Hokkaido · SNOWSHOE & WINTER TOURS
13 reviewed
Deep snow is the island’s main crop, and these tours harvest it: snowshoe forests, snowmobile runs, drift ice along the Okhotsk coast. Each of the 13 below says what gear is included and how cold to expect.
See snowy Hokkaido with penguins at Asahiyama Zoo, Ningle Terrace crafts, Shikisai-no-oka, and an optional snowmobile ride from Sapporo.
“Well, the best tour guide ever Sunny! If you choose this tour, you have to ask to be with this guy! The best. The tour is very good! Snowmobile was the best part!”
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”
Raft 2km through Niseko’s snowy Shiribetsu River, stop for hot drinks and snow play, and enjoy a small-group winter adventure.
“Such a fun experience off the slopes! We felt safe the entire time and could not take the smiles off our faces. If we had more time we would definitely go again, the snowball fight was a highlight! Thank you for the fantastic memories!”
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”
See Lake Shikotsu’s crystal-clear ice sculptures glowing at night on a reserved bus from Sapporo, with festival admission included.
“Well organised tour with crystal clear english audio system - even my headphones fitted. As someone who enjoys travelling on one's own I particularly liked having a seat to myself with no-one sitting next to me. Having the audio systeRead more”
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”
See Lake Shikotsu’s ice sculptures and glowing caverns on a four-hour evening tour from Sapporo, with shared transport included.
“A great ice festival to visit if you're in Sapporo for the snow festival. We went there at night when all the ice sculptures were beautifully lit up and it was really impressive. Great place to take the kids, highly recommend it!”
Visit Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival from Sapporo by small-group bus, with illuminated ice art, slides, snacks, and optional hot springs.
“Had an awesome time at the ice festival at night. Such a beautiful place and even better with all the lights illuminating the ice. Favourite part was the giant ice wall and slide”
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A private winter transfer between New Chitose Airport and Niseko, with door-to-door pickup, luggage help, and flexible one-way service.
“We booked this tour company to drive us from our hotel in Niseko Village to the Sapporo/New Chitose airport. Upon arrival into Sapporo we took a chartered bus from the airport, which was fine. But we didn't want to risk missing our flight Read more”
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…”
Spend 13 hours from Sapporo visiting Asahiyama Zoo, then watch sunset from GARINKO GO III as it cuts through Okhotsk drift ice.
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…”
Snowshoe across Biei’s sparkling winter hills, enjoy private access to a snowy farm, then warm up with a cafe drink for $64.
“It was an awesome activity that I highly recommend everyone to try! Our guide Hattie was really sweet and kind! Gears were all prepared for us and in really good conditions. Biei Hill was surreal and we were the only ones around, which made it even more special! The peacefulness and just being able to enjoy and have the pure white winter scenery all to ourselves was a great surprise. Great thanks to Hattie for accommodating to our other travel plans and lunch recommendation was top notch (minus the queue)!”
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