Activities

2 - 6 years old7 - 12 years oldFor adults (Age 20 and up)
  • Frozen Waterfall Night Tour

    • Reservation required
    • For all ages
    Availability:
    Dec 20, 2025 – Mar 1, 2026

    See illuminated frozen waterfalls on a night bus tour to Oirase Gorge. You'll get a close-up view at two spots, admiring them in the dark and quiet.

  • Ice Fall Hot Springs

    • No reservation required
    • Free of charge
    • For all ages
    Availability:
    Dec 5, 2025 – Mar 27, 2026

    Enjoy our "Hyobaku no Yu," a winter-only outdoor hot spring bath overlooking the stream. The bath recreates the icefalls of Oirase Gorge, bringing this beautiful winter spectacle right to you.

  • Spring Moss Viewing

    • Reservation required
    • For all ages
    Availability:
    March 16-26, 2026, April 11 - May 31, 2026

    This activity allows you to learn about the ecology of moss using a giant model approximately 50 times its actual size. Afterward, you can enjoy the unique appearance of moss flowers during a stroll, followed by tasting moss flower-themed sweets.

  • Keiryu Open Air Bath

    • No reservation required
    • Free of charge
    • For all ages
    Availability:
    Apr 10, 2026 – Nov 25

    An open-air bath with breathtaking stream views, offering soothing waters from Mt. Hakkoda and the beauty of Oirase's nature.

  • Moss Ball Making Workshop

    • Reservation required
    • For all ages
    Availability:
    All year

    Create your own moss ball inspired by the moss-covered rocks throughout Oirase Gorge. It's a way to bring a piece of Oirase into your home.

  • Winter Hot Springs with Snow Views

    • Reservation required
    • For all ages
    Availability:
    Jan 1, 2026 – Feb 28*Available only on Tuesdays and Wednesdays

    This program offers a magical hot spring experience. Bathe in a tranquil forest of fallen snow, beautifully lit up at night. Afterward, enjoy a drink from a prime seat.

  • Stream-side snow-viewing lunch

    • Reservation required
    • For all ages
    Availability:
    Jan 7, 2026 – Mar 23

    Enjoy a special seat with a magical, serene snowscape spread out before you, where you can savor three dishes inspired by the winter scenery of the Oirase Stream, "Yuki no Wataboshi" (snowy cotton hat), paired with a sommelier's selection of fine wines. This is a limited-time winter dining experience.

  • Keiryu Terrace Breakfast

    • Reservation required
    • For all ages
    Availability:
    Dec 6, 2025 – Mar 27, 2026

    Enjoy breakfast while taking in a magical snowy landscape. We offer "Jappa-jiru," a local Aomori dish that uses every part of the fish. It's a luxurious way to warm both your body and soul while admiring the snow.

  • Tsutanuma Snowshoe Walk

    • Reservation required
    • 7 years or older
    Availability:
    Dec 26, 2025 – Mar 15, 2026

    Join us for a 1.5km snowshoe walk through the snowy beech forests at the foot of Mt. Hakkoda. You'll enjoy the silent Tsutanuma and the vast winter forest.

  • Oirase Mountain Stream Bus Tour

    • Reservation required
    • Free of charge
    • For all ages
    Availability:
    Dec 6, 2025 – Mar 27※On March 27th, only ① to ④ will be available.

    This guided bus tour is an easy way to enjoy the winter scenery of Oirase Gorge. You can see the snow-covered landscapes and powerful ice formations of the stream.

  • Mt. Hakkoda Private Snowshoe Tour

    • Reservation required
    • 13 years or older
    Availability:
    Dec 6, 2025 – Mar 22, 2026 *Held only on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays in March.

    A private snowshoe tour guided by an exclusive guide. Enjoy walking in the deep snow-covered forests. Courses can be customized for your preferences.

  • Mountain Stream Snowshoe Walk

    • Reservation required
    • 7 years or older
    Availability:
    Jan 9, 2026 – Feb 28

    Join a guided snowshoe walk on the snow for about 1km. You'll explore the beautiful Oirase Gorge and admire its unique winter scenery.

  • My First Snowshoe Walk

    • Reservation required
    • 7 years or older
    Availability:
    Jan 9, 2026 – Feb 28

    This is an easy snow walk from the hotel using snowshoes. You can easily enjoy the beautiful snowy scenery of the Oirase Gorge.

  • Mt. Hakkoda Shuttle Bus

    • Reservation required
    • For all ages
    Availability:
    Dec 6, 2025 – Mar 22, 2026*Held only on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays in March.

    A shuttle bus connects the Hakkoda Mountain Ropeway and Oirase Keiryu Hotel. You can also enjoy powder snow at the Hakkoda International Ski Resort.

  • Hakkoda Snowshoe Tour <Hiking Course>

    • Reservation required
    • 13 years or older
    Availability:
    Dec 6, 2025 – Mar 22, 2026*Lunar New Year (Feb 15-22): Course B. : *Held only on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays in March.

    An authentic and active snowshoe tour. You will descend 3.5 km from the Ropeway Summit St. to the Base St. and enjoy the snowy forests of Mt. Hakkoda.English-speaking local guides are available for this tour.

  • Hakkodayama Snowshoe Tour < Appreciation Course >

    • Reservation required
    • For adults (Age 20 and up)
    Availability:
    Dec 6, 2025 – Mar 22, 2026* Excluding the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays * During the Spring Festival (February 15-22), it will be held as [Course B] * Held only on weekends and holidays in March

    A snowshoe tour for beginners. You can walk 1.5 km around the Ropeway Summit St. and easily see the beautiful snowy landscape of Mt. Hakkoda.English-speaking local guides are available for this tour.

  • Oirase Stream and Lake Towada Bus Tour

    • Reservation required
    • For all ages
    Availability:
    Dec 6, 2025 – Mar 26, 2026*② is only available from February 15 to 22, 2026.

    This is a guided bus tour to see all of Oirase Gorge and Lake Towada. At Lake Towada, you can get out and enjoy the full winter scenery while experiencing the cold.

  • Towadako Kaiun Nature Walk

    • Reservation required
    • For adults (Age 20 and up)
    Availability:
    Dec 6, 2025 – Mar 27, 2026*Operates daily except Wednesdays and Thursdays. In February, operates every day.

    Join a guided tour to explore Lake Towada's beautiful winter world. Your guide takes you to good fortune spots near Towada Shrine and shares its history.

  • Icefall Soap Making Workshop

    • Reservation required
    • For all ages
    Availability:
    Jan 16, 2026 – Mar 27

    You can represent the frozen icefall in winter Oirase Gorge with a handmade soap. It is your original soap, with which you can decide the color and the shape.

  • Winter Moss Tour

    • Reservation required
    • 7 years or older
    Availability:
    ① December 6, 2025 - January 8, 2026 ② March 1, 2026 - March 15, 2026

    This tour lets you walk and observe moss peeking out from the snow in early winter and early spring at Oirase Gorge. You'll enjoy the tiny world of moss with a loupe.

    • No reservation required
    • Free of charge
    • For all ages
    Availability:
    Dec 5, 2025 – Mar 26, 2026

    This program features a stream concierge who will introduce you to the charm of the ice falls you can see in the Oirase Gorge and how to enjoy winter.

  • Oirase Keiryu Onsen Ski Resort Shuttle Service

    • No reservation required
    • Free of charge
    • For all ages
    Availability:
    Late December 2025 - Mid-March 2026*Ski resort operating period

    Our shuttle takes you to the Oirase Keiryu Onsen Ski Resort. Enjoy snow activities like sledding and tubing at the mid-slope Snow Park.

  • Winter Boot Rental Service

    • No reservation required
    • For all ages
    Availability:
    Dec 5, 2025 – Mar 27, 2026

    Our insulated, waterproof winter boots are designed to keep you safe and comfortable, even in the snow. Available in sizes 13cm to 30cm.

  • Icefall Capsule Toy

    • No reservation required
    • Free of charge
    • For all ages
    Availability:
    Dec 26, 2025 – Mar 1, 2026

    To commemorate our 20th anniversary this year, we are holding a special event where customers who experience two icefall contents will receive one "Icefall Capsule Toy." We have original goods that can only be obtained here.

  • Moss Flower Discovery

    • No reservation required
    • Free of charge
    • For all ages
    Availability:
    Mar 16, 2026 – May 31

    A nature guide talks about the secrets of design and the interesting aspects of ecology, while using a moss flower object.

  • Spring Moss Viewing

    • Reservation required
    • 7 years or older
    Availability:
    ①March 16 - March 27, 2026 ②April 11 - May 31, 2026

    This spring tour offers the unique "Okokemi" experience in Oirase Gorge, where moss spores bloom like flowers. You can observe and admire their beauty using a loupe.

  • Moss Viewing Sweets

    • No reservation required
    • For all ages
    Availability:
    ①Mar 16 - Mar 27, 2026 ②Apr 11 - May 31 , 2026

    Enjoy sweets inspired by "moss flowers" (sporophytes). Admire their charm and savor the taste while exploring the profound world of moss.

  • Moss Capsule Toy

    • No reservation required
    • Free of charge
    • For all ages
    Availability:
    Mar 16, 2026 – Oct 31

    Our hotel offers a variety of content for guests to experience the charm of moss. Guests who complete three moss-themed activities within the hotel are entitled to one spin of the "Moss Capsule Toy," which offers a chance to win one of 20 prizes.

  • Moss Ball Making Workshop

    • Reservation required
    • For all ages
    Availability:
    April 10, 2026, 4:00 PM session - November 25, 2026, 10:00 AM session

    Create your own moss ball inspired by the moss-covered rocks throughout Oirase Gorge. It's a way to bring a piece of Oirase into your home.

  • Oirase Lamp Making Workshop

    • Reservation required
    • For all ages
    Availability:
    April 10, 2026, 4:00 PM session - November 25, 2026, 10:00 AM session

    Create your own gourd lamp with a motif of moss and ferns growing along the Oirase Gorge. It's a way to bring a piece of Oirase into your home.

  • Mountain Stream Discovery

    • No reservation required
    • Free of charge
    • For all ages
    Availability:
    Apr 10, 2026 – Nov 24

    A nature guide talks about the attactiveness of Oirase Gorge and the various ways to enjoy this area in each seasons.

  • Mountain stream going tea set

    • No reservation required
    • For all ages
    Availability:
    April 10, 2026, 3:00 PM - November 25, 2026, 12:00 PM

    A tea set designed for a relaxing moment in Oirase Gorge. Enjoying tea in the forest can be a special experience.

  • Memorable Instant Camera Set

    • No reservation required
    • For all ages
    Availability:
    April 10, 2026, 3:00 PM - November 25, 2026, 12:00 PM

    Set of an instant camera including a camera and an album that lets you capture the beautiful scenery of Oirase Gorge.

  • Keiryu Coloring Book Set

    • No reservation required
    • For all ages
    Availability:
    April 10, 2026, 3:00 PM - November 25, 2026, 12:00 PM

    It is a coloring set to enjoy the scenery of Oirase mountain stream in various colors.

  • Oirase Walking Set

    • No reservation required
    • For all ages
    Availability:
    April 10, 2026, 3:00 PM - November 25, 2026, 12:00 PM

    It is a set of items necessary for Oirase mountain stream walking such as binoculars and books on nature.

  • Oirase Shuttle Bus

    • No reservation required
    • Free of charge
    • For all ages
    Availability:
    April 10, 2026, 3:00 PM departure - November 25, 2026, 11:00 AM departure*Service may be suspended on certain days due to the "Oirase Nature Museum (Private Car Restrictions)" event.

    A convenient shuttle bus linking the hotel and midstream Oirase Gorge, exclusively for guests, running every hour.

  • Keiryu-BASE

    • No reservation required
    • Free of charge
    • For all ages
    Availability:
    Apr 10, 2026 – Nov 25

    This space offers free drinks and books for you to relax in comfort. The adjacent "Seseragi Deck" along the stream allows you to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Oirase Gorge.

  • Keiryu-BASE Counter

    • No reservation required
    • For all ages
    Availability:
    Apr 10, 2026 – Nov 25

    This information booth provides sightseeing details for the Oirase Gorge and surrounding areas. Our "Keiryu Concierge" is on hand to assist you with information and to handle reservations and check-ins for hotel activity tours.

