【Hokkaido/Otaru】Snowshoe Hiking at Mt. Asari Tengu with a Professional Guide <Beginner Friendly & Includes Instruction>
- Specialized equipment is provided for free!
- Free pick-up and drop-off from Sapporo Station or Otaru Station
- Small group tours with full support
Package options
Product Info
- This is a snowshoe hiking tour to Mt. Asari Tengu, located in Otaru, Hokkaido, near Sapporo. A professional guide will provide instructions on winter hiking techniques throughout the tour. Just stepping into the fluffy powder snow is a blast! Why not join us for a hike through the quiet winter forest? This tour is recommended for those who want to try winter mountain hiking or are looking for their first snowshoeing experience. A 360-degree panoramic view awaits you at the summit! After descending, you can stop by a nearby hot spring if you wish. This guided tour can be given in English.
- Specialized equipment is provided for free!
- Specialized gear such as snowshoes and poles are available for free rental. In addition to the above, goggles, winter gloves, waterproof/insulated outerwear, and waterproof/insulated snow boots are available for rent for an additional fee. Please let us know if you would like to rent any of these items when booking. The paid rental fees below are per item. Ski goggles (one size fits all) / Winter gloves: 500 JPY Insulated/waterproof jacket and pants set (S-LL sizes): 2000 JPY Insulated/waterproof boots (21-29cm): 2000 JPY
- Free pick-up and drop-off from Sapporo Station or Otaru Station
- We offer free pick-up and drop-off from in front of Sapporo Station or Otaru Station. Pick-up from accommodation facilities near the stations is also possible. Please note that the meeting and drop-off points are generally the same. If you meet in Otaru, you will be dropped off in Otaru.
- Small group tours with full support
- Our tours are limited to small groups to ensure attentive support. We operate with a maximum of 2 groups and a capacity of 5 people. As a COVID-19 precaution, we provide alcohol disinfectant and disposable masks in our transport vehicles.
The mountaintop offers a 360-degree panoramic view.
This is the place to experience deep snow!
Includes lectures by a professional guide.
Sliding down a snow-covered slope on your bottom
Fish Drop Waterfall
Quiet snowy mountains
Let's go see the snow monsters.
Animal tracking
What You Can Expect
1 Day
- 08:30Overall itinerary. Reception at the meeting point. After reception, travel to the activity site. 10:00 Arrival at the activity site. Preparation. 10:15~14:00 Activity time. Head to the summit with breaks and instructions along the way. (150 minutes) After a break at the summit, descend via the same path. (90 minutes) 15:30 After descending, drop-off at Sapporo Station or Otaru Station.
Purchase Notice
Questions about booking:
- Question 1: If you have any chronic illnesses or allergies, please let us know in advance.
- Question 2: If you are bringing children, please let us know their ages.
Regarding cancellation of the event:
- Tours may be canceled before departure due to weather conditions or other force majeure reasons. In such cases, we will contact you as soon as possible. If the tour is canceled for the above reasons, there will be no cancellation fee. In addition, depending on weather conditions and other circumstances, we may change the course or schedule to ensure the safety of our guests. Please note that we cannot provide refunds, including all expenses, even if the original purpose of the tour is not achieved as a result.
Please note the following when participating in this course:
- While guides will do their best to ensure safety during mountain climbing, there are various dangers associated with outdoor activities, such as falls, falling rocks, falling snow, and falling branches. We ask that you be fully aware of the risks associated with mountain climbing before participating. Guides may not be held responsible for any accidents that occur during mountain climbing.
Includes/Excludes
- Guide fee, rental snowshoes and stocks
- Snacks, lunch, transportation to the meeting place, bathing fee
Reminders
Participant age: 10 to 75 years old
What to wear and bring: What to bring: - Backpack (approximately 20-30 liters) - Snacks - Lunch - Drinking water/water bottle - Sunglasses or ski goggles Clothing - Winter shoes or hiking boots (waterproof) - Ski wear or winter mountain outerwear (top and bottom) - Warm clothing (fleece, sweater, etc.) - Thick socks - Winter hat (knit or other winter hat) - Winter gloves (thin and medium-thick) *If you wish to soak in the hot springs after descending the mountain, please bring a bathing suit and a change of clothes.
Rental equipment: Specialized equipment such as snowshoes and poles are available for free rental. In addition to the above, goggles, waterproof and cold-resistant outerwear, and waterproof and cold-resistant snow boots are available for rental, but at an additional cost. If you would like to rent additional items for a fee, please let us know the size and quantity for each gender when you register. The rental fees listed below are per item. Ski goggles (one size fits all): 500 yen Warm and waterproof outerwear set (S-LL sizes): 2,000 yen Warm and waterproof shoes (21-29cm): 2,000 yen
Total time: 6 hours Experience time: 3.5 hours Travel time to experience location (round trip): 2.5 hours
Minimum number of participants: 1 person
Meeting Point
Location Name: 2-chome, Asarigawa Onsen, Otaru City, Hokkaido 047-0154
Address: 2-chome, Asarigawa Onsen, Otaru City, Hokkaido 047-0154Experience Location
Location Name: 2 Asarigawa Onsen, Otaru City, Hokkaido 047-0154
Address: 2 Asarigawa Onsen, Otaru City, Hokkaido 047-0154Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations 14 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
- For cancellations made 8 to 13 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 30% will apply
- For cancellations made 2 to 7 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% will apply
- For cancellations made 1 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 80% will apply
- Cancellation is not allowed between 0–0 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.
- Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once your refund request is confirmed, KKday will initiate the refund to your original payment method within 15 days. The actual refund timing depends on your card-issuing bank’s policy.
