Things to do in Ishikari/Sorachi/Chitose

• Age 6～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 09:30 / 11:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 15:30

★Stand-up paddleboarding tour on Lake Shikotsu, boasting Japan's best water quality★ Capture your memories in the best possible light with drone photography! Fishing equipment, snorkels, and nets are available for free rental! This tour is suitable for both beginners and experienced SUPers! Reservations are accepted until 10:00 PM the night before! ----------------◼︎ Tour Hours: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM (Times may vary depending on the day). ----------------◼︎ Tour Schedule & Participation Requirements: This tour is for elementary school students and older. ・Number of participants: 2-8 people. Reservations are accepted for single participants. This tour will be conducted in conjunction with other groups. *If you wish to participate with a group of 8 or more, please contact us before booking. ・Pregnant women are not permitted to participate. ・Those who are hungover, have been drinking, or are not feeling well may be asked not to participate. ----------------◼︎ Meeting Point: In front of Lake Shikotsu Boathouse Location Information ↓https://maps.app.goo.gl/nMRRFD7Eo1AVg1UNA----------------◼︎ Parking: Morapu No. 2 Parking Lot (Please refrain from using No. 1 Parking Lot)----------------◼︎ What to Bring & What to Wear: Clothes you don't mind getting wet (※1) (Wearing a swimsuit or other attire will help the tour start smoothly.) Sandals, bath towel, and cash of 700 yen per person (Since you will be leaving from the campsite, a facility usage fee will apply.) ※1: About Clothes you don't mind getting wet: [Summer Season] Guests will be asked to wear their own clothing. We recommend wearing a swimsuit, quick-drying T-shirt, and shorts. [Spring & Fall Season] We rent dry suits, so please bring your own quick-drying T-shirt and underwear to wear underneath. ----------------◼︎ What's included in the tour price? Guide, full SUP equipment, life jacket, dry suit, wet shoes, and photography. We also provide some fishing equipment, nets, and snorkels, but due to limited stock, we may not be able to provide enough for everyone. ----------------..If you have any other questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us even before booking. ▼Official LINE https://lin.ee/aYR2EBe▼Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hokkaido_journey/..

• For Rainy Days

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

This half-day experience plan is available only on weekdays and during the summer vacation period, and is based on the concept of fishing while using the fishing methods that the guide is good at. I think the best part of fishing is the excitement of casting the line to lure the fish, the feeling of resistance when you pull it, the thrill of setting the hook, and the sense of accomplishment when you catch a fish. However, if you try to do it by imitating what you see in the first introduction, you will often end up just waiting...I was one of those people, and now I work as a guide and write the explanations. I can understand how you feel, as you may feel hesitant to ask acquaintances or friends who know something, but you may also feel hesitant to try fishing alone. You may also have to think about what to do with the fish you catch. This plan is designed to be a prologue to your first fishing experience. Basically, there will be no other customers mixed in, so you can enjoy it without any hesitation. We will help you to fully enjoy the five and sixth senses you acquire through fishing, and lead you to the next step. We will cover the basics of fishing equipment, and use tools that are sold at 100 yen shops that everyone knows. Once you know what equipment you need, you can get everything you need on your own. We can also provide equipment if you wish. The trip takes place near Ishikari Bay New Port, close to Sapporo. Each guide has their own specialty, but we hope that 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 after fishing. We look forward to supporting your debut!!

• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

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

Let's search for and catch underwater creatures that you can't usually see in the river near the popular ballpark, S-Con Field! The Watatsu River is a first-class river with a length of 14.2 kilometers that originates in Kamiwatatsu, Kitahiroshima City, and flows into the Chitose River. The town of Kitahiroshima began in 1884 when 25 households and 103 people who moved from Hiroshima Prefecture settled along this river. If you rummage through the bushes with a dip net, you will see various aquatic creatures. The river is just under 15 kilometers long, but you will be interested in the diverse creatures. Depending on the season, there will be guides from students studying aquatic life at a vocational school, so you can ask them about various things. You can learn about the rich water environment of Kitahiroshima and the Ishikari region, and our water activities can be used as a project for elementary school students' independent research or as a way to enjoy playing safely near the water.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• 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?

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days

• Age 8～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30

This is a secret place as the quietest area of Lake Shikotsu, a lake that has repeatedly been ranked number one in Japan for water quality. The chirps of small birds, the wind gently touching your cheeks as it passes by. This is a particularly quiet place on Lake Shikotsu. Come here, close your eyes and listen quietly. You can feel the Ezo deer and owls huddled in large trees watching you from afar. This is the quietest place to view the lake surface. The sunset spreads quietly over the water, giving you a deep sense of peace. Enjoy the leisurely flow of time on a SUP floating on the lake surface. We invite you to a dreamlike, relaxing time. Please come with friends, partners, or the whole family. We have people with a long history of water sports experience and WFR (Wildance First Responder) certified guides on hand, so you can leave it to us with confidence. SUP cruising, SUP yoga, or with your pet * Free videos and photos (please note that if there are many customers 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 / 15:30

☆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 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

• Date Spot
• Pickup Service
• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 18～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 06:30 / 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.

• Pickup Service
• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• Summer 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.

