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Sapporo Station Pick-up and Drop-off included!

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Try out Wakasagi Fishing

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The lake is frozen!

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The fish you catch will be delicious

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The fish you catch will be delicious

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Come fishing on the ice!

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Barato River Ice Fishing Experience, Pickup Included from Sapporo Station

Sapporo City

Available Period:

2025-12-25~2026-03-26

Duration:

~3.5 hours

Location

Ishikari

Available Period

Late December ~ Early March

Duration

~3.5 hours

Fee

Per participant (ages 4 and older): 7,600yen

Solo participant: 9,800yen

Date

Select

Person

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    • Per participant (ages 4 and older)
      7,600yen
      Minimum participants: 2 or more

      - 00 +
    • Solo participant
      9,800yen

      - 00 +

    ...Available

    Reserve now, pay later!

    Clicking "Book" will send a request to the guide. If they have availability, you will receive a payment link to confirm your reservation.

    Tour Highlights

    • Empty-handed, beginners welcome – Half-day plan with pick-up from Sapporo Station
    • The rental fee for fishing rods and other equipment needed for smelt fishing, such as fishing rods and reels, is included
    • Stay comfortable inside the tent, protected from the wind and snow
    This plan includes pick-up from Sapporo Station and pick-up from Barato River, the smelt fishing location. The smelt fishing is done in the Barato River, located on the border between Ishikari City and the northern part of Sapporo City. It is about 30 minutes by car from Sapporo Station.
     
    The trip takes about 3.5 hours from meeting at Sapporo Station to disbanding at Sapporo Station.
    Come empty-handed! Winter clothes and boots rentals available! The rental fee for fishing rods, reels, and other equipment needed for smelt fishing is included in the basic fee.
     
    The Barato River is a meandering river located near the river mouth, and in winter the river freezes over.  Comfortable inside the tent, protected from wind and snow, you will fish from a hole drilled into the ice for wakasagi, or smelt. On sunny days, you can also fish outside.
     
    Then, the smelt you catch will be fried into tempura!
     
    Why not spend some fun time in a tent specially designed for smelt fishing on a completely frozen river? Even if you are new to fishing, your guide will teach you how to use the fishing rod and how to attach bait, so you can enjoy the experience with peace of mind. The smelt you catch swimming in the clear water will be fried on the spot. They are delicious when freshly fried.
     
    Enjoy this unique leisure activity in Hokkaido’s winter.
    • 4 years and older

    Meeting Location

    In front of LAWSON Sapporo Kita 8 Jonishi Store

    Meeting Address

    〒060-0808 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Kita Ward, Kita 8 Jonishi, 3 Chome−28

    Meeting Location Details

    Leave Sapporo Station North Exit 12 and walk to Sapporo L-Plaza

    Access to Meeting Location

    If you have your own transportation, please check our other plan: [Sapporo, Otaru area] Ibarato River Ice Fishing Tour – Meet on site

    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 or snow goggles

    Rentals are available.

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    Ryuichi Sato(Representative)

    The smelt fishing location is the Ibarato River, which flows between Sapporo and Ishikari, 30 to 40 minutes by car from Sapporo Station. You can ice fish by drilling a hole in the frozen river, or even inside a tent. You can experience it empty-handed- the tour fee includes the rental of fishing rods, bait, buckets, chairs, and other equipment needed for smelt fishing.

    Tour Company

    If you want to fully enjoy Hokkaido's nature, head to Flying Dolphins in Furano where you can enjoy outdoor activities such as rafting, canyoning, and wild lake activities!
    Company Name: Flying Dolphins Adventure Service

    Program List

    Overview

    Available Period

    Late December ~ Early March

    Duration

    ~3.5 hours
    AM: 08:50~12:30
    PM: 12:50~16:30

    • Please arrive 10 minutes before the pick-up time.
    Itinerary
    • 8:50/12:50- Meet in front of Lawson Sapporo Kita 8-jo Nishi store, north exit of JR Sapporo Station
    • 9:00/13:00- Shuttle bus departs
    • 9:40/13:40- Arrive and staff guides you to fishing spot
    • 9:45/13:45- Start smelt fishing (about 2 hours). Staff will cook the smelt you catch into tempura.
    • 11:45/15:45- End of experience, shuttle bus departs
    • 12:30/16:30- Arrive at JR Sapporo Station North Exit, disband

    Please be ready by the meeting time, including changing clothes. There are no toilets at the fishing spot.

    Fee
    • Per participant (ages 4 and older): 7,600yen
    • Solo participant: 9,800yen
    What's Included
    • Equipment rentals
    • Guide and lesson
    • Wakasagi tempura
    • Transportation to/from Sapporo Station
    • Consumption tax
    • Insurance
    Pick-Up Service

    We provide free pick-up service from the North exit of JR Sapporo Station.

    Payment

    Prepayment by credit card

    Notes

    • 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.
    • Catching fish is not 100% guaranteed.
    • Smoking is prohibited inside the tents.
    • You are responsible for your children.
    • If the tour cannot proceed due to heavy rain, lightning, wind, or blizzard, we will cancel the tour and inform you.
    • The tour dates may be changed or cancelled if there is not enough snow due to unseasonal weather or other reasons.
    • We recommend that guests who are pregnant and very small children do not participate.

    Travel Conditions

    • Min. participants: 2

    Cancellation / Changes

    • A cancellation fee of 100% is charged if cancelled on the day of the event or in case of a no-show
    • A cancellation fee of 50% is charged if cancelled 1 day or less before the event
    • A cancellation fee of 30% is charged if cancelled 7 days or less before the event
    Location

    Ishikari

    Available Period

    Late December ~ Early March

    Duration

    ~3.5 hours

    Fee

    Per participant (ages 4 and older): 7,600yen

    Solo participant: 9,800yen

    Date

    Select

    Person

    Select

      • Per participant (ages 4 and older)
        7,600yen
        Minimum participants: 2 or more

        - 00 +
      • Solo participant
        9,800yen

        - 00 +

      ...Available

      Reserve now, pay later!

      Clicking "Book" will send a request to the guide. If they have availability, you will receive a payment link to confirm your reservation.

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