Activities

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 5, 2026 – Sun, Mar 28, 2027 *Held only on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays in March.
Time

8:50 AM~3:00 PM

Duration
6 hours
Appropriate age
10 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.

*Rental items, including winter wear, are available at "Rest House Hakkoda" located next to the Hakkoda Ropeway Sanroku Station.

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

*・Warm clothing Perceived temperature around the summit station can drop below -20°C

・Ropeway fee (One-way: 1,550 JPY / Round-trip: 2,500 JPY)

*・Cash Recommended as few shops accept cashless payments

Schedule

8:50 AM Meet at Keiryu-BASE

9:00 AM Depart hotel by Mt. Hakkoda shuttle bus

10:10 AM Arrive at Hakkoda Ropeway, meet guide, and decide on course

10:30 AM Tour starts

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

1:50 PM Depart from Hakkoda Ropeway Sanroku Station

3:00 PM Arrive at hotel *The local guide will respond flexibly even if the ropeway is suspended.

Reservation

Until 6:00 PM the day before

Notes

1. Cancellation Policy

・Cancellations made by 6:00 PM the day before: Free of charge

・Cancellations made after 6:00 PM the day before, on the day of the tour, or no-shows: 100% of the tour fee

2. In Case of Hakkoda Ropeway Suspension

As an alternative, we will guide you to "Course B: Rich natural beech forest using the lifts at Hakkoda Kokusai Ski Resort."

・If the ropeway suspension is decided before departure from the hotel: Free cancellation is available on the day of the tour

・If the suspension is decided after departure from the hotel: Non-refundable

3. Other Notes

In addition to the above requirements, participants must have a shoe size of at least 22.5 cm (US Women's 5.5 / US Men's 4.5 / EU 36).

・For safety reasons, pregnant individuals and those with pre-existing injuries or medical conditions are not eligible to participate.

・You can leave the tour halfway at Hakkoda Ropeway Station. If you wish to do so, please inform the staff at registration.

*Using only the return trip (Mt. Hakkoda → Hotel) is not permitted.

・Frost-covered trees (snow monsters) can usually be seen near the summit from late December to around February.

*If the ropeway is suspended, snow monsters at the summit cannot be viewed.

・While guidance to the snow monster area is possible, please note that the tour duration may be shortened.

Participation Requirements (Required): Shoe size 22.5 cm or larger

*For safety reasons, pregnant guests and those with injuries or medical conditions cannot participate.

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