Ice Fishing & Snowmobiling Day Trip
On this day trip from Sapporo, we’ll drive deep into the mountains to Lake Kanayama – a lake ringed by mountains - to one of the best ice fishing locations in Hokkaido. You’ll be taught how to fish for smelt through holes drilled into the ice, and with luck, you’ll be able to catch a few dozen of the small fish. Any fish you catch will be fried up on the spot into tempura for a delicious, truly Hokkaido snack. You’ll be sitting inside a tent, protected from the elements, so you won’t feel very cold. Next, we’ll drive into Furano for lunch at a restaurant of your choice. After lunch, we’ll go for a 10km snowmobiling adventure through the snowy fields and forests outside Furano. Although the course is suitable even for complete beginners, children under 15 can only be passengers on the snowmobiles. We’ll also visit an artisan village and a newly built shopping plaza selling local products. This day trip is a great way to immerse yourself in winter in Hokkaido!
Included in the price of this tour is:
✔ Ice fishing at Lake Kanayama, with stunning mountain scenery, expert instruction and cozy conditions. Any fish you catch will be fried into tempura on the spot.
✔ Lunch spot at a local restaurant in Furano, such as at Yuiga Doxon, a nationally famous curry house that’s the pride of Furano. Okonomiyake (Japanese pancakes) is also a local favorite (lunch is self-pay)..
✔ Snowmobiling on a 10km course through the snowy fields and forests outside Furano; suitable even for beginners.
✔ Searching out unique handcrafted gifts directly from the artists at Ningle Terrace, and shopping for local products while sipping on great coffee at the newly built Furano Marche shopping plaza.
We can also stop for dinner at a local restaurant of your choice (self-pay), or return to Sapporo directly.
Included in the price of this tour is:
✔ Ice fishing at Lake Kanayama, with stunning mountain scenery, expert instruction and cozy conditions. Any fish you catch will be fried into tempura on the spot.
✔ Lunch spot at a local restaurant in Furano, such as at Yuiga Doxon, a nationally famous curry house that’s the pride of Furano. Okonomiyake (Japanese pancakes) is also a local favorite (lunch is self-pay)..
✔ Snowmobiling on a 10km course through the snowy fields and forests outside Furano; suitable even for beginners.
✔ Searching out unique handcrafted gifts directly from the artists at Ningle Terrace, and shopping for local products while sipping on great coffee at the newly built Furano Marche shopping plaza.
We can also stop for dinner at a local restaurant of your choice (self-pay), or return to Sapporo directly.
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This tour includes:
✔ Tour guided by an English-speaking nature guide ✔ Private transportation in 4wd vehicle ✔ Pick-up and drop-off at any location in Sapporo ✔ Participation and entry fees for all activities listed in the itinerary ✔ Ice fishing, snowmobiling, scenic drives, artisan village & more ✔ Quality photos provided following the tour |
Ice Fishing & Snowmobiling Day Trip Itinerary
Please note that this itinerary can be modified to match your personal preferences.
Recommended Months: January - March
On this day trip from Sapporo, we’ll drive deep into the mountains to Lake Kanayama – a lake ringed by mountains - to one of the best ice fishing locations in Hokkaido. You’ll be taught how to fish for smelt through holes drilled into the ice, and with luck, you’ll be able to catch a few dozen of the small fish. Any fish you catch will be fried up on the spot into tempura for a delicious, truly Hokkaido snack. You’ll be sitting inside a tent, protected from the elements, so you won’t feel very cold. Next, we’ll drive into Furano for lunch at a restaurant of your choice. After lunch, we’ll go for a 10km snowmobiling adventure through the snowy fields and forests outside Furano. Although the course is suitable even for complete beginners, children under 15 can only be passengers on the snowmobiles. We’ll also visit an artisan village and a newly built shopping plaza selling local products. This day trip is a great way to immerse yourself in winter in Hokkaido!
Included in the price of this tour is:
✔ Ice fishing at Lake Kanayama, with stunning mountain scenery, expert instruction and cozy conditions. Any fish you catch will be fried into tempura on the spot.
✔ Lunch spot at a local restaurant in Furano, such as at Yuiga Doxon, a nationally famous curry house that’s the pride of Furano. Okonomiyake (Japanese pancakes) is also a local favorite (lunch is self-pay)..
✔ Snowmobiling on a 12km course through the snowy fields and forests outside Furano; suitable even for beginners.
✔ Searching out unique handcrafted gifts directly from the artists at Ningle Terrace, and shopping for local products while sipping on great coffee at the newly built Furano Marche shopping plaza.
