Hokkaido in Snow shoes/Snow trekking

• Age 5～Age 65
• 3～4 hours
• 08:30 / 13:00 / 17:15

===================================■ You can choose your favorite plan for day and night! ■ "Snowshoe set" that allows you to walk easily on the fluffy snow is available for free rental! ■(Daytime) Held in the forest where small animals such as the long-tailed moth and the Ezo squirrel live! ■(Night) Held on a snowy hill with a panoramic view of Japan's top three night views! ■ Children as young as 5 years old can participate! ■ Photo/video shooting service included♪ Immediately transfer to your smartphone! ================================================================================================================================================================================================================ Snowshoe trekking tour through the Sapporo forest! Snowshoes make it easier to walk on the fluffy snow. Unlike skiing or snowboarding, it's an easy way to play in the snow that can be enjoyed by people of all ages! You can rent snowshoes for free, so you don't have to bring any equipment. ================================== [Lunch plan]★Points to note★①Animal tracking! You can follow the footprints of small animals through a snowy forest with only the footprints of small animals, and explore small animals while enjoying the fluffy snow! ② You can play in the hills! There is also a snowy hill where you can go sledding, so it is also recommended for families with children! Free rental of sleds available. moreover! ︎ For those who want to play actively, there is an option of "snow board"! This is a fun activity that will become popular in the future, allowing you to easily slide on powder snow as if you were floating. ③Let's create a secret base cafe for that day only in the snowy forest! The thrill and excitement of building a secret base will bring back the feeling you had as a child. Would you like to go back to who you were then? There you can warm up with hot coffee. It's sure to be a luxurious time! =================================== [Night plan] One of Japan's three major night views that shine brightly Snowshoe trekking tour around the night view of Sapporo city (sparkling jewel box)☆★Notable points★①Let's be healed by the night in the snowy forest! Luxury explore the snowy forest that looks like a fantasy world illuminated by the moon, starry sky, and night view! Just walking around is soothing. ②Let's create a secret base cafe for that day using snow in the forest at night! The thrill and excitement of building a secret base will bring back the feeling you had as a child. There you can warm up with hot coffee. It's sure to be a luxurious time! ③The night view of Sapporo city is known as a sparkling jewelry box or a dazzling carpet! We will guide you to recommended photo spots. A truly spectacular view! ! ! I can't say more than that! Please come and take a look! ! ===================================

• Pickup Service
• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 65
• 4～5 hours
• 08:30

~Leave your footprints in the snow-covered nature~ This is a plan where you can wear snowshoes and go on a big adventure through the nature of Nopporo Forest Park. Interact with small animals and wild birds in the great nature of Nopporo Forest Park! ★This is a plan that will make you feel like a hunter as you observe small animals and wild birds based on footprints left in the fluffy snow and the voices of birds in a quiet forest.★The most important part is the hunt. Ezo owl with high difficulty level! Can you hunt Ezo Owl? ? Let's explore the forests of Nopporo where Ezo owls live! ! ! ! ! ! Snow Forest Cafe is now open! ! ! Create your own cafe interior with chairs and tables made of snow in a forest covered in snow! ! Let's enjoy the cafe♪ Hot coffee and soup in the snow will warm your heart. Listen to the sounds of nature at the Snowy Forest Cafe and enjoy a moment just for you.

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• 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 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

Why not take a walk on the snow amidst the magnificent scenery of Furano? Experience the power of Mother Nature all to yourself on the white ground of fresh snow with no footprints! ! Snowshoes are devices worn under shoes for walking on snow. Why not walk through the snow-covered forest, play on the natural slides, dive into the fluffy snow, and roam freely on the snow? With snowshoes, you can easily walk on snow that is difficult to walk on. If you're lucky, you might be able to see wild animals such as sika deer, red fox, and rabbits! Lulu Lulu ♪♪ Let's enjoy Hokkaido in winter♪ English-speaking staff available! Languages ​​that can be spoken: Japanese, English Chinese Traditional, Chinese Simplified, Korean, Thai can be communicated using a translation app .

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:30

Niseko is famous for outdoor activities that can be enjoyed in the great outdoors, and a snowshoe tour that you can experience during the snowy winter season! ! Go through the forest that spreads out at the foot of Mt. Yotei to Lake Hangetsu. Look for animal tracks while walking on the deep, fluffy snow. It is a winter-only activity where you can enjoy a walk on the frozen lake during the harsh winter! ! Hot drinks and sweets are available. Enjoying tea time in the great outdoors is truly a blissful time♪ *Lake Hangetsu completely freezes during the midwinter, but depending on the season, if it is not completely frozen, you may not be able to experience walking on the ice.

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• Age 7～Age 69
• 2～3 hours
• 09:10 / 10:50 / 12:50

Walk through the virgin forest on snowshoes and view the cliffs that stretch all the way to Cape Shiretoko. You can see waterfalls flowing into the Sea of Okhotsk, giant icicles, and, depending on the season, drift ice. You can mainly observe Ezo deer and wild birds. You may also see eagles, woodpeckers, and flying squirrels, which are protected species of birds. In the event of a blizzard or other bad weather, we will contact you via your mobile device and, depending on your preference, we will cancel the tour or reschedule the tour after the weather improves.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 100
• 4～5 hours

About 30 minutes from Sapporo, snowshoe trekking in the forest where Ezo owls live in Nopporo Forest Park! As a family, with friends, as a couple. Let's enjoy a heart-warming private snow forest walk! You can also take Instagrammable photos! ☆ Check other plans! Enjoy the night view of Sapporo and snowshoeing! Aim for an observatory where you can see the scenery of Sapporo while climbing and running down the snow mountain! Snowshoeing on an empty snowy field!

• Date Spot
• Pickup Service
• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 85
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 13:00 / 15:30

[Plan name] ・Smooth Snow Hike [Period] ・Late December (after snowfall) to late March [Start time] ① 9:30~ (meeting time until 9:15) ② 13:00~ (meeting time until 12:45) ③ 15:30~ (meeting time until 15:15) *We cannot accommodate if other activity tours are scheduled. *If you are late for the start time, we may refuse your participation in the tour. Please note in advance. [Duration] ・About 120 minutes [Participants] ・8 years old (shoe size 22 cm or more recommended) and up [Meeting place] ・Nono Terrace 4-371 Jozankei Onsen Nishi, Minami-ku, Sapporo 061-2303 (Nono Terrace Outdoor Play Base Frill Fuslifu) [Price (per person)] ・Adults (junior high school students and above) 7,500 yen ・Children 6,500 yen [What to bring] ・Gloves, hats, neck warmers, and other cold weather gear ・Warm clothes (down jackets, ski wear, and other winter clothes, thick socks are recommended) ・Long boots, waterproof cold weather boots *Long boots are available for rental (500 yen) [Clothing] ・Gloves, hats, neck warmers, and other cold weather gear ・Warm clothes (down jackets, ski wear, and other winter clothes, thick socks are recommended) ・Long boots, waterproof cold weather boots *Long boots are available for rental (500 yen) [Notes] ・Please note that we cannot accommodate allergies. ・The tour may be canceled in the event of bad weather. [Payment method] ・Cash *Credit card payments are not accepted [Cancellation policy] ・From 2 days before the experience date until before 6:00 p.m. the day before: 50% of the experience fee ・After 6:00 p.m. the day before the experience date, on the day of the experience date: 100% of the experience fee

• With Pets
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 09:10 / 10:50 / 13:50

During the snowy season, you will walk through Shiretoko National Park, a World Heritage Site, on snowshoes. If there is no snow, you will walk without snowshoes. You will walk through natural forests and see waterfalls and giant icicles flowing into the Sea of Okhotsk, and depending on the season, drift ice. You can mainly observe Ezo deer and wild birds. You may also see eagles, woodpeckers, and flying squirrels, which are designated as natural monuments. In the event of a blizzard or other bad weather, we will contact your mobile device and, depending on your preference, we will cancel the tour or reschedule the tour after the weather has improved.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• 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 5～Age 65
• 3～4 hours
• 08:30 / 13:00

You can easily experience it even if you have a short time between sightseeing! Let's go see the art work that combines Isamu Noguchi's work and snowy scenery! ★Points of Interest★◾️Enjoy visiting the Moerenuma Art Park, supervised by world-famous sculptor Isamu Noguchi, whose appearance changes every day as it blends with the snow. ◾️DIVE into the fluffy snow! Let's have fun in the snow! It is perfect for families to enjoy as children can also experience it. ◾️Free transportation to your hotel in Sapporo or to a station in central Sapporo! After the tour ends, we will drop you off in Sapporo or your hotel. Please specify the pick-up and drop-off location when making your reservation. *Required time is approximately 3 and a half hours including transportation. *We will pick you up at 9:00 a.m. for the morning session and 1:00 p.m. for the afternoon session. If you would like to schedule another time, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate your convenience.

• Pickup Service
• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 07:00 / 10:00 / 13:30

■Course Murata Park, Hokuto Ruins, Sarbo Sarurun Observation Deck, Nihonmatsu Hill - Course changes depending on experience.・The course may change depending on the amount of snowfall.・You can also do a tour that combines a canoe tour and a red-crowned crane tour. Please inquire when making a reservation. ■Contents From beginners to experienced snowshoeers, this is a snowshoeing experience tailored to each person's physical strength.

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• For Rainy Days

• Age 12～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 06:00 / 09:00

There is a forest representative of Sapporo , Asahiyama Memorial Park, where the primitive forest of natural monument spreads to the place about 20 minutes by car from central Sapporo .

• Pickup Service
• With Pets
• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00

The snow activity plan includes walking around the mountains on snowshoes and driving your own snowmobile. For lunch, you can enjoy a light meal in your room, which has a fireplace. After your meal, you can play with a white koala's original sled and enjoy playing in the winter snow! ! After playing, we will guide you to the snowy open-air bath surrounded by nature. *Please take turns riding the snowmobile. Please note that there may be a waiting time in that case. English-speaking staff available!＜＜Plans without hot springs are also available＞＞ Languages ​​that can be spoken: Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, and Thai can be communicated using a translation app.

• Pickup Service
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

It is a popular snowshoe trekking tour. This is a tour where you can crunch through the snow forest, climb up and run down, and enjoy the snow. You can see the entire city of Sapporo from the observatory at the finish line, and you can take good pictures! If you are lucky, you may meet cute animals. As a family, with friends, as a couple. Let's enjoy heartwarming private snow forest walking! ☆ What you can experience on this tour Walk crunchy in the snow with snowshoes! Freely run down the snowy mountains! A panoramic view of Sapporo from a place that even tourists don't know yet! 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! Snowshoeing on an empty snowy field!

• Pickup Service
• Date Spot
• For Groups

• 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 7～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 17:00 / 18:00 / 19:00

It is a course that goes around the park in the night view spot where you can see the center of Sapporo! ★ Osusumepoint ★ ① You can overlook the night view of Sapporo! In recent years, it has been newly selected as Japan's three biggest night views, and its attention is rising. However, since there are not many people who still wish to see the night view from here, night views can be quietly seen! ② Trekking the walking path in the park with snowshoing! The inside of the park is wide, and forests are spreading around. I will walk snow shoe slowly in this. You can enjoy snow as well as night scenery! We will prepare hot drinks. A relaxing break while watching the scenery. ③ Staying in Sapporo City Free pick-up to the hotel and the station in the center of Sapporo! 　We will also send you to Sapporo city and your stay hotel even after the tour ends. 　Please tell us your pick up area at the time of reservation. ★ Tour Schedule ★ 18: 00 Sapporo central hotel Pick up at your hotel and nearest station 18:30 Arrive at the site & start the trial 20: 00 Termination Experience 20:30 Center in Sapporo Transfer to your hotel and nearest station ※ The required time is about two and a half hours including transfer. ※ It is also accepted except in the above time zone.

