Smelt fishing / Ice fishing in Japan

• Age 3～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 11:50

You can enjoy the popular ice fishing for smelt, a seasonal winter event, in the suburbs of Sapporo. Although it is shorter than the regular plan, you can still experience ice fishing for smelt. Recommended for those who want to make effective use of their free time! Recommended for those traveling by rental car and locals! We meet at the location at 11:50 and disband at 13:20, so you can easily enjoy smelt fishing in your spare time. It's about 30 to 45 minutes by car from Sapporo Station, so please feel free to come and visit us! There is also Steak House North Hill right in front of the fishing spot, so you can have a delicious Genghis Khan lunch. Fishing equipment and boots are also available for free rental, so you can come empty-handed! If you have any problems such as not being able to attach bait, not being able to touch the fish, or not knowing how to catch them, the guide will support you! We will do our best to help you so that you can concentrate on fishing! *The event will be held until early March

• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 11:00 / 13:00

●Do you know that Hokkaido is within Hokkaido? Experience the popular smelt fishing at Sasadanuma, which looks like Hokkaido when seen from above! ●A guide will explain, so even beginners and children can enjoy it! Smelt fishing is very simple. The fishing rod is smaller and easier to handle than a regular one. ◎ It's perfect for those who have been interested in fishing but have never had the chance to try it! ●Tempura tasting included (you can eat it on the spot ◎) You can make tempura and eat it on the spot if you catch smelt! Don't worry if you don't catch any, there are smelt to sample ◎ ● We also have a wide range of rental items for snow activities! ・Snow tubes: Free ・Electric snow mountain bike: ¥1,500 ・Snow rafting: ¥1,000 ・Sauna: ¥25,000 per group ●Hot drink service & rest area There is a free hot drink bar and a rest area where you can watch your children play! Take a break between smelt fishing♪ ●You can participate empty-handed! (Free rental) Fishing equipment will be provided, so you can participate without hesitation♪ ■Experience fee Adults ¥5,500 per person Children ¥2,200 per person (elementary school students and under) *Children cannot participate alone. ■Experience location Sasadanuma ■Private parking lot: Yes Toilet: Yes ◇Access Within a 5-minute walk from Toyokoro Station on the JR Nemuro Main Line *The event will run from December 25th (Wed) to February 28th (Fri), but the end date may change depending on the ice conditions.

• For Groups
• For Family
• 24'～25' New Year's Campaign Sale

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00

We provide a complete set of fishing rods and bait, so you can enjoy unlimited fishing. Please come empty-handed. It is easily accessible, just a 5-minute walk from the station. The smelt you catch will be deliciously cooked as tempura! Freshly made tempura is exceptional!

• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 07:30 / 10:30 / 13:00

A winter tradition Why not try smelt fishing on a stylish boat at Lake Kawaguchi in Yamanashi Prefecture? This plan is perfect for those who are fishing for smelt for the first time or those with children. The rental rod set is included in the price, so you can enjoy smelt fishing empty-handed! The view from the boat is also outstanding! The heating is on, so it's warm and very comfortable ♪ You can eat smelt tempura on the dome boat! Even if the weather is bad and you can't do what you had planned... you can enjoy smelt fishing at NaturaBase in comfort! ・Reception starts ・7:00 am~ ・10:00 am~ ・13:00 am~ We will take you to the dome boat in order of reception! Even if it's your first time, the staff will support you well ♪ Hot drinks are also available ♪ If you take smelt home as a souvenir, you can enjoy smelt dishes at home ♪ If you take it home, we will give it to you in a ziplock bag!

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

A seasonal feature of winter in Hokkaido! Enjoy ice fishing on a frozen lake (ice smelt fishing). Located 10 minutes from Memanbetsu Airport, the gateway to the skies of Okhotsk, Lake Memanbetsu is a place where you can enjoy smelt fishing every year by drilling a hole in the frozen lake surface. Our professional outdoor guides will take you to the fishing spot while taking you to and from the hotel or airport. This is the most popular winter activity, as you can eat the smelt you catch as tempura on the spot. We will provide you with the equipment, so you can participate empty-handed! ♪ A guide will accompany you, so even first-time fishers can feel at ease. 1. Smelt fishing experience: Experience the thrilling and fun ice smelt fishing that is unique to Hokkaido in winter. You can drill a hole in the ice and feel a sense of accomplishment in catching the fish yourself. Of course, since you are dealing with nature, there may be few hits. 2. Support for beginners: The guide will provide friendly support so that even beginners can participate with confidence. They will carefully teach you how to use the equipment and how to attach bait. 3. Drilling holes using an ice drill: This experience includes drilling holes in the ice yourself using an ice drill, so you can actively participate even in the cold. 4. Lake Abashiri is one of the most famous places in Japan as a sacred place for smelt fishing, and anglers come from all over the country. We will guide you to Lake Abashiri, one of Hokkaido's leading smelt fishing spots. You can enjoy fishing on the lake, catch as many as you want to eat, and enjoy the fresh smelt as freshly fried tempura. 5. Peace of mind in a warm tent: A tent is set up to protect you from the cold, and the freshly caught smelt is fried on the spot and made into tempura. We offer a special time in a warm tent with fresh flavors.

• Pickup Service
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours /3～4 hours /4～5 hours /5～6 hours /Over 6 hours on the day

Speaking of Lake Yamanaka, winter "smelt fishing"! Smelt fishing while looking up at the magnificent view of Mt. Fuji is exceptional. You can enjoy it every year from mid-September to around April. From February to March, you can catch the most delicious smelt because it is incubating and greasy ♪ There is no need to worry about contact with others at the chartered dome. You can use it as a group with confidence. * Currently, due to the influence of the new coronavirus, it has been decided that the business will be open from 7:00 to 14:00. Thank you for your understanding.・ Please wear a mask and fill in the boarding list. Due to the influence of coronavirus, cooking in the break room is currently suspended. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups