Things to do in Central Hokkaido Page 1

• Age 3～Age 255
• 3～4 hours
• 08:45 / 12:45

About 30 to 45 minutes by car from central Sapporo, experience smelt fishing on ice, which is currently attracting attention at the very popular spot [Ibarado River]! Transportation from Sapporo Station is included, and all tools are available for rental, so feel free to join us. Please wear warm clothing as this is an outdoor activity. The guide will make tempura of the smelt you caught on the spot, so you can enjoy it. If you have any troubles such as not being able to bait, not being able to touch the fish, or not knowing the tips for fishing, our guides will do their best to support you! We will do our best to help you focus on fishing!

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• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

You can make the only original music box in the world as a memory of your trip or as a gift for your loved one ♪ How about your own music box making experience in Otaru, the city of music boxes? From over 400 songs, you can easily complete it on the spot by selecting your favorite song and your favorite box, combining small items such as wood, glass, and acrylic, and coloring with paint. We have a wide variety of parts to combine, so you can make a completely different original music box for each person. Anyone, from small children to grandpas and grandmas, can experience making it ♪ It is used by a wide range of customers such as families, couples, and friends. The weather and meeting time are not relevant, so please come at your convenience. If you come to Otaru and are wondering what to do, please take this opportunity to experience it.

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• Age 5～Age 65
• 3～4 hours
• 08:30 / 13:00 / 17:15

===================================■ You can choose your favorite plan for day and night! ■ "Snowshoe set" that allows you to walk easily on the fluffy snow is available for free rental! ■(Daytime) Held in the forest where small animals such as the long-tailed moth and the Ezo squirrel live! ■(Night) Held on a snowy hill with a panoramic view of Japan's top three night views! ■ Children as young as 5 years old can participate! ■ Photo/video shooting service included♪ Immediately transfer to your smartphone! ================================================================================================================================================================================================================ Snowshoe trekking tour through the Sapporo forest! Snowshoes make it easier to walk on the fluffy snow. Unlike skiing or snowboarding, it's an easy way to play in the snow that can be enjoyed by people of all ages! You can rent snowshoes for free, so you don't have to bring any equipment. ================================== [Lunch plan]★Points to note★①Animal tracking! You can follow the footprints of small animals through a snowy forest with only the footprints of small animals, and explore small animals while enjoying the fluffy snow! ② You can play in the hills! There is also a snowy hill where you can go sledding, so it is also recommended for families with children! Free rental of sleds available. moreover! ︎ For those who want to play actively, there is an option of "snow board"! This is a fun activity that will become popular in the future, allowing you to easily slide on powder snow as if you were floating. ③Let's create a secret base cafe for that day only in the snowy forest! The thrill and excitement of building a secret base will bring back the feeling you had as a child. Would you like to go back to who you were then? There you can warm up with hot coffee. It's sure to be a luxurious time! =================================== [Night plan] One of Japan's three major night views that shine brightly Snowshoe trekking tour around the night view of Sapporo city (sparkling jewel box)☆★Notable points★①Let's be healed by the night in the snowy forest! Luxury explore the snowy forest that looks like a fantasy world illuminated by the moon, starry sky, and night view! Just walking around is soothing. ②Let's create a secret base cafe for that day using snow in the forest at night! The thrill and excitement of building a secret base will bring back the feeling you had as a child. There you can warm up with hot coffee. It's sure to be a luxurious time! ③The night view of Sapporo city is known as a sparkling jewelry box or a dazzling carpet! We will guide you to recommended photo spots. A truly spectacular view! ! ! I can't say more than that! Please come and take a look! ! ===================================

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

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

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• 24'～25' New Year's Campaign Sale

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Hotel dining with the warmth of wood. Please spend time with your friends in a spacious space with high ceilings. The restaurant boasts an all-you-can-eat buffet with 40 Japanese, Western and Chinese dishes. The "demonstration corner" where you can make nigiri sushi, hot grilled dishes, and sweets to your liking right in front of you is also popular. We look forward to welcoming you with a variety of dishes that you can enjoy regardless of age.

