Central Hokkaido in Smelt fishing / Ice fishing

• 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 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 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 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 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