【For Rainy Days】 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 paddlers! 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. Tour times may vary depending on the day. Please check the availability on the calendar for your desired date and time. ----------------◼︎ 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. Guests who are hungover, have consumed alcohol, or are not feeling well may be asked to refrain from participating. ----------------◼︎ 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 please note that there are limited numbers and 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. ..

• For Rainy Days

• 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?

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• For Rainy Days

• 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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• With Pets
• 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 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 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 12～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 18:00

・Turn on the lights to observe the fish, shrimp, and wild animals in the water! ・The civil engineering heritage "Yamasen Iron Bridge" at the border between the source of the Chitose River and Lake Shikotsu is lit up and shines with the moonlight. Around August, you can also see the fantastic sight of fireflies flying around♪ *Maximum of 8 people *English support available

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• 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 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

• Age 4～Age 65
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 11:00 / 13:30

Come empty-handed! 10,000 people experience the facility every year! Experience the natural beauty of Japan's top-class lakes and rivers in a clear kayak, the first of its kind in Hokkaido! You'll also receive free photos of your tour! *Lockers, changing rooms, and foot towels are available at the on-site shop. *As a certified tour business by the Ministry of the Environment, we are guided by a "JSPASUP instructor," so even first-timers can participate with peace of mind. *Clear kayaks are extremely stable, close to the water surface, and the clear bottom allows you to enjoy the blue of Lake Shikotsu to the fullest. *40 minutes from New Chitose Airport, 1 hour and 15 minutes from Sapporo. Recommended for the last day or arrival day. *Discounts are available in cooperation with nearby shopping districts. (Please ask a staff member) *We will give you a half-price ticket to Marukoma Onsen, which has been in business for over 100 years (please ask a staff member) (Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Day trips are available until 2pm. *From November to the latter half of April, we require you to wear a dry suit to keep your body dry. ★Limited to businesses in the Lake Shikotsu area★ "Mizu no Uta" day trip hot spring bath ticket (15:00-19:00: 1,500 yen/person) If you would like to take a bath, please ask a staff member. We will give you a ticket. *This bathing facility is located right next to our store.

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 9～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 19:30

"Unusual experience activity" Chitose Lake Shikotsu / Night SUP A SUP experience tour of about 1.5 hours. [It's sure to look great on Instagram!] The SUP magic hour equipped with LED lighting from sunset to dark and SUP on the sparkling lake surface at night are very fantastic! It is a night cruise to enjoy. Night SUP with a starry sky. The guide will take photos and provide you with an album. The guide guides more than 200 tours a year, so you can participate with peace of mind. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Meet on site, check in, preparation ② Schedule explanation, tour start ③ Experience starts SUP experience starts, everyone let's SUP Lake Shikotsu blue ④ Stand up! ⑤ Tour ends

• 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.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 100
• 5～6 hours /Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

Let's pick up the terroir at a wonderful winery in Hokkaido! !! We will visit a small winery near Sapporo. Guide European wineries, wander around the vineyards with a gluttonous guide who runs a restaurant in Sapporo, learn about brewing, taste, and gracefully enjoy wine while feeling the terroir of wine. Enjoy a lunch that goes well with wine. A day to create memories with wine at a unique winery.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 20～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 18:00

Soaring popularity! !! Sapporo Local Food Tour Sapporo, the central city of Hokkaido, is very popular for its food and nature. Why don't you walk around Sapporo where food shops of various genres gather like locals? A food guide living in Sapporo will help you. Introducing local restaurants that you are used to. Information unique to locals that cannot be found online is also included. Meet at your hotel or station, and go around the 3 recommended restaurants to go sightseeing in Sapporo while sightseeing in the city. You will surely find your favorite restaurant!

• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 19:00

Night picnic Let's go to the night forest. A landscape different from daytime spreads out. Walk with various sensations, such as ears and nose, rather than eyes. After experiencing such a little extraordinary experience, you may be able to discover yourself differently from the usual fun time (with one drink and snacks!)! !!

• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 100
• 5～6 hours /Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

Let's pick up the terroir at a wonderful winery in Hokkaido! !! We will visit a small winery near Sapporo. Guide European wineries, wander around the vineyards with a gluttonous guide who runs a restaurant in Sapporo, learn about brewing, tasting, gracefully wine while feeling the local terroir Enjoy a lunch that goes well with wine. A day to create memories with wine at a unique winery.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

Dried flowers grown and cultivated on our own farm can be produced in the atelier of Hanakobo Aya with a small number of people (from 2 people) using plenty of flowers. At this time, we will try to take measures against corona such as ventilation, disinfection, and wearing a mask.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• 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 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 12:00 / 15:00

The Bibi River, which flows through Chitose City, meanders down through the swamp forest and joins Lake Utonai. Would you like to go canoeing on the quietly flowing Bimi River as a field? The lush greenery that surrounds you will surely soothe your soul. The starting point is No. 2 Bibibashi Canoe Port, from which the full course goes to the vicinity of Lake Utonai, and the half course goes down to Bibigawa Tapkop Shinsui Park. *Transfer available only for full course

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups