Smelt fishing / Ice fishing in Japan

• 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.

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• Age 3～Age 80
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 11:00

■Schedule■ Please board the shuttle bus to the hotel at the group charter bus parking lot on the right side in front of the north exit of Sapporo Station. (10:50 meeting/11:00 departure) Please be punctual. ↓ Take the free shuttle bus (to Chateau Sen Gateaux Kingdom Sapporo Hotel & Resort) to Ibarato in Kita-ku, Sapporo (about 45 minutes ride) ↓ Arrive at Chateau Sen Gateaux Kingdom Sapporo Hotel & Resort (around 11:45) *A staff member will wait for you at the arrival point and guide you. ↓ Enjoy the stylish lunch buffet that the hotel is proud of, with all-you-can-eat and drink. (From 11:50 to around 13:00) ↓ After using the toilet, getting ready, and receiving a lecture on how to fish, move to the smelt fishing venue by private car (5 minutes required) *Depending on the ice conditions, the fishing spot will be changed to a 15-minute fishing spot until mid-January and in March. ↓ After arriving at the fishing spot, start your smelt fishing experience immediately. (Available from 13:30 to a maximum of around 16:10) We will provide all the fishing equipment, tackle, bait, etc., so you can participate empty-handed. A professional guide will provide guidance and instruction. (Maximum stay of just under 3 hours) *You can try the smelt you catch in tempura form. (Limited quantity) ↓ After enjoying fishing, move to the hotel (arrive around 16:20) and take a break in the toilet, etc. ↓ 17:00 Depart Chateraise Gateau Kingdom Sapporo Hotel & Resort on a free private bus (*If you wish, you can take a hot spring bath, etc., for an additional fee, and then return on the 19:10 bus.) ↓ Around 17:45 Arrive at the north exit of Sapporo Station and disband

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• Age 4～Age 100
• 5～6 hours

Speaking of winter, this is it! Why don't you experience smelt fishing while watching Mt.Fuji? It's a dome ship, so the cold is hesitant! You can have fun and experience it! If you want to catch a lot of smelt, we recommend going in the morning! Smelt can be caught best in the morning, so if you come in the morning, you can enjoy it even more! Of course, please rest assured that you can choose your favorite time between 7:00 and 14:00 according to your convenience. *It will end by 14:00 no matter what time it starts. note that. * Applications will be accepted from 2 people.

• For Rainy Days
• 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 5～Age 90
• 5～6 hours
• 07:00

Let's fish smelt at Lake Yamanaka! This is a great-value charter experience course limited to weekends and holidays. * Up to 14 people can apply! We are implementing the following corona measures.・ Temperature is measured before boarding. * Those with a temperature of 37.5 degrees or higher will not be allowed to board.・ Alcohol disinfection is carried out before boarding.・ Alcohol disinfectant is always available on board.・ The windows are always open for ventilation. * Even when the windows are closed, the air-conditioning system is constantly alerting.

• 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.

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• 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