【Sounkyo Snowshoe】Beginners welcome! Snowshoe guided tour to enjoy Sounkyo in winter
An exquisite snow play that can be enjoyed until May and an impressive experience where you can feel the fumaroles up close!
This is a snowshoe tour where you can fully enjoy the winter of Sounkyo in Hokkaido. We will give you a lecture on how to wear them, so even if you are new to snowshoeing, you can rest assured!
A local guide who knows Sounkyo well will take you on a course full of highlights.
Attraction of the experience and recommended points
1. Safe for beginners and children! Easy snow play
Unlike skiing and snowboarding, it is a snow play that can be enjoyed by men and women of all ages.
The guide will give you a detailed lecture on how to put on snowshoes, so even those who are new to snowshoeing can participate with confidence.
2. Mysterious Natural Icefalls and Scenic Hikes
A local guide who knows Sounkyo well will take you to the best spots of the day.
You can experience the beautiful winter world of hiking while looking at the mysterious natural icefalls created by nature.
3. Easy to prepare with snowshoe rental included
This includes the rental of a “snowshoe set” that allows you to walk comfortably on the fluffy snow.
Since there is no need to prepare troublesome equipment, you can easily start playing in the snow in winter.
4. With services to keep memories of your trip
A local guide will take photos and videos of the beautiful scenery and snow play during the walk, and give it to you as a gift with data.
It allows you to keep the memories of your trip firmly in shape.
Experience schedule
| substance | |
| (1) Gathering | Meet at Sounkyo Onsen multi-storey parking lot |
| (2) Explanation | We will explain how to put on snowshoes and precautions |
| (3) Experience | Walking around the course |
| (4) Termination | After the experience, move to the parking lot at the meeting place and disband |
Basic Info
- Fee
- 9,500 yen (tax included)~
- Age
- 13 years old~
- Time required
- Approx. 3 hours
- Capacity
- 2~6 people
- Experience Period
- Scheduled
from late December ~ early March 2025 *Depending on the remaining snow conditions, the start and end dates may be brought forward. - Reservation Deadline
- Until 12:00 3 days before
- Meeting Point
- Sounkyo multi-storey parking lot
- Meeting time
- (1) 9 o'clock (2) 13 o'clock
- Parking lot
- Yes (free)
*This is the meeting place (Sounkyo multi-storey parking lot) - Clothing and belongings
- [Preferred clothing]
Cold-resistant inner layer (top and bottom), waterproof and windproof outer jacket and pants, thick socks (layering is also effective), waterproof cold shoes (snow boots, etc.), gloves, hat, scarf, neck warmer, etc.
[Items other than clothing]
warmers, sunglasses, drinks, food (candy, chocolate, etc.)
* It is convenient to put it in a backpack. - Cancellation Policy
- Please check here for the cancellation policy.
- What's included in your booking
- Snowshoe guide, insurance, snowshoes, pole fees, photo data fees
- Languages
- Japanese, English, Taiwanese
- Notes
- *The minimum number of participants is 2 people. Please contact us if you wish to participate alone.
- Remarks
- This will be an activity in cold regions, so please take sufficient measures against the cold.
