[Hokkaido, Tokachi, Nukabira] - Tokachi/Nukabira/Obihiro/Tokachigawa Onsen pickup available! 'Taushubetsu River Bridge & Ice Bubble Guided Tour' 1-Day (Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes)

• Experience two miraculous winter landscapes in Tokachi, Hokkaido, on this special 1-day tour! Known as the Phantom Bridge, the Taushubetsu River Bridge changes its appearance depending on the season and water level. Covered in snow, this historic arch bridge takes on an even more mystical look. Walk through the silent, snow-covered fields with your guide as they share the history of the bridge and the unique charm of the local nature. Along the way, you will also be captivated by the natural ice art on the lake, including the mysterious ice bubbles that only appear in winter. These natural artworks are formed by methane gas rising from the lake bed, creating geometric patterns and mushroom-shaped ice formations. Since you will be walking at a leisurely pace while observing nature with your guide, even first-time snowshoers or those who are not physically confident can participate with peace of mind. We move at a slow pace, allowing time to enjoy the scenery and take photos. This is a small-group tour, so you can enjoy a relaxed experience (it is almost like a private tour). Spend a healing time in the magnificent winter landscape of Tokachi, enjoying hot sandwiches, local Tokachi sweets, and warm drinks at the Yuki Cafe by the lakeside, surrounded by the silence of the winter forest. This is a great-value plan that includes door-to-door pickup from hotels in the Obihiro and Tokachigawa Onsen areas, allowing you to enjoy snow activities with ease. Discover the special snowy landscapes that can only be found in Tokachi in winter. Let's enjoy a memorable snowshoe hiking experience.
• Ice Bubbles and Mushroom Ice
• Trek approximately 4 km across the lake to the arch bridge. Along the way, you can admire winter-only natural ice artworks, such as mushroom ice and ice bubbles. Trekking while viewing these natural masterpieces is a moving, winter-exclusive experience.
• Full of Wildlife!
• There are many chances to encounter wild animals such as Ezo deer during the trip.
• Taushubetsu River Bridge
• The Taushubetsu River Bridge, known as the Phantom Bridge, is a representative winter spot in Tokachi, Hokkaido. This historic arch bridge, which changes its appearance depending on the season and water level, shows a mystical beauty amidst the winter scenery.

Meeting time:

• For those meeting at the Higashidaisetsu Nature Center: 10:00 For those requesting pickup from hotels in the Obihiro or Tokachigawa Onsen areas: 08:30 (subject to change) Example: 08:30 hotel pickup, 16:30 return to hotel (times may vary slightly)

Meeting point:

• Higashidaisetsu Nature Center Please provide your accommodation details if you request pickup from hotels in the Obihiro or Tokachigawa Onsen areas.

Address:

• 48-2 Nukabira Gensenkyo, Kamishihoro-cho, Kato-gun, Hokkaido

By car:

• Approx. 90 minutes by car from JR Obihiro Station