Things to do in Hokkaido

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 07:00 / 09:00 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 15:00 / 17:00

A tour aiming for [Blue Cave] while listening to stories about the unknown nature, history and culture of Otaru! We will guide you to [inside the blue cave] while you are on the boat. All-weather (type with cabin) There is also an open deck space where you can enjoy a comfortable cruise even on rainy days without splashing waves, and you can feel the sea breeze. Even small children can board with confidence. The funny guide of the famous captain is also attractive! **************************************** [Recommended points] ★ The famous captain is funny Guide ★ All Weather Comfort Small cruiser boat so no splashes of waves! ★ Open attraction deck available! ★ No need for a raincoat, just get on board in normal clothes! ★ You can enjoy a cruise even on rainy days! ★ English guides are also available ★ As soon as passengers gather, boarding and departure immediately without waiting! **************************************** Guide in English as well as Japanese We will also support.

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 85
• 1～2 hours
• 08:50 / 10:40 / 12:30 / 14:20 / 16:00 / 17:40

The original! Otaru Blue Cave Cruise Tsuusen Co., Ltd. Leave the popular Otaru Blue Cave to us! Starting from the Otaru Canal, a fun guide will take you on a 80-minute cruise that will fly you through the Otaru Canal, Otaru Kaigan Quasi-National Park, and Blue Cave, stopping the boat at various points along the way. You can take great commemorative photos on the open boat! Feeding the seagulls is also a popular experience. We offer an extravagant light-up service in the dark areas deep inside the cave! All seats are by the window and have individual captain seats that rotate 360° for the best visibility!

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 3～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 14:00

Enjoy Hokkaido's great outdoors with a SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board) tour! Experience a special time paddling leisurely along the vast Tokachi River! ● Cruise the slowly flowing Tokachi River! Enjoy a leisurely SUP on the wide and calm Tokachi River. Stand on the water and enjoy the luxurious time moving forward while looking at the vast scenery unique to Hokkaido! ● Pick-up and drop-off available & empty-handed! AZriver is fully equipped with equipment such as SUP boards, paddles, and life jackets! Pick-up and drop-off from JR Obihiro Station (reservation required) is also available! ● "A new type of river adventure where you can move freely on the water!" Why not experience the slow and comfortable water walk unique to SUP? At AZriver, we provide all the equipment (dry suits, life jackets, helmets, river shoes, etc.). In addition, international guides who have gained training and experience both in Japan and abroad will guide you. We can also speak not only Japanese but also English. We are ready to ensure that our customers can enjoy a special Tokachi River experience with peace of mind. ■Experience fee Adults ¥7,700 per person Children (ages 3 to elementary school age) ¥5,500 per person ●Children from age 3 can participate. *Please contact us for details as the size of rental equipment may vary. *Minors cannot participate alone. Please make sure to participate with an adult. ■Experience location Tokachi River ■Meeting place JR Obihiro Station

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 2～Age 65
• 2～3 hours
• 08:30 / 13:30

★★Children from 2 years old can participate! Safe and fun with a guide! Rekibune River Family Rafting! ★★A clear stream with excellent transparency, chosen as the best in Japan! Enjoy playing in the river at Rekibune River, where Hokkaido's beautiful nature and charm are all gathered together! A safe plan with a guide who has overseas experience◎A very satisfying tour where you can enjoy rafting and playing in the river with your family, with the majestic Hidaka Mountains as a backdrop★Not only rafting, but also floating down the river and jumping in with force! Use a boat to experience the clear water slide! Enjoy the great nature of Hokkaido with your whole body◎AZriver provides all the equipment (dry suits, life jackets, helmets, river shoes, etc.). In addition, guides who have been trained and experienced both in Japan and overseas will guide you. We can also speak not only Japanese but also English. We are ready so that our customers can enjoy the special experience of Rekibune River with peace of mind. ■Experience fee (for 2 or more people) Adults ¥6,600 per person Children ¥4,400 per person (ages 3-9) ●Children from 2 years old can participate. *Please contact us as this is due to the size of rental equipment. *Minors cannot participate alone. Please be sure to participate with an adult. ■Experience location: Rekifune River tributary, Taiki Town ■Meeting place: Oda Children's Center, 458 Oda, Taiki Town, Hiroo District, Hokkaido 089-2261 ◇Access: Approximately 30 minutes by car from Tokachi Obihiro Airport Approximately 60 minutes by car from around Obihiro Station Pick-up and drop-off is also available from JR Obihiro Station! (Reservation required)

