【Hokkaido/Otaru】Snowshoe Hiking in Mt. Shioyamaruyama with a Professional Guide <Beginner Friendly/Includes Lecture>
- Specialized equipment is available for free rental!
- Meeting point is accessible by public transport! Free shuttle service available
- Small-group tours for thorough support
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Product Info
- This is a snowshoe hiking tour to Mt. Shioyamaruyama, located in Shioya, Otaru City, near Sapporo, Hokkaido. A professional guide will provide lectures on winter hiking tips throughout the tour. Recommended for those who want to try winter mountain hiking or are making their snowshoeing debut. We will aim for the summit using a route different from the summer trail. Starting from the forest road, we will head to the ridge and aim for the 629m summit. A breathtaking ocean view awaits you at the top! After descending, you can stop by a nearby hot spring if you wish.
- Specialized equipment is available for free rental!
- Specialized equipment such as snowshoes and poles can be rented for free. 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 at the time of booking if you would like to rent these items. The paid rental fees below are per item. Ski goggles (one size), winter gloves: 500 JPY Insulated/waterproof jacket and pants set (S-LL sizes): 2,000 JPY Insulated/waterproof boots (21-29cm): 2,000 JPY
- Meeting point is accessible by public transport! Free shuttle service available
- We provide free shuttle service from in front of Sapporo Station or Otaru Station. You can join using public transport. Pick-up from accommodation near the station is also possible. Please note that the meeting and dismissal locations are generally the same. If you meet in Otaru, you will be dismissed in Otaru.
- Small-group tours for thorough support
- Tours are conducted in small groups to ensure attentive support. We operate with a maximum of 2 groups and a limit of 5 participants. As a COVID-19 measure, we have alcohol disinfectant and disposable masks available in the shuttle vehicle.
Includes lectures by a professional guide.
Enjoy ocean views from the mountaintop!
Animal tracking
What You Can Expect
1 Day
- 08:00Check-in at the meeting point. After check-in, travel to the activity site. 9:00 Arrival at activity site. Preparation. 9:00-14:30 Activity time. Ascend to the summit with breaks and lectures along the way. (150 minutes) After a break at the summit, descend via the same route. (90 minutes) 16:00 After descent, dismiss 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, winter gloves, 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 below are per item. Ski goggles (one size fits all), winter gloves: 500 yen Warm and waterproof outerwear set (S-LL sizes): 2,000 yen Warm and waterproof shoes (21-29cm): 2,000 yen
Total time: 7 hours Experience time: 5 hours Travel time to experience location (round trip): 2 hours
Minimum number of participants: 1 person
Meeting Point
Location Name: 2-43 Shioya, Otaru City, Hokkaido
Address: 2-43 Shioya, Otaru City, HokkaidoExperience Location
Location Name: 2-43 Shioya, Otaru City, Hokkaido
Address: 2-43 Shioya, Otaru City, HokkaidoCancellation 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.
