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Views of the frozen waterfalls along the Shokotsu River
Walk on top of the frozen Shokotsu River in Takinoue
View unique winter scenery in Takinoue
Snowshoeing tour in Takinoue at the Shokotsu River
View beautiful winter scenery in Takinoue
Along the Shokotsu River in Takinoue, the groundwater freezes from in the rocks
View stunning frozen waterfalls in Takinoue
Oshiraneppu River Snow Adventure- Snowshoeing in Takinoue
- Location
Takinoue
- Available Period
January~ March
- Duration
~2 hours
- Fee
Tour Highlights
- Join an expert and fun guide who will help you learn about the nature of Hokkaido
- See beautiful sights while snowshoeing
- Get up close and personal to impressive frozen waterfalls that hang over the river!
Visit a small town in northern Hokkaido on this snowshoeing adventure! The Oshiraneppu River is a tributary of the Shokutsu River. The river was formed by the Oshiraneppu River Formation, which was created by an underwater landslide 16 to 13 million years ago.
Why not try walking on the river surface formed by the layers?
A great chance for animal lovers, this is an opportunity to see the famous “snow fairy” long-tailed tit, Stellar’s sea eagles, ezo squirrels and foxes, among other wild birds. Your guide, a former science teacher and true nature lover, will introduce you to this incredible winter landscape while teaching you about the wildlife and nature of the area!
This is a perfect trip for stopovers while visiting the northern part of Hokkaido! Come join this gentle but jam-packed snowshoeing trip, with many chances to get up close to the wildlife and beauty of eastern Hokkaido. You will also get a tea break with local teas and handmade treats as well!
- Please consult us if you wish to participate solo
Meeting Location
Takinoue Hotel Keikoku
Meeting Address
Sakurugenya, Takinoue, Mombetsu District, Hokkaido 099-5604
What to Bring & Wear
- 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
- Drinking water
Overview
- Available Period
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January~ March
- Duration
~2 hours
- Fee
Participant: 7,700 yen
Snowshoe rentals: 500 yen
- What's Included
- Guide fees
- Snowshoe rentals
- Consumption tax
- Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Pick-Up Service
Pickup is available from Hotel Keikoku, Roadside Rest Area “Kaori no Sato Takinoue,” and Sounkyo. If you require this service, please write it in the “Requests” section when you apply.
- Payment
Prepayment by credit card
Notes
- 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.
- The tour may be cancelled midway for safety or other reasons at the discretion of the guide.
- Encounters with wildlife are not 100% guaranteed.
- You are responsible for your children.
- 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.
Cancellation / Changes
- A cancellation fee of 100% is charged if cancelled after the start of the event or in case of a no-show
- A cancellation fee of 50% is charged if cancelled on the day of, before the start of the event
- A cancellation fee of 40% 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
- A cancellation fee of 20% is charged if cancelled 10 days or less before the event
- Location
Takinoue
- Available Period
January~ March
- Duration
~2 hours
- Fee
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