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

• 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)

• Pickup Service
• With Pets
• For Rainy Days

• Age 1～Age 99
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 08:00 / 09:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

[Chitose River Cruise] It's about a 20-minute drive from New Chitose Airport, and you'll be surprised to see such rich nature in such a place... The Chitose River makes you think so. You'll go down with a guide while watching the fish peeking out of the crystal clear water and the small birds flying through the trees. We'll talk about a lot of things, such as Hokkaido's wildlife and vegetation, Ainu culture, and the history of development, while enjoying the breeze of nature! [A boat tour with a great sense of stability!] River touring of about 8 kilometers from the meeting point, Daiichi Usakumai Bridge, to the area near Chitose City's Sports Center! You'll go down in a wide rafting boat, so there's almost no risk of capsizing! You can stop the boat along the way to look for creatures, or you can cool off by putting your feet in the river and going down the river. Enjoy the beautiful Chitose River with peace of mind! The boat will be steered by a safe and secure guide, so it's especially recommended for those who are worried about river rafting, families with children, and those who want to take their time taking photos! The boat can accommodate up to 7 adults, or 8 people if you include children, making it a great way to make some memorable trip memories! As of 2024, this is a course where you can fully enjoy Lake Shikotsu, which boasts the second highest transparency in Japan, and the Chitose River that flows out of it. Enjoy the thrill of river rafting, including gentle sections, narrow sections, and small but wavy sections!

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

The fishing spots are the Wattsu River in Kitahiroshima and the Izari River that flows through the city of Eniwa. Of course, fish live in the city. They can be found even in places where the river is narrow or shallow, making it seem like there would be no fish. Trees on the riverside block the sunlight, and cold water flows at your feet. Enjoy fishing in such places while escaping the summer heat. Use a long rod or a multipurpose rod and use earthworms as bait. If you are not good at touching insects or fish, don't worry, the guide will support you. The location is Eniwa City. It is the largest of the many tributaries that flow into the Chitose River, and its source is Gyōdake, with a length of 46.8 kilometers. The Izari River Dam is located upstream, about 15 kilometers from Eniwa city, relatively close to the urban area.

• Age 5～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 08:00 / 09:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

[Chitose River Cruise] It's about a 20-minute drive from New Chitose Airport, and you'll be surprised to see such a rich natural environment in such a place... You'll go down the Chitose River with a guide, watching the fish swimming under the clear water and the small birds flying through the trees. We'll talk about a lot of things, such as Hokkaido's wildlife and vegetation, Ainu culture, and the history of development, while enjoying the breeze of nature! [Standard course] The journey is about 5.5 kilometers from the meeting point, Daiichi Usakumai Bridge, to under the highway overpass. The nature-rich Chitose River is home to wild birds such as kingfishers, crested kingfishers, and the recently popular long-tailed tit. Kingfishers sometimes even guide you... You can experience the thrill of a natural river, going over waves and passing through a tunnel of trees that protrude into the river! Of course, the guide will mainly steer the boat, so first-timers are also welcome!

• Age 1～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 08:00 / 09:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

[Chitose River Rafting] About 20 minutes by car from New Chitose Airport, there is such a rich nature in such a place... This is what you will think. You will go down the Chitose River with a guide while watching the fish peeking out of the crystal clear water and the small birds flying through the trees. We will talk about many things such as Hokkaido's wildlife and vegetation, Ainu culture and the history of development while enjoying the breeze of nature! [A boat tour with excellent stability!] <Standard course> River touring of about 5.5 km from the meeting point, Daiichi Usakumai Bridge, to under the expressway overpass! Since you will go down in a wide rafting boat, there is almost no risk of capsizing! You can stop the boat along the way to look for creatures, or you can cool off by putting your feet in the river and going down the river. Enjoy the beautiful Chitose River with peace of mind! The boat will be steered by a safe and secure guide, so it is especially recommended for those who are worried about river rafting, families with children, and those who want to take their time taking photos! In addition, the boat can accommodate up to 7 adults, or 8 people if you include children, making it a great way to make some great memories! As of 2024, this is a course where you can fully enjoy Lake Shikotsu, which boasts the second highest transparency in Japan, and the Chitose River that flows out of it. Enjoy the thrill of river rafting, including gentle sections, narrow sections, and small but wavy sections!

• Age 5～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 08:00 / 09:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

[Chitose River Cruise] About 20 minutes by car from New Chitose Airport, the Chitose River makes you think that such a rich nature spreads out in such a place. You will go down with a guide while watching the fish peeking out of the crystal clear water and the small birds flying in the trees. We will talk about many things such as Hokkaido's wildlife and vegetation, Ainu culture and the history of development while enjoying the breeze of nature! [Long Course] Canoe touring of about 8 kilometers from the meeting point, First Usakumai Bridge, to the vicinity of Chitose City Sports Center! As of 2024, Lake Shikotsu boasts the second highest transparency in Japan, and the Chitose River that flows from it. Enjoy the pleasure of river rafting, including gentle sections, narrow sections, and small but wavy sections! The guide will be in charge of the main maneuvering such as choosing the course and steering, so even those without experience are welcome!

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

This plan allows you to enjoy canoeing and SUP in a secret location known only to those in the know as the quietest area of Lake Shikotsu, a lake that has repeatedly boasted the highest water quality in Japan! This plan is also recommended for those who want to enjoy SUP but are not confident in standing because you will need to wear a wetsuit or life jacket...or are afraid! There is no need to worry if you fall off ♪ There is a backrest so anyone can walk on the water. Once you gain confidence in a canoe with a backrest, you can transform into a SUP! You can enjoy both canoeing and SUP. ~Schedule for the day~ ① Meet at the location (approx. 10 minutes) ② Explanation of precautions and other information (approx. 15 minutes) ③ Lecture on the experience and experience (approx. 2 hours) ④ Disband at the location (approx. 5 minutes)

• For Rainy Days

• 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!

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