Activity

Don your snowshoes, and head into a winter forest. Enjoy precious time to the fullest in a magical world!

This is a snowshoeing experience in a forest of giant trees and a magnificent snow plain.
The bamboo grass will be buried under the snow, so you don't need to worry about getting stuck and can stroll freely.
You'll be addicted to the feel of the powdery snow as it floats around in the air!
And unlike skiing, you don't need any special skills to take part!

※This course begins by climbing up 286 steps, so a good level of fitness is required.

Address	Place to meet : At the tour counter in Shirogane Tourist Center 　※Please check the Google map below
Access	For those arriving by bus, please get off at the "Shirogane Onsen" bus stop. Shirogane tourist center is just 1 minute walk away, opposite the bus-stop. 　*Clic here for the bus timetable of this route by Dohoku bus company 　*Note: "Shirogane Onsen" is not the final stop. It is about three stops before the end of the route.
Opening period	Late December - Late March
Language	Japanese, English
Fee	＜Fee＞ Adults and children (elementary school and above): 10,000 yen *For solo participants, the fee is 12,000 yen *For private bookings, an additional fee of 10,000 yen per group applies *For safety and comfort reasons, please book the Private Plan if you have children aged 7-12(+¥10,000). *Please pay in advance by credit card when you book. ＜Included in the fee＞ Guide fee Snowshoe and overshoe rental Domestic travel insurance Consumption tax
Tour Details01	＜Schedule＞ Morning Course: 9:30 AM - 11:30 PM Afternoon Course: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM *Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before departure. *For those arriving by bus, please check the bus timetable in the access section. **If there are participants arriving by local bus, the tour will start once all participants have arrived. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience caused to those arriving early, and kindly ask for your understanding.
Tour Details02	＜Conditions to Participate＞ ※Minimum participants: 1 person ※Children aged 7 and above can join. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. ※Insurance is included. Please provide the full names (as per passport) and ages of all participants. ※If you need to borrow overshoes, please let us know your shoe size while applied. ※When booking, please provide a contact number (preferably a mobile phone) so we can reach you the day before or on the day of the tour. ※We offer rental outerwear and overpants for 4,000 yen per set (limited quantities and sizes). Please request when booking.
Tour Details03	＜Things to bring/prepare＞ ・Waterproof and snow proof clothing, such as ski wear ・Gloves, hat, earmuffs, or other items to keep warm ＜Important Notes＞ ・The tour may be canceled in the event of severe weather such as a blizzard. We appreciate your understanding. ・If we need to cancel, we will contact you the day before or the morning of the tour. Please provide a mobile phone number or hotel contact number where we can reach you. ＜Cancellation Policy＞ When canceling a reservation due to your circumstances, please note the following fees: 　From 7 Days before the tour: 50%. 　1 day before - The day of the tour : 100%. 　No-show on the day (without notice) : 100%
Others	＜Clothing Guide＞ ● For outer layers, a waterproof, windproof jacket like ski wear is recommended. A jacket with a hood is preferable for extra protection. Down jackets are also acceptable. For pants, we recommend waterproof, windproof overpants that can be worn over your regular pants. Snow can splash up to your waist when snowshoeing, so jeans are not recommended as they can get wet and cold. For those with separate rain gear like Gore-Tex, you can wear warm clothing underneath and use it as your outer layer. **We also offer rental outerwear and overpants for an additional fee (4,000 yen per set), though quantities and sizes are limited. Please request this when making your reservation. (Only unisex sizes M, L, LL, XL are available. Smaller women may find them a bit large. No small sizes are available for children.) ● A warm hat (preferably one that covers your ears). ● Gloves made from materials that don't get wet easily (bringing two pairs of fleece gloves and switching them when wet is acceptable). Ski gloves are not necessary. ● Sunglasses are helpful if it's sunny, though not essential as the tour is only about two hours. Ski goggles are not necessary. ● Wear warm socks. If your feet tend to get cold, foot warmers (inserts for your shoes) can be effective. ● For base layers, we recommend warm, quick-drying materials like Heattech. Even in cold Hokkaido, you may sweat while moving, so cotton is not recommended. ● For mid-layers, fleece or warm pants are ideal. ● We recommend winter (snow) boots that are ankle-length or higher. These are necessary not only for this tour but also for winter travel in Hokkaido. Even in towns where snow has been cleared, there will still be snow on the streets, so sneakers are not suitable. ● For those who need them, we offer knee-length overshoes (nylon boot covers) to wear over your boots during the snowshoe tour, which will keep snow from entering your shoes. Please request these when making your reservation.

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