• Pickup Service
• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

You can easily experience this even in a short time between sightseeing! Enjoy the wonderful fusion of snow scenery and Isamu Noguchi's artwork. ★Recommended points★① Enjoy the fusion of snow and sculptures at an art park supervised by world-famous sculptor Isamu Noguchi. ② Play in the fluffy new snow! Children can also experience it, so it's perfect for families to enjoy. ③ Free transfer to your hotel in Sapporo city or the station in central Sapporo! After the tour, we will take you to Sapporo city or your hotel. Please let us know the pick-up location when you make a reservation. ★Tour schedule★9:00/13:00 Pick up at your hotel in central Sapporo or the nearest station 9:30/13:30 Arrive at Moerenuma Park 10:00/14:00 Experience start 12:00/16:00 Experience end 12:30/16:30 Transfer to your hotel in central Sapporo or the nearest station *The required time is approximately 3.5 hours including transfer. *We pick you up at 9am for the morning session and 1pm for the afternoon session. If you would like to pick up at a different time, please contact us and we will try to accommodate your schedule. *We can also accommodate groups of 10 to 40 people. Group discounts are available. Fields may vary. Please contact us at least 2-3 weeks in advance to apply.

• Pickup Service
• Date Spot
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 85
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 13:00 / 15:30

[Plan name] ・Walking through the winter forest (snowshoes) [Period] ・Late December (after snowfall) to late March [Start time] ① 9:30~ (meeting time until 9:15) ② 13:00~ (meeting time until 12:45) ③ 15:30~ (meeting time until 15:15) *We cannot accommodate if other activity tours are scheduled. *If you are late for the start time, we may refuse your participation in the tour. Please be forewarned. [Duration] ・About 120 minutes [Participants] ・Ages 5 and up [Meeting place] ・Nono Terrace 4-371 Jozankei Onsen Nishi, Minami-ku, Sapporo 061-2303 (Nono Terrace Outdoor Play Base Frill Fuslifu) [Price (per person)] ・Adults (junior high school students and above) 7,500 yen ・Children 6,500 yen [What to bring] ・Gloves, hats, neck warmers, and other cold weather gear ・Warm clothes (down jackets, ski wear, and other winter clothes, thick socks are recommended) ・Long boots, waterproof cold weather boots *Long boots are available for rental (500 yen) [Clothing] ・Gloves, hats, neck warmers, and other cold weather gear ・Warm clothes (down jackets, ski wear, and other winter clothes, thick socks are recommended) ・Long boots, waterproof cold weather boots *Long boots are available for rental (500 yen) [Notes] ・Please note that we cannot accommodate allergies. ・The tour may be canceled in the event of bad weather. [Payment method] ・Cash *Credit card payments are not accepted [Cancellation policy] ・From 2 days before the experience date until before 6:00 p.m. the day before: 50% of the experience fee ・After 6:00 p.m. the day before the experience date, on the day of the experience date: 100% of the experience fee

• With Pets
• For Groups

• 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.

• Pickup Service
• For Groups

• 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!

• Pickup Service
• Date Spot
• Girls Trip

• 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!

• Pickup Service
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 75
• 3～4 hours
• 08:30 / 13:00

This is a snowshoe hiking tour that climbs Arashiyama near Asahikawa. It's fun just stepping on the fluffy powder snow! Would you like to take a hike through the quiet winter forest? You can also enjoy the snow slide! A spectacular view unique to winter awaits you at the observation deck at the top of the mountain! If you have the right timing, you might even be able to meet some animals that live in the forest. A professional guide will give you various lectures on the key points of winter hiking. We provide free transportation to and from Asahikawa Station. There are two half-day tours a day, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. The trial time is about 3 hours, so you can easily participate. This tour is recommended for those who want to snowshoe hike in the northern land. This guided tour can be given in English.

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• Age 3～Age 80
• 5～6 hours
• 09:20

About 50 minutes from the center of Sapporo city, you can enjoy smelt fishing experience in the ponds and lakes of the Ishikari River system. In the era of with corona, it is necessary to avoid fishing methods that are densely packed in a tent of about 1 tsubo with shared seats, trace the new Hokkaido guidelines and Go To travel, and at the same time provide the enjoyment of winter without hesitation. increase. Therefore, we decided to set up a tent on the ice with our customers, make holes in the ice, fish, sample and enjoy the event. Of course, with a limited number of groups (private plan), we have condensed the play of Hokkaido in the middle. A fishing line is hung from a hole made in the thickly frozen river surface to aim at the smelt swarming under the ice. You can enjoy the caught smelt as a tasting such as tempura and fried chicken. We use a farmer's home-made house, so we have perfect protection against the cold. On the day of the event, a free shuttle car is operated from the center of Sapporo city, making it convenient for round trips. If you are lucky, you may see red foxes, white-tailed eagles, and tundra swans. Why do not you experience a day to enjoy the special nature? Basically, it will be a one-day experience plan with lunch in between, but if you wish, you can enjoy sledding at a nearby ski resort on the route, try snowshoeing in a vacant lot, or have a local experience. It is a "almost one day charter plan" for customers that you can do while stopping by delicious farm restaurants, Genghis Khan, ramen shops, etc. Please feel free to make use of it for a day of fun-filled play produced by local tourism professionals.

