The snowshoe adventure tour in the Hakkoda area allows you to experience winter in Hakkoda, located at the northern end of the Ou Mountains, approximately one hour from Aomori Station. It is a one-day tour that includes transportation with an interpreter.
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The Highlight
・Snowshoe adventure to see the winter scenery of Hakkoda. ・Interpreter guide provides an enriching experience that transcends language barriers. ・Private tour exclusively for your group, ensuring personalized attention. ・Includes transportation from Aomori Station and rental of clothing.
The Experience
Hakkoda is located at the northern end of the Ou Mountains, which stretch approximately 500 km from Tochigi Prefecture, famous for Nikkō, in Honshu, Japan, to Aomori Prefecture. In winter, temperatures can drop below -20°C at higher elevations, creating stunning views of silver landscapes and a natural phenomenon known as "snow monsters," which are clusters of frost-covered trees. One of the unique charms of winter in Hakkoda is the opportunity to experience fantastical scenery, not only on sunny days but also during snowstorms and bad weather.
This tour takes you into nature, which cannot be accessed during the seasons covered by grass and trees. It offers a winter experience by immersing you in the beauty of Hakkoda's nature, which becomes even more stunning during the harsh winter months.
Traveling by dedicated vehicle from Aomori Station allows for a leisurely morning departure, making it easy for those who may feel uneasy about driving on snowy roads to join. The guides are knowledgeable about the charm, nature, and terrain of Hakkoda, ensuring that even beginners can participate with peace of mind. Equipment rental is included, so you will be well-prepared for the cold and snow.
Hakkoda's winter can have harsh weather, but regardless of the conditions, you can enjoy the richness of nature and the fantastical snowy scenery. This is truly an extraordinary experience.
Please note that this is a private tour. <This is a new product tour, and we are offering it at a discounted price for the purpose of gathering feedback through a survey form and ratings on our reservation site.>
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- Mandarin Chinese
- English
- Japanese
Itinerary
- 10:00Meeting location: Aomori Station East Exit.
- You will pick up the rental items (upper and lower clothing and Snow boots) and change into them.
- You will travel to Hakkoda safely and securely by taxi, even on winter roads.
- You will participate in a snowshoe tour in the mountains of Hakkoda, lasting between 60 to 90 minutes.
- Lunch can be eaten during available time in coordination with the guide. You can use a local eatery. (Lunch fees are not included.)
- You will return to Aomori Station by taxi.
- 15:30Upon arriving at Aomori Station, you will return the borrowed clothing.
- 16:00Dissolution.
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Purchase Notice
・While rental clothing is available, we may not have options in all sizes. If you have your own gear, we recommend bringing it. ・The rental clothing is intended to supplement your own winter gear. Please arrive at the meeting point well-prepared for cold weather. If you don't have the necessary gear, you can purchase it at the meeting location on the day of the tour. ・Please ensure that you bring waterproof gloves, as wool gloves may freeze at the experience location, posing a risk of frostbite. ・Before the tour, the representative must confirm the acceptance of the items listed in the consent form from all participants and submit the consent form by the day of the tour. ・The guide will decide the experience location based on the day's weather and crowd conditions. Customers cannot choose the destination. If you wish to participate specifically to see frost-covered trees, please join the tour for that purpose instead. ・The minimum age for participants is 13 years old.
Important Booking Information
After your reservation is confirmed, we will send you an email to check the sizes of the rental items and confirm any important notes. If we need to cancel the tour due to reasons such as the following, no cancellation fee will be charged: ・If it is determined that conducting the tour is dangerous due to natural disasters or severe weather. ・If there is a directive from a public agency to cancel or refrain from conducting the tour. ・If any other unavoidable circumstances occur.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 12 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 9 ~ 11 day(s) of departure, will charge 20%
- Cancel during 2 ~ 8 day(s) of departure, will charge 30%
- Cancel on 1 day(s) before departure, will charge 40%
- Cancel on activities date, will charge 50%