Smelt fishing / Ice fishing in Japan

• 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!

• Pickup Service
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 75
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

If you come to Sapporo, make an extra trip and try smelt fishing! Pick-up from Sapporo Station is included. The guide will provide support with a mini lecture and patrols. There are separate flush toilets for men and women, and a rest hut (for sale), so you can enjoy yourself at your own pace and with peace of mind! ★A hidden spot for smelt fishing in Sapporo★ "Toretagoya Fujii Farm" is one of the few hidden spots near Sapporo where you can enjoy smelt fishing that is popular among locals. It's a 30-minute drive from Sapporo! ★Recommended points★ ・Rental of all fishing equipment is included! Come empty-handed! Beginners are also welcome! The vinyl greenhouses used at the farm have been modified for smelt fishing! For safety, please wear warm clothes and boots! (Rental available) [Date schedule] [8:50/12:50] Reception 3 minutes walk from Sapporo Station (in front of Lawson in Hokkaido Tsushin Building) https://goo.gl/maps/gzCBiNjdhTynoCCx7 [9:00/13:00] Shuttle bus departs [9:50/13:50] Arrive at the farm, check in and move to the fishing spot [10:00/14:00] Start of ice smelt fishing experience (at the rental house) [11:30/15:30] Finish smelt fishing, change clothes, try smelt tempura [11:50/15:50] Shuttle bus departs from the farm [12:30/16:30] Disband (in front of Lawson in Hokkaido Tsushin Building) *If you come by car, you will be charged a separate parking fee of 500 yen per car on weekdays/1,000 yen on weekends and holidays. *The fishing hole will be opened in advance by staff. ◆You can also enjoy our vegetables, which are grown with minimal pesticides! We also have a wide variety of daily menus using vegetables grown on our farm. We also have takeout menus that will keep you warm even in the cold, such as grilled corn and stone-roasted sweet potatoes.

• Pickup Service
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 99
• 3～4 hours
• 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! ●The guide will explain everything, 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 out of the smelt you catch and eat it on the spot! Don't worry if you don't catch any, there are smelt to sample ◎● Please contact us for last-minute reservations! Even if the reservation deadline on the day has passed, you may still be able to make it in time if you call or message us directly! Please feel free to contact us ♪ Contact us on the day, or contact the venue: 08064578764 (Mizukami) ●We also have a wide selection of rental items for snow activities!・Snow tube: Free・Electric snow mountain bike: ¥1,500・Snow rafting: ¥1,000・Sauna: ¥25,000 per group●Hot drink service & rest areaThere is a free hot drink bar & a rest area where you can watch your children playing! Take a break between fishing for smelt♪●You can participate empty-handed! (Free rental) Fishing equipment will be provided, so you can participate casually♪■Experience fee Adults ¥8,800 per person Children ¥4,400 per person (elementary school students and under)※Children cannot participate alone. ■Experience location Sasadanuma■Private parking lot: Yes Toilet: Yes◇Access Within 5 minutes walk from Toyokoro Station on the JR Nemuro Main Line Pick-up service available from Obihiro Station! ■Meeting place JR Obihiro Station Nishidori North Exit※The event will be held from Wednesday, December 25th to Friday, February 28th, 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 5～Age 99
• 3～4 hours
• 08:50 / 12:50

A half-day smelt fishing course that meets and disbands at Sapporo Station♪♪ Come empty-handed! Clothing and winter boots rentals are also available! The rental fee for fishing rods, reels, and other equipment needed for smelt fishing is included in the basic fee. Why not spend a fun time in a tent dedicated to smelt fishing on a completely frozen river? Even if you are new to fishing, the guide will teach you how to use the rod and how to attach bait, so you can enjoy it with peace of mind♪ The smelt you catch swimming in the clean water will be fried on the spot. The freshly fried smelt is the best♪ Enjoy it with your family, make a memory of your graduation trip with your friends or girls' party, or have fun with your colleagues. Enjoy Hokkaido's winter leisure and activities with a smelt fishing experience♪★ Details ★ Meeting place: In front of Lawson Sapporo Kita 8-jo Nishi store, 1st floor of Sapporo L Plaza, located outside Sapporo Station North Exit Entrance 12 Meeting time: Morning plan 08:50 Afternoon plan 12:50 Please arrive 10 minutes before your reservation time. Duration: Approximately 3.5 hours★ Tour schedule ★ 8:50/12:50 Meet in front of Lawson Sapporo Kita 8-jo Nishi store, JR Sapporo Station North Exit ↓ 9:00/13:00 Bus departs (runs on schedule) ↓ 9:40/13:40 Arrive at Barato Garden North Hill ↓ Staff will guide you to the fishing spot. 9:45/13:45 Smelt fishing starts (about 2 hours) ↓ Staff will cook the smelt you caught in between fishing into tempura. ↓ 11:45/15:45 Experience ends/bus departs ↓ 12:30/16:30 Arrive at JR Sapporo Station North Exit/Disbandment Please be ready by the meeting time. There are no toilets at the fishing spot. ★Special discounted clothing rental rate for tour participants only We rent winter clothing and boots at a special discounted rate for tour participants only. If you wish, please let us know the number and size you need when applying. *Please pay the rental fee in cash on the day of participation. Payment will be made in cash only. Smartphone payments such as PayPay, touch payments such as Suica, and credit cards cannot be used. We would appreciate it if you could prepare the exact amount. *We cannot provide it on the day. <Clothing rental sizes> Winter clothing: 1,500 yen/person Adults: S, M, L, LL Children's: 120cm-150cm Rain boots: 500 yen/person 23cm-30cm (in 1cm increments) *Languages spoken: Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, and Thai can be spoken using a translation app.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 99
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00

