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Experience Nature’s Blessings from an Active Volcano ~ Scallop Tour & Trekking ~

2-DAY

DIFFICULTY

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SNOW SEASON

  • JPY258,000

  • 2 days 1 night

  • Min.3,Max.8

  • Trekking

    Trekking

HIGHTLIGHTS
  • Auction Tour at Toyoura Fishing Port Facing Funka Bay
  • Guided Explanation of Scallop Farming
  • Hands-on Scallop Shelling Experience
  • Snowmobile Experience with a Panoramic View of Lake Toya
  • Guided Trekking at Mount Usu & Showa-ShinzanSnowshoeing
  • Snowshoe at Showa-Shinzan
  • Overnight Stay at a Toyako Onsen Ryokan
LOCATION

Lake Toya
Sobetsu

OVERVIEW

The Iburi region is home to several active volcanoes surrounding Funka Bay. This tour offers a unique opportunity to learn about scallop farming in Funka Bay while engaging with local fishermen and guides. Additionally, participants will embark on a guided trekking experience at Mount Usu and Showa-Shinzan, two volcanoes that have been active since ancient times. Through this trek, you will discover the fascinating history of their formation. As you take in the breathtaking landscapes shaped by nature, you will also experience the blessings of the volcanoes and connect with the people who live in harmony with these active forces of nature.

ITINERARY

DAY 1

Day 1 - An Experience of Seafood and Breathtaking Scenery Shaped by Volcanic Activity

7:30 a.m. Tour Starts
Meet your guide at Sapporo Station and head to Toyoura Town in a private vehicle.

10:00 a.m. Arrive at Toyoura Fishing Port
-Tour of the Auction and Introduction to Scallop Farming-
Upon arrival, join a local spot guide at Toyoura Fishing Port.
You will observe an auction at a lively market. After that, you will be guided on a tour of a scallop farm by a local spot guide, where you can observe fishermen at work.

11:00 a.m. Scallop Fishing & Shelling Experience
Following the tour, you will try your hand at scallop fishing. Using a small fishing rod with an L-shaped hook, challenge yourself to catch as many scallops as possible within the time limit. Next, you will experience scallop shelling. Local restaurant owners and fishermen will carefully teach you the proper technique for opening scallop shells.

12:20 p.m. Lunch
For lunch, you will enjoy a meal featuring fresh scallops. As you savor the flavors, you may find yourself appreciating the rich blessings of Funka Bay.

1:30 p.m. Snowmobile Experience with a Panoramic View of Lake Toya
After fully enjoying the wonderful scallops of Toyoura Town, you will move on to Lake Toya. at the Silo Observatory, a breathtaking viewpoint overlooking the caldera lake formed by volcanic activity, you will experience a snowmobile ride. Gliding across the vast snowy fields while gazing at the expansive Lake Toya is a unique adventure that can only be enjoyed here.

3:30 p.m. Overnight Stay at a Toyako Onsen Ryokan
After an exciting outdoor adventure, you will stay overnight at the Toyako Onsen hot spring. Relax and unwind in the soothing waters, a gift from the volcano.
A dinner featuring seafood from Funka Bay and other local ingredients.Choose from French cuisine, Japanese cuisine, or teppanyaki.

DAY 2

Day 2 - The Story of Two Adjacent Volcanoes and the Caldera Lake View from the Summit

7:00 a.m. Breakfast
We offer a semi-buffet with a main plate at hotel restaurant. You can choose between a Japanese or Western-style main plate. Enjoy a refreshing morning while taking in the atmosphere of Lake Toya.

10:00 a.m. Mt.ShowaShinzan and Mt.Usu, Experience the Story of Two Adjacent Volcanoes
Check out from the hotel and transfer to Showa-Shinzan, where you will meet your spot guide. First, the guide will share the fascinating story of how Showa-Shinzan was formed – a rare site where farmland was uplifted by volcanic activity and turned into a volcano.
Next, take the ropeway up Mount Usu. As you ascend, your guide will introduce the history of how the people of Lake Toya have coexisted with the volcano over the years.

12:30 p.m. Lunch
For lunch, enjoy steamed rice with scallops from Funka Bay and a seafood hot pot featuring fresh ingredients from Hokkaido. After lunch, return to Sapporo by private vehicle.

2:50 p.m. Tour Ends
The tour ends when you arrive in Sapporo.

Tour Operator / Contact

Meitetsu World Travel inc.

Address

1-1, kita 3 jo nishi 1 chome, chuo-ku,
Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan 060-0003

TEL

+81 (0)11-241-4986

Official web site

https://www.mwt.co.jp/

Meitetsu World Travel, Inc. is a member of the Meitetsu Group, which is centered on Nagoya Railroad, and has offices throughout Japan. Based on the connections with local stakeholders and businesses cultivated through our travel business, we are committed to meeting your needs and creating opportunities for people to interact both within and outside the region. We welcomed guests to Hokkaido Adventure Travel World Summit ( ATWS2023) in 2023. We will contribute to the development of a symbiotic society through encounters and connections with guests from all over the world, in this fascinating land of Hokkaido.

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