Hakkodayama Snowshoe Tour < Appreciation Course >

8:50 AM-3:00 PM

(Tour experience time is approximately 2.5 hours)

・Hotel pick-up and drop-off

・Guide

・Rentals (long bench coat, bib pants, snow boots, gloves, hat, goggles)

・Full set of gear rentals (snowshoes, poles)

*Hakkoda Ropeway fees and other costs such as lunch are not included.

1 person 16,450 yen

10 people

West Building 2nd Floor, Keiryu-BASE

・Round trip ropeway fare of 2,200 yen (Please prepare cash so that no change is needed)

*To avoid congestion at the ticket counter on the day, the guide will purchase tickets for all tour participants at once.

・Cash (Most stores do not support cashless payments, so we recommend preparing with sufficient funds)

8:50 AM Keiryu-BASE meeting

9:00 AM Depart from hotel by dedicated shuttle bus

10:10 AM Arrive at Hakkoda Ropeway, meet with guide

10:30 AM Tour starts

1:00 PM Tour ends, free time after the tour (lunch)

1:50 PM Depart from Hakkoda Ropeway base station

3:00 PM Arrive at hotel

[Course B]

During ropeway suspension/Spring Festival

8:50 AM Keiryu-BASE counter meeting

9:00 AM Depart from hotel by dedicated shuttle bus

10:10 AM Arrive at Hakkoda Ropeway, move to Sukayu Onsen after meeting with guide

10:30 AM Arrive at Sukayu Onsen, tour starts

12:20 PM After the tour ends, free time (meal, bath)

1:40 PM Depart from Sukayu Onsen

1:50 PM Depart from Hakkoda Ropeway

3:00 PM Arrive at hotel

Until 6:00 PM the day before

To ensure you can enjoy the activities safely and comfortably, please be sure to check the following points before making a reservation.

1. Tour Participation Conditions and Payment

To prioritize the safety of our customers, the participation conditions for this tour are limited to those aged 13 and over with a shoe size of 22 cm or larger.

For safety management, we strictly refuse participation from those who exceed the capacity or do not meet the conditions.

Please note that tours are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, and registration will close once the capacity is reached. If you wish to participate, we recommend making a reservation as early as possible. Payment is accepted at the "Keiryu-BASE Counter" on site. You can pay with your room bill or use cashless payment (credit card, etc.).

2. Cancellation and Suspension

Cancellations due to customer convenience

・Contact by 6:00 PM the day before: Free

・After 6:00 PM the day before, or on the day/no-show: 100% of the tour fee will be charged.

・You will not be able to participate if you are late for the start time for any reason, such as traffic jams or poor physical condition.

*This will be treated as a same-day cancellation, excluding the suspension of public transportation. Response to Hakkoda Ropeway Suspension As an alternative, we will guide you through "Course B: A bus ride to Sukayu Onsen and the naturally rich beech forest."

・If the ropeway suspension is decided before departing from the hotel: Free cancellation is possible even on the day.

・If the suspension is decided after departing from the hotel: No refund is possible. Course Changes and Cancellations due to Organizer's Judgment

・If it is determined that safe operation is difficult due to weather or natural conditions (snowfall, strong winds, road conditions, etc.), the tour may be canceled or the content changed.

・In the event of cancellation, we will contact you by phone or at the on-site counter.

・In the event of cancellation due to the organizer's circumstances, no cancellation fee will be charged.

・Please be aware in advance that due to road and Hakkoda Ropeway congestion, the stay time on site may be shortened or there may be delays in arrival time.

3. Participating in the Tour

Clothing and Equipment

・Please participate in clothing suitable for a winter mountain environment, such as warm clothing, gloves, hat, and snow boots.

・Rental items, including wear, are available at the Hakkoda summit station. Belongings and Expenses

・Please prepare the ropeway fee (round trip: 2,200 yen) in advance so that no change is needed.

・Please prepare the necessary expenses for free time on site (food and drink, ropeway tickets, etc.) yourself. As some stores only accept cash, we recommend preparing cash. Tour Content and Notes

・This tour is conducted in a natural environment. For safety, please be sure to follow the guide's instructions.

・We are not responsible for accidents or injuries during the tour, except in cases of serious negligence on our part.

・It is possible to leave the group halfway at the Hakkoda Ropeway station. If you wish to do so, please inform the staff at the reception.

*It is not possible to use only the return trip (Hakkoda Mountain -> Hotel). ・During ropeway congestion, there may be a waiting time of 1 to 2 hours.

4. Other

・Juhyo (ice trees) can usually be seen near the summit from late December to around February.

*However, if the ropeway is suspended, you cannot go to the summit and cannot see the juhyo.

・Heavy congestion is expected during the peak season of the Hakkoda Ropeway, such as New Year's holidays, Spring Festival (February 15-22), and weekends in the middle of winter.

・During the Spring Festival (February 15-22), due to ropeway congestion, the tour will be conducted on [Course B] which does not use the ropeway. If you wish to see the juhyo, please use the "Hakkoda Mountain Shuttle."