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Mt. Hakkoda Private Snowshoe Tour

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

Mt. Hakkoda Private Snowshoe Tour
PeriodSat, Dec 6, 2025 – Sun, Mar 22, 2026 *Held only on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays in March.
Time

8:50 AM~3:00 PM

Duration

(Tour experience time is approximately 2.5 hours)

Appropriate age
13 years or older
Contents

・Hotel pick-up/drop-off

・Guide

・Rentals (long bench coat, gaiter leggings, snow boots, gloves, hat, goggles)

・Full gear rental (snowshoes, poles)

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

Price

1 participant: 42,450 yen

2 participants: 48,900 yen

3 participants: 55,350 yen

4 participants: 73,800 yen

Capacity

2 groups (up to 4 people per group)

Meeting spot

West Building 2nd Floor Keiryu-BASE

Belongings

・Ropeway fee ・Cold weather clothing such as fleece and down (essential as the perceived temperature around the summit station can drop below -20℃ on some days) ・Cash (cashless payment is rarely accepted, so it is recommended to prepare sufficient cash)

Schedule

8:50 AM Keiryu-BASE meeting

9:00 AM Hotel departure by dedicated shuttle bus

10:10 AM Arrive at Hakkoda Ropeway, meet with guide, decide on course 10:30 AM Tour starts

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

1:50 PM Depart from Hakkoda Ropeway base station

3:00 PM Arrive at hotel

*Same even when the ropeway is not operating. The local guide will respond flexibly.

Reservation

Until 6:00 PM the day before

Notes

■Cancellation Policy

・A 100% cancellation fee will be charged for cancellations due to customer's circumstances on the day, including poor health.

・If the ropeway operation is suspended before the departure of the shuttle bus, free cancellation is possible on the day.

・Please note that if the ropeway operation is suspended after the departure of the shuttle bus, no refund of the tour fee will be given.

■Meeting and Dissolution

・It is possible to leave the tour midway after it ends. If you are considering this, please inform the staff at the reception.

・Meeting at the site is not possible.

・Delays may occur due to snowfall or road conditions.

■Course Change and Cancellation

・During ropeway congestion, there is a possibility of shortening the tour time or changing the course.

・When the ropeway is not operating, we will guide you to the naturally rich beech forest using the lift at Hakkoda Kokusai Ski Resort.

・If the weather is deemed dangerous, we will guide you to the naturally rich beech forest.

・If the weather is deemed dangerous, the tour will be canceled.

■What to Bring

・Please prepare the ropeway fee (one-way ¥1400, round-trip ¥2200) so that no change is needed.

・Please prepare cash necessary for free time at the site.

・During ropeway congestion, there may be a waiting time of 1-2 hours outdoors. Please be sure to come in warm clothing.

■About Rime Ice

・Rime ice can usually be seen from late December to around February.

*Rime ice cannot be seen when the ropeway is not operating.

・The ropeway will be crowded during the Spring Festival period (February 15-22). If you wish to see rime ice, we can guide you, but please be aware that the tour time is highly likely to be shortened.

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