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• For Family

• Age 6～Age 75
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30

We hope you enjoy the fantastic scenery of winter rafting. Come and play together in the powder snow that is unique to Niseko, a region that receives heavy snowfall. Why not spend an exquisite time with our experienced and kind guides? -Schedule for the day- 1. Check in and use the restroom (10 minutes) 2. Put on your dry suit, boots, gloves, helmet, and life jacket (15 minutes) 3. Drive to the river (15 minutes) 4. Safety briefing on the river (10 minutes) 5. Rafting experience (60 minutes) 6. Drive to the company (15 minutes) 7. Return rental items, change clothes, and watch a photo screening while enjoying a hot drink (20 minutes)

• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:30

We have prepared a total of 45 dishes, including Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisine and desserts, all prepared by our chefs. On weekends and holidays, the chef will demonstrate "Hokkaido Kuroge Wagyu Steak" and desserts, and in September, "Mont Blanc" will also be available. On weekdays, the chef will demonstrate the very popular "Hokkaido Roast Beef" and the restaurant staff will demonstrate "Peach Smoothie". Compared to the previous buffet, the variety and content have been upgraded and we are offering it at a great value.

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• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 3～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 08:30 / 13:30

This is a smelt fishing experience tour brought to you by the leading smelt fishing guide who has guided the most customers in Hokkaido. This is a luxurious plan in which you can charter the southern fishing spot, which is known as the best spot at Lake Shinotsu in Shinshinotsu Village, which is one of the best fishing spots for smelt in Hokkaido. How about experiencing smelt fishing on the ice, which is unique to Hokkaido, at the Shinotsu Lake Minami fishing spot, which was the filming location for a famous variety show from Hokkaido? We also have plenty of rental items such as winter clothes and boots, and you can stay warm and comfortable in the fishing hut with a stove! The fishing spot also has a toilet! ! Experienced professional guides are always on hand, so even women and families who are worried about feeding can feel at ease. Benefits unique to the premium plan ① Comfortable smelt fishing in a warm fishing hut equipped with a powerful stove, without the need for warm clothing! Benefits unique to the premium plan ② In addition to the secret fishing method with 40 years of experience fishing for smelt, we also fully support feeding and changing bait, which many people are not good at! This is the only place where you can fish for smelt without baiting! The fishing results are different! ! Benefits unique to the premium plan ③ The rental rod is a high-quality Daiwa Christia rod! The fishing results are different! ! ! Benefits unique to the premium plan ④ You can sample Hokkaido's home-style Genghis Khan udon, and also sample Shinshinotsu's local sake, Daihora! Benefits unique to the premium plan ⑤ Convenient with free transportation from Sapporo city center! (If you would like to be picked up from a hotel in the morning session, please be sure to write the hotel name in the notes section when applying.)

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• Age 4～Age 60
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:00

Visitors: Want to experience snow without skiing? This tour is specially prepared for skiers, so if you want to enjoy the snowy scenery or participate in snow activities, we recommend that you choose another package. Beginners: This trip includes activities for skiers, and ski equipment rental and lift tickets are provided. There are no courses for beginners, so please learn basic skiing skills in advance. About an hour's drive from Sapporo city. This ski resort boasts some of the best powder snow in Hokkaido and a vast slope. It has the longest operating period of any ski resort in Sapporo, and is open from mid-November to early May every year. It has seven courses that can be enjoyed by beginners to advanced skiers, and a snow park where you can play with sleds and tubes. The beginner-friendly "Rinkan-Merhen Course" is a long course with a total length of 3.6 km and a high level of difficulty. For mogul lovers, we recommend the downhill course with a maximum slope of 30 degrees, and for snowboarders, the board park with jumps such as table tops is recommended. If you are returning via the Minami-ku route, you can also soak in Jozankei Onsen on the way back. Skiers: If you already know how to ski, our ski package includes comprehensive ski equipment, lift tickets and 6 hours of ski time at the ski resort.Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort:Altitude: 150m (300m-1100m)Number of slides: 11km (Beginner: 1100m / Intermediate: 1100m / Advanced: 11km)Total length of slides: 11kmNumber of cable cars: 5Average temperature:December: -3°C / 27°FJanuary: -6°C / 21°FFebruary: -5°C / 23°FMarch: -2°C / 28°FThis is a shared tour and participants come from all over the world.