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 127
• 1～2 hours /Over 6 hours on the day
• 07:00 / 09:00 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 15:00 / 16:30 / 17:00

Enjoy special time with couples, families and groups. Tour to aim at [blue cave] while hearing talk about unknown nature, history, culture of Otaru! We will guide you to 【in the blue cave】 while riding a boat. There is also an all weather (type with cabin) open deck space, and you can also feel the sea breeze. Even small children can get on board safely. The fun guide of the famous captain is also attractive! Not only Japanese but also English guides are available.

• Date Spot
• For Groups
• For Family

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

Mysterious Lake MashuThis is a course where you can see Lake Mashu, Mt. Iou, and Lake Kussharo. Mysterious Lake Mashu is worth a visit. Misty Lake Mashu is also famous (as a song says), but on a clear day the blue of the sky is reflected on the lake's surface, creating a spectacular view. Only Mashu No. 1 Observation Deck is available during the winter. On the way to Lake Mashu, you can also get a feel for the vastness of Hokkaido at Tawadaira, where you can see the horizon in a large panorama. You can eat Genghis Khan at Tawadaira. Kushiro City - Hosooka Observation Deck - Tawadaira - Lake Mashu - Mt. Iou - Sunayu, Kotan Onsen (Lake Kussharo) - Kushiro CityThere is also a route where you can see Kaminokoike Pond, which has recently been included in Akan Mashu National Park.

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• 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.

• For Rainy Days
• 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.

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

• Age 0～Age 100
• 3～4 hours

This course takes you all around the Kushiro Marsh, the 28th national park established and the largest naturally rich low-lying marsh in Japan with the largest horizontal extent. View the Kushiro Marsh from the eastern (western) observation deck, then walk along an unpaved road to the western (eastern) observation deck. If you are confident in your time and stamina, there are also some places you can walk (or climb?) to see, such as the Kottaro Marsh Observation Deck, Sarubo Observation Deck, and Yumegaoka Observation Deck. Along the way, you might encounter red-crowned cranes, Ezo deer, or Ezo red foxes (which appear irregularly).

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

From Hosooka Observatory (east side), you can see the Kushiro Marsh and the meandering Kushiro River in the Kushiro Marsh, the 28th national park and the largest naturally rich low-lying marsh in Japan with a horizontal spread. The view from Hosooka Observatory, also known as the "Great View," is spectacular, and on a clear day you can see the Akan Mountains. Watching the sunset from Hosooka Observatory has also become popular recently. The untouched Hosooka Observatory is an observation deck that cannot be reached by large tourist buses. There is also a course that combines the Norokko train ride, where you can ride one way through the marsh from Kushiro city to Hosooka Observatory to Kushiro city, and then take a taxi back to see the Kushiro Marsh from a different angle.

