Other Leisure Facility / Other Outdoors Facility Spots in Hokkaido Area

  • Doraemon Wakuwaku Sky Park
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    4.0
    162 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Chitoseshi Bibi New Chitose Airport Terminal Building Facilities 3F Smile Road
    The Doraemon Wakuwaku Sky Park in the New Chitose Airport terminal building is the world’s first Doraemon-themed facility to be built in an airport. In addition to a shop, the Sky Park has seven areas including a free kids’ zone, a library and a workshop area. You can eat in or take out at the cafe which has a menu featuring lots of cute pictures of Doraemon.

    Saw lots of kids totally enjoying themselves at the sky park. Lots of areas for the kids like a library, workshop area, photo studio with lots of Doraemon characters, a shop, a playground and a cafe...

  • Sahoro Bear Mountain
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    4.0
    120 Reviews
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    Hakodate, Shintoku-cho, Kamikawa-gun, Hokkaido
    At Sahoro Bear Mountain the largest species of Hokkaido brown bear can be observed in an environment close to their natural habitat. You can get up close with the bears moving about in the forest from behind the safety of the reinforced windows on the bear watching bus and you can watch the bears go about their day from the relaxed setting of the high-rise walkway. You can also get to touch the bears through the glass of the special viewing area located in the middle of Bear Mountain; a truly memorable experience!

    The bears are free (almost...) and visitors are able to watch from promanande on the trees and from a special glass house. Although a bit expensive, it is worth it. Pay attention - if you have a...

  • NAC Niseko Adventure Center
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    4.0
    72 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Abutagunkucchanchou Yamada 179-53
    NAC Niseko Adventure Center is a facility where you can enjoy an array of outside activities in the great outdoors, including rafting and sea kayaking in summer and skiing and snowshoe activities in winter. It also has Japan’s largest climbing area. There is a selection of guides and lessons to accommodate various levels, so even beginners can feel reassured!

    Had a fantastic time snowshoeing in Mount Yotei. Our guide Sam was an absolute delight! Sam was a very patient and pleasant guide. The scenary was breathtaking. The little tea break with tea and...

  • Pure at Niseko Village nature activity center
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    4.0
    61 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Abuta-gun Niseko Cho Higashiyama Onsen
    An outdoor leisure facility in Niseko Town, Abuta County, Hokkaido, this spot is a place where you can play in the midst of the grand nature of Niseko Village. On the grounds, there is one of the country's biggest slides, as well as sports facilities, tree trekking where you can walk from tree to tree, zipline tours where you slide down a 1.4-kilometer line suspended in air, and many other invigorating activities. It is open for business only in summer from late April to early October. Families can enjoy a full day here.

    The visit was really worth it! My two sons who are 8 and 10 had great fun. My older son who has ASD has always been very cautious with trying new things but the staff there are sooo patient and...

  • Kushiro City Children's Play Museum
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    4.5
    43 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Kushiro-shi Saiwaicho 10-2
    This is a cultural facility built to enhance children's sensibility and creativity through various experiences using the five senses. The facility, including a planetarium and playground equipment, is situated behind the Kushiro Regional Government Office. Located on the first floor of the building is Sansan Hiroba, the largest indoor sandbox in Japan that can be enjoyed in any weather. Play equipment such as shovels and buckets are available and can be used anytime. There is also a table sandbox, suitable for those in wheelchairs. There are events to learn about science and nature and both parents and children can enjoy the facility all day long.

    子供づれには最適! かがくも学べるし、プラネタリウムもあるし、夏も陽射しを避けられる!! 地域にこんな素晴らしい施設があるのは羨ましい。駐車場あり。

  • Leisure Guide Asobiya
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    4.0
    42 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Furano Gakudensan-ku 4746-1
    This company, located in the Furano-Tomamu area a 10-minute drive from JR Furano Station, conducts a variety of activities. The company's wide array of programs include river rafting, hot air balloon flights, snowmobiling, cycling, and ducky rafting. Skilled staff are on hand to provide support, ensuring even beginners can enjoy activities in comfort and safety. The company also offers a tour which takes participants to areas which can only be reached by snowshoeing, ensuring you're guaranteed to experience scenery found nowhere else.

    Booked the winter hot air balloon and family rafting on the same day. For the balloon ride, their website advised ski wear. We simply wore the same for the rafting as it was the same day. You can...

  • Snowmobile Land Sapporo
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    4.5
    32 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Sapporo-shi Nishi-ku Fukui 478
    This outdoor activity resort is deep in the natural landscape of Hokkaido, about a 20-minute drive from Kotoni Station. You can take an exciting ride through the snow on a snowmobile, racing over the white hills through the trees for a real thrill. The ice and snow turn the landscape into a mystical fantasy land, popular with all ages and interests. Anyone can take a ride, if they're healthy enough, since there's no need for licenses or certification. You might have chances to see wild animals such as foxes, rabbits, Hokkaido sika deer, Blakiston's fish owls, and more. They also run a very generous shuttle bus service to hotels in Sapporo City.

