Things to do in Ishikari/Sorachi/Chitose

• Age 3～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 12:00 / 13:30

Canoeing and kayaking are popular waterside activities. And in the Sapporo area, which is blessed with water resources such as the Ishikari River, there are many waterfronts that you can get close to. Nonetheless, it may be difficult to play alone, and it may be difficult to assess the risks of playing in nature. This experience is a kind of boat called "inflatable kayak", and you can enjoy rowing a calm river or flat lake surface with a tool called "paddle" with a board called "blade" on both ends. The hull is designed to be inflated with air, so it has excellent mobility and transportability, and when deflated, it becomes smaller than a tent, making it a compact vehicle that can be easily transported even in a passenger car. Of course, the hull, which is the buoyancy body, has a multi-chamber structure, and even if one buoyancy cannot be secured, other buoyancy bodies will back it up, so you can enjoy it with peace of mind. In this plan, the maximum number of boats managed by the guide in charge is reduced under the environment of with corona, so you can enjoy the inflatable kayak experience almost privately. Especially recommended for families and small groups. Of course, we will give you a thorough lecture on how to maneuver the boat at the beginning, so please do not worry. Surrounded by nature, the area around the Chitose River is in harmony with nature, with red-crowned cranes inhabiting the reservoir, making it the perfect place for convenience and refreshment!! The chirping of birds, the presence of great egrets and gray herons, the movement of carp and crucian carp hiding in the roots of reeds, and the shoals of salmon that come upstream in the autumn will surely arouse your interest. During warmer months, it might be fun to look underwater with water glasses. After the experience, please relax in Naganuma Town, which is the departure and arrival base. There are many attractive foods in the town, such as delicious farm restaurants, traditional Genghis Khan, soft serve ice cream with plenty of milk. Also, it would be nice to warm up your cold body at "Naganuma Onsen", and a day camp is also recommended. (Please contact us for tent rental)

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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
• Green Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 06:00 / 10:00 / 13:30 / 16:00 / 17:00

This is a plan limited to Douminwari (Hokkaido residents discount). In this day and age, everything is increasing in price. Hotel rates and activity tours are also increasing in price. It has become difficult for Hokkaido residents to travel to Hokkaido. We hope that customers in Hokkaido will learn about the good things about Hokkaido, so we will offer a price that is easy to participate in (up to 33% discount). (Example) For two adults, the usual price of 15,000 yen is 11,000 yen, a 4,000 yen discount. For two adults and two elementary school students, the usual price of 22,000 yen is 17,000 yen, a 5,000 yen discount. *Please show your identification on the day of the event, or live in Hokkaido. If you live outside of Hokkaido but attend a school or company in Hokkaido, we will apply if you have proof of identity. Even if you are a customer who is canoeing for the first time, you can go down the river right away on 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 guests, and the guests will be the only ones who will be steering the canoe, leisurely descending through the wetlands where there are many waterfowl. During the tour, the guide will tell you about the history of the Mimi River and the Ainu, as well as stories unique to this area, and you will be able to experience canoeing while learning as well as canoeing. "The tour was fun, but I don't have any photos!!" "I came all the way here, but I don't have any photos!!" During the tour, we will give away photos taken with a single-lens reflex camera to those who request them for free. [Recommended] 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 it is safe for children. ② There are surprisingly few travel photos!! Gateway Tours will give you digital photos of the tour taken with a single-lens reflex camera!! You cannot take photos of yourself in a canoe from inside the canoe. Tour photos of you on a canoe will be a lifelong memory! This service is only available at Gateway Tours! It is worth participating just for the photos. ③ The guide is a Hokkaido Governor-certified outdoor master guide, and has other guide qualifications, rescue qualifications, and first aid qualifications, so you can rest assured. We also have staff who hold childcare qualifications. *You can rent one or two canoes and everyone can ride together without worrying about other customers. *Families with large numbers of people or especially large parents or children may be asked to board two boats.

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• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• 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
• Green 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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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 70
• 1～2 hours

If you want to enjoy activities in the great outdoors of Hokkaido, come to our center! Come and enjoy a fun ride across the prairie on a four-wheeled buggy!