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

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

[Plan name] SUP & Tent Sauna Tour (SUP) [Period] Late April to late November [Start time] ① 9:30 ~ (Meeting time until 9:15) ② 13:00 ~ (Meeting time until 12:45) * If you are late for the meeting time, we may refuse your participation in the tour. Please note in advance. [Duration] Approximately 150 to 180 minutes * Varies depending on the number of people and the condition of the river [Participants] ・ 12 years old and up [Number of people] ・ 2 people and up [Meeting place] ・ Nono Terrace 4-371 Jozankei Onsen Nishi, Minami-ku, Sapporo-shi, 061-2303 (Nono Terrace Noasobi Base Frill Fuslifu) [Price] ・ Adults (junior high school students and above) 16,000 yen * From 7/1 to 8/31, adults will be 17,000 yen. What to bring: A change of clothes, including underwear Clothes that you don't mind getting wet depending on the season Clothes to wear in the sauna (swim trunks or T-shirts and shorts) Shoes that you don't mind getting wet or sandals with heels (Crocs are not allowed as they fall off easily) Towel Drinks *The changing area is small, so please wear clothes that will allow you to go to the river as soon as possible *Rental shoes are available (300 yen) [Clothing] April to May: It is recommended to wear long-sleeved, long-pants jerseys or fleece or other cold weather clothing. June to September: A rash guard or quick-drying synthetic top and bottoms over your swimsuit, and fleece or other cold weather clothing depending on the temperature are recommended. October to November: It is recommended to wear long-sleeved, long-pants jerseys or fleece or other cold weather clothing. *Swimsuits that expose a lot of skin pose a risk of injury or insect bites, so please use them as innerwear. *Depending on the temperature on the day, wetsuits and drysuits will be provided (free of charge). [Notes] ・There are no toilets on the riverbank, so please be sure to use them before the tour. ・The changing area is small, so please come dressed so that you can go to the river as soon as possible. ・Except for warm days in April to May and September to November, the water temperature is generally low, so you may not be able to jump into the river. ・The tour will generally be held rain or shine, but may be canceled depending on the weather and 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: 50% of the experience fee ・After 6:00 p.m. the day before the experience date, on the day of the experience: 100% of the experience fee [Optional fees (reservations required in advance)] ・Drone photography (aerial photography) 10,000 yen ・GoPro photography (waterproof handheld camera rental) 3,000 yen

• With Pets
• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 90
• 3～4 hours

This is a 3-hour taxi charter course that goes around the Shikabe Town Ofune Site, Jomon Cultural Exchange Center, Kakinoshima Site, Esancho Mizunashi Kaihin Onsen Experience, and Esan Volcano, which were registered as World Cultural Heritage in July.

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

• 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
• For Groups
• 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!

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• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 08:45 / 13:15

This tour is held in a rare UNESCO-certified World Geopark. It is easily accessible from Toyako Onsen (about 5 minutes) and you can enjoy the wonderful nature from various angles. By kayak, you can enjoy a wonderful panoramic view of Hokkaido's representative mountains from Lake Toya. There are many attractions such as the cliffs at the bottom of the lake with clear blue water and the forest tunnel. During the tour, you can land in the forest and enjoy a leisurely tea time while looking at Lake Toya. The tour is characterized by incorporating natural play such as forest walks, looking for creatures and playing in the water according to the season. For a full 2 hours and 30 minutes, children and adults alike can return to their childhood and enjoy the nature-filled Lake Toya to the fullest. This tour is operated with the aim of providing detailed service and a safer tour. Beginners and children can enjoy it with peace of mind. We offer a variety of services, including a gift of photos taken by the guide and a rental service for clothing. Rainwear tops and bottoms and wet socks are available for free depending on the season and weather, so you can participate empty-handed. The field for this tour is the eastern shore of Lake Toya, which is particularly rich in nature. Enjoy the high transparency and quality of the water, and the beautiful scenery of Mt. Usu, Mt. Showa Shinzan, Mt. Yotei, and more. It is a tour that anyone can enjoy, whether it be with family, groups, or couples. [Guide] Fumiaki Sakai [Qualifications] Hokkaido Governor Certified Outdoor Guide (Canoeing/Mountaineering) Lake Toya Usu Volcano Meister WAFA Wilderness Medical First Aid 40-hour completion *English guide available

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 70
• 1～2 hours

It is said that the flickering flames of a bonfire have a healing effect on the soul. Why not gather around the bonfire with your family, as a couple, or with friends and enjoy a relaxing time? We have drinks and sweets ready for you.

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 12～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

Cycling Frontier The most popular cycling tour in Hokkaido ! Enjoy cycling in Hokkaido with thorough support of comfortable farm road main course and guide! A guide that knows the way near Sapporo , guides you to the course where you can enjoy the scenery of Ichoshi! It is a series of superb views that I can not think of near Sapporo . Traffic volume is also small, including the most popular 80 kilometers course, most of the course is a back street with few cars! It is the best course supervised by the Pro Guide. Let's run through Hokkaido exhilarating ♪

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• For Rainy Days
• 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