The 3 Best Snow Experiences in Japan

1.3.5hours Primeval Forest Snowshoe hike and Wildlife Watching Tour

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

3.5-hour Shiretoko primeval forest snowshoe hike with wildlife spotting, animal-made tracks, and the frozen Tears of Man waterfall.

“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.Snowshoe Adventures and Onsen Bliss Winter Escape in Furano

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $78

Snowshoe through Daisetsuzan’s deep winter forests, then warm up at Hakuginso Onsen with small-group guides and easy pickup.

“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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3.3 hours Snowshoe hike to “Furepe fall” and Wildlife Watching

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $44Best value

3-hour snowshoe hike to frozen Furepe Fall in Shiretoko, with Sea of Okhotsk views, drift ice season chances, and wildlife spotting.

“They will lend you the appropriate gear for walking in deep snow. Our guide was very accommodating and the pace was good even for beginners. We saw some deers even during a blizzard. They kept us safe and we had so much fun. We haRead more”

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