Nature and Snowshoeing and Culture 1 Day Winter Tour Around Niseko
1-DAY
DIFFICULTY
SNOW SEASON
1day
Min.2, Max.6
- HIGHTLIGHTS
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- Snowshoeing around Niseko to view ice waterfalls that can only be seen in winter.
- Authentic Hokkaido dining experience at a beloved neighborhood eatery where you can enjoy dishes made with local seafood.
- Heart-to-heart exchanges with local residents through the experience of “treasure pulling" - a traditional game in the village and a living history experience program tied to the legacy of herring fishing.
- LOCATION
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Iwanai Town, Tomari Village, and Kamoenai Village are located on the west side of Hokkaido.
OVERVIEW
Iwanai Town, Tomari Village, and Kamoenai Village are located on the west side of Hokkaido, where herring fishing has flourished since the late Edo period (late 1700s). Based on the legend of a Dragon God that has been passed down in stories in the region, this tour includes snowshoeing to see frozen waterfalls that can only be seen in winter in the Niseko area, and a traditional village game called “Houbiki.” Houbiki is living history – an experience tied to the legacy of herring fishing – and gives a chance to enjoy interacting with local residents. Experience an adventure with heart-to-heart exchanges with local residents.
ITINERARY
8：00 Pick up at New Chitose Airport and meet up with your guide
Travel time: approx. 2.5 hours
10：30～12：30 Snowshoeing to see waterfalls in Iwanai town
Narugami Falls is the site of a local legend about two dragons that lived here.
Duration：Approx. 2 hours
Guide：H2O Adventure Mr. Tsunehiro Iori
Distance： Approx. 2 km round trip on basic flat snow-covered road . Elevation difference of about 10m
13：00～14：00 Lunch at Heian-so in Tomari village ( local restaurant )
In an area that has long thrived on fishing (mainly herring), fresh seafood is served at restaurants frequented by locals.
14：30～15：30 Interaction with local residents through the experience of “Treasure Drawing,” a traditional game in Kamoenai village
Along with the legend of the dragon god of Narugami Falls from the morning, a story has been passed down in Kamoenai Village that a giant snake descended from the Toumaru Pass down the river to the mouth of the river, and from Cape Ryujin located in the village it ascended to the heavens as a dragon. We will introduce the story through an exchange experience.
Duration：Approx. 1 hour
18：30 Arrive at New Chitose Airport and disperse
LUNCH
Authentic Hokkaido dining experience at a beloved neighborhood eatery where you can enjoy dishes made with local seafood.
In addition to seafood, you can also choose from noodle and meat menus.
Tour Operator / Contact
Hokkaido Treasure Island Travel Inc.
- Address
9F Daito Bldg, 8-1, South 2 East 2, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
info@hokkaido-treasure.com
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