• Pickup Service

• Age 10～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30

This is a tour where you put on snowshoes and walk through the "winter nature of Hokkaido" such as beautiful snow fields and frozen lakes ♪ Sometimes you can meet animals and have a great time having tea in the middle of nature ♪ Take a break , with hot drinks and sweets♪

• Pickup Service
• For Groups

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

Departing from Asahikawa Station! This is a snowshoe hiking tour that uses the Daisetsuzan Kurodake Ropeway to walk around Mt. Kurodake and Kamuy Forest. The Daisetsuzan Mountain Range is a place with plenty of snow even at the end of April! A professional guide will give you various lectures on the key points of winter hiking. This tour is recommended for those who want to make their snowshoeing debut. Use the ropeway and chairlift to strap on your snowshoes and explore the snow-covered winter forest. If the weather is good, you can see snow-covered Mt. Kurodake and Mt. Niseikausuppe. You can also enjoy super long snow slides. After descending the mountain, you can stop by Sounkyo Onsen if you wish. Please note that the ropeway/lift 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.

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• Age 12～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 08:30 / 13:00

There is a comprehensive park of environment and art which Isamu Noguchi who is a world sculptor in Sapporo city handled. Let's take a snowshoe stroll on a large site.

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• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 90
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

Wear snowshoes and take a leisurely stroll to Goro's Stone House, a filming location for the TV drama [From the North Country], which is closed in the winter. Why not try walking on snowshoes and feel like Goro? Jun Hotaru ~♪♪ Let's enjoy the winter that can only be found in Furano♪ English-speaking staff available! Languages ​​that can be spoken: Japanese, English, Chinese Traditional, Chinese Simplified, Korean, and Thai using a translation app It will be supported.

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• For Groups

• Age 9～Age 70
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:00

A gigantic icicle will swallow you! Let's explore the artistic Shichijo Falls created by ice in Hokkaido in winter♪ The ice art is truly impressive♪ The icicles will cover the waterfall day by day. We are the only shop on-site, so we put safety and security first. The Hyoto Festival (one of the three major winter festivals in Hokkaido) will be held from mid-January to mid-February and will color Lake Shikotsu♪ You will be missing out if you don't come~ *Tour time schedule* ① Meet at the shop in the Lake Shikotsu shopping district. Fill out the consent form and make the payment. ② When you are ready, get in your own car or the shop's car if you are not, and head to the parking lot in front of the entrance to the waterfall. ③ If you are driving, leave your car in the parking lot and get in the shop's car. Drive to the entrance of the waterfall and proceed along the forest road ④ Put crampons (spikes) on your boots and go down to the bottom of the waterfall. On the way down, you will see the ice palace. When you get to the bottom, you can enjoy the magnificent view of nature along with the fine spray of the waterfall. Take a break and have tea together (if it is crowded below the waterfall, you may have tea in the space above). ⑤ Slowly return the way you came, and if you are using our car, you can disband at the shop. (If you are using a private car, you can also disband on-site.) ★Limited to Lake Shikotsu area businesses★ "Mizu no Uta" day trip hot spring bath ticket (15:00-19:00: 1,500 yen/person) If you would like to take a bath, please ask a staff member. We will give you a ticket. *This is a bathing facility right next to our shop.

• For Groups

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

Trekking in the woods wearing snowshoes! Let's go to see the fantastic "waterfall of haze"! Walking time is about one hour round trip. Since the go traveling at your own pace, you can enjoy anyone without difficulty.

• For Groups