Smelt fishing / Ice fishing in Japan

• Age 0～Age 80
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours /2～3 hours /3～4 hours /4～5 hours /5～6 hours /Over 6 hours on the day

An indoor boat where you can fish for smelt (public fish), a winter tradition at Lake Yamanaka. Also known as the ``Wakasagi Dome Ship'', this boat can be chartered for up to 9 people, so it is recommended for group reservations. Women and small children can enjoy it in a warm space. Also, since it is reserved for private use, there is no need to worry during the virus outbreak. We thoroughly clean and disinfect after rental.You can participate from 0 years old! You can bring in food and drinks! Smoking on board is OK as it is a chartered boat. Please enjoy at your favorite time from 7:00 to 14:00. The smelt you catch can be made into tempura at a nearby restaurant.

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

• Age 0～Age 80
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours /2～3 hours /3～4 hours /4～5 hours /5～6 hours /Over 6 hours on the day

An indoor boat where you can fish for smelt (public fish), a winter tradition at Lake Yamanaka. It is also known as the ``Wakasagi Dome Ship'', which can be chartered for up to 8 people, so it is recommended for group reservations. Also, since it is reserved for private use, there is no need to worry during the virus outbreak. We thoroughly clean and disinfect after each rental.You can enjoy your stay in a warm space, so women and small children can enjoy it. Participation is possible from 0 years old! You can bring in food and drinks! Smoking on board is OK as it is a chartered boat. Please enjoy at your favorite time from 7:00 to 14:00. The smelt you catch can be made into tempura at a nearby restaurant.

• With Pets
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:30

Make a hole in the frozen lake and set a gimmick! With just this, all you have to do is pull the thread when you eat. Let the guide handle the troublesome drilling, feeding, and setting of gimmicks! If you learn a little trick, both beginners and children can feel free to experience it! After fishing, fry it on the spot and make it into tempura! Freshly fried hot and fresh on the spot you caught is exceptional! ☆ FUN Smelt fishing tour commitment ☆ 〇Cold measures are perfect! Is it okay if the weather is bad, I'm worried because I have small children, what kind of clothes should I wear? If it is the first experience Hokkaido which is extremely cold, I am full of anxiety. Rest assured! !! A guide who loves fishing has created a hut instead of a tent and is fully equipped with heating. You can take off your shoes and go fishing leisurely. 〇 To extend the fishing results. .. .. We also perform daily reel maintenance using carefully selected tips so that the fish's atari can be easily understood. The mechanism is handmade! The hut is movable, so use a fish finder to catch a school of fish! There are holes, and the guide sets the mechanism in advance, so you can start fishing immediately after taking the course. 〇Providing exquisite tempura! Tempura the caught smelt on the spot and sample it. It's sweet, crispy and delicious. Even if you can't catch it, we will provide you with some smelt caught by the guide in advance!

• Pickup Service
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 70
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 07:00 / 11:00

This is a plan that allows you to experience smelt fishing safely and securely. This is a 3-hour trial plan for 2 to 8 people. Since it is a chartered boat, pets are also allowed on board.Also, since it is a chartered boat, there is no need to worry during the virus outbreak period. We thoroughly clean and disinfect the boat after each rental, so you can enjoy stress-free fun on board the warm, heated boat. It comes with a rod and gimmick, so it's perfect for those who want to enjoy it empty-handed (bait comes with red sashimi).

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 70
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 07:00 / 11:00

This plan allows you to experience smelt fishing safely and securely. It is a 3-hour experience plan for 4 to 8 people. Since it is a private charter, pets can be brought on board. There is also a toilet, so you can rest assured just in case. Also, since it is a private charter, it is safe during times when viruses are prevalent. We thoroughly clean and disinfect after rental. You can enjoy the experience stress-free in a warm, heated boat. Rods and tackle are included in the set, so it is perfect for those who want to enjoy it empty-handed (bait is red sashimi).

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• Age 5～Age 75
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

You can do it empty-handed! Also available for rental! Half-day smelt fishing course ♪♪ Why not spend a fun time on a completely frozen lake in a tent exclusively for smelt fishing? Even if you are new to fishing, the guide will teach you how to use the fishing rod and how to feed the fish, so you can enjoy it with peace of mind♪♪ The smelt in the clean water tastes the best when freshly fried in tempura on the spot. Have fun with your family, make memories of a girls' night out or graduation trip with friends, or have fun with your colleagues at work. Enjoy the winter experience of Furano, Hokkaido with a smelt fishing experience♪ English-speaking staff available! Languages ​​available: Japanese, English, Chinese Traditional, Chinese Simplified, Korean, and Thai can be spoken using a translation app. It becomes.

