All Reviews for Things to Do in Winter in Hokkaido

It was the best experience enjoying the snowy scenery of Hokkaido. The explanations about the plants and animals were easy to understand, and I created unforgettable memories by sliding down hills on a sled and lying in the snow—such an extraordinary experience! Above all, the guide seemed to be having a great time, which allowed us to relax and enjoy the activity as well. I had so much fun that I would love to have the same guide again if the opportunity arises.

北海道の雪景色を楽しめる最高の体験でした。植物や動物の解説も分かりやすく、そりで下り坂を滑ったり、雪で寝転んだり、非日常的で一生忘れられない思い出ができました!!なにより、ガイドの方が楽しまれている様子でこちらもリラックスしながら参加することができました。機会があったらまた同じ方にガイドしていただきたいと思うほど楽しかったです。

I visited North Snow Land for the first time, and I had a great time experiencing a lot of snow activities! Since it was a weekday, it wasn't crowded, and I was able to enjoy endless snowmobiling and buggies! Haha. Among all the activities, snow rafting was especially fun, and I wanted to ride it multiple times! I'm really glad I made a reservation with the special plan! The staff were also kind, and it became a wonderful winter memory! I would love to come back and play again when I visit Hokkaido!

初めてノーススノーランドに行きましたが、沢山のスノーアクティビティが体験できて楽しかったです！！
平日ということもあり空いていて、エンドレスにスノーモービルやバギーが楽しめました！笑
アクティビティの中でも特に、スノーラフティングがとっても楽しくて、何度も乗りたいってなりました〜〜
スペシャルプランで予約をして本当によかった！と思っています！
スタッフの方々も優しく、楽しい冬の思い出になりました！！また北海道に来た際には、遊びに来たいと思います！

The kindness of the guide and the driver, no one was late for the meeting time, and we were able to see the drift ice (which had just returned the day before). We efficiently toured the winter tourist spots and even enjoyed a delicious lunch. It was the best trip to Abashiri! Thank you to the guide who taught us so many things and to the driver who calmly handled various troubles. I will promote the people around Abashiri tourism!

ガイドさんと運転手さんの人の良さ、誰一人集合時間に遅れず、流氷も見れて(前日戻ってきた)効率よく真冬の観光地を周ることができ美味しい昼食まで食べられて最高な網走旅行でした！たくさんのことを教えてくれたガイドさん、いろんなトラブルに冷静に対応していた運転手、ありがとう！網走観光周囲の人たちに推し活します。

I participated in a three-hour snow trekking course. It was truly special to experience walking through a pristine, white snowfield that I could never have traversed on my own.

The wildlife I actually saw included birds and deer, but I was also carefully taught about the tracks and signs of animals like foxes, flying squirrels, and brown bears. Even though I couldn't see them, I strongly felt that they were living very close by.

In addition to talking about animals, the guide shared information about the region's history, nature conservation, the relationship between the forest and animals, and how humans have interacted with the environment. It made me realize once again how the natural environment of Shiretoko is built on a series of miracles and how important it is to protect it. The guide didn't just bombard us with knowledge; instead, they shared information in a way that was easy to understand, discussing points one by one.

When I mentioned the area where I currently live (Kansai), the guide, Ayano, told me about a book modeled after that region. I bought it as soon as I got home and read it. It was a wonderful book, and it has become one of my favorites. I fell in love with not only Shiretoko but also my own hometown all over again.

Ayano was a truly wonderful guide with abundant knowledge and a love for nature. Thank you for such a fantastic experience!

3時間のスノートレッキングコースに参加しました。自力ではとても歩けないような、真っ白で手つかずの雪原を歩く体験ができて本当に特別でした。
実際に見られた野生動物は鳥や鹿でしたが、キツネやモモンガ、ヒグマなどの足跡や痕跡を丁寧に教えてもらえ、姿は見えなくても「すぐ近くで生活していること」を強く感じることができました。

動物の話だけでなく、地域の歴史や自然保護、森と動物の関係、人間がどう関わってきたかなども教えてくださり、知床の自然環境がいかに奇跡の重なりの上に成り立ち、守っていかなければならないものなのかをあらためて実感しました。知識を一方的にたくさん話すのではなく、ポイントごとにポツポツと話してくれるので、とても理解しやすかったです。

また、私が今住んでいる地域（関西）の話をしたところ、ガイドの綾野さんがその地域をモデルにした本を教えてくださり、帰ってすぐ購入して読みました。とても素敵な本で、大好きな本になりました。知床だけでなく自分の住んでいる場所も改めて大好きになりました。
豊富な知識と自然への愛を持った、本当に素敵なガイドさんでした。とても素敵な体験をありがとうございました。

I was very satisfied as all the highlights of Abashiri were included, and I could also see the drifting ice. It’s quite challenging to book a ticket for the Aurora individually, but that was included as well. The guide explained everything clearly and efficiently.

