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[Hokkaido, near Sapporo] Transportation included! Private fishing spot & comfortable cabin with stove! Genghis Khan & smelt tempura tasting included! Half-day premium smelt fishing tour
[Hokkaido, near Sapporo] Transportation included! Private fishing spot & comfortable cabin with stove! Genghis Khan & smelt tempura tasting included! Half-day premium smelt fishing tour
[Hokkaido, near Sapporo] Transportation included! Private fishing spot & comfortable cabin with stove! Genghis Khan & smelt tempura tasting included! Half-day premium smelt fishing tour
[Hokkaido, near Sapporo] Transportation included! Private fishing spot & comfortable cabin with stove! Genghis Khan & smelt tempura tasting included! Half-day premium smelt fishing tour
[Hokkaido, near Sapporo] Transportation included! Private fishing spot & comfortable cabin with stove! Genghis Khan & smelt tempura tasting included! Half-day premium smelt fishing tour

[Hokkaido, near Sapporo] Transportation included! Private fishing spot & comfortable cabin with stove! Genghis Khan & smelt tempura tasting included! Half-day premium smelt fishing tour

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Booking confirmed within 1 working day(s)
Duration:4 hour(s)
Guided language: English / 日本語 / 한국어 / ไทย / 中文
Free cancellation 2 day(s) prior to experience date

  • A winter staple! Very convenient with transportation from central Sapporo!
  • Warm hut fishing with a powerful stove!
  • There's plenty of fun to be had after catching a fish!
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Fishing Activities

Fishing activity typeIce fishing
Types of fishHorse Mackerel
Activity seasonWinter
Tour TypePrivate tour
Minimum participant requirement2 travelers
Instruction languageJapanese
Transportation methodHotel transfer

Product Info

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  • This smelt fishing experience tour is brought to you by a leading smelt fishing guide who has guided more guests than anyone else in Hokkaido. This luxurious plan offers exclusive access to the South Fishing Spot at Lake Shinotsu in Shinshinotsu Village, known as the best spot for smelt fishing in Hokkaido. Experience smelt fishing on ice, a unique experience in Hokkaido, at the South Fishing Spot on Lake Shinotsu, the filming location for a famous Hokkaido variety show. We offer a wide selection of winter gear and boots for rent, and a warm and comfortable fishing hut with a stove! The fishing spot even has a restroom! Experienced professional guides are always on hand, so even women and families who are worried about feeding the fish can rest assured. Premium Plan Benefits 1: Enjoy comfortable smelt fishing in a warm fishing hut equipped with a powerful stove, eliminating the need for winter gear! Premium Plan Benefits 2: We offer the secret fishing techniques of smelt fishing, developed over 40 years of experience, as well as complete support for baiting and changing, which many people struggle with! This is the only place where you can try smelt fishing without bait! The catch will be different!!! Premium Plan Exclusive Benefit 3: Rental rods are high-quality Daiwa Christia rods! The catch will be different!!! Premium Plan Exclusive Benefit 4: Sample Hokkaido home-style Jingisukan udon, as well as Shinshinotsu's local sake and Ohorai conch! Premium Plan Exclusive Benefit 5: Convenient free transportation from central Sapporo! (If you would like hotel transportation for the morning session, please be sure to write the name of your hotel in the comments section when applying)
  • A winter staple! Very convenient with transportation from central Sapporo!
  • Anyone can enjoy the ever-popular smelt fishing. Renowned professional guides will provide thorough and attentive instruction, so you can enjoy the experience to the fullest with peace of mind. Professional guides will be on hand at all times to provide thorough support, from advice on how to fish to baiting the fish, which many people find difficult. Free rental of fishing equipment, boots, and warm clothing is provided, so you can participate empty-handed!!
  • Warm hut fishing with a powerful stove!
  • The fishing hut with stove is much warmer than the outside temperature, so no special winter clothing is necessary. If you get tired of hut fishing, you can enjoy various activities such as drilling holes in the frozen lake. *If you are a group of two or less, you may be sharing a fishing hut. If you prefer a private room, we can also provide a premium, highly insulated quilted tent. Please specify this when you apply.
  • There's plenty of fun to be had after catching a fish!
  • After catching your catch, enjoy some smelt tempura right there. The smelt from Lake Shinotsu, with its excellent water quality, are odorless and delicious, making them exceptionally delicious in the Sapporo area. Enjoy the exquisite smelt tempura prepared by staff who have thoroughly researched smelt tempura. Along with the tempura, try some of the Hokkaido-style Jingisukan udon noodles.

Purchase Notice

Please note the following when participating in this course:

  • To ensure your safety during the tour, please follow the guide's instructions. If you do not show up more than 10 minutes after the meeting time without contacting us, your tour will be canceled on the day. Please note.

Includes/Excludes

  • Guide fee, fishing fee, fishing equipment set, fishing hut with stove, fishing bait, smelt tempura, Genghis Khan tasting, boots, warm clothing

Reminders

  • Participant age: 3 to 100 years old

  • What to wear and bring: Please wear warm, comfortable clothing and shoes. Warm clothing (general winter clothing for sightseeing in Hokkaido is sufficient.) Warm gloves (not necessary while fishing) Tissues Extra gloves if you want to play snowball fights (the guides are not good at snowball fights.) (Please refrain from bringing valuables as much as possible.)

  • Rental items: We have winter clothing and boots available for rental (free of charge). We will adjust the size on-site.

  • Duration and Notes: Morning session: Pick up at a hotel in Sapporo city center at 8:30 AM; fishing ends at 12:00 PM; disband at the north exit of Sapporo Station at 1:00 PM. Afternoon session: Meet at the north exit of Sapporo Station at 1:30 PM; fishing ends at 4:45 PM; disband at 6:00 PM in Sapporo city center.

  • Minimum number of participants: 2

Meeting Point

Location Name: Shinshinotsu Village Lake Shinotsu South Fishing Spot

Address: Shinshinotsu Village Lake Shinotsu South Fishing Spot

How to Get There
・Meeting time: 8:20-8:40 (Morning session: Hotel pickup and drop-off within Sapporo city center) 1:30 PM (Afternoon session: North Exit of Sapporo Station) *This may vary slightly depending on the location of your pickup hotel and traffic conditions. *The drive from central Sapporo to the fishing spot is approximately 45-60 minutes. *If you would like hotel pickup and drop-off for the morning session, please enter the name of your hotel in the comments section when booking. (Morning session only, Sapporo city center only) ・Meeting location: For the morning session, we provide free pickup and drop-off from hotels, stations, etc. within Sapporo city center. Please enter the name of your hotel in the comments section when booking. If not specified, the meeting will be at Sapporo Station. For the afternoon session, the meeting will be at the North Exit of Sapporo Station. The guide company will contact you with more details after your reservation is confirmed.

Experience Location

Location Name: Shinshinotsu Village Lake Shinotsu South Fishing Spot

Address: Shinshinotsu Village Lake Shinotsu South Fishing Spot


Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellations 2 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
  • 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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