Snowshoeing and Onsen Adventures in a Winter Wonderland -Sapporo.

From $239.14 per person Lowest Price Guarantee

Select Date and Travelers

You can select up to 5 travelers in total.

Adult (16-80) Minimum: 1, Maximum: 5

Book online or call: +1 437 970 2890

Free Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Snowshoes, snow trekking poles, and gaiters
Onsen admission fees

Cold weather clothing, hiking footwear for cold/snowy conditions.

Overview

Experience local knowledge of the trails around Sapporo. Learn how to travel in snow with snowshoes and enjoy the great outdoors. Unlike skiing and snowboarding, it's an accessible activity for almost everyone and allows for exploration in areas that are inaccessible by other means. Before the hike commences, you will be provided with some helpful information to assist you with moving in a cold environment such as pacing to conserve energy, observing the route ahead, and evaluating the best route to minimize hazards. Learn about nature and navigation skills in a winter environment, enjoy a hearty meal outside for lunch while experiencing the wilderness at a slower, more intimate pace amidst the quiet beauty of the snow-covered terrain.

Pickup points

Open in Google Maps

Pickup details

Specific meeting point details will be provided upon booking confirmation. ... Read more ▼

Itinerary

Bankei Sanso This day trek starts at 7:30am with a meet up at Makomanai subway station to the trailhead. From there we will travel by private transport around 1/2 an hour to the trail head where we will prepare and check equipment and run through the safety brief before setting off on a 5-hour circuit that will include a lunch stop. After lunch we then return to our transport and off to an onsen. Then we return back to Sapporo. Difficulty level- 4/10.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

February 06100% refund

February 07No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Traveler Photos

Reviews

5.0

7 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

5 stars

7
4 stars

0
3 stars

0
2 stars

0
1 star

0

We perform checks on reviews

We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her

Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 7 reviews with 5 stars

Awesome snowshoeing experience!

Published on Apr, 2024

Chris is very accommodating. He replies to messages swiftly. We enjoyed the whole hiking adventure especially for beginners like us.

Magical hike through the Hokkaido winter landscape

Published on Mar, 2024

Chris is the perfect host (knowledgeable, fun, friendly but not obnoxiously chatty) for a hike through the winter landscape of Hokkaido. The meeting point is very easy to reach even from central Sapporo, and the hike through the virtually untouched nature was an amazing experience! The onsen visit as a finish is ideal, the onsen itself and the view from the bath are absolutely stunning. I have visited a lot of onsen in Japan and this was definitively one of the very best. Cannot recommend this activity enough.

A Snowshoeing Dream Come True

Published on Feb, 2024

This snowshoeing experience was amazing. Chris was a wonderful guide in providing tips about snowshoe safety and information about the different trails in the Jozankei area. The lunch spot was serene and peaceful, eating delicious curry and drinking hot cocoa. The stop at a local onsen afterward was the perfect way to end the day. I highly recommend this to anyone who wants to experience an escape from the crowds to trek through the deep powdery snow that only Hokkaido can offer while traveling in Japan in the winter.

Enchanting views and delightful hike!

Published on Feb, 2024

I had a wonderful time snowshoeing with Chris! We headed out to a trail in Shikotsu-Toya National Park. This specific hike was suitable for a first time snow-shoe experience [I understand that the difficulty can be tailored] and the views were beautiful. Chris set a nice pace, pointed out animal trails, and dispensed safety advice. A warm camping lunch was provided. This was finally capped off with a trip to Jozankei onsen which warmed me up thoroughly. I would recommend this experience- why aren't there more reviews?

Chris was a great guide,...

Published on Feb, 2024

Chris was a great guide, very friendly and personable, and knowledgeable about what to look out for during snowshoeing. He was also accommodating to my pace. We had a solid hike through a really lovely trail, and enjoyed a nice camping lunch and then an onsen trip to round it off. I had lots of fun and really enjoyed myself, thanks so much Chris!