網走の見所が、全て入り、流氷も見えて大満足でした。
個人でオーロラ号のチケット取るの大変ですが、それも入っています。
ガイドさんも、わかりやすく、要領良く説明してくれました。

We had great time on this private tour. Our guide was Shu-San who came with his car to pick us from our hotel and drove us to three different observation points. He was well equipped with a monocular and binoculars. His polite attitude and enthusiasm about Tanchos made our trip a memorable experience.

We boarded the Aurora icebreaker, visited the drift ice center, toured the Abashiri Prison, enjoyed a delicious lunch, took the drift ice train, and visited Cape Notoro. It was a very packed itinerary, and we were able to travel efficiently and safely. Both the guide and the driver were very pleasant.

流氷砕氷船オーロラ号乗船と流氷センター見学、網走監獄見学、美味しい昼食、流氷列車、能取岬。とっても盛りだくさんで、効率良く安心安全に旅することができました。ガイドさんも運転手さんも、すごく感じが良かったです。

Since it's on the way to the Ice Sculpture Festival from Chitose Station, I took a free bus here during the day! I was able to enjoy various snow activities for about 1-2 hours, which was great!

I arrived early in the morning, so I could enjoy the activities at a leisurely pace, but later on, there were some tourists from a Chinese tour bus who arrived and caused a bit of a wait. I added a fee to enjoy the snow bike as well, and it became a wonderful memory! Thank you very much!

千歳駅から氷濤祭りに行く途中にあるので、日中は無料バスでこちらに伺いました！
1-2時間くらいでいろいろスノーアクティビティが楽しめてよかったです！

朝早くから行ったので、朝はゆっくりとアクティビティができましたが、途中から中国人？の観光バスの方々が来て順番待ちになるものもありました。
料金追加して、雪上バイクも楽しみ、いい思い出になりました！ありがとうございました！

The beautiful scenery of nature, powder snow, well-maintained facilities, a variety of play equipment, a good selection of rental wear and shoes (with reasonable prices), and friendly staff—all of it is here (laughs).

This time, we used it for a family trip with our elementary and middle school children. We came to enjoy the snow festival, but perhaps because it's a bit far from Sapporo city, there wasn't much crowding. It's also a short distance from the airport, as we arrived by taxi in less than 20 minutes.

We played a lot, and before we knew it, over three hours had passed. It seems that the kids had the most fun here rather than at the snow festival. The staff were all very kind, and we truly made wonderful memories. Thank you very much!

大自然の美しい景色、パウダースノウ、そして、綺麗な施設、遊び道具の充実、レンタルウェア・シューズの充実（値段も良心的）、親切なスタッフの皆様、全部揃ってます（笑）
今回は、小学生と中学生の子供達を連れての家族旅行で利用しました。
雪まつりに合わせて遊びに来ましたが、札幌市内から離れているからか、大きな混雑もなく、空港からもタクシーで来られる距離です（我が家はタクシーで20分かからないくらいで着きました。）。
たっぷり遊んで、あっと言う間に、3時間以上経ってました。
雪まつりよりも、子供達はここでの遊びが１番楽しかったようです。スタッフの方も、どの方も親切で、本当に良い思い出が出来ました。ありがとうございました！

I was worried about traffic and the cold, but once I arrived, I quickly forgot about those concerns and was able to enjoy myself. It was an experience that could only be had on this tour.

渋滞や、寒さを警戒していましたが、着くとそんなことはあっという間に忘れて楽しむことができました。
このツアーでしか味わえない体験でした。

The guide and driver were lucky people, and we were able to see the drift ice perfectly without any crowds at all the sightseeing spots. I thoroughly enjoyed the best bus tour. The lunch was also wonderful.

As for the participation fee, I think it's cheap since it includes all the costs. It's hard to make a reservation for the Aurora, so I believe that alone is worth it.