• 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 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 60
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 12:00 / 15:00

[Dates] March to November [Details] Closed days: Irregular [Time required] From meeting to disbanding: Approximately 2.5 hours ① 9:00-11:30 ② 12:00-14:30 From October 11th to November 30th, the times are as follows: ③ 9:30-12:00 ④ 13:00-15:30 *Please contact us if you are coming by bus on the day. [Participation fee] For 2 or more participants, 8,000 yen per person For 1 person, 10,000 yen [Conditions for participation] - Must be over 150cm tall and in good physical and mental health - Pregnant women cannot participate. - Minimum number of participants: 1 person - * Must be able to cycle for around 1 hour and 30 minutes (some ups and downs, gravel roads) [Pick-up and drop-off] None

• Age 9～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30

Lake Shikotsu, which has repeatedly been ranked number one in Japan for its water quality, is a secret place known only to those in the know as the quietest area of the lake. The chirps of small birds and the wind gently brushing against your cheeks. Come here and close your eyes and listen quietly. You can almost feel the Ezo deer and owls hiding in the big trees watching you from afar. Enjoy the leisurely flow of time on a SUP floating on the lake. * Free videos will be available until July 19th, and from September 2nd until the last day of this fiscal year (please note that if many customers come at the same time, the total data capacity will be about 2 minutes). Parking is free.

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 65
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 12:30 / 15:00

☆Recommended points of the plan☆①Small group size☆We have adopted a small group size system. Even during the busy season in July and August, the basic number of people per guide is up to 6! (If 5 or more people apply in one group, the tour can be conducted with one group)We value conversation with our customers, so it is different from the tours that often take large groups of people in tourist spots! ②Safe for beginners☆We often hear people say, "I'm worried about whether I can ride, I can't swim, but is it okay??" but there is no need to worry! The guide will carefully lecture you on how to ride and row. Even if you get tired and can't row, we will tow you with a rope. Lol Please sit or lie down. If you can't swim, you will wear a life jacket so you will never sink. It is more difficult to sink (^^)/③Photo and video data will be provided for free☆During the tour, the guide will provide you with images and videos taken with your iPhone for free. If the guest has an iPhone, we will airdrop it on the spot. If the guest has an android, we will send the data by Giga File on the same day. ④ Make a summer memory ☆ We will do our best to help you make a summer memory (^^♪ [Time schedule] Morning (afternoon) 9:20 (12:20) Staff will pick you up at the Morup Tarumaeso parking lot and walk to Lake Shikotsu (about 1 minute) ↓ 9:30 (12:30) Put on a wetsuit, life jacket, etc. while filling out the reception form. It will be smoother if you come dressed so that you can put on your wetsuit right away ☆ ↓ 9:45 (12:45) SUP lecture and go to Lake Shikotsu right away! ↓ 10:45 (13:45) Rest Let's relax in a place that can only be reached by SUP! ↓ 11:3 0 (14:30) Return to the starting point by SUP Finish↓ Change clothes (we have a tent for changing clothes) Hand over photo and video data Enjoy the afterglow and talk with friends, partners, family and guides while looking at photos ⇒ This is the most fun part! (^^)! ↓ Disband at any time ※Notes※ ・Please let us know in advance if you are over 60 years old or have elementary school children. We will provide a support guide so that the tour can be carried out smoothly on the day. ・If you apply alone, the tour may be canceled if the number of people is less than 2 people. [Access] About 1 hour 15 minutes by car from central Sapporo, about 30 minutes by car from New Chitose Airport.

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

Canoeing and kayaking are popular waterside activities. However, the threshold may be high to play alone suddenly. Also, it may be difficult for first-time players to assess the risks involved in playing in nature. This experience is a kind of boat called "inflatable kayak", and you can enjoy paddling calm rivers and flat lakes. The hull is inflatable with air, so it has excellent mobility, transportability, and storage. Inflating with air is also completed in about 5 minutes per boat with a pump that draws electricity from the cigarette lighter socket of the car. In this plan, you can enjoy an inflatable kayak experience in a private sense at "Tobetsu Owl Lake" in Tobetsu Town, a town next to Sapporo. Due to the COVID-19 environment, the number of boats per tour is limited, so it is especially recommended for families and small groups. Of course, we will give you a thorough lecture on how to maneuver the boat at the beginning, so please do not worry. However, the basics are all about paddling and learning, and you can get used to the basic movements in about 30 minutes, so you can enjoy paddling to your heart's content except for the minimum lecture. Enjoying the regenerated Ishikari River basin surrounded by nature, nature from the coast of the Sea of Japan, and dam lakes surrounded by dense forests is the best way to refresh yourself!! The chirping of birds such as this, and the movement of carp and crucian carps hiding in the roots of the reeds will surely arouse your interest. Depending on the season, you may also be able to see the white-tailed eagle, which is a natural monument. Why don't you take this opportunity to get familiar with water?

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• Age 3～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 12:00 / 15:00

About 4km of "Bibigawa" canoe down to the vicinity of Lake Utonai! Lake Utonai, which is famous as one of the best bird watching points in Japan, is a "sanctuary of wild birds" where you can see more than 260 species of wild birds such as migratory birds throughout the year. This plan is the only one that canoe to the vicinity of Lake Utonai!

