Find & Book Activities
in Hokkaido, Japan
Show All Photos (6)
Join experienced guides on this snowshoeing trip
Enjoy the beauty of Tokachi
Enjoy the beauty of Tokachi by snowshoeing
Enjoy the beauty of Tokachi
Join experienced guides on this snowshoeing trip
Walk confidently through the snow
[Limited to 6 people per day] Kamishihoro Naitai Highland Ranch – Snowshoe Hiking Tour in Tokachi
- Location
Tokachi
- Available Period
Late January~ Mid-March
- Duration
~2.5 hours
- Fee
Tour Highlights
- A private tour limited to one group per day
- Enjoy the spectacular views in a specially permitted area
- A local outdoor guide will accompany you
This snowshoe tour takes place at the “Winter Naitai Highland Ranch,” the largest public ranch in Japan, which is normally off-limits to the public. Enjoy the spectacular views of Hokkaido as you stroll through the silent snowfields.
Footprints of wild animals such as snow hares and Ezo deer remain on the snow-covered fields. You can feel the breath of the flora and fauna of Daisetsuzan National Park.
[About Naitai Highland Ranch]
Located in Kamishihoro Town, Hokkaido, Naitai Highland Ranch is the largest public ranch in Japan, boasting a total area of 1,700 hectares (the equivalent of 358 Tokyo Domes).
“Nai-tai” means “deep river” in the Ainu language, and it is Tokachi’s most popular scenic spot, attracting approximately 130,000 visitors during its operating season (April to October). However, for reasons of disease prevention and safety, access is prohibited except for the general driving route and the observation cafe “Nai-tai Terrace” at the summit. Furthermore, due to the harsh environment with heavy snowfall and frequent strong winds, access is also prohibited during the winter. Come join this tour for special access!
- Ages 12 and older
- 1-6 participants
- Customers with shoe sizes smaller than 21.5cm cannot participate
Meeting Location
Road Station Kamishihoro
Meeting Address
Higashi 3 Sen-227-1 Kamishihoro, Kato District, Hokkaido 080-1408
Access to Meeting Location
- ~1 hour 10 minutes by car from Obihiro
- ~2 hours 30 minutes by car from Kushiro
- ~3 hours 30 minutes by car from Sapporo
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
- Waterproof trekking shoes, boots, or snow boots with thick socks.
- Knit hat
- Sunglasses or snow goggles
Overview
- Available Period
-
Late January~ Mid-March
- Duration
~2.5 hours
- 10:00-12:30
- 1-6 people (limited to one group per day)
- Itinerary
- Meet at Roadside Station Kamishihoro
- Briefing on how to put on snowshoes (20 minutes)
- Guided tour to the ranch gate entrance in a vehicle provided by our company (20 minutes)
- Snowshoeing experience in the restricted area of Naitai Plateau Ranch (90 minutes)
- Return the meeting point (30 minutes)
- Arrive and disband
- Fee
Per participant: 7,200yen
- What's Included
- Snowshoe and boot rentals
- Guide fees
- Consumption tax
- Not Included
- Transportation costs to the meeting point
- Personal expenses
- Pick-Up Service
Free transportation is available from the meeting point
- Payment
Prepayment by credit card
- English Level
-
1= can't speak English at all / 5= native speaker
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.
- If the tour cannot proceed due to heavy rain, lightning, wind, or blizzard, we will cancel the tour and inform you.
- Children below 12 years of age are not permitted to participate or accompany participants
- We recommend a full set of winter gear, similar to ski wear. You will also need a hat that covers your ears, gloves, a scarf, and warm snow boots. We also recommend wearing thick socks, layering your clothing, and using hand warmers.
- We do not rent any winter gear, so please bring your own.
- Drones are not permitted during the tour. Thank you for your understanding.
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
- Location
Tokachi
- Available Period
Late January~ Mid-March
- Duration
~2.5 hours
- Fee
Other Programs by This Company
![[Limited to one group per day] Kamishihoro Naitai Highland Ranch Snow Safari with a spectacular lunch – a special reservation of Japan’s largest public ranch](https://b7c10ae8.delivery.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2-610x420.jpg)
![[Limited to one group per day] Kamishihoro Naitai Highland Ranch Snow Safari - Coffee break and snowmobiling with a spectacular scenic view](https://b7c10ae8.delivery.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/（日本語）-7-610x420.jpg)
![[Limited to 6 people per day] Kamishihoro Naitai Highland Ranch - Snowshoe Hiking Tour in Tokachi](https://b7c10ae8.delivery.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/6-1-610x420.jpg)