ガイドさん、ドライバーさんが運をもっている人で、流氷がバッチリ見られて、全ての見学場所においても混雑なしで見学をすることができました。
最高のバスツアーを満喫できました。
ランチの内容も素晴らしかったです。

参加費ですが、すべての料金込みなので安いと思います。
オーロラ号は個人ではなかなか予約がとれませんので、それだけでも価値はあると思います。

素晴らしい日、広大な雪の吹きだまりでたっぷりの時間。穏やかで安定した船。

Great day, plenty of time in the vast snow drifts. Calm steady ship.

I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to our incredibly kind tour guide, Mr. Yagyu, and our bus driver, Mr. Sudou. Among the approximately 30 participants, there were only four Japanese people, but Mr. Yagyu provided us with attentive guidance, allowing us to enjoy the tour without any inconveniences.

I am especially thankful to Mr. Sudou, as I consulted him about the possibility of the train from Sapporo to New Chitose Airport being canceled due to snow the following day. He took the time to look into the bus routes and the train's operating status, showing genuine concern for our situation.

If there is another opportunity, I would love to meet them again.

最高に親切な添乗員の柳生さんとバスドライバーの須藤さん、大変お世話になりました。
30名程の参加者の中、日本人は4名しか居ませんでしたが、柳生さんは私達日本人にも丁寧にガイドして下さり、お陰様で何の不自由も無くツアーを楽しむ事が出来ました。
ドライバーの須藤さんには、翌日が札幌発新千歳空港行きの電車が雪の為運休になる恐れが有った為相談したところ、親身になってバスでの行き方や電車の運行状況を調べて頂き本当に感謝しております。
次の機会がありましたら是非またお会いしたと思います。

We visited at the end of January with our family (with children in 5th and 3rd grade). We borrowed gear for the kids, changed in the locker room, and after leaving our luggage at the front desk, we were ready for some snow fun!

Since we live in an area where it doesn't snow much, the kids were thrilled! After playing on the snow tubes for a while, we moved on to snow rafting. It was much faster than we imagined, and bouncing around on the curves was quite entertaining! With the falling snow and the snow flying around, we were covered in white from head to toe! The wind was extremely cold, but the excitement outweighed the chill.

We also enjoyed the snow play area and cross-country skiing. In the snow play area, there were various molds to make snowmen, chicks, dinosaurs, hearts, and more, which had the adults getting into the fun as well.

In addition to the fun activities, the staff at every corner were incredibly kind and friendly, which was a nice touch. At the snow tubing, they not only showed us how to slide normally but also taught us fun ways to slide, like on our stomachs, backward, and while holding hands, allowing us to play dozens of times.

There were noticeable foreign guests arriving by large buses, but since we visited on a weekday, it wasn't too crowded, and we were able to enjoy ourselves.

It's close to the airport, and with rental gear available, we can go hands-free, so I would love to stop by again the next time we use New Chitose Airport!

1月の終わりに家族（小学5年・3年の子連れ）で訪問しました。
子供の分だけウェアを借りて、更衣室で着替え、フロントで手荷物を預かっていただいたらいざ雪遊び！

普段あまり雪の降ることのない地域に住んでいるので、子供たちは大喜び！
スノーチューブでしばらく遊んだあとはスノーラフティングへ。
乗ってみると想像以上にスピード感があり、カーブでバウンドしたりしてなかなか面白い！
降ってる雪と、舞い上がった雪とで全身真っ白に…！
風がめちゃくちゃ寒かったですが、寒さを上回る興奮です。

他にも、雪遊びコーナーや歩くスキーなどを楽しませて頂きました。
雪遊びコーナーでは雪で作れるスノーマン、ひよこ、恐竜、ハートなどいろいろな型が置いてあり、大人も夢中になって遊んでしまいました。

遊びが楽しかったことのほか、どのコーナーもスタッフの方が非常に親切で、気さくに話しかけてくださったのも良かったです。
スノーチューブでは普通にすべるだけでなく、うつぶせ、後ろ向き、手つなぎなど楽しい滑り方を教えて頂いて、何十回も遊んでいました。

大型バスで来られてる外国からのお客様が目立ちましたが、訪問したのが平日だったのでさほど混雑は感じずに遊ぶことができました。

空港から近く、レンタル品もあって手ぶらで行けるので、また新千歳空港を利用するときは立ち寄りたいと思います！

The schedule and itinerary were well organized, so there was no need to worry about transfers, waiting times, or service interruptions like with train travel, making it very enjoyable. Even on snowy days, we could comfortably sightsee by bus, which was less physically demanding.

