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Top 6 Snow Tours in Hokkaido

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The 6 snow tours below made the cut from everything we’ve reviewed across the island. Prices, durations and one standout note on each, so you can decide over breakfast and book by lunch.

Full Day Private Skiing / Snowboarding Tour in Sapporo

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Full Day Private Skiing / Snowboarding Tour in Sapporo - Choosing between Sapporo Kokusai and Bankei

1.Full Day Private Skiing / Snowboarding Tour in Sapporo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $230Our pick

Review of Sapporo’s private ski and snowboard day tour, with beginner-friendly slopes, private transport, rentals, and a natural hot spring visit.

“Write a short wow review...i took a.private skii trip. Mr tomo.san did a great job. Help teach my son how to ski. Go the extra mile to help wife in the setting of gears. Help me conquer the impossible of braving slicing thru the snow. He bought us to the magic osen married with ancient hot springs admist beautiful snowing.. the best ever... Dr. Lim”

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3.5hours Primeval Forest Snowshoe hike and Wildlife Watching Tour

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3.5hours Primeval Forest Snowshoe hike and Wildlife Watching Tour - Meeting the group in Utoro

2.3.5hours Primeval Forest Snowshoe hike and Wildlife Watching Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $55

Snowshoe through Shiretoko’s primeval forest to frozen Tears of Man waterfall, with sea ice views and chances to spot deer and red foxes.

“Please be ready early. Maybe 10 minutes before the agreed pick up time, it would be best if you were already ready and waiting to be picked up. We were part of a small group. The tour provider will pick up everybody from different (but nearRead more”

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Snowshoe Adventures and Onsen Bliss Winter Escape in Furano

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Snowshoe Adventures and Onsen Bliss Winter Escape in Furano - The 60-minute ride from your hotel or station

3.Snowshoe Adventures and Onsen Bliss Winter Escape in Furano

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $78

Snowshoe through untouched Daisetsuzan powder near Furano, then warm up at natural Hakuginso Onsen on this small-group winter escape.

“Great winter activity that’s not snowboarding/skiing! Beautiful landscape that was taken in at a leisurely pace. Would absolutely recommend doing the Onsen afterwards, great way to warm up after walking around in the snow. Our guide Ikki was very friendly and knowledgeable about the area”

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3 hours Snowshoe hike to “Furepe fall” and Wildlife Watching

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3 hours Snowshoe hike to "Furepe fall" and Wildlife Watching - Starting at Utoro-Shiretoku Roadside Rest Area

4.3 hours Snowshoe hike to “Furepe fall” and Wildlife Watching

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $44Best value

Snowshoe through wintery Shiretoko to frozen Furepe Fall, with Sea of Okhotsk views, drift ice, wildlife, gear, and a small group guide.

“They will lend you the appropriate gear for walking in deep snow. Our guide was very accommodating and the pace was good even for beginners. We saw some deers even during a blizzard. They kept us safe and we had so much fun. We haRead more”

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Bamboo Ice Cave: Snowshoe to see a natural phenomenon!

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Bamboo Ice Cave: Snowshoe to see a natural phenomenon! - The six-hour plan from Noboribetsu

5.Bamboo Ice Cave: Snowshoe to see a natural phenomenon!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 6 hours · from $154

Snowshoe through Hokkaido forest to a rare bamboo ice cave near Noboribetsu, with lunch, hot drinks, gear, transport, and a small group.

“An absolutely wonderful day in nature, made unforgettable thanks to our guide, Aidan. Everything was perfectly organized from start to finish. Being in a small group is a real plus and allows you to fully enjoy the experience at a relaxed pace. We were completely alone in the middle of nature, which made the hike incredibly peaceful and refreshing. All the equipment is provided, so you don’t have to worry about anything. Aidan’s explanations were very clear and full of interesting anecdotes, you can truly feel his passion and deep knowledge. He is extremely dedicated to making sure everyone has a great time, helps throughout the hike, offers to take…”

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Lake Tachibana: Snowshoe to a frozen lake!

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Lake Tachibana: Snowshoe to a frozen lake! - The first hour through snowy forest

6.Lake Tachibana: Snowshoe to a frozen lake!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3h 30m · from $96

Snowshoe through Hokkaido’s quiet forests to frozen Lake Tachibana, with gear, pickup, a guide, and a hot drink included.

“Aidan was a fantastic guide, shared lots of interesting things along the way (animal tracks, plants etc) and matched my pace during the climb. It was like hiking with a mate, chill and low pressure. Aidan lent me gaiters, neck scarf and the snowshoes. I recommend bringing a scarf and warm enough gloves because your nose will run and your hands will freeze. Aside from that I had thin warm layers for both top and bottom, and that worked fine. Make sure you wear waterproof (coat, trousers, and shoes) too, and a light backpack to hold everything else. One thing I would do different is choose to go in the…”

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