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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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Ice fishing is so fun for families!

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The fish you catch will be delicious

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[Sapporo, Otaru area] Barato River Ice Fishing Tour – Meet on site

Sapporo City

Available Period:

2025-12-25~2026-03-26

Duration:

~2 hours

Location

Ishikari

Available Period

Late December ~ Early March

Duration

~2 hours

Fee

Per participant (ages 4 and older): 6,550yen

Solo participant: 8,700yen

Date

Select

Person

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    • Per participant (ages 4 and older)
      6,550yen
      Minimum participants: 2 or more

      - 00 +
    • Solo participant
      8,700yen

      - 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

    • 30 minutes from Sapporo. Come empty-handed! Winter clothes and boots are also available for rental!
    • Smelt fishing in the Barato River, located on the border with Ishikari in the northern part of Sapporo.
    • A 30-minute drive from Sapporo Station, so you can easily participate.
    • Rentals for fishing rods, reels, and other equipment needed for smelt fishing is included!

    A half-day smelt fishing course near Sapporo and Otaru. Come empty-handed- all rentals are included!

    This course is for meeting on-site. 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, clean water will be fried on the spot. They are delicious when freshly fried.

    Experience smelt fishing and enjoy a leisure activity that is unique to Hokkaido in winter.

    • Ages 4 and older welcome
    • Min. participants: 2

    Meeting Location

    Barato Garden North Hill Parking Lot (Ishikari city)

    Meeting Address

    39-2 Oyafuru, Ishikari, Hokkaido 061-3245

    Meeting Location Details

    [Access by car]

    • 30 minutes by car from Sapporo Station
    • 45 minutes by car from Otaru Station
    • 55 minutes by car from New Chitose Airport

    Access to Meeting Location

    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, a 30-minute drive from Sapporo Station. You can ice fish by drilling a hole in the frozen river, or even inside a tent. The tour fee includes the rental of fishing rods, bait, buckets, chairs, and other equipment needed for smelt fishing. Comfortable, no wind or snow: You can fish for smelt even inside a tent Safe for beginners and children: The guide will carefully explain how to fish. You can eat the smelt you caught as tempura: The staff will cook it (included in the tour fee)

    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

    ~2 hours
    1) 09:40~11:45
    2) 13:40~15:45

    • Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time.

     

    Itinerary
    1. 9:40/13:40- Meet at Barato Garden North Hill. Please come 10 minutes before your reservation time. Staff will guide you to the fishing spot.
    2. 9:45/13:45- Start smelt fishing (about 2 hours). Staff will cook the smelt you caught in between fishing into tempura.
    3. 11:45/15:45- End of experience/disband
    • Please be ready by the meeting time, including changing clothes.
    • Also, please use the toilet before starting. Usually you can use the nearby facilities, which are 5-10 minutes walk from the fishing spot.
      However, depending on the season, you may have to drive a little further from the toilet location to go fishing.
    Fee
    • Per participant (ages 4 and older): 6,550yen
    • Solo participant: 8,700yen
    What's Included
    • Equipment rentals
    • Guide and lesson
    • Wakasagi tempura
    • Consumption tax
    • Insurance
    Not Included
    • Winter clothes and boots. We offer rentals at the following rates:
      •  Winter clothing 1,500 yen/person. Sizes: Adults: S, M, L, XL
      • Boots 500 yen/person. Sizes: 23cm-30cm (in 1cm increments)
    • If you would like rentals, please let us know when you apply for the tour.
    Pick-Up Service

    This activity is for meeting on site. If you need pickups, please check the following plan: Barato River Ice Fishing Experience, Pickup Included from 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.
    • Guests who are pregnant and very small children cannot 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

    ~2 hours

    Fee

    Per participant (ages 4 and older): 6,550yen

    Solo participant: 8,700yen

    Date

    Select

    Person

    Select

      • Per participant (ages 4 and older)
        6,550yen
        Minimum participants: 2 or more

        - 00 +
      • Solo participant
        8,700yen

        - 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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