The snow-viewing hot spring experience while gazing at the snowy landscape was exceptional, providing a unique experience that can only be had in Hokkaido.

While some sightseeing spots felt like we had a short amount of time, I was glad we could avoid unnecessary shopping. It was a well-thought-out tour that allowed us to enjoy sightseeing without any worries. The transportation was smooth, and all the highlights were covered, making me feel like we made the right choice.

Our guide, Mr. To, was very kind and explained everything diligently.

I had a wonderful time, and I would definitely like to use this service again.

時間や行程がしっかり組まれていて、電車移動のように乗り換えや待ち時間、運休等を気にする必要がなく、とても楽でした。
雪の日でもバス移動なので安心して観光でき、体力的にも負担が少なかったです。
特に雪景色を眺めながら入る雪見風呂は最高で、北海道ならではの体験ができました。

滞在時間が短く感じる観光場所もありましたが無駄な買い物をせずに済んで良かったです。
何の心配もなく観光を楽しめるくらい、よく考えられたツアーでした。移動もスムーズで、見どころも押さえられていて、「これで正解だった」と思える内容でした。

ガイドのトオさんも優しい対応で一生懸命に説明してくれました。

とても素敵な時間を過ごせたので、ぜひもう一度利用したいです。

I was able to see many Steller's sea eagles and white-tailed eagles. Thanks to the high-performance binoculars I was lent, I was able to see their beautiful forms very clearly. Additionally, I also encountered deer and foxes, and I thoroughly enjoyed the drifting ice and the sunset. The explanations and guidance were flexible, and although it was only half a day, I had a very fulfilling time.

オオワシとオジロワシにたくさん会うことができました。
高性能の双眼鏡を貸していただけたことで、とても美しい姿を見ることができました。
また、その他にシカやキツネにも会うことができたうえに、流氷や夕日も十分に堪能させていただきました。
説明や案内も臨機応変にしてくださり、半日でしたがとても充実した時間を過ごすことができました。

Experience of going to find the Steller's Sea Eagle and the White-tailed Eagle
I thought it would be hard to find them, but surprisingly, they were flying around, which was a pleasant surprise.
I was able to confirm their differences with binoculars while being taught how to distinguish between them.

オオワシ、オジロワシを見つけに行く体験
なかなか見つからないのかと思ってたけど意外にも飛んでいてびっくり
それぞれの見分け方を教えてもらいながら双眼鏡で確認することができました

ガイドのタキはとても親切で、このツアーでとても貴重な時間を過ごしました。

Guide Taki was very kind, and we had very precious time with this tour.

I visited North Snow Land for the first time with my daughter. I participated in the special plan plus banana boat tour. To put it simply, the special plan was absolutely amazing! We could experience everything without limits, and even with some waiting, it was only about 5 minutes, so both my daughter and I felt no stress. The overall area is not too large, which is also nice. My daughter’s endless "I’m going now!!" was reassuring since it was within a distance where I could keep an eye on her, even if I got tired. The snow rafting was quite intense and a lot of fun! We had a great time playing and were very satisfied. It’s a place I would want to experience again when I visit Hokkaido.

ノーススノーランドに初めて娘と訪問しました。私はスペシャルプラン＋バナナボートツアーに参加しました。一言で言うとスペシャルプランとっても最高でした！体験し放題はもちろん、待ちがあっても5分ほどなので娘も私もノンストレスでした。全体が広すぎないのも良いです。娘のエンドレス『行ってくるね！！』は、親がバテても目の届く距離なので安心でした。スノーラフティングも結構激しくてとても楽しかったです！しっかり遊べて大満足な時間でした。北海道また行く時は体験したいと思える場所でした。

It was amazing!
I participated with a friend who came from Fukuoka to enjoy some winter activities!
Even though it's close to the city center, we were able to fully enjoy the snowy mountains and nature of Hokkaido (we even saw a flock of Siberian chipmunks!). The guide was kind, attentive, and above all, a lot of fun! I would love to go to a different place with the same guide next time!
Also, it was really helpful that we could go without having to carry anything!

最高でした〜！
福岡からきた友人と、冬らしいアクティビティをやろうと参加しました！
都心から近いのに北海道の雪山や自然を満喫でき（シマエナガの群も見れました！）ガイドさんも親切丁寧、そして何よりとっても楽しい方でした！同じガイドさんで今度は違うところに行ってみたいです！
あと、手ぶらで行けるのもすごく助かりましたー！

Enjoyed it, something we've wanted to try for a while and everything was as described, guides speak excellent english.