  • E-BIKE Rental Service

    • Reservation required
    • For all ages
    Availability:
    April 10, 2026, 3:00 PM – November 25, 2026, 12:00 PM*Activity may be cancelled depending on weather or road conditions.

    E-bike rental service with electric-assist bicycle. You can ride along the Oirase Gorge and feel the breeze and the gentle sounds of the stream.

  • Early Spring Handkerchief Making

    • Reservation required
    • For all ages
    Availability:
    Apr 11, 2026 – May 31

    Express the beauty of Oirase Gorge in early spring by coloring a handkerchief. You can take it as a piece of Oirase's charm home with you.

  • Moss art watching

    • No reservation required
    • Free of charge
    • For all ages
    Availability:
    Apr 12, 2025 – Mar 15, 2026

    Enjoy a casual lesson on Oirase Gorge’s iconic moss at the hotel’s moss art wall. Learn how to observe it with a loupe and take great photos.

  • Oirase Sprout Picnic

    • Reservation required
    • For all ages
    Availability:
    Apr 20, 2026 – May 31※ Excluded dates: 4/25–5/6

    Enjoy spring's stunning views with a picnic lunch inspired by the unique sprouts of Beech and Katsura trees, complemented by three Champagne cocktails reflecting the subtle transition of their delicate colors.

  • Oirase Gorge Guided Walk

    • Reservation required
    • 4 years or older
    Availability:
    Apr 20, 2026 – Nov 25*Service suspended on Sept 13 due to the scheduled "Oirase Nature Museum (Private Car Restrictions)" event.

    You walk about 2.8 km from Ishigedo to Kumoinotaki falls, called "Golden Course" of Oirase Gorge with nature guide for 2 hours.

  • Private Mountain Stream Fishing Tour

    • Reservation required
    • 8 years or older
    Availability:
    Apr 20, 2026 – Sep 30

    A private guided fishing tour for beginners. With a professional guide, you can enjoy an authentic mountain stream fishing experience.

  • Keiryu Terrace Breakfast

    • Reservation required
    • For all ages
    Availability:
    Apr 25, 2026 – Oct 31

    This popular program allows you to enjoy breakfast on a terrace along the gorge during the morning hours, when the Oirase Stream sparkles most brilliantly. Please enjoy a graceful moment in a space filled with sunlight filtering through the trees and the gentle sound of the flowing river.

  • Lake Towada Good Luck History Walk

    • Reservation required
    • 7 years or older
    Availability:
    May 1, 2026 – Nov 15Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Sunday

    This is a tour exploring fortune-bringing spots centered on Towada Shrine with a guide who knows everything about the history of Lake Towada.

  • Oirase Guided Walk in Upstream Area

    • Reservation required
    • 4 years or older
    Availability:
    May 3, 2026 – Oct 9<May 3 - July 18> Daily, except Fridays and Saturdays <July 19 - Oct 9> Every day during this period *Service suspended on Sept 13 due to the scheduled "Oirase Nature Museum (Private Car Restrictions)" event.

    IIt takes about 2 hours to walk 2.5 km from Tamadare Falls to Choshi Otaki Falls in the upper reaches of Oirase Gorge with nature guide.

  • Towada-Oirase Time Travel Adventure

    • Reservation required
    • 7 years or older
    Availability:
    May 7, 2026 – Jul 17*Any two consecutive days starting on a Thursday or Friday during the period.

    Oirase Keiryu Hotel is launching the "Towada-Oirase Time Travel Adventure" on May 7, 2026. This is an intellectual journey designed to unravel the approximately 200,000-year history hidden within the breathtaking scenery of the national park, and to encourage inner transformation through dialogue with nature.

  • Customizable Private Fishing Tour (Limited to 1 Group/Day)

    • Reservation required
    • 8 years or older
    Availability:
    May 11, 2026 – Sep 30

    Enjoy authentic stream fishing without bringing any gear. Choose from Tenkara, Bait, or Fly Fishing. An expert guide provides full support, so beginners can join with confidence.

2 - 6 years old7 - 12 years oldFor adults (Age 20 and up)