Snow shoes/Snow trekking in Japan Page 4

• Age 11～Age 70
• 5～6 hours

A snowshoe trek to Lake Mashu during the mid-winter season starting in the afternoon. A nature guide will take you to the Uramashu Observation Deck, which is closed during the winter. Would you like to go see the snow-covered Lake Mashu on snowshoes? Please meet at Kiyosato Ihatov Youth Hostel by 11:30 on the day of your participation. If you are coming by JR, please contact us. This is a half-day course with a gentle uphill slope. The course is reasonably priced, so even women can participate. Along the way, you can enjoy encounters with wild animals such as red foxes, red squirrels, and woodpeckers. *Please note that the number of participants is limited, so depending on the timing of your application, we may not be able to accept your application because it is full. [Note] *Children under 10 years old cannot apply. *Please note that snowshoe trekking may not be possible depending on snow conditions. [Ura-Mashu Snowshoe Tour Procedure] 11:30 Please gather at Kiyosato Ihatov Hostel. *For those using JR, we will pick you up at JR Kiyosatocho Station. Please come by train arriving at JR Kiyosatocho Station at 11:24 or 10:58. ■Depart for the Uramashu snowshoe tour *On the way, we will stop at a convenience store and purchase lunch etc. ↓Arrive at the Uramashu Snowshoe Tour starting point around 12:00. Start your snowshoe walk towards the Uramashu Observation Deck. ↓ Around 15:30 Uramashu Snowshoe Tour ends and returns to Kiyosato Ihatov Hostel. ↓Arrival at Kiyosato Ihatov Hostel around 16:30

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• Age 12～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

SAN is the only place where you can enjoy snowshoe trekking on the hills of a luxurious heavy snowfield! In the large snowfields, there are only footprints of animals such as Ezo snow rabbits and Ezo deer. Leave footprints, run down hills, dive, and have fun! ☆ What you can experience on this tour Walk crunchy in the snow with snowshoes! Monopolize the empty snowy field! Take lots of snow pictures! ☆ Check other plans! Enjoy the night view of Sapporo and snowshoeing! Walk in the forest with snowshoes while looking for animals! Aim for an observatory where you can see the scenery of Sapporo while climbing and running down the snow mountain!

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• Date Spot
• Girls Trip

• Age 12～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

You can also take pictures that look great on Instagram! Enjoy a warm and private snow forest walk with your family, friends and couples! This is the scenery of Hokkaido.

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• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 65
• 4～5 hours
• 08:30

Hiking Tsugaike Natural Garden with snowshoes. Even if the snow is deep, even beginners can enjoy it. Hakuba Meister and the land of fresh snow forever ...

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• Age 8～Age 75
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

It is a snowshoe experience tour of Shina Discovery. Take a walk around the inner shrine of Togakushi Shrine and the beautiful snow-covered forest of Kurohime Kogen wearing snowshoes. The sound of my footsteps and breathing as I step on the snow in the silence, and the footprints of rabbits and foxes that remain on the snow surface. In winter, when everything is covered with snow, you can freely walk around in the forest, and you can also take a walk in the forest of giant trees that can only be reached during this time. A mountaineering guide certified by the Japan Mountain Guide Association will guide you through the winter forest in a fun and safe way. A guide in English is also available! ～ Flow of the day ～ 8:30 Meet at Kurohime Station Meet at Kurohime Station. Take the guided shuttle car to the tour start point. 9:30 Tour start Start walking around Togakushi Forest Botanical Garden. First of all, a lecture on how to wear snowshoes and how to use poles. 11:00 A short break at Kagamiike The spectacular Kagamiike turns into a vast snowfield during the winter. Walk on the frozen pond and enjoy the panoramic view of the Togakushi mountain range. (Depending on the condition of the pond) 12:15 Togakushi soba lunch Lunch at a soba restaurant near the approach to Okusha. 13:30 Togakushi Okusha Cedar Avenue of Nikko The 400-year-old cedar avenue and Zuijinmon in snow are fantastic and refreshing. Then take a walk through the forest of giant trees. 15:30 Tour end The guide shuttle car will return to the meeting place and will be disbanded.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 19:00

Night picnic Let's go to the night forest. A landscape different from daytime spreads out. Walk with various sensations, such as ears and nose, rather than eyes. After experiencing such a little extraordinary experience, you may be able to discover yourself differently from the usual fun time (with one drink and snacks!)! !!

