
Icefall snowshoe trekking tour / Abashiri





On this tour, you can enjoy the nature of Hokkaido while wearing snowshoes and taking a leisurely walk in the snow in the middle of winter. The location is the Notoro Peninsula, in the eastern part of Hokkaido, where untouched nature remains. Snowshoe trekking to the ice waterfall, the art of ice on the Notoro Peninsula.
During the trek, you can also see wild animals, their footprints, and the Sea of Okhotsk, where the drift ice rushes. A break on the way is an exceptional hot drink in the great outdoors. If the weather conditions are good, you can even ride on drift ice. Our experienced local guide will guide you for 2 hours, so anyone can enjoy it.
Duration | begin Jan- mid Mar |
Price | 16,000 yen/person (more than 2 people) |
Age | No age requirement |
Schedule | 09:30-11:30 |








-On National Route 39 along Lake Abashiri, 300 meters from "Hotel Abashirikoso" toward Abashiri city, on the left side




-No wheelchair accessible
-No recommended for pregnant travelers
-No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
-Self-management of your belongings
-We may cancel the tour due to the bad weather condition before the tour starts. We will let you know about the cancelation as soon as possible and don’t worry we promise you a full refund.

-Thick socks
-Snow boots
-Gloves
-Hat or earmuff
‐ 15-29 days before the tour start time: 50%
‐ 6-14 days before the tour start time: 70%
‐ 0-2 days before the tour start time: 100%
-You can cancel up to 30 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 30 days before the experience’s start time.
‐If you cancel less than 30 days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
‐Any changes made less than 30 days before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
‐This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
‐This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
