Tour

Authentic Dog Sledding Experience in Tokachi

2 hours

Moderate

Drive your own team of huskies across the wintery landscape of Hokkaido

You are the musher!


Of course, a guide will accompany you on this dog sled tour, but you are the musher who drives the dog sled!
Before you depart, your guide will explain how to operate the dog sled, the key points, and things to be careful of, and then you can finally depart. Your guide will ride a snowmobile and provide you with full support. 


This is a private tour with only one group (1-6 people) per time slot. The dogsleds are custom-made two seaters, so two people will drive at once. Two adults (18 years old and over) or an adult and a child (10 years old and over) will drive the sled themselves. In the case of one adult and one child (9 years old and under), a guide may ride with them and help steer.


For 1 or 2 people
You can ride the dog sled from start to finish. You can switch positions during breaks along the way.
For 3 people
Since the dog sled is limited to 2 people, the remaining person will ride on a snowmobile driven by the guide. You can switch driving the dog sled along the way so that everyone can enjoy driving the dog sled.
For 4 to 6 people in a group
2 people will ride on the dog sled and the rest will ride on a special sled pulled by a snowmobile. You can switch members along the way.



What's included?
  • Goods & services tax
  • Free clothing and boots are available for rental, but from the perspective of infection prevention, please bring your own snow jacket, pants, boots, gloves, neck warmer, hat, etc. as much as possible. 
  • If there is an odd number of participants the guide will ride with you, or the third guest will ride the snowmobile with the guide and take turns riding with the other participants along the course. 
  • Staff will support you on the snowmobile during the tour.
Exclusions
  • Tip or gratuity
  • Bus fare
  • Food & drinks
Please note
    • Please note that the experience may not be possible due to weather conditions such as blizzards.
    • We cannot accept applications for children alone, so please make sure to apply with an adult.
    • The number of buses is very limited on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. If you are coming by public transportation, please check the timetable of the "Takushoku Bus" before applying.
    • The maximum total load weight is 150kg and less for sled dog welfare.
    • Driving a dog sled is an outdoor activity that carries the risk of injury (cuts, bruises, sprains, fractures, dislocations, etc.), just like skiing and snowboarding. Please understand that we do not allow children under the age of 6 to participate. In addition, when carrying children, the main driver must have a good sense of balance. Please think carefully before making a reservation, especially if you have no experience with snow sports such as skiing.
    What to bring
      • Cold weather gear (hats, boots, snow pants and jacket, gloves)
      • Sunglasses 
      • Sunscreen
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