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Four friends inside an ice fishing tent in Sapporo, Hokkaido, happily posing with their catches and fishing rods, enjoying a warm and comfortable winter pond smelt fishing experience.
HORTO Sapporo Smelt fishing + more experience reservation private transportation included (near Sapporo, Hokkaido)
HORTO Sapporo Smelt fishing + more experience reservation private transportation included (near Sapporo, Hokkaido)
Two visitors excitedly jump with arms outstretched in the vast snowy landscape of Sapporo, Hokkaido, fully enjoying the joyous winter snow activities.
Hands using chopsticks to deep-fry multiple freshly caught Hokkaido pond smelt (wakasagi) tempura in a small pot inside an outdoor ice fishing tent, filling the air with aroma.
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HORTO Sapporo Smelt fishing + more experience reservation private transportation included (near Sapporo, Hokkaido)

Japan-Hokkaido , Sapporo
5.0Excellent
Sold 100+
Duration:6 hour(s)
Guided language: 日本語
Free cancellation 4 day(s) prior to experience date
Please present the e-voucher on-site
  • Enjoy smelt fishing + more experiences in the ponds and river lakes of the Ishikari River, located about 50 minutes from the center of Sapporo.
  • After setting up a tent on the ice with your guide, you will cut a hole in the ice, enjoy fishing for smelt and tasting it, and then visit nearby tourist spots. Let's enjoy Hokkaido to the fullest!
  • Includes transportation service to your hotel. We will adjust the meeting time to suit you.
  • A fun-filled private tour produced by a local tourism development professional. Course content can be adjusted to suit your needs. Please feel free to contact us.
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Fishing Activities

Fishing activity typeIce fishing
Activity seasonWinter
Tour TypePrivate tour
Instruction languageJapanese
Transportation methodHotel transfer

Product Info

The content of this product is provided by machine translation and may not reflect the actual information, please take this into consideration before booking.

− Product overview −
A private smelt fishing + more plan available for a limited number of groups, to be enjoyed in the ponds and river lakes of the Ishikari River system, located about 50 minutes from Sapporo city.
We will introduce you to authentic "adventure tourism," which is different from one-off "outdoor experiences."
Please feel free to consult with your guide about places you want to go, places you want to try, and foods you want to eat.

− Meeting time −
We will pick you up at your hotel in Sapporo city around 9:30. Please be sure to contact us in advance for details. We will pick you up by car.

− About the smelt fishing experience −
Generally, the staff will prepare everything in advance, but you can also set up a tent on the ice or drill holes in the ice if you wish. This plan is the polar opposite of convenient fishing, and allows you to enjoy the "inconvenience" of it. You will join in as the locals enjoy winter fishing, making for a truly authentic adventure tourism experience.
(However, the guide will take care of the detailed work and baiting, so you can just help out a little, such as drilling holes in the ice. It will be great to experience how people in Hokkaido fish for smelt!)

− +more experience −
Basically, this is an experience plan to enjoy smelt fishing over the course of a day, with a break for lunch in between, but if you wish, you can also try sledding or snowshoeing at Moerenuma Park, or stop by a delicious local farm restaurant, Jingisukan (mongolian BBQ) or ramen shop.

Intro

What You Can Expect

Duration: 6 hour(s)

1 Day

  • 09:30
    We will pick you up from your hotel, landmark, etc. near Sapporo Station. We can accommodate flexible pick-up times between 9:00 and 10:00.
    A comfortable white passenger van parked in the snowy landscape of Sapporo, Hokkaido, indicating the tour provides complimentary round-trip hotel shuttle service for convenience.
  • 10:30
    Arrived at the fishing spot! We will guide you to fishing spots around Sapporo. *You will shop at the nearest convenience store and take a restroom break.
    Arrived at the fishing spot! We will guide you to fishing spots around Sapporo. *You will shop at the nearest convenience store and take a restroom break.
  • 11:00
    Preparations You can also try snowshoeing. *The number is limited.
    At an ice fishing spot in Sapporo, Hokkaido, a guide demonstrates how to drill an ice hole in the snow using an ice auger, with visitors watching attentively.
  • 14:30
    Tempura time with the smelt you caught! If you have a catch, make tempura and enjoy the smelt.
    Tempura time with the smelt you caught! If you have a catch, make tempura and enjoy the smelt.
  • 15:00
    Once you're done, head to one of the guide's recommended spots near the fishing spot. We especially recommend Royce Town, which opened in 2022. There are also other great landmarks, such as roadside stations, delicious ramen restaurants, and hot springs.
    The winter exterior of Royce' Chocolate factory in Sapporo, Hokkaido, with its pristine white building against a blue sky and snowy ground, showcasing another unique experience.
  • 16:00
    *If you have the time and energy... Stop by Moerenuma Park along the route and enjoy a little sledding.
    An adult wearing snowshoes lies in the snow in Sapporo, Hokkaido, with a child and a Shiba Inu playing nearby, enjoying family fun during winter outdoor activities.

Purchase Notice

・For administrative reasons, we may refuse participation to pregnant women, people with illnesses or injuries that would significantly impede the experience, or people who are extremely intoxicated.
・With this plan, you may share the shuttle vehicle with other customers. If you would like a completely private plan, including shuttle service, please use the dedicated plan.

Includes/Excludes

  • Consumption tax
  • Fuel cost
  • Insurance
  • Smelt fishing equipment set
  • Japanese guide
  • Experience fee
  • Round trip transportation
  • Customer personal expenses

Reminders

  • The tour may be canceled in the event of bad weather (stormy snow, traffic obstruction), poor fishing spot conditions (frozen ice), or if a government warning has been issued.

  • If you are using a shuttle vehicle and do not make it to the meeting time, you may not be able to participate.

  • If you come directly to the site by car, parking fees will be charged separately.

  • Please note that our shuttle vehicle may be shared depending on the number of people. (The tent is reserved for one group.)

  • Participants are responsible for taking home any smelt they catch.

  • Please wear appropriate winter clothing. (General clothing is fine.)

  • We will contact you via KKday's message function regarding details on the day of your reservation at least 3 days before the reservation date. If you do not receive a notification, please contact us.

How to Redeem Your Voucher

How to Use Your Voucher

  • Please present the e-voucher on-site

Meeting Point

Location Name: Next to Hotel Gracery Sapporo, etc. We will pick you up at your hotel.

Address: Yomiuri Hokkaido Building, 1-8 Kita 4-jo Nishi 4-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0004, Japan
How to Get There
If you are coming to Sapporo city by car: Please use the paid parking lot in front of JR Sapporo Station. For those coming to Sapporo city by train: 2 minutes walk from the south exit of Sapporo Station on the JR Hakodate Main Line

Experience Location

Location Name: Ishikari River

Address: Ishikari River, Hokkaido, Japan

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellations 4 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
  • For cancellations made 3 to 3 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 30% will apply
  • For cancellations made 2 to 2 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 40% will apply
  • For cancellations made 1 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% 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.
NOTE
  • 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 the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.

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