Overview
Explore the stunning winter landscapes of Hakkoda on a guided snowshoe adventure. This one-day tour offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Hakkoda, famous for its breathtaking snow-covered vistas and the fascinating 'Snow Monsters.' With an experienced guide tailoring the route to current weather conditions, enjoy hiking through frost-covered forests and picturesque snowfields while learning about the area's charm and ecology. Effortlessly join the adventure with included transportation from Aomori Station and all necessary gear rental. - One-day snowshoe adventure exploring Hakkoda's winter landscapes - Expert interpreter guide ensures an enriching experience without language barriers - Private tour for your group only, ensuring personalized attention - Includes transportation from Aomori Station and rental gear for comfort and safety
Why travelers book this
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Rental fee for snowshoes and snowshoe poles
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Fee for the interpreter guide and snowshoe guide
- Rental fee for snow wear and snow shoes
What's Not Included
- Rental of hats, sunglasses, and gloves
- Lunch
- Bottled water
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point, pickup options and start time are confirmed on Viator before checkout.
Itinerary
Stop 1
This tour offers ample opportunities to fully experience the winter appeal of Hakkoda, including snowfields, frost-covered forests, and beech forests that become even more beautiful in severe winter conditions. In the event of sudden weather changes or if the ropeway is suspended, the guide will adapt flexibly and provide the optimal trekking course for that day, ensuring the safety and comfort of participants.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- After your reservation is confirmed, I will send an email to verify the sizes of the rental items and to confirm any important notes.
- Rental wear is available; however, please note that we may not have larger or smaller sizes. If you have your own gear, we recommend using it.
- The wear we provide is meant to supplement your own winter clothing. Please ensure that you have adequate winter gear before arriving at the meeting point. If you do not have your own, you can purchase items at the meeting location on the day of the event.
- Please bring waterproof gloves. Knit gloves can freeze at the experience location, which may increase the risk of frostbite.
- Before the tour, the representative must confirm the approval of the items listed in the consent form from all participants and submit the consent form by the day of the event.
- This tour will have the guide determine the experience location based on the day's weather and crowd conditions. Participants cannot decide the destination. If you specifically want to see the frost-covered trees, please join the frost-covered tree tour.