• For Rainy Days

• Age 16～Age 65
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:00

Oku-Nikko Snowshoe Hike Tour. Ioritaki is a waterfall that quietly cascades down in a quiet forest in Nikko National Park. This 20m waterfall is located at an altitude of 1,686m, and due to the severe cold, it slowly freezes over time, turning it into a stunning ice-blue icefall.

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• Age 7～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

It is a course to enjoy the nature of Sapporo in a short time. This program is recommended for those who have never experienced Snowshoes, are not confident in their physical strength, want to enjoy the nature of Sapporo casually, and prevent metabolic disorders. Although not included in the price, after enjoying the natural oysters a pleasant sweat, yen enjoy a lunch in the mountains (yen mountain fashionable shops have a lot of area is) Recommended for beginners. Kindly instruct how to wear. Spend a special time in a private forest ♪

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• Age 14～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 18:00

The night view of Sapporo is counted as one of the New Three Great Night Views of Japan. Wear snowshoes or snow spikes, climb up from the bottom, and see the night view from the top of the mountain! The night view that you can see by climbing on your own feet is more satisfying than the easy access by gondola! You will be in the forest on the way up, but a spectacular night view awaits you at the top of the mountain! Night hiking and snowshoeing are OK even for the first time. Professional guides certified by the Japan Mountain Guide Association will provide support and lectures.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

Snowshoes This course is perfect for the first challenge. The "relaxation effect" of the snow source forest in Lake Biwa was demonstrated ＜ Certification: Therapy Road ＞ The Snowshoes Trek From the National Land Afforestation Promotion Organization (Physiology / Psychology / Physical / Chemistry Experiment in Forest Bath Course etc., Verification of Forest Bath Effect)Year Number certified as Forest Therapy Base in April area is. There are no ups and downs, and the distance is short, so children can join as well.

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

Course is perfect for those of the first challenge to snowshoe mountaineering. A little luck all right if because it is up-and-down of the difference in height 200m position! Climb exhilarating ridge line of beech, please get a special view from the summit of the snow-covered mountains. Lunch will take is the space of the summit, please leave your footprints in the snow surface of the summit with no footprints. Animals of footprints to live Horny in the winter is also inevitable discovery. Fukui Ashioi - Kyoto - we aim to peak of the three border of Shiga.

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

Snowshoe - course target those who want to aim "the more heights," "the more different mountainous area," getting used to. Difference in height is also becoming a need some of my best become a 300m ~ 400m before and after. Excitement of when it reaches the top of the mountain to overcome them is all the more. Mountaineering course, we have set 9 course. ※ The application in the snowshoe first challenge should withhold.

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

I want to try the snowshoes. Anxiety but there is a plan to snowshoe. Such people to a trial program of recommended snowshoe guide will tell you firmly. Who wear-flat movement in addition to the basic things such as, I will advice the point of climbing down.

• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

It is a course to enjoy the nature of Sapporo in a short time. Snowshoes Unexperienced, not confident in physical strength, feel free Sapporo Here is a recommended program for those who want to enjoy the nature of, metabolic prevention. Although not included in the price, after having a pleasant sweat and enjoying nature, yen How about enjoying lunch in the mountains? yen The mountain is full of fashionable shops area is) If it is sunny Ishikari Plain or Sun It is a course with a scenic view that overlooks Honumi and the city.

• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 17:00

A starry night with a perfect score. And a little thrilling night walk in the forest. Let's take a glimpse of the big city with the feelings of small animals. It is not included in the price, but after enjoying plenty of nature, why not enjoy dinner in the suburbs?

• For Groups

• Age 9～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

Great value! Featured Spot Naganuma Enjoyment Plan (from 3 people) per person 9,000 yen! Heidi ranch hill Snowshoes Experience + Meal +Hot spring+ Soft cream +Sapporo City hotel and New Chitose Airport with pick up and transfer adult It is a mind plan! You can also take photos of Insta!

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 75
• 5～6 hours
• 08:00

The inner parlor of Sapporo, the Jozankei area. Mt. Horai, a mountain at Nakayama Pass a little further back. Thanks to the altitude gained by car, you can enjoy a mountainous hike from the starting point. Due to the high altitude, there is still a lot of snow even in early winter and during the remaining snow season. The best times to visit are before the cold of early winter sets in and early spring when the weather is getting warmer. It's cold in the snowy mountains, so this tour is recommended for those who want to climb a snowy mountain and want to make their snowshoe debut. A professional guide will give lectures on the points of winter mountain walking. After descending the mountain, you can also drop in at Jozankei Onsen as an option!