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• 24'～25' New Year's Campaign Sale

• Age 1～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 07:30 / 08:00

[Fukuhirakyo] Houheikyo is a majestic natural landscape formed by the Toyohira River and dense forests around the Houheikyo Reservoir. It has been selected as one of the Forestry Agency's "Top 100 Water Source Forests" and "Top 100 Reservoirs," and is one of the few natural landscapes in Sapporo. The scenery is especially precious during the autumn foliage season. [Jozankei] Jozankei is a resort rich in nature and close to nature. The Toyohira River that flows through Jozan Valley is also a famous spot for autumn foliage, and has a beautiful natural environment, making it one of the most well-known in Hokkaido. From the red suspension bridge over the Toyohira River, you can enjoy the "Futami Rock" and "Kappa Deep," which are the setting for the kappa legend. [Lake Toya] Lake Toya is an ice-free lake in the frigid zone, and you can see the clear lake all year round. Cherry blossoms bloom on the lakeside in spring, fireworks are launched at night in summer, and the forest is colored in autumn. [Showa Shinzan] Showa Shinzan is a volcano that erupted from December 1943 to September 1945. If you take a cable car from the foot of the mountain to the top, you can enjoy the beauty of the mirror-clear Lake Toya and the endless Pacific Ocean. If you walk along a gentle hiking trail, you will reach an open observation deck and enjoy the magnificent crater lake. [Yotei-san Famous Water Park] Mt. Yotei belongs to Shikotsu-Toya National Park and is one of the 100 famous mountains in Japan. Rainwater and snow that flows from Mt. Yotei melts and seeps into the ground, and the spring water that springs out is condensed into sweet spring water by natural filtration. This is a mixed tour and participants come from all over the world.

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• For Rainy Days
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• 24'～25' New Year's Campaign Sale

• Age 4～Age 65
• 3～4 hours /4～5 hours

"I've snowboarded before, but I can't turn well." "I want to snowboard more coolly!!" If you have such concerns, why not try snowboarding with us? We are a private school run by a couple who love snowboarding and have snowboarding experience for over 20 years, have taught over 2,000 people, and are certified A-class instructors. All of our staff will teach you carefully and enjoyably! The first hurdle in snowboarding, "turning," is difficult to improve on by doing it yourself. In our lessons, we will explain the movement of the board and how to use your feet in an easy-to-understand manner, and teach you "what" and "how" to make smooth turns, so anyone can easily master turning. If you can turn, snowboarding will be even more fun! Let's enjoy snowboarding on the world-famous powder snow of Hokkaido! *We cannot accept requests for instructors.

• Age 4～Age 65
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours

If you are worried that you will arrive at Rusutsu in the evening and will only be traveling that day, then this is a must-see! How about a night lesson that you can enjoy even in the evening? ☆You can enjoy snowboarding on a fantastic slope with lights! It only takes 2 hours, so you can easily experience snowboarding! If you snowboard even a little on the day you arrive, you will definitely enjoy snowboarding from the next day! This school is run by a couple who love snowboarding and have over 20 years of snowboarding experience, have taught over 2,000 people, and are certified as A-class instructors. All of our staff will teach you carefully and enjoyably, so you can challenge yourself with confidence. ☆Rusutsu is a slope where you can enjoy powder snow that is famous around the world, so please enjoy snowboarding as a memory of your trip. ☆If you try snowboarding for 2 hours, you will surely experience the fun and exhilaration of snowboarding! Once you try it, you will definitely be hooked on the charm of snowboarding! *You cannot specify an instructor.

• Age 4～Age 65
• 3～4 hours /4～5 hours

This is a lesson plan that even those who are worried or scared because it's their first time can enjoy with peace of mind. This school is run by a couple who love snowboarding and have snowboarding experience for over 20 years, have taught over 2,000 people, and are certified A-class instructors. All of our staff will teach you carefully and enjoyably! Therefore, you can enjoy it without worrying about getting hurt. The Rusutsu and Niseko areas of Hokkaido are world-famous slopes where you can enjoy powder snow, so you can make your snowboarding debut on fluffy snow! Even if you are new to snow sports, we will carefully teach you how to put on your board, how to get on and off the lift, and how to fall safely, so even children can enjoy it with peace of mind. Once you improve and can ski, you can enjoy snow cruising to see the beautiful scenery from the top of the mountain. *Instructors cannot be specified.