    Very good and fun experience, the staff are very attentive, professional and helpful. Warm welcome from all of them from the moment step down from bus.

  • Shikaribetsu Lake Nature Center
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    4.5
    15 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Katougunshikaoichou Shikoku lakeside
    Leisure center in Shikaoi-cho, Katou County, Hokkaido. Experience various leisure activities in summer and winter in the center of Shikaribetsu Lake. Summer offers canoeing, sea kayaking and forest nature walks. Winter brings you snowmobiles, cross-country skiing and more. Enjoy various activities in nature with guides.

    2月の正午頃に然別湖コタンで氷のバーや教会を見学した後に、然別湖ネイチャーセンターの2階でランチを頂きました。カレーやクラムチャウダーが美味しかったです。店員さん達も丁寧でした。然別湖畔ではランチはこちらで頂くことをお勧めします。

  • Hokkaido Lion Adventure
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    4.5
    19 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Abuta-gun Niseko-cho Chuetsu 60-4
    Enjoy the Niseko and Chitose nature with this outdoor tour company. There are various outdoor activities to enjoy, such as rafting, trekking, horse riding, and hot air balloon rides, as well as plenty of workshops where you can try making soba noodles, smoking salmon, making ice cream and caramel, and pottery. The Niseko base is about a three-minute walk from JR Niseko Station. There is a free shuttle bus from Chitose Station to the Chitose base. Advanced booking is required.

    We went beginning of Spring season and yes, maybe not great considering the amount of snow they havent had lately BUT we had an awesome time! Service was great from the first email to flying in the...

  • Good Sports
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    5.0
    17 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Abuta-gun Kutchancho Yamada 70-1
    An outdoor activity company enabling customers to experience the natural beauty of Hokkaido. Example activities include canyoning and rafting along the Shiribetsu River, Japan's clearest river, as well as relaxing canoeing and trekking. Rafting is the company's most popular activity. Praised as intense fun for both children and adults, participants work together to control the raft and also get to jump in the river in calm spots. Also nice is the fact the company operates a free shuttle service connecting not only to Kutchan Station but also accommodation facilities in the Niseko area as well.

    They delivered to the accommodation one day in advance so everything was settled in the morning and prepared for a perfect start! With a company of 4 adults and 4 children there were a lot of changes...

  • TAC Tokachi Adventure Club
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    5.0
    15 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Kamikawagunshintokuchou Kuttari 539-21
    This outdoor tour shop in Shintoku Town, Kamikawa County, Hokkaido, focusses mainly on rafting and canoeing. Rafting down the rapids of the Tokachi River in a rubber boat is sure to leave an impact and you can enjoy the comradery of pooling your strength with your fellow rafter to navigate the boat. Having a more laidback paddle in a canoe around the lake downstream is also popular. There are tours suitable for everyone ages five and up allowing entire families to experience the nature of the Tokachi region.

    優しいスタッフの方々と楽しい時間を過ごせました。寒い時期だったので、また暖かい時期に来られたらと思います。

  • New Chitose Motor Land
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    4.0
    4 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Chitoseshi Bibi 1292-560
    A facility where you can enjoy moto sports. New Chitose Motor Land is located along National Route 36 southeast of New Chitose Airport. The facilities rental carts can be enjoyed go-cart style but are high spec enough that they can also offer a taste of real racing motor sports. Children can't ride a cart alone but can ride with an adult. Grid races can be participated in without an advance application. The facility also has dirt and motocross courses where you can watch fiercely contested races unfold right in front of your eyes.

    いつも空いているので手軽にカートを楽しめる。 施設や車両は古いが電光掲示板でラップタイムも表示されるのでレジャーとして楽しむ分には十分である。 JAFなどの割引サービスが充実しており半額になる場合もあるので十分に下調べを。

  • SHINRA Shiretoko Naturalist’s Association
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    4.0
    1 Reviews
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    Shari-cho, Shari-gun, Hokkaido Utoro east 284
    SHINRA conducts guided tours for tourists visiting the Shiretoko Peninsula. There are various tours scheduled for every season enabling guests to get closer to the beauty of the Shiretoko countryside.

