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Winter is the most beautiful season of the year. Let’s go and see the most breathtaking view in Biei.

During the green season in Biei, you can see colorful patchwork hills which attract many tourists from around the world.
However, when is the best season to see Biei's beautiful scenery?

Fresh air, clear blue sky, and a winter wonderland of snow…
This tour is the best way to explore the stunning landscapes of Biei.
Take your time and enjoy every step through the fresh snow. Enjoy the beauty all around you.

(This is one of our special guided experiences made in collaboration with farmers in Biei. Please kindly note that you normally cannot enter the fields without permission.)

Opening period	Late December - Early March
Language	Japanese, English
TEL	0166-74-5757
Fee	＜Fee＞ Adults and children (elementary school and above): 8,000 yen *For solo participants, the fee is 10,000 yen *For private bookings, an additional fee of 10,000 yen per group applies ＜Included in the fee＞ Guide fee Snowshoe and overshoe rental Domestic travel insurance Consumption tax
Tour Details01	＜Schedule＞ ◆09:30 / 13:30　Meeting at Shiki-no-Jouhoukan ◆09:45-11:15 / 13:45-15:15　Snowshoeing ◆11:30 / 15:30　Back to Shiki-no-Jouhoukan ＊The tour might be canceled due to bad weather.
Tour Details02	＜Conditions to participate＞ - Minimum number of participants (1 Adult or 1 Child accompanied by an adult.) - Children aged 7 and up can participate. Children must have a parent or guardian present. - Please supply us with the information below at the time of booking. ＊Names as per passport and date of birth of all participants (for insurance purposes). ＊A phone number that we can use to reach you before and on the day of the tour. ＊Your shoe size in centimeters if you would like to borrow overshoe covers.
Tour Details03	＜Things to bring/prepare＞ - Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing (ski / snowboard wear) - Gloves, hats and scarves - Warm, waterproof boots, preferably snow boots ※We can provide you with overshoe covers if you do not have snow boots. - Sunglasses or snow goggles if necessary. ＜Important Notice＞ - The tour may be cancelled due to bad weather conditions (e.g. snowstorm). - Please let us know your telephone number in advance. We will call you if cancellation looks likely. - The tour can be customized to match your fitness. - If you do not have ski wear, please let us know. We can lend you rental wear (additional 1500yen per person). ＜Cancel Police＞ We operate a cancellation fee for cancellations at the request of the client. Please be aware of the below cancellation fees upon applying to join the program. 7 Days before the tour: 50%. Day before: 100%. Same day or no show: 100%
Others	＜Clothing Guide＞ ● 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. ● 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 (1,500 yen per set), though quantities and sizes are limited. Please request this when making your reservation. (Only unisex sizes M, L, LL 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. ● 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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