• Age 4～Age 65
• 3～4 hours /4～5 hours

Welcome to Kiroro, Hokkaido, where you can enjoy fluffy powder snow! We are Samurai Snow Concierge, a snowboarding school that specializes in private lessons in the Kiroro, Rusutsu, and Niseko areas of Hokkaido! In order to let everyone know the fun of snowboarding, we offer safe, fun, and enjoyable private lessons that even beginners can enjoy. We have lesson plans that even those who are worried about snowboarding because it is their first time can enjoy with peace of mind, so let's enjoy Hokkaido's powder snow together. This school is run by a snowboarding-loving couple who have snowboarding experience for over 20 years, have taught over 2,000 people, and are certified as A-class instructors, and all of our staff will teach you carefully and enjoyably! Therefore, you can enjoy it without worrying about getting injured. Kiroro, Rusutsu, and Niseko areas of Hokkaido are world-famous slopes where you can enjoy powder snow, so you can make your snowboarding debut on fluffy snow! Even if you are new to snow sports, we will carefully teach you how to put on your board, how to get on and off the lift, and how to fall safely, so even children can enjoy it with peace of mind. Once you have improved and are able to ski, you can enjoy snow cruising to see the beautiful scenery from the summit. *Please note that we cannot accept requests for specific instructors.

• Age 4～Age 65
• 3～4 hours /4～5 hours

How about a snowboarding trip in Hokkaido for your student trip, graduation trip, or company trip? ☆A couple who love snowboarding and are certified A-class instructors with over 20 years of snowboarding experience and a track record of teaching over 2,000 people will give you a careful and fun lesson! Whether you are new to snowboarding or have some experience, snowboarding together in the best snow scenery will surely be an unforgettable and wonderful memory. Don't worry if you are worried because it's your first time! Our A-class instructor staff will give you a careful lesson with safety as the first priority, so you can enjoy snowboarding without worrying about getting hurt. The Rusutsu and Niseko areas of Hokkaido are world-famous slopes where you can enjoy powder snow, so you can make your snowboarding debut on fluffy snow! We recommend that you practice snowboarding together and take wonderful photos with the beautiful view from the top of Rusutsu in the background ☆ *Instructors cannot be specified.

• Age 4～Age 65
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours

Snowboarding lessons in Rusutsu and Niseko, where you can enjoy the world-famous powder snow of Hokkaido★This school is run by a couple who love snowboarding and have snowboarding experience for over 20 years, have taught over 2,000 people, and are certified A-class instructors. All of our staff will teach you carefully and enjoyably! For those who are new to snow sports and are very nervous or not confident in their physical strength, we have prepared a 2-hour course that you can easily experience☆If you try snowboarding for 2 hours, you will surely feel the fun and exhilaration of sliding! Once you try it, you will definitely be hooked on the charm of snowboarding! (If you like the 2-hour lesson, please contact us for an extended lesson☆) *You cannot specify an instructor. *Although it is extremely rare, we may not be able to make a reservation depending on the reservation situation and the timing.

• Age 5～Age 65
• 3～4 hours
• 08:30 / 13:00

You can easily experience it even if you have a short time between sightseeing! Let's go see the art work that combines Isamu Noguchi's work and snowy scenery! ★Points of Interest★◾️Enjoy visiting the Moerenuma Art Park, supervised by world-famous sculptor Isamu Noguchi, whose appearance changes every day as it blends with the snow. ◾️DIVE into the fluffy snow! Let's have fun in the snow! It is perfect for families to enjoy as children can also experience it. ◾️Free transportation to your hotel in Sapporo or to a station in central Sapporo! After the tour ends, we will drop you off in Sapporo or your hotel. Please specify the pick-up and drop-off location when making your reservation. *Required time is approximately 3 and a half hours including transportation. *We will pick you up at 9:00 a.m. for the morning session and 1:00 p.m. for the afternoon session. If you would like to schedule another time, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate your convenience.