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• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 18～Age 99
• Within 1 hour

Unlimited plan!With NINJA WiFi, you can use your smartphone, tablet, laptop, etc. anywhere in Japan♪Features of NINJA WiFi:・Unlimited plan (SoftBank) with 3GB per day of high speed internet・Number of simultaneous device connections: up to 5 devices・No minimum order・Return location: Any of the following counters with advance notice.Narita International Airport T1Narita International Airport T2Haneda International Airport T2 Haneda International Airport T3Kansai International AirportChubu Centrair International Airport Terminal 1Chubu Centrair International Airport Terminal 2New Chitose Airport InternationalNew Chitose Airport DomesticFukuoka AirportNaha AirportAsahikawa Airport Komatsu AirportKagoshima Airport

• For Groups

• Age 18～Age 99
• Within 1 hour

Unlimited plan!With NINJA WiFi, you can use your smartphone, tablet, laptop, etc. anywhere in Japan♪Features of NINJA WiFi:・Unlimited plan (SoftBank) with 3GB per day of high speed internet・Number of simultaneous device connections: up to 5 devices・No minimum order・Return location: Any of the following counters with advance notice.Narita International Airport T1Narita International Airport T2Haneda International Airport T2 Haneda International Airport T3Kansai International AirportChubu Centrair International Airport Terminal 1Chubu Centrair International Airport Terminal 2New Chitose Airport InternationalNew Chitose Airport DomesticFukuoka AirportNaha AirportAsahikawa Airport Komatsu AirportKagoshima Airport

• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

It is a ceramic art experience performed at the Kobushi kiln workshop. Since the kiln will teach you carefully, beginners and children can experience it with confidence. You can freely make your favorite things by hand-bending and making tatara using the hand wheel. You can rest assured that we will give you advice according to what you want to make. It is also possible to take the time to make a particular dish. You can experience it all year round regardless of the weather. After making the shape, let it dry, bake it and give it to you at a later date. It is completed by applying glaze of Kobushi kiln, sea cucumber glaze (blue) or white glaze. Please wait for 2-3 months until it is completed. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Reception Please enter the Kobushi Ceramics Museum and complete the reception and payment. After that, expand the image while looking at the actual work as to what to make. If you would like to ship your work at a later date, we will ask you where to send it. (Shipping fee will be charged) ② Move to the workshop If you move to the workshop and are worried about dirt, please attach an apron. It doesn't get dirty, so you don't have to. ③ Explanation of how to make Listen to the explanation of how to make a string using the hand wheel and how to make tatara. If you have any questions, please ask more questions. ④ Start of ceramic art Finally, we will actually start production. ⑤ Completion Write the name, work name and desired color on a small card. This is the end! **good job for today**

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 18～Age 60
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 09:30 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

★Even if you can't swim, you don't have to worry because an instructor will be there! ★The heating room is heated using thinned wood from Lake Shikotsu♪★Rash guard leggings (women's swimsuit, men's shorts), bath towel, poncho free rental♪Plan description ★The heating room tent is made by MORZH, which is said to be the hottest in the world! ★Snorkeling experience in Lake Shikotsu, which has the best water quality in Japan for 10 consecutive years, warming up your cold body in the heating room, bathing and relaxing experience [Experience time] Approximately 02:00h From gathering to disbanding (30 minutes before and after changing clothes, snorkeling, heating room, bathing, about 1 hour for break) Spring Water temperature: March to May 4℃ to 7℃ June 7 to 10℃ With the arrival of early summer, in early May, the fish return to the shore. From March to June, the water is extremely clear and the contrast of Mt. Fubukushi and Mt. Tarumae is beautiful. Summer Water temperature: July 10-15°C, August-September 15-20°C From July to September, the endangered species of underwater flower, Chitose Baikamo, blooms, and the peak season for Lake Shikotsu begins. The aquatic plants sway beautifully, creating a fantastic space. Underwater, you can see the blue-hued three-spined sticklebacks and Ezo dace. Autumn Water temperature: October 15-18°C, November 10-15°C From October to November, the kokanee salmon, dyed in their nuptial colors, return to the shore to spawn. The leaves also begin to change from green to red and yellow, and even the fallen leaves add a splash of color to the water. Midwinter Water temperature: December 7-10°C January-February 0-4°C December-February Plankton in the water also decreases, transparency increases, and the water becomes even more tranquil. Visibility increases to the point where you can see 30 meters ahead. The sunlight shining in warmly illuminates the water, which is at 2°C. The Hyoto Ice Museum Festival, one of Hokkaido's three major winter festivals, is held from late January to mid-February. As the lake water is highly transparent, the ice sculptures shine blue like Lake Shikotsu during the day, and at night, the lake is lit up and fireworks are set off, making it a sight to behold.

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