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• Age 6～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

More likely fit in a little snowshoeing, ideal for those of the first challenge in the snow mountaineering aiming to summit! It is okay if a little hang in there even in snowshoes first challenge. In the course rich in a snowy field with the changes in the forest zone over the ridge over the headwaters aims to top independent peak of Kyoto highest peak. Snowshoe - course target those who want to aim "the more heights," "the more different mountainous area," getting used to.

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• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 100
• 4～5 hours
• 10:00

The snow activity plan includes walking around the mountains on snowshoes and driving your own snowmobile. For lunch, a light meal will be served in a room with a fireplace. After your meal, you can play with a white koala's original sled and enjoy playing in the winter snow! ! *Please take turns to enjoy. Please note that there may be a waiting time in that case. Languages ​​that can be spoken: Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, and Thai can be communicated using a translation app.

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• For Groups

• Age 15～Age 70
• 5～6 hours
• 14:00

This is a tour where you can experience snowshoeing and enjoy the Shikotsu Lake Ice Festival while admiring the spectacular view of Hokkaido's representative lake, which can be reached in about an hour from central Sapporo. Various types of ice art made from the frozen water of Lake Shikotsu are illuminated in vivid colors at night, creating a fantastical world.

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• Age 10～Age 75
• 5～6 hours
• 08:30

This is a snowshoe hiking tour that climbs Mt. Asari Tengu in Otaru City, Hokkaido near Sapporo. A professional guide will give you various lectures on the key points of winter mountain hiking. It's fun just stepping on the fluffy powder snow! Would you like to take a hike through the quiet winter forest? This tour is recommended for those who want to try winter mountaineering or want to make their snowshoeing debut. A spectacular 360 degree panoramic view awaits you from the top of the mountain! After descending the mountain, you can stop by a nearby hot spring if you wish. This guided tour can be given in English.

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• Age 12～Age 75
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:00

This is a snowshoe tour that takes you to the hidden spots of Lake Shikotsu, the northernmost frozen lake in Japan near Sapporo. We provide free transportation to and from Sapporo Station. Walk along the waterfront of Lake Shikotsu, which can only be walked in winter, and enter the winter forest. Aim for the moss corridor. You can fully feel the mystical space of the winter forest and the green corridor covered with moss all over the walls. This tour is recommended for those who want to have a different snowshoeing experience or want to make their snowshoeing debut. A professional guide will give lectures on various points of interest in the winter forest. This guided tour can be given in English.

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• Age 7～Age 75
• 3～4 hours
• 08:00

This is a snowshoe tour that takes you to the famous ice waterfall spots of Lake Shikotsu, the northernmost frozen lake in Japan near Sapporo. We provide free transportation to and from Sapporo Station. Put on your snowshoes and head into the winter forest. Would you like to join us to see the impressive icefall that can only be seen during a limited time? This tour is recommended for those who want to have a different snowshoeing experience or want to make their snowshoeing debut. A professional guide will give lectures on various points of interest in the winter forest. This guided tour can be given in English.

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• Age 7～Age 80
• 5～6 hours
• 09:00

This is a snowshoe tour that takes you to the hidden spots of Shirokane Onsen, which is surrounded by white birch forests in the depths of Biei. We will aim for the ``Blue River,'' the Biei River that has the same cobalt blue color as the Blue Pond. A professional guide will give you various lectures on the key points of winter mountain hiking. We provide free transportation to and from Asahikawa Station and Biei Station. This tour is recommended for those who want to have a different snowshoeing experience or want to make their snowshoeing debut. . After descending the mountain, we will stop at Shirahige Falls. You can also visit a nearby hot spring if you wish.

