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 snow-covered Christmas trees.
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!

※Please note that due to riverside construction, it is not possible to go down to the river bank, this season. We appreciate your understanding in this regard.

Address	Please meet us at the parking area in front of Shirogane Post Office.
Access	For those arriving by bus, please get off at the "Shirogane Onsen" bus stop. (*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): 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 *Please pay in cash on the day ＜Included in the fee＞ Guide fee Snowshoe and overshoe rental Domestic travel insurance Consumption tax
Tour Details01	＜Schedule＞ Morning Course: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM If you’re coming by public bus, take the bus bound for Shirogane Onsen departing from Biei Station at 9：00 AM. Get off at Shirogane Onsen. Afternoon Course: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM If you’re coming by public bus, take the bus bound for Shirogane Onsen departing from Biei Station at 11：54 PM. Get off at Shirogane Onsen.
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 3,000 yen per set (limited quantities and sizes). Please request when booking.
Tour Details03	＜Things to bring/prepare＞ ・Waterproof and snowproof 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＞ If you need to cancel your reservation, please note the following fees: 7 Days before the tour: 50%. Day before: 100%. Same day or no show: 100%
Others	＜Clothing Guide＞ ・Base Layer: Warm, quick-drying materials like Heattech. Cotton is not recommended as it absorbs sweat and stays wet. ・Mid Layer: Fleece or warm pants are ideal. ・Outer Layer: Waterproof, windproof jackets like ski wear are recommended. A hooded jacket is ideal. Down jackets are also acceptable. For pants, we recommend waterproof overpants that can be worn over regular pants, as snow can splash up to your waist. Jeans are not recommended as they can get wet and cold. If you have separate rain gear, such as Gore-Tex, you can wear warm clothing underneath and use it as your outer layer. ・Hat: A warm hat (preferably one that covers your ears). ・Gloves: Waterproof gloves or two pairs of fleece gloves to switch if wet. Ski gloves are not necessary. ・Sunglasses: Optional but helpful if it's sunny. The tour is short, so ski goggles are not needed. ・Socks: Wear warm socks. Foot warmers (shoe inserts) can help if your feet tend to get cold. ・Shoes: We recommend ankle-length or higher winter (snow) boots, which are essential for winter travel in Hokkaido, not just for this tour. Sneakers are not suitable for snowy conditions, even in cleared areas. ・Overshoes: For participants who need them, we offer knee-length overshoes (nylon boot covers) to wear over your boots. These help keep snow out of your shoes. Please request when booking.

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