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Come see the giant trees standing in the snowy forest!
Put on your snowshoes and head out!
"Onko" means "yew tree" in the Hokkaido dialect.
This is a course that requires some physical strength, but the guide will help you.
Rental wear is available.
Enjoy the onsen after the tour!
Enjoy the beauty of Kuromatsunai in the winter
Enjoy the beauty of Kuromatsunai in the winter
Enjoy the beauty of Kuromatsunai in the winter
Enjoy the beauty of Kuromatsunai in the winter
Enjoy the beauty of Kuromatsunai in the winter
Giant Tree Watching Snowshoe Tour in Kuromatsunai Utasai- Onko Trees
- Location
Kuromatsunai
- Available Period
Late January~ Mid-March
- Duration
~3.5 hours
- Fee
Tour Highlights
- Experience the winter forest
- Be guided by a local guide who lives in the northernmost beech village
- The giant trees that suddenly appear in the mysterious winter forest are a spectacular sight
- 10 years and older
Meeting Location
Kuromatsunai Kankokyoukai
Meeting Address
Kuromatsunai Onsen Bunanomori, 545 Kuromatsunai, Suttsu District, Hokkaido 048-0101
Access to Meeting Location
- 50 minutes from Niseko
- 50 minutes from Lake Toya
- 2 hours 30 minutes from Sapporo
- 2 hours from Hakodate
<Coming by car>
Sapporo → Kuromatsunai, about 2 hours 50 minutes (when using the expressway)
*About 20 minutes from Kuromatsunai Minami IC on the Do-o Expressway
<Coming by JR>
20 minutes on foot from Kuromatsunai Station on the Hakodate Main Line
What to Bring & Wear
- Cold weather gear- warm and easy-to-move-in clothes
- Snowwear tops and bottoms, light down jacket, or similar wear
- Cold weather gloves are a must. Ski or snowboard gloves are also acceptable.
- Waterproof trekking shoes, boots, or snow boots with thick socks.
- Knit hat
- Sunglasses
Cold weather gear rentals are available for 2,700¥
- Ski wear (jacket and pants, gloves, hat, goggles)
Overview
- Available Period
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Late January~ Mid-March
Depending on snow conditions, the period may change
- Duration
~3.5 hours
- Itinerary
9:30 Meet at the Kuromatsunai Town Tourist Association. After getting ready, move to the starting point in our company car.
10:00 Start snowshoe walking to the giant tree.
12:00 Arrive and take a break under the giant tree.
13:00 Tour end
- Fee
Adults(13+ years): 7,600¥
Children: 6,000¥
Adults(13+ years) (solo participant): 11,000¥
Winter clothing rental: 2,700¥
- What's Included
- Insurance
- Snowshoe rentals
- Snow boot rentals
- Guide
- Not Included
Personal necessities such as snacks and water
- Payment
Prepayment by credit card
Notes
- The tour dates may be changed or cancelled if there is not enough snow due to unseasonal weather or other reasons.
Travel Conditions
- Children cannot participate alone.
- We have liability insurance for each tour, but we recommend that you also take out your own personal injury insurance. In the event of an accident, we will take measures within the scope of the insurance, but please note that we cannot compensate you if the limit is exceeded.
- Please follow all of the instructions of the tour guide, as there are risks in outdoor tours. Please also understand that the guide cannot be held personally responsible for any accidents caused by the customer’s intentional or negligent acts.
- Please understand that you are responsible for any accidents or incidents that may occur during the tour that occurs outside of negligence by the guide.
Cancellation / Changes
- A cancellation fee of 100% is charged if cancelled on the day of the event or in case of a no-show
- Location
Kuromatsunai
- Available Period
Late January~ Mid-March
- Duration
~3.5 hours
- Fee
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