Smelt fishing / Ice fishing in Japan Page 2

• Age 5～Age 80
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 07:00

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
• Over 6 hours on the day

Why do not you experience winter tradition, smelt fishing at the foot of Mt. Fuji? Because it is a dome ship, you can experience it comfortably! Since the ship has a capacity of 8 people, it can be enjoyed by groups such as family, friends and colleagues! (Since there are 2 boats, it can accommodate up to 16 people.) You can choose your favorite time zone from 7:00 to 13:00. We would like to ask you for a convenient time! * Applications are accepted from 4 people. * No matter what time you start, it will end by 14:00. note that.

• 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 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