• Girls Trip
• Pickup Service
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 07:00 / 10:00 / 12:00

We have introduced a new smelt fishing dome boat at Lake Yamanaka. Let's go smelt fishing on a shiny and beautiful dome boat! It is an empty-handed plan that includes a rod, gimmicks, bait, and take-out, which you can easily experience in 2 to 3 hours. We will give you free ice and ziplocks to take home, so please feel free to join us.

• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 07:00 / 10:00

You can enjoy a safe, secure and comfortable smelt fishing experience at Lake Yamanaka, the closest lake to Mt. Fuji. "Popular with beginners and women!" "Enjoy it while looking at Mt. Fuji" "Enjoy it empty-handed" We will give a friendly and thorough lecture to beginners. Please note that this plan is not limited to weekdays, is not a chartered boat, and is a shared boat. The boarding age standard is 5 years old or older and up to 80 years old. Please note that children under 5 years old cannot board. ・About posting photos We may take photos for our website. If you have any inconveniences, please inform the staff in advance. ・The partitions between the seats in the photo have been removed (from September 2023). ・Please use masks at your own discretion. ・Payment on site can be made in cash or by cart. VISA Master Card American Express JCB Diners Club DISCOVER ・Fishing tickets cannot be paid by card, so please purchase them in advance at a nearby convenience store or pay by cash. ・Please note that in the event of poor weather conditions such as strong winds, heavy rain, heavy snow, typhoons, etc., safety first priority may be given and the trip may be canceled.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 07:00 / 10:00

Let's go smelt fishing at Lake Yamanaka! Hand-rolled rental rod, gimmicks, and bait all included! This is a 3-hour charter experience course that is only available on weekdays. *You can apply for up to 30 people! We are implementing the following corona measures.・Temperature measurement is conducted before boarding. *People with a temperature of 37.5 degrees or higher will be refused boarding.・Alcohol disinfection is carried out before boarding.・Alcohol disinfectant is always available on board.・We always open windows for ventilation. *Even when the windows are closed, the air-conditioning system is always arousing.

• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 80
• 2～3 hours /4～5 hours
• 08:30

■Schedule■ Sapporo Odori Nishi 1-chome Sapporo TV Tower East side road 8:25 meeting / 8:30 departure ↓ Chateraise Gateaux Kingdom Sapporo Hotel & Resort 9:10 arrival Meet at the back of the front desk (Those who meet on site can park in the hotel's day parking lot. Please be sure to let us know that you do not need a shuttle.) ↓ After a toilet break, preparation, and a lecture on how to fish, move to a nearby fishing spot by private car (takes 5 to 15 minutes) * Until mid-January and in March, the fishing spot will take 15 minutes. ↓ Smelt fishing experience starts (① from around 9:40 to around 11:30) We will provide you with a dedicated tent, fishing equipment, tackle, bait, etc., so you can participate empty-handed. A local expert guide will guide and instruct you. (Stay for about 2 hours) (You can try the smelt you caught yourself as tempura (limited quantity) or take it home.) Please enjoy yourself freely within the time. ↓ After the tour, move to the hotel in a private car. (The journey takes 5-15 minutes. Until mid-January and in March, the journey may take 15 minutes.) ↓ (*You will be given a Chateraise sweets voucher (worth 1,000 yen), which you can purchase at the shop. If you wish, you can also exchange it for a hot spring bath voucher.) ↓ Depart at 12:10 on the Chateraise Gateaux Kingdom Sapporo Hotel & Resort shuttle bus. (For those who wish to bathe in the hot spring, there is a bus that departs at 15:00.) ↓*Arrive at the north exit of Sapporo Station at around 12:50. End of tour.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours /3～4 hours /4～5 hours /5～6 hours