I went for the crane watching tour with Mr. Shuta. It was a wonderful experience. He was well prepared and provided telescope and binoculars. He was experienced in pointing out various wildlife along the route and finding good spots to view cranes at the right timing. Thank you.

I was able to visit various places, and it turned out to be a fun trip. The illumination at the Shiroi Koibito Park was especially beautiful, making it feel like I had come to a fairy tale world.

色々な所へ行けて、楽しい旅になりました
特に白い恋人パークのイルミネーションが綺麗で、おとぎの国に来たみたいでした

Most of the participants were foreigners. The bus was noisy, and there were a few people who didn't stick to the meeting time. We ended up running late, and at the Shiroi Koibito Park and Sapporo Beer Garden, we only had time to stand in line to buy souvenirs. Since the day-use hot springs and lunch were out of pocket, the cost-effectiveness wasn't great.

Walking through the icy tourist spots with limited time posed a risk of slipping, so I wouldn't recommend going in winter. The tour guide was able to communicate in three languages and provided clear explanations.

参加者はほとんど外国の方です。
車内は騒がしく、集合時間を守らない方もちらほら。時間がおしてしまい、白い恋人パークや札幌ビール園は、行列に並んでお土産を買うだけで終わり。日帰り入浴や昼食は自腹なのでコスパも良くないです。
時間のない中、ツルツルに凍った観光地を歩くため、転倒リスクもあり冬はおすすめしません。
添乗員さんは3カ国で対応して下さり説明も分かりやすかったです。

This is a tour around the Sapporo city area. I was very satisfied with how efficiently we could see places that I normally wouldn't visit, as well as the low cost of the tour. The tour guide, Lily, was friendly and very approachable.

札幌市内近郊を巡るツアーです。
普段行くことが無い場所を効率よく見ることが出来ることとツアー料金の安さに大満足です。
添乗員のリリーさんも気さくな方でとても親しみ易かったです。

Everyone was kind, and it really helped us seniors. The explanations, as well as the descriptions of the restaurants he experienced and the images on his phone, were wonderful.

全てに親切で我々高齢者には本当に助かりました。説明も、彼の体験したレストラン等の説明、携帯の画像など素晴らしかったです。

The weather was nice from the morning, and it was a fun bus tour. The nature of Jozankei and the foot bath were great. The food at the outer market was the best fresh seafood from Hokkaido! The guide's entertaining stories were very enjoyable! ^ ^

朝から天候も良く
楽しいバスツアーでした
定山渓の自然と足湯
場外市場の食事　北海道の鮮魚最高！
ガイドの楽しいお話しとても良かった！
^ ^

The guide was a trilingual speaker of Japanese, English, and Chinese, and walked quickly. I understood about Hokkaido Jingu, Shiroi Koibito Park, and the Sapporo Beer Museum. The giant Moai statue and Great Buddha in Takino left me confused—where am I? There were many abandoned ruins in Jozankei Onsen, which made me feel the decline in Japan. Once we arrived at the location, it was a "feel free to explore on your own" style.

日、英、中のトリリンガルの、さっさと歩くガイドさんの案内。北海道神宮、白い恋人パーク、札幌ビール博物館は分かった。滝野の巨大モアイ像と大仏は脳がバグった、ここは何処？。定山渓温泉は放置された廃墟が多く、日本の疲弊を感じ辛くなった。現地に着いたら「さぁ各自ご自由に」のスタイルです。

Andy from Attend was amazing. I will participate again. It was very helpful since there are limits to what I can explore on my own in a day.

アテンドのアンディさん最高でした。
また参加致します。
１日で自分でいろいろ周りには限界がありますので大変助かりました。

I had a great time visiting places I had never been to before. I was impressed by the guide, as there were mostly foreign visitors. I was surprised to learn that Stonehenge and the Moai statues are located near the Great Buddha. The food court at the outer market wasn't too crowded, so I was able to eat at a leisurely pace.

行ったことのない場所ばかりで楽しかったです。外国の方ばかりでガイドさんが凄いなって思いました。頭大仏の場所にストーンヘッジやモアイ像があるのを知らなかったので驚きました。場外市場の食堂はそんなに混んでいなくてゆっくり食べられました。