Top Chitose Outdoor Activities

Discover the scenic environs of Lake Shikotsu by mountain bike during this small-group, 9-hour trip, limited to just 10 participants. Take in breathtaking views of the nearby peaks as you pedal your bike on a moderate 5-hour ride covering 28 miles (45km) along the Chitose River and the beautiful caldera lake, where you can purchase lunch at your own expense at a lakeside restaurant. Your mountain biking adventure also includes a local guide, mountain bike, helmet and gloves, and round-trip transport from select locations in Sapporo or New Chitose Airport. Please note: This tour is seasonal and runs yearly between April and October. The date is subject to change.

Boasting the highest water quality in Japan, at Lake Shikotsu, Hokkaido National Park, The first ship landing in Hokkaido, the only ship bottom is a clear kayak. The seasonal nature of Hokkaido, woven from over 90% of the primeval forest I will guide you. Spring April to June Actually, the highest transparency is in spring. Cherry blossoms can be seen depending on the season. The lake on a sunny day is the best! Summer July to September The best season for kayaking! It is also very popular with families. It is inevitable to be healed by the high transparency of water, Lake Shikotsu surrounded by fresh greenery, and the cry of birds. Autumn October to December Autumn leaves! A relaxing kayak surrounded by the autumn leaves of the Chitose River. Sometimes you can see a tiger trout! Winter January to March Even if it is cold, you can wear a dry suit and be comfortable! Enjoy the quiet Lake Shikotsu dyed in the snow! * Dry suits will be worn, so please let us know the height, weight and foot size of all participants at the time of booking. * Please contact us for the size of your feet with a separate message.

Play with ice. If you want to do activities like Hokkaido, please experience it. How to play is the number of people! ! Break the ice and jump into the lake, bury your friends in the snow, get on the ice, just float on the water ... Anyway, just like yourself and have fun. Wearing a wet suit that doesn't get wet on top of the clothes makes you feel almost no cold.

An ice palace. The feature of this tour is that the appearance of dignity increases as the colder the icicles are. Walking with snowshoes is a straight road with fresh snow. Would you like to enjoy the extraordinary life while walking along the tree-lined roads lined with animal footprints on the snow and giant trees?

Visit Salmon Hometown Chitose Aquarium with prepurchased admission to save you time during your Hokkaido vacation. Focused on salmon and other freshwater fish, the aquarium features marine habitats including one on the Chitose River, where you can look straight into the river to see native species.

This activity is available from January to March. It lasts for approximately three hours and has two available start times: 09:00 and 12:30. The itinerary is as follows: 09:00 / 12:30 — Meet at Ocean Days 09:10 / 12:40 — Registration; filling out application form 09:40 / 13:10 — Orientation 09:55 / 13:25 — Start snowshoeing 10:15 / 13:45 — Arrive at Nanajo Falls; tour the area 11:30 / 15:00 — Snowshoe back to Ocean Days 11:50 / 15:20 — Return to Ocean Days; return snowshoeing equipment 12:00 / 15:30 — Activity ends