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• Age 11～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 13:30

A new winter activity in Hokkaido, the tent sauna "SNOWY" is a one-of-a-kind sauna where you can relax in the snow while bathing in the winter air in the snowy fields! If you get too hot, you can jump into the snow instead of the cold bath! Experience Hokkaido's powder snow! Usage times: ①10:30-12:00 ②13:30-15:00 Participation fee: 8,000 yen per participant ⇒ 200 yen discount for a total of 7,800 yen Participation conditions: Number of participants 2-12 people 11 years of age (junior high school students) and older Those who are not feeling well or are under the influence of alcohol, infants, and pregnant women are not allowed to bathe.

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• Age 4～Age 65
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours

"We'll arrive at Kiroro in the evening, so we'll just travel that day..." "The travel days of my trips always end up feeling like a waste..." I'm sure there are many people who have these kinds of worries. For those of you who are like that, we have prepared a night private lesson that you can enjoy even if you arrive in the afternoon or evening ☆ Since it is a completely private lesson, you don't have to worry if you arrive a little earlier or later! You can enjoy snowboarding on a fantastic slope with lights! It only takes 2 hours, so you can easily experience snowboarding! If you snowboard a little on the day you arrive, you will definitely enjoy snowboarding from the next day! This school is run by a couple who love snowboarding and have over 20 years of snowboarding experience, have taught over 2,000 people, and are certified as A-class instructors. All of our staff will teach you carefully and enjoyably, so you can challenge yourself with confidence ☆ Kiroro is a slope where you can enjoy powder snow that is famous in the world, so please enjoy snowboarding as a memory of your trip ☆ If you try snowboarding for 2 hours, you will be able to experience the fun and exhilaration of snowboarding! Once you try it, you will definitely be hooked on the charm of snowboarding! *You cannot specify the instructor.

• Age 4～Age 65
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours

"I'm new to snowboarding, but I want to try it!!" "But I'm worried about suddenly going on snowboards for a long time..." For those of you who feel this way, we have prepared a trial lesson menu that starts from 2 hours ☆ If you try snowboarding for 2 hours, you will surely experience the fun and exhilaration of snowboarding! Once you try it, you will definitely be hooked on the charm of snowboarding! (If you like the 2-hour lesson, please contact us for an extended lesson ☆) Even if it's your first time or you're not good at sports, professional instructors will support you carefully and carefully, so you can enjoy it with peace of mind! How about a snowboarding lesson in Kiroro, where you can enjoy the world-famous powder snow of Hokkaido? ★ We are a school run by a couple who love snowboarding and have more than 20 years of snowboarding experience, have taught more than 2,000 people, and are certified as A-class instructors, and all of our staff will teach you carefully and enjoyably! *Instructors cannot be specified. *Although it is extremely rare, we may not be able to make a reservation depending on the reservation situation and the timing.

• Age 4～Age 65
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours

"We'll arrive in Niseko in the evening, so we'll just be traveling that day... > <" It's a bit of a waste to end your trip with just one day of traveling, isn't it? If you arrive in Niseko in the evening, this is a must-see! How about a night lesson that you can enjoy even in the evening? ☆You can enjoy snowboarding on a fantastic slope with lights! It only takes 2 to 3 hours, so you can easily experience snowboarding! If you snowboard even a little on the day you arrive, you're sure to enjoy snowboarding even more from the next day! This school is run by a couple who love snowboarding and have over 20 years of snowboarding experience, have taught over 2,000 people, and are certified as A-class instructors. All of our staff will teach you carefully and enjoyably, so you can challenge yourself with confidence. ☆Niseko is a ski resort with a vast and many courses where you can enjoy powder snow, which is famous in the world, so please enjoy snowboarding as a memory of your trip. ☆If you try snowboarding at a night lesson, you'll be able to experience the fun and exhilaration of snowboarding! Once you try it, you'll definitely be hooked on snowboarding! *Instructors cannot be specified.

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