    シンラが開催する流氷ウォークに2月下旬に参加しました。スキューバダイビング用のスーツのようなものを着て、流氷の上を歩いたり水の中に入って浮いたりしました。体は寒く無かったですが、当日吹雪いていたので顔が寒かったです。 スマホはインストラクターがリュックに入れて流氷の上まで運んでくれたので、自由に写真や動画が撮れました。 非日常的な体験ができる流氷ウォークはお勧めです。

  • Dog Wan
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    Hokkaido Asahikawa-shi Shunkodai 4-jo 3-9-12
    A comprehensive dog hotel for dog owners and their beloved pets equipped with a salon, training classroom, and dog run. They provide a variety of services but only for dogs that can prove they're up to date with their yearly vaccines. The dog hotel has a web camera system installed allowing staff 24-hour monitoring capabilities. There's also a special room for timid dogs. Before their first stay you can check in your dog for a four-hour trial period to let them get used to the hotel. They also sell high quality dog food and original hand made goods.
  • Hokkaido Adventure Tours
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    Hokkaido Sorachi-gun Minamifurano Cho Kitaochiai 308-6
    This is a multi-activity spot offering things like inflatable kayak tours and real fishing. The clear Shisorapuchi River and the rough Sorachi river flow through here, so you can try rafting downriver or raft fishing, as well as canoeing and old lake bottom wetland walks. In snow-free seasons you can try a dog cart for a dog-sled experience, which is a real hit with dog-lovers. The hilly woodland track is quite thrilling, and you can take an eight- or twelve-dog cart for a ride through the woods. They drive the four-wheeled buggies side by side to take your pictures of a ride in the dog cart.
  • Nemuro Nature Center
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    Hokkaido Nemuro-shi Tokiwacho 3-19-8
    This organization offers activity based sightseeing and eco-tours around Nemuro, said to be the last hidden spot in Japan. Fully two thirds of the wild birds in Japan stop in Nemuro during migration. There are bird watching tours where you can see almost 370 varieties of bird, and nature watching tours through stunning scenery reminiscent of Canada or Alaska. There are also cruises and canoe tours where you can get closer to animals, birds, and the sea, and are sure to offer a moving experience you can never find anywhere else. Please do make advance reservations and preparations, and make sure you listen closely to your guide's instructions.
  • Wanpark Nishino
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    Hokkaido Sapporo-shi Nishi-ku Kobetsusawa 13
    This complex is a place for dogs, and has an about 6,600 square meter dog park. The four dog-park courts are divided according to affinity and condition. The main court, #1, is for full on running through its 2,400 square meter field. It's perfect for dogs to play together or with toys. The owner is a dog frisbee veteran of over 20 years, and is available for tips on disc throwing or freestyle play. There is also a nice dog hotel which includes free use of the dog park for exercise.
  • TOM Tokachi Outdoor Mates
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    Hokkaido Kamikawa-gun Shintokucho Kuttari Kisen 240
    This outdoor activity center is located approximately one hour from Obihiro City. It has a paddle-shaped sign posted along Tokachi River. Visitors can enjoy rafting, Canadian canoeing, trekking and lake smelt fishing here. TOM's Tokachi River rafting is one of its best experience menus, which allows visitors to experience the great outdoors of Hokkaido. Visitors can challenge the roughly 2.5 kilometer course twice, as they travel through nature, surrounded by natural forest. Rafting over the large rocks and powerful waves is very popular with everyone from children to adults, and in the fall, visitors can also enjoy the vivid colors of the autumn leaves.
  • River and Field
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    Hokkaido Kawakami-gun Teshikaga Cho Kussharo Kotan
    This guide company, which provides nature, canoe and kayak tour guides, was established in 1995. Customers can enjoy canoe tours during the green season from spring to fall, and snow shoe tours in the winter. The tours cover various fields, such as the wide views of Lake Kussharo, the headwaters of Kushiro River, Mt. Mokoto, Lake Mashu and Kussharo Caldera. Customers can also watch the swans that come here from Siberia to pass the winter. The Midori Bridge Course, which includes a relaxed route down the headwaters of Kushiro River by canoe and a tea break on the river, is highly recommended for early morning and early evening.
  • N.O.P. Noboribetsu Offroad Park
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    Hokkaido Noboribetsu-shi Satsunaicho 230-1
    This park is located approximately a 10-minute drive from Noboribetsu Higashi Interchange. It is a leisure facility located on the Satsunai Plateau, surrounded by nature, and its four-wheel buggy rides - and snow mobiles in the winter - make it an extremely attractive place to visit. There is also a horseback riding area adjacent to the park, so visitors can enjoy both activities together. The courses range from beginner courses accompanied by an instructor, to advanced challenge courses. It is possible to either bring your own vehicle or to rent a car for half a day or a full day, but advance reservations are required.

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Not just a prefecture but an island of its own, Hokkaido is the most northerly prefecture and island of the Japanese archipelago. Arriving in Hokkaido, which is rural and bursting with breathtaking nature, means entering a world where vast national parks, towering mountains, and natural hot springs can be found at every turn. Come December, these natural splendors freeze over and morph into a winter wonderland.

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