Green season Lake Aoki/Lake Nakatsuna smelt boat fishing, tempura and day camp includes a tempura set rental, so it is a recommended plan for those who want to enjoy smelt fishing and tempura casually! The opening of the winter smelt hole fishing at Lake Nakatsuna depends on the weather and smelt resources. It was not opened in 2024 and 2023. It was opened in 2022, but not in 2021. This area is a cold region with a lot of snow. When there is a lot of snow, the snow acts as a cold protection and true ice does not form. Snow and ice form, but they cannot support the weight of a human. The hours for hole fishing at Lake Nakatsuna are 7:00-16:00 (2025 is undecided). We accept hole fishing by request reservation from February 5th to February 16th, 2025, but please note that hole fishing may not be possible. There are two sets available: Winter Lake Nakatsuna Smelt Hole Fishing Set + Tempura Set Rental and Winter Lake Nakatsuna Smelt Hole Fishing Set. The Winter Lake Nakatsuna Smelt Hole Fishing Set + Tempura Set Rental includes a tempura set rental, so it is a recommended plan for those who want to casually enjoy smelt fishing and tempura! Even beginners can participate with peace of mind in the guided course. Available periods are 4/25-5/15, 9/10-10/25. If you would like a guided course, please contact us in advance to apply. (We may not be able to arrange a guide.)

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• 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

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00

Smelt fishing is a fun fishing that can be said to be a "winter tradition" in which a hole is made in the thick ice that covers the surface of the lake with a special drill to catch a beautiful fairy-like smelt under the ice. When it gets cold, you can enjoy fishing while warming up in a dedicated tent, so it won't freeze in the cold. It comes with a set of fishing equipment and a fishing guide, so even beginners can enjoy it with confidence.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 17:00

●Do you know that Hokkaido is within Hokkaido? Experience the popular smelt fishing at Sasadanuma, which looks like Hokkaido when seen from above! ●The 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 is perfect for those who have been interested in fishing but have never had the opportunity to try it! ●Tempura tasting included (you can eat it on the spot ◎) You can make tempura and eat the smelt you catch on the spot! Don't worry if you don't catch anything, there are smelt to sample ◎ ●Hot drink service & rest space There is a hot drink bar that you can enjoy for free, and there is also 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 is provided, so you can participate without hesitation♪ ■ Experience fee Adults ¥8,800 per person (3 years old and over) * Children cannot participate only. ■Experience location Sasadanuma■Private parking: Yes Toilet: Yes◇Access JR Nemuro Main Line Toyokoro Station, within 5 minutes on foot Pick-up available from Obihiro Station! ■Meeting place JR Obihiro Station, Nishidori North Exit※The event will be held from December 25th (Wed) to February 28th (Fri), but the end date may change depending on the ice conditions.

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

• Age 3～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:50 / 14:50

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 one of the best spots in Lake Shinotsu, 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 have plenty of rental items such as winter clothes and boots, and you can rent a private tent with a stove so you don't have to share a seat! The fishing spot also has a toilet! ! Unlike traditional full-support smelt fishing tours, we don't have a full-time guide, but that makes the tour price more reasonable! As usual, we will thoroughly explain the secret fishing method at the start, so don't worry! In addition, guides are always on standby around the tent, so if you have any problems, we will be happy to assist you. While fishing, please enjoy fishing at your own pace.

• Recommendation for Foreigner
• 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 6～Age 85
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:00

You can experience freezing smelt fishing in the middle of winter at Lake Kanayama, Minamifurano Town, in the middle of Hokkaido. From the front of the Kanayamako campsite, we will take you on a sled to a warm tent on the lake. Experienced guides will teach you how to fish, so even beginners can fish with confidence.

• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 07:00 / 11:00

This is a plan where you can experience smelt fishing with your pet. (This is a shared boat) Please make a reservation from either 7:00 am or 11:00 am. It is a 3-hour experience plan for a minimum of 2 people and a maximum of 8 people. Pets are also allowed on board (please contact us in advance). This is a shared boat, so if you are not comfortable with pets or small children, please select a charter plan https://activityjapan.com/publish/plan/ 40186Of course, you can enjoy stress-free onboard the heated and warm ship. It comes with a rod and gimmick, so it's perfect for those who want to enjoy it empty-handed (bait comes with red sashimi).

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 75
• 2～3 hours
• 08:20 / 14:20

I would like to once you come in the winter of Hokkaido experience ice smelt fishing. To enjoy, even those who do not fishing experience, and firmly support the guide, such as how to use and food with utensils. "Hey that touch the fish ..." "needle caught was over," Please leave because "drilling also wish you want to experience," such as a bit of a problem and requests also guide it together. Since you offer a tool set, you can join us empty-handed.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

This Speaking of winter tradition! Once from drilling the smelt fishing you want to experience, fishing, the deep-fried, you can enjoy a full course of up to eat.

• Pickup Service
• For Groups