The 3 Snow Days in Japan That Earn Their Price

1.3.5hours Primeval Forest Snowshoe hike and Wildlife Watching Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $55Our pick

Snowshoe through Shiretoko’s primeval forest, follow animal paths, find a frozen waterfall, and watch for deer and foxes.

“Please be ready early. Maybe 10 minutes before the agreed pick up time, it would be best if you were already ready and waiting to be picked up. We were part of a small group. The tour provider will pick up everybody from different (but nearRead more”

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2.Nagano Snowshoe Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $97

Snowshoe through Togakushi’s cedar forest, reach a frozen Lake Kagami, and enjoy guide-led winter views near Nagano with gear included.

“Our tour guide, Kouhei, was wonderful. He spoke great English, was kind, thoughtful and full of interesting information. He brought hot drinks and snacks for us during the trip and then we all went to a beautiful soba noodle house afterwardRead more”

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3.Snowshoe Adventures and Onsen Bliss Winter Escape in Furano

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $78

Walk untouched snow in Daisetsuzan National Park, follow fox tracks, then warm up at Hakuginso Onsen on this small-group Furano tour.

“Great winter activity that’s not snowboarding/skiing! Beautiful landscape that was taken in at a leisurely pace. Would absolutely recommend doing the Onsen afterwards, great way to warm up after walking around in the snow. Our guide Ikki was very friendly and knowledgeable about the area”

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