We can also stop for dinner at a local restaurant of your choice (self-pay), or return to Sapporo directly.
Trip Itinerary
8:00am: Departure from Sapporo in private vehicle
Pick-up from your hotel
10:30am: Lake Kanayama Ice Fishing
Stunning mountain-ringed lake where you’ll be taught how to fish for smelt and provided all the necessary equipment, including boots and a tent for your group. Any fish you catch will be fried into tempura on the spot.
1:30pm: Lunch at Furano
Recommended: Yuiga Doxon, a nationally famous curry house that’s the pride of Furano. Okonomiyake (Japanese pancakes) is also a local favorite (self-pay)..
3:00pm: Snowmobiling outside Furano
Ride snowmobiles on a 10km course, suitable even for beginners. Safety equipment and guiding provided. Children under 15 can only be passengers.
4:30pm: Optional Snow Activities
You can choose to go tubing, snow rafting or banana boating after you’ve finished snowmobiling (self-pay).
5:00pm: Ningle Terrace & Furano Marche
The quaint Ningle Terrace is a collection of arts & crafts artisan huts set in a birch and pine forest. Artists at each hut hand make their crafts, such as candles, wooden keepsakes, bags, paper goods and more. This is the perfect place to purchase unique gifts for people back home. Furano Marche is a new, beautifully built shopping center in the middle of Furano, with local products, numerous food stalls and cafes.
6:00pm: Dinner
Choose from a wide selection of fantastic restaurants.
9:30pm: Arrive in Sapporo
Drop-off at your hotel or another downtown location.
Please note that this itinerary can be modified to match your personal preferences.
Recommended Months: January - March
On this day trip from Sapporo, we’ll drive deep into the mountains to Lake Kanayama – a lake ringed by mountains - to one of the best ice fishing locations in Hokkaido. You’ll be taught how to fish for smelt through holes drilled into the ice, and with luck, you’ll be able to catch a few dozen of the small fish. Any fish you catch will be fried up on the spot into tempura for a delicious, truly Hokkaido snack. You’ll be sitting inside a tent, protected from the elements, so you won’t feel very cold. Next, we’ll drive into Furano for lunch at a restaurant of your choice. After lunch, we’ll go for a 10km snowmobiling adventure through the snowy fields and forests outside Furano. Although the course is suitable even for complete beginners, children under 15 can only be passengers on the snowmobiles. We’ll also visit an artisan village and a newly built shopping plaza selling local products. This day trip is a great way to immerse yourself in winter in Hokkaido!
Included in the price of this tour is:
✔ Ice fishing at Lake Kanayama, with stunning mountain scenery, expert instruction and cozy conditions. Any fish you catch will be fried into tempura on the spot.
✔ Lunch spot at a local restaurant in Furano, such as at Yuiga Doxon, a nationally famous curry house that’s the pride of Furano. Okonomiyake (Japanese pancakes) is also a local favorite (lunch is self-pay)..
✔ Snowmobiling on a 12km course through the snowy fields and forests outside Furano; suitable even for beginners.
✔ Searching out unique handcrafted gifts directly from the artists at Ningle Terrace, and shopping for local products while sipping on great coffee at the newly built Furano Marche shopping plaza.
We can also stop for dinner at a local restaurant of your choice (self-pay), or return to Sapporo directly.
Trip Itinerary
8:00am: Departure from Sapporo in private vehicle
Pick-up from your hotel
10:30am: Lake Kanayama Ice Fishing
Stunning mountain-ringed lake where you’ll be taught how to fish for smelt and provided all the necessary equipment, including boots and a tent for your group. Any fish you catch will be fried into tempura on the spot.
1:30pm: Lunch at Furano
Recommended: Yuiga Doxon, a nationally famous curry house that’s the pride of Furano. Okonomiyake (Japanese pancakes) is also a local favorite (self-pay)..
3:00pm: Snowmobiling outside Furano
Ride snowmobiles on a 10km course, suitable even for beginners. Safety equipment and guiding provided. Children under 15 can only be passengers.
4:30pm: Optional Snow Activities
You can choose to go tubing, snow rafting or banana boating after you’ve finished snowmobiling (self-pay).
5:00pm: Ningle Terrace & Furano Marche
The quaint Ningle Terrace is a collection of arts & crafts artisan huts set in a birch and pine forest. Artists at each hut hand make their crafts, such as candles, wooden keepsakes, bags, paper goods and more. This is the perfect place to purchase unique gifts for people back home. Furano Marche is a new, beautifully built shopping center in the middle of Furano, with local products, numerous food stalls and cafes.
