Things to do in Central Hokkaido Page 1

• Age 10～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 12:00 / 14:30

Hokkaido SUP experience tour is the most popular experience. Highly transparent lake water: The high transparency of Lake Shikotsu is sure to be an amazing experience. You can clearly see the bottom of the lake more than 10m from the SUP board, so you can fully enjoy the beauty of the water. This is a special experience that you can't get anywhere else. Natural beauty: Lake Shikotsu, surrounded by the outer rim of the crater, is the perfect place to experience the majestic nature of Hokkaido. The abundance of flora and fauna, which can be seen from the SUP board, is very attractive for nature lovers. You will be able to enjoy the beauty of nature that changes with the seasons. Professional guide: Since this is a tour provided by a long-established SUP operator, it is a great relief that a professional guide will guide you. With local experts explaining the charm and history of the lake, participants will be able to understand and enjoy it more deeply. We hope that all participants will enjoy Hokkaido's nature and luxurious time on the SUP board while paying attention to safety. We hope you will have a good trip and a wonderful SUP experience!

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

〜Schedule〜【08:00】 ▼Sapporo Station North Exit Group Bus Stop Address: 3-chome Kita Shichijo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo City【10:10】 ▼Yotei-san Meisui Park (approx. 50 mins)【12:10】 ▼Toya Lake Area Sightseeing (approx. 120 mins, including free time for lunch, at own expense, Toyako Eight Views and Scenic Views: 10 mins | Toyako Observation Deck: 10 mins | Showa Shinzan Bear Ranch: 60 mins)【15:40】 ▼Hoheikyo Onsen (approx. 90 mins, hot spring fee included, towel rental etc. at own expense)【17:10】▼The itinerary for this day ends safely! 【18:20】 ▼Departure point: Arrive at Sapporo Station North Exit Group Bus Terminal▼Toya Lake Observation Deck: A freshwater lake in the southwest of Hokkaido, Japan. Near Uchiura Bay. Part of Shikotsu-Toya National Park. A caldera lake. It is almost circular with a diameter of about 10 kilometers, covering an area of 70.72 square kilometers. Circumference 50 kilometers. Maximum depth: 180.0 meters. Average depth is 117.0 meters. Water storage capacity: 8.19 cubic kilometers. The lake surface is 84 meters above sea level. It is the northernmost ice-free lake in Japan. ▼Toya Lake Cero Observatory is a great place to take panoramic photos of Lake Toya. From here you can enjoy natural views around Lake Toya, including the islands of Lake Toya, Mt. Yotei, Mt. Showa Shinzan, and Mt. Usu. Showa Shinzan Bear Ranch: On December 28, 1943, a large earthquake occurred near Mt. Usu on the shores of Lake Toya. As a result, the volcano erupted and the earth rapidly rose to form a tall mountain. Volcanic activity continued until September 10, 1945, and there were 17 relatively active volcanic events in two years. In commemoration of this volcanic activity, a new volcano with an elevation of 398 meters was designated a Special Natural Monument in 1957 and named "Showa Shinzan". It is a "new mountain" that is still growing, and white smoke can be seen constantly spewing from the reddish-brown mountains. ▼ At the bear ranch near the entrance to the Showa Shinzan cable car, about 100 purebred Hokkaido brown bears are kept. Brown bears are the largest wild mammals in Hokkaido. You can feed the brown bears at the bear ranch. When they see food, they stand up and wave at the tourists. They are very cute and adorable. It is said that the horse oil here is very useful. Adults (junior high school students and above) 900 yen, children (6 years old and above) 500 yen, please pay the fee yourself. This is a mixed tour and participants come from all over the world.

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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 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 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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• For Rainy Days
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• For Family

• Age 13～Age 70
• 5～6 hours
• 07:30

Departing from and arriving at Sapporo Station! This is a one-day hiking tour that takes you to Niseko Annupuri, the main peak of the Niseko Mountain Range, which is counted as one of Japan's 300 famous mountains. First, we will climb through the Betula birch forest. The view opens up from Cairn 930. The view from the top of the mountain is outstanding! In front of you is Mt. Yotei. You can see beautifully from the Niseko Mountain Range to the Sea of ​​Japan. After descending the mountain, it's time to take a hot spring in the neighborhood. A professional guide will give you a lecture on the key points of mountain walking and explain about flowers. It took about 2 hours to climb. 1.5 hours downhill. This tour is recommended for those who want to take a relaxing hike in nature. You can enjoy it from early summer to late autumn. The best time to see autumn leaves is from late September to early October.

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• Age 13～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

About 1 hour by car from Sapporo. Let's go to "Palette Hill" where the bright colors spreading out in every season are dazzling. Cycling surrounded by the smell and scenery of the wind that goes through vast farmland is an exhilarating tour unique to Hokkaido. It ’s almost like you ’re in a picture book or postcard. In addition, stop by the farm road between the Thoroughbred ranch and the CM location of a certain beer company. Lunch will guide you to the farm restaurant. Please enjoy the dishes using the vegetables grown in the fields you have seen. At local workshops and shops, you can interact with local people and enjoy shopping. To finish the tour, enjoy Hokkaido in popular local ice cream and sweets ♪ Because there are plenty of variations, we will guide you to the shop according to your taste. ★ Beginner welcome tour ★ This is a tour that can be enjoyed even for those who have never experienced a road bike who has only been riding a mamachari. Customer feedback “I was worried because I had no experience with Mama Chari, but I was kind enough to teach me, so I enjoyed cycling comfortably.

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• Age 13～Age 100
• 4～5 hours

While cycling around the scenic Mao'i hill in Hokkaido , enjoy experiencing milking at the Heidi ranch (entrance fee included) and enjoying the Ishikari plain overlooking from the pasture. You can also enjoy interesting cafes and workshops.

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• Age 13～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

This is Hokkaido! We will tour the scenic Maizuru area, where red-crowned cranes live. You might even be able to see some red-crowned cranes while enjoying a leisurely cycle around Maoi Hill and the countryside overlooking the Ishikari Plain.

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• Age 13～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

This is a 25km cycling tour from Sapporo to Yoichi-Nikicho. Yoichi, a land related to the NHK morning drama series, is full of recommended spots for sake lovers, such as Nikka Whiskey Distillery and Yoichi Winery. It is no good during the tour, but after the tour you can buy and taste. From mid-September to mid-Oct. you will be cycling along a beautiful landscaped farm road in the mountains of Niki-cho. Fruit fields such as vineyards have reached the fruitful season, and you can enjoy the fragrance together. You can enjoy the magnificent scenery of Hokkaido safely and safely because the course incorporates farm roads that local people do not even know. ★ Beginners welcome tour ★ Even those who have never experienced a road bike who has only rided Mamachari can enjoy it. Customer Impression "I was anxious because I had only experience with Mamachari, but I was kind enough to teach me, so I was able to enjoy cycling happily and comfortably.

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• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 70
• 5～6 hours
• 08:00

Departure and arrival at Sapporo Station! It is a one-day hiking tour to walk Mt. Date Monbetsu, which is located in the east of Date City. After passing through the gentle forest and reaching the ridgeline, the view opens up. From there, walk along the ridgeline with a nice view! If you can see from the top, you can see the eruption bay below. You can see Mt. Usu, Mt. Yotei, and Mt. Komagatake. After descending the mountain, it's time to have a hot spring in the neighborhood. A professional guide will give lectures on the points of mountain walking. It takes about two and a half hours to climb. 2 hours downhill. This tour is recommended for those who want to hike or want to hike for the first time when it is getting warmer.

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