●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 everything, 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 out of the smelt you catch and eat it on the spot! Don't worry if you don't catch any, there are smelt to sample ◎● Please contact us for last-minute reservations! Even if the reservation deadline on the day has passed, you may still be able to make it in time if you call or message us directly! Please feel free to contact us ♪ Contact us on the day, or contact the venue: 08064578764 (Mizukami) ●We also have a wide selection of rental items for snow activities!・Snow tube: Free・Electric snow mountain bike: ¥1,500・Snow rafting: ¥1,000・Sauna: ¥25,000 per group●Hot drink service & rest areaThere is a free hot drink bar & a rest area where you can watch your children playing! Take a break between fishing for smelt♪●You can participate empty-handed! (Free rental) Fishing equipment will be provided, so you can participate casually♪■Experience fee Adults ¥8,800 per person Children ¥4,400 per person (elementary school students and under)※Children cannot participate alone. ■Experience location Sasadanuma■Private parking lot: Yes Toilet: Yes◇Access Within 5 minutes walk from Toyokoro Station on the JR Nemuro Main Line Pick-up service available from Obihiro Station! ■Meeting place JR Obihiro Station Nishidori North Exit※The event will be held from Wednesday, December 25th to Friday, February 28th, 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 18～Age 25
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

A plan to enjoy at a discount during the graduation trip season! Come empty-handed and enjoy catching some fish, and if you do, you can even try some tempura. There are flush toilets and rest huts, so you can rest assured! Round-trip transportation included! ★A student support plan only for the graduation trip season! ★★A hidden gem for smelt fishing in Sapporo★ "Toretagoya Fujii Farm" is a place where you can enjoy smelt fishing near Sapporo, so you can do it! It's easy to get there, just 30 minutes from Sapporo city! ★Recommended points★ ・Rent a full set of fishing gear! Come empty-handed! Beginners are also welcome! ・We have improved our agricultural vinyl greenhouses, so we're perfectly protected from the wind! ・The tempura you sample is made with rice flour from Yumepirika rice grown on our farm! You can enjoy the chewy texture of the batter. [Schedule] [8:50/12:50] Check-in 3 minutes walk from Sapporo Station (in front of Lawson in Hokkaido Tsushin Building) https://goo.gl/maps/gzCBiNjdhTynoCCx7 [9:00/13:00] Shuttle bus departs [9:50/13:50] Arrive at the farm, check-in and move to the fishing spot [10:00/14:00] Start of ice smelt fishing experience (at the rental house) [11:30/15:30] Finish smelt fishing, change clothes, try smelt tempura [11:50/15:50] Shuttle bus departs from the farm [12:30/16:30] Disband (in front of Lawson in Hokkaido Tsushin Building) [Fee] Weekdays per person Adult 5,000 yen * If you come by car, there is a separate parking fee for one car 500 yen on weekdays, 1,000 yen on weekends and holidays. *The fishing holes will be opened in advance by staff.

• Pickup Service
• For Groups

• 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.)

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• Recommendation for Foreigner
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 09:20 / 13:30

No need to prepare fishing gear or bait! You can participate empty-handed. Beginners will be carefully taught how to fish so you can enjoy the experience with peace of mind. ~Schedule~ 09:20/13:30: Meet at Ishikari Sato Fisheries Salmon Factory 09:40/13:50: Start smelt fishing (2 hours or more) Staff will fry the smelt you catch in between fishing sessions. 11:40/15:50: End of experience/disbandment *The above schedule is a guideline. Please note that the schedule may change depending on the situation on the day.

• 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 5～Age 80
• 3～4 hours /4～5 hours /5～6 hours
• 07:00 / 08:00 / 09:00 / 10:00 / 12:00

Let's go smelt fishing at Lake Yamanaka! It is a course that includes a hand-rolled rental rod and a set-up. (Electric rental pole is also available as an option) * A separate 100 yen feed fee will be charged locally. You can enjoy up to 6 hours from 7:00 to 13:00. Please apply for your desired boarding time when making a reservation (you can disembark at your favorite time locally). 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 6～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 08:30 / 12:40

No need to prepare fishing gear or bait! You can participate empty-handed. Beginners will be taught how to fish carefully so you can enjoy the experience with peace of mind. This plan is limited to a certain number of people from the north exit of Sapporo Station to the fishing spot, but a shuttle service is included. Even those without a car can easily participate. ▪️Meeting place: In front of Lawson Sapporo Station North Exit▪️Location: Behind Ishikari Sato Suisan Salmon Factory ~Schedule for the day~08:30/12:40: Meet at JR Sapporo Station North Exit08:40/12:50: Departure (scheduled)09:20/13:30: Arrive at Ishikari Sato Suisan Sapporo Factory09:40/13:50: Start smelt fishing (2 hours or more) In between fishing, the staff will cook the smelt you have caught into tempura. 11:40/15:50: End of experience/Pick-up and drop-off12:20/16:40: Arrive at JR Sapporo Station North Exit/Disband *The above schedule is a guideline. Please note that the schedule may change depending on the situation on the day.

• Pickup Service

• 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