6:00pm: Dinner
Choose from a wide selection of fantastic restaurants.
9:30pm: Arrive in Sapporo
Drop-off at your hotel or another downtown location.
What is included in this tour:
✔ Tour guided by an English-speaking nature guide
✔ Private transportation in 4wd vehicle
✔ Pick-up and drop-off at any location in Sapporo
✔ Participation and entry fees for all activities listed in the itinerary
✔ Ice fishing, snowmobiling, scenic drives, artisan village & more
✔ Quality photos provided following the tour
What is NOT included in this tour:
✔ Tour guided by an English-speaking nature guide
✔ Private transportation in 4wd vehicle
✔ Pick-up and drop-off at any location in Sapporo
✔ Participation and entry fees for all activities listed in the itinerary
✔ Ice fishing, snowmobiling, scenic drives, artisan village & more
✔ Quality photos provided following the tour
What is NOT included in this tour:
- Meals
- Rental equipment for ice fishing or snowmobiling (boots, snow pants, thick gloves, etc.)
- Extra snow activities such as tubing, snow rafting and banana boating proceeding snowmobiling
Tour Name: Ice Fishing & Snowmobiling Day Trip
Tour Type: HNT Day Trip
Price: 77,800 yen (group price based on 2 participants; modest price increases for groups of 3 persons or more)
8% Tax: 6,224 yen
Total Tour Price: 84,000 yen
Tour Type: HNT Day Trip
Price: 77,800 yen (group price based on 2 participants; modest price increases for groups of 3 persons or more)
8% Tax: 6,224 yen
Total Tour Price: 84,000 yen
What to Bring: Essentials
Insulated boots ∙ winter jacket / snow pants / leggings / winter hat / thick gloves / muffler / non-cotton socks / thermal layers
We’ll send you a winter essentials checklist after booking. If you have any questions, ask us!
Our Guiding Policy
Paramount for HNT tours is the safety and well-being of our clients. Our extensive experience in the mountains of Hokkaido and internationally gives us a profound respect for the powers of nature, and we will not hesitate to alter a trip if we encounter adverse weather conditions. All scheduled plans in the itinerary are subject to change according to safety conditions. Your safety is truly our top-priority.
Disclaimer
We take great care in creating the ultimate tours for our guests which are uniquely matched to their preferences. We will endeavor to follow the itinerary to the greatest possible measure, however, due to weather conditions, guest safety, or unexpected delays in the course of a tour, we cannot guarantee that every activity on the itinerary will be completed. HNT is not responsible if aspects of a tour cannot be achieved. If a tour prematurely ends because of an inability to continue due to reasons attributable to HNT, a refund will be provided for any missed tour activities, not including reservation payments that cannot be refunded from tour operators or other establishments.
Deposit & Cancellation Policy
A minimum 50% deposit must be received no later than 30 days before the start of a tour. The remainder can be paid in cash upon arrival. Cancellations by any participants made by 30 days before the start of a tour are eligible for a 50% refund; Cancellations by any participants made within 30 days of a tour are not eligible for a refund.
Insulated boots ∙ winter jacket / snow pants / leggings / winter hat / thick gloves / muffler / non-cotton socks / thermal layers
We’ll send you a winter essentials checklist after booking. If you have any questions, ask us!
Our Guiding Policy
Paramount for HNT tours is the safety and well-being of our clients. Our extensive experience in the mountains of Hokkaido and internationally gives us a profound respect for the powers of nature, and we will not hesitate to alter a trip if we encounter adverse weather conditions. All scheduled plans in the itinerary are subject to change according to safety conditions. Your safety is truly our top-priority.
Disclaimer
We take great care in creating the ultimate tours for our guests which are uniquely matched to their preferences. We will endeavor to follow the itinerary to the greatest possible measure, however, due to weather conditions, guest safety, or unexpected delays in the course of a tour, we cannot guarantee that every activity on the itinerary will be completed. HNT is not responsible if aspects of a tour cannot be achieved. If a tour prematurely ends because of an inability to continue due to reasons attributable to HNT, a refund will be provided for any missed tour activities, not including reservation payments that cannot be refunded from tour operators or other establishments.
Deposit & Cancellation Policy
A minimum 50% deposit must be received no later than 30 days before the start of a tour. The remainder can be paid in cash upon arrival. Cancellations by any participants made by 30 days before the start of a tour are eligible for a 50% refund; Cancellations by any participants made within 30 days of a tour are not eligible for a refund.
