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Dive into the snow!! Soft and fluffy snow is the best!

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Do you know how to put them on?

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Enjoy scenic views of Mt. Yotei

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Put on your snowshoes and go exploring in the winter forest!

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If you have kanjiki snowshoes, you can easily walk on the snowy roads

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Take a walk through beautiful forests

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Be healed by the power of trees all year round.

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Walk freely through the deep snow!

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Traditional “Kanjiki” Snowshoe Hiking in Niseko

Niseko

Available Period:

2025-12-25~2026-04-05

Duration:

1.5-2 hours

Location

Niseko

Available Period

End of December~ Beginning of April

Duration

1.5-2 hours

Fee

Per participant: 8,150yen

Date

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Person

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    • Per participant
      8,150yen
      Minimum participants: 2 or more

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    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

    • Put on your kanjiki snowshoes and head out!
    • Enjoy the scenery and nature
    • If you’re lucky, you might see some native Hokkaido birds and animals.
    Niseko is covered in snow for almost 5 months of the year. In old times, snowshoes were an essential part of daily life in the winter. This experience is a throw back to those days and involves hiking through broadleaf forests and snowy fields in snowshoes, and if you’re lucky, you might even see birds and animals. You will be using traditional “kanjiki” Japanese snowshoes made from wood and ropes to walk across the incredible Niseko snow.
     
    Your guide will teach you to walk in snowshoes before taking you on an outdoor walk in the forests of Niseko. Friendly for beginners and children alike, this tour is perfect for those looking for a unique Hokkaido experience while visiting Niseko. 
     
    Take a break from the rush of everyday life and spend some time in nature. We hope that during your stay here, you will find some hints to make your daily life richer and healthier, and that when you return home you will feel happier and more relaxed than yesterday. 
    • 2+ participants

    Meeting Location

    Natural Life Learning Center Boken Kazoku

    Meeting Address

    145-2 Hirafu, Kutchan, Abuta District, Hokkaido 044-0077

    Access to Meeting Location

    By car:

    From Sapporo, take R230 Nakayama Pass. Turn right on Kimobetsu R276, turn left on R5, then it’s about 5 minutes down the road (about 2 hours 30 minutes from Sapporo)
    Boken Kazoku is located along National Route 5.

    By public transportation:
    Take the bus from JR Kutchan Station to Boken Kazoku for about 15 minutes. Get off at “Hirafu Elementary School” or “Hirafu Kita” and it will be right in front of you.

    What to Bring & Wear

    • Cold weather gear- warm and easy-to-move-in clothes
    • Snow wear tops and bottoms, light down jacket, or similar wear
    • Cold weather gloves are a must. Ski or snowboard gloves are also acceptable.
    • Waterproof  boots or snow boots.
    • Knit hat

    Some items are available for rental

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    Keizo Anan(Representative)

    Why not have fun in a snow-filled world? Put on some snowshoes and take a walk through the winter forest!

    Tour Company

    In 1993, "Boken Kazoku" (Adventure Family) was opened in an old abandoned school building. The wooden walls, corridors, and ceilings of the school building are reminiscent of former days. Currently, the classrooms are used as restaurants and accommodations, and there is also a gymnasium, hearth hut, and Goemon bath, where you can enjoy lifestyle and nature experiences that make the most of Niseko's nature.
    Company Name: Natural Life Learning Center Boken Kazoku

    Program List

    Overview

    Available Period

    End of December~ Beginning of April

    May vary depending on snow conditions.

    Duration
    1. 1.5-2 hours
    2. 09:00 start
    3. 13:00 start
    Fee

    Per participant: 8,150¥

    What's Included
    • Guide fee
    • Equipment rentals
    • Insurance
    Pick-Up Service

    We provide free pick-up service from JR Kutchan Station.
    If you require this service, please write it in the “Requests” section when you apply.

    Payment

    Prepayment by credit card

    English Level

    1= can't speak English at all / 5= native speaker

    Notes

    • If the tour cannot proceed due to the weather, we will cancel the tour and inform you.
    • The tour date may be changed due to unseasonal weather or other reasons.

    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

    Niseko

    Available Period

    End of December~ Beginning of April

    Duration

    1.5-2 hours

    Fee

    Per participant: 8,150yen

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      • Per participant
        8,150yen
        Minimum participants: 2 or more

        - 00 +

      ...Available

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      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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