported grapes, Furano Wine adheres to its founding spirit of "stimulating local agriculture through the wine business" and continues to make wine using locally grown grapes in Furano. This is a mixed tour, and participants come from all over the world.

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• For Rainy Days
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• Age 1～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:00

〜Schedule〜【08:00】 ▼Sapporo Station North Exit Group Bus Stop Address: 3-chome Kita Shichijo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo City【10:10】 ▼Yotei-san Meisui Park (approx. 50 mins)【12:10】 ▼Toya Lake Area Sightseeing (approx. 120 mins, including free time for lunch, at own expense, Toyako Eight Views and Scenic Views: 10 mins | Toyako Observation Deck: 10 mins | Showa Shinzan Bear Ranch: 60 mins)【15:40】 ▼Hoheikyo Onsen (approx. 90 mins, hot spring fee included, towel rental etc. at own expense)【17:10】▼The itinerary for this day ends safely! 【18:20】 ▼Departure point: Arrive at Sapporo Station North Exit Group Bus Terminal▼Toya Lake Observation Deck: A freshwater lake in the southwest of Hokkaido, Japan. Near Uchiura Bay. Part of Shikotsu-Toya National Park. A caldera lake. It is almost circular with a diameter of about 10 kilometers, covering an area of 70.72 square kilometers. Circumference 50 kilometers. Maximum depth: 180.0 meters. Average depth is 117.0 meters. Water storage capacity: 8.19 cubic kilometers. The lake surface is 84 meters above sea level. It is the northernmost ice-free lake in Japan. ▼Toya Lake Cero Observatory is a great place to take panoramic photos of Lake Toya. From here you can enjoy natural views around Lake Toya, including the islands of Lake Toya, Mt. Yotei, Mt. Showa Shinzan, and Mt. Usu. Showa Shinzan Bear Ranch: On December 28, 1943, a large earthquake occurred near Mt. Usu on the shores of Lake Toya. As a result, the volcano erupted and the earth rapidly rose to form a tall mountain. Volcanic activity continued until September 10, 1945, and there were 17 relatively active volcanic events in two years. In commemoration of this volcanic activity, a new volcano with an elevation of 398 meters was designated a Special Natural Monument in 1957 and named "Showa Shinzan". It is a "new mountain" that is still growing, and white smoke can be seen constantly spewing from the reddish-brown mountains. ▼ At the bear ranch near the entrance to the Showa Shinzan cable car, about 100 purebred Hokkaido brown bears are kept. Brown bears are the largest wild mammals in Hokkaido. You can feed the brown bears at the bear ranch. When they see food, they stand up and wave at the tourists. They are very cute and adorable. It is said that the horse oil here is very useful. Adults (junior high school students and above) 900 yen, children (6 years old and above) 500 yen, please pay the fee yourself. This is a mixed tour and participants come from all over the world.

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• 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

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

• 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.

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

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00 / 16:30

It is a course where you can go sightseeing in Otaru with a one-hour kimono rental. (Yukata is available from June to September.) Choose your favorite kimono, dress it in about 10 minutes, and then leave. Feel free to enjoy sightseeing in Otaru. Kimono looks great in the retro atmosphere of Otaru. You can feel free to use kimono in various scenes such as travel memorials, birthday surprises, New Year's cards, and events.

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• For Groups
• Spring Campaign Sale 2025

• 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.

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• Age 6～Age 90
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

The representative outdoor activity of Niseko is rafting, which is a rubber raft down the Shiribetsu River at the foot of Mt. Yotei! This is an outdoor activity that you should try at least once. In spring, the snow melts and the amount of water increases, so we go down the spring-limited course. And after mid-May, the summer course is full of river activities! Jumping from the boat will increase the active feeling! Experience Niseko as it changes with the seasons! ※ Elementary school students will participate from June. Due to the system, you can enter the number of people even before June, but please note that we cannot accept it. ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■※In case of rain, the event will be canceled on the day of the event. , We will consult with the customer and decide on the event. *Depending on the weather and amount of water, it may be canceled. *Drinkers and pregnant women cannot participate. * Please enter the number (mobile phone, etc.) that can be contacted on the day. In case of cancellation or change, please contact us immediately by phone. ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■

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

• Age 3～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

We will help you choose a kimono that suits you best from our selection and rent it for a day. (From June to September, we will use yukata.) It's nice that you don't have to worry about time. Traditional kimonos go well with the historical and atmospheric city of Otaru, with its gas lamps and music box museum. The kimonos we offer are retro-modern kimonos that go well with the retro townscape of Otaru. They are different in terms of comfort and the luster of the fabric. They will make a wonderful keepsake.

• For Rainy Days
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• Spring Campaign Sale 2025