A great introduction to the Hokkaido winter experience. Take a 1-hour snowshoe walk through the mountain forests of Orofure Pass!! You'll learn how to walk in snowshoes and use trekking poles in deep snow as well as going up and downhill. Remember to bring a camera, as there are many great photo opportunities! Private tours for families and small groups are also available on-demand, every day of the week. Please contact us directly for availability and pricing.
“Snowshoeing through Orofure Pass was such a fun introduction to Hokkaido winter!”
Itinerary
adex base
Meet at adex base 15 minutes before departure to check gear and clothes, and complete formalities.
Orofure pass
Drive to Orofure pass. (approx. 30 minutes)
Snow-covered forest
Experience snowshoeing through the forest under snow-covered trees. (approx. 45 minutes)
Break
Have a break under the snow-covered trees. (approx. 15 minutes)
Orofure pass
Drive back to adex base. (approx. 30 minutes)
adex base
Arrive back at adex base and disperse.
What's included?
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Guide
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Snowshoes
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Nordic pole
Exclusions
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Warm clothes
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Gloves
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Head gear
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Footwear
What do I need to bring?
This is an active winter experience, so you should dress in thermal layers that are easily removed. A hat and gloves, wind and waterproof jacket and pants are highly desirable. High-sided boots such as walking boots are needed to wear the snowshoes. Sunglasses and sunscreen for sunny days. Dress to suit temperatures to -10C.
Please note
Participants
Minimum Number of Participants２people
Ages 12 and up
Children cannot participate alone.
This is a moderate introductory activity for children from school age to adults of all ages. The course is about 2 kilometers with some uphill and downhill in different depths of snow. Please be advised that this experience may be cancelled due to bad weather. If this happens, all booking fees will be refunded. We have 6 pairs of Men's snowshoes (Japan shoe size 25.5 cm - 30.5 cm) ,4 pairs of Women's snowshoes (Japan shoe size 22 cm - 27 cm) and 4 pairs of Kid's snowshoes.
If you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to contact us at the email address below.
info@adex-noboribetsu.co.jp
Meeting Point
Your journey begins here:
adex base
〒059-0551 JP Noboribetsu-shi 76-3 Noboribetsu-Onsencho
Cancellation Policy
If the tour is canceled due to bad weather on the day (heavy rain, strong winds, typhoons, heavy snow, etc.), we will refund 50% of the published price of the activity tour.
We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event. 70% if booking is cancelled 2 days, 50% if booking is cancelled 7 days and10% if booking is cancelled 14 days or less before the event.
The activity tour planning products provided by ADEX Co., Ltd. (adex base) are trips planned and organized by Dai-ichi Takimotokan Noboribetsu Tourist Center Co., Ltd.