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• Age 10～Age 80
• 4～5 hours

[Until March 20th] Once the autumn leaves have finished, the 2025 winter season is finally upon us! This is a snow trekking trip to the frozen waterfall known as Hyobaku in Zao, Yamagata. Every winter, the entire huge waterfall freezes over, creating a frozen waterfall about 30 meters high and several tens of meters wide. Its power cannot be conveyed in a photo. This area, which has long attracted ice climbing enthusiasts, is called the Ice Garden, and is filled with a world of ice that is like something out of a movie. In search of unknown, spectacular views, step into the world of ice that spreads across Senninzawa Ice Garden. On the way there, head to the end of the lift at Zao Liza World Ski Resort, mainly going downhill to reach the frozen waterfall. The end of the second lift is a field of frost-covered trees lined with large ice monsters. You can also enjoy viewing the frost-covered trees. Put on crampons from the end of the lift and trek for about an hour to Senninzawa Ice Garden. Rental snowshoes and other lightweight gear were introduced two seasons ago. Once you arrive, it's time for lunch while watching the icefall. The guide will provide you with hot water, so please bring a lunch to warm you up, such as instant noodles. We will also set up a tent-type toilet during lunch, so you can use the restroom. You can hydrate without worrying about the toilet. After enjoying the mysterious world of ice, you will climb back up the steep slope and change into snowshoes. You can walk on the fluffy new snow, slide on your buttocks, and on the way back, you will walk down to the ski resort without using the lift. Those who are new to snow mountain climbing can participate, but you will need the stamina to walk for more than four hours on your own feet with a backpack on. There are some steep descents and climbs. *If the route to the icefall cannot be safely walked due to field conditions, we may change to a walk around the area on snowshoes. <Equipment> Snowshoes: ATLAS Helium BC 23,26 (Mountain snowshoes with innovative lightness and portability) Poles: Montbell Fall Line Poles (Lightweight poles for backcountry) Light crampons: Montbell Snow Spikes 10 (Required for steep slopes up to the icefall) Helmet: Montbell Alpine Helmet (Wear when approaching the icefall. Store in a backpack while moving) <Not included in the price> Parking fee (1,000 yen on weekends and holidays only, free on weekdays) * Our guides can speak English, so English speakers are welcome to join. * Recommended age: 10 years old and above * We also accept participants of 6 or more people. Please contact us. * Please contact us in advance if you have a chronic illness or are concerned about your physical strength. * Pets are not allowed.

• Age 16～Age 65
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 05:30

Early morning snow hike tour for a limited time only. *Although it is aimed at people with strong legs, there is no problem even if you have no experience climbing snowy mountains. *There is also a river crossing. This view only lasted for 3 weeks! ! Unryu Valley, one of the most spectacular views in Japan that you should visit at least once in Nikko in winter, is located at an altitude of approximately 1,400m.In the depths of winter, the waterfall completely freezes and becomes a 120m-long icefall, at the entrance of the valley. The abundant fresh water creates an ice curtain that covers the entire wall, and countless icicles appear, creating a scenery called an ice temple. English Guide Available

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• Age 12～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

Introducing winter experiences in Hokkaido. Learn how to use poles in deep snow, how to walk on snowshoes, and how to go up and down. We will snowshoe for an hour through the mountain forest of Orofure Pass, taking a break under the snow-covered trees. Don't forget your camera, as there are many spots to take photos, such as the "snowflakes" that are said to be no two alike, and the beautiful frost-covered trees that you can see up close!

• Age 10～Age 75
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:00

This is a snowshoe hiking tour that climbs Shioyama Maruyama in Shioya, Otaru City, Hokkaido near Sapporo. A professional guide will give lectures on the points of winter mountain walking. This is a recommended tour for those who want to challenge the winter mountains and want to make their snowshoe debut. We will aim for the summit on a route different from the summer road. From the forest road walk, we will reach the ridge and aim for the summit of 629m. A spectacular ocean view awaits you from the top of the mountain! After descending the mountain, if you wish, you can stop by a nearby hot spring.

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• Age 10～Age 75
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:30

Departing from Asahikawa Station! This is a snowshoe hiking tour that takes you around Mt. Asahidake from Daisetsuzan Ropeway Sugatami Station. A professional guide will give you various lectures on the key points of winter mountain hiking. This tour is recommended for those who want to make their snowshoeing debut. After arriving at Sugatami Station using the ropeway, put on your snowshoes and take a walk through the vast, pure white snowfield. If the weather is good, you can see the snow-covered Mt. Asahidake. After descending the mountain, you can stop at a hot spring if you wish. Please note that the ropeway fee and bathing fee must be paid by each participant. *In the event of bad weather, the route may be changed to ensure safety. Thank you for your understanding. This guided tour can be given in English.

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• Age 4～Age 80
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:30

Just a short walk from our Dancing Snow office, you'll find stunning nature. Climb, descend, snowshoes and enjoy access to pristine forests. Anyone from small children can easily do it ♪ (Please prepare snow boots and boots.) We will take a walk in a safe forest that will be fun for all customers. You can also take a walk on walking skis (skis and boots can be rented), so please feel free to contact us. At noon, we will make a snow table and enjoy a warm lunch together♪ Usually, it is a hot sandwich, but we can change the menu as necessary, such as cheese fondue (we will also prepare wine).