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Private Half Day Tour Jozankei Snow Rafting and Onsen Sapporo

6 hours Private tour
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Private Half Day Tour Jozankei Snow Rafting and Onsen Sapporo

About this activity

Leave Sapporo’s city streets behind for a curated winter escape into Jozankei’s snow-covered valley. Glide along a calm, snow-fringed river on a guided snow rafting trip, warm up by a cozy riverside bonfire with roasted marshmallows, then soak away the chill in Hoheikyo Onsen’s 100% natural mineral hot springs. This private tour includes seamless door-to-door hotel pickup and drop-off across Sapporo — perfect for families, small groups, and travelers seeking a relaxed, non-ski winter activity.

  • Private exclusive vehicle with door-to-door pickup & drop-off at your Sapporo city accommodation
  • 90-minute snow rafting adventure through a snow-lined canyon — gentle enough for guests from 1 year old
  • Complimentary riverside bonfire experience with roasted marshmallows
  • 1.5-hour leisurely visit to Hoheikyo Onsen, famous for its free-flowing natural spring water and large open-air baths
  • Family-friendly pricing with free entry for infants under 3
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At a glance

Duration
6 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–2
Guide
Chinese, English
Operated by
Fun in Hokkaido

Ages: Adults (1–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private transportation
  • Included: Entrance fees: Entrance fee
  • Included: Government Fees
  • Included: anding and/or facility fees: Landing and facility fees
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Included: Surcharges on fuel: Fuel surcharge
  • Included: Parking Fees

Not included

  • Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

  1. Sapporo

    20 min

    We pick up you at your accommodation at Sapporo

  2. Jozankei Onsen

    1 h 30 min Admission included

    Drive from previous stop: 60 minutes

    Enjoy the silence of Jozankei while riding a rafting boat and down the Toyohira River in winter. You can see wildlife, and icefalls depending on the time, and yes you really enjoy a unique winter scenery. Have a wonderful time with your nature guide.

  3. Hoheikyo Onsen

    1 h 30 min Admission included

    Drive from previous stop: 10 minutes

    It is one of the few places in Japan offering gensen kakenagashi—100% natural hot spring water flowing directly from the source without added heat or water. Its enormous open-air bath, among the largest in Japan, can accommodate up to 200 bathers. In winter, the baths transform into a magical yukimi-buro (snow-viewing bath). Steam drifts into the crisp air as guests soak in mineral-rich waters surrounded by snow-covered forests.

  4. Sapporo

    20 min

    Drive from previous stop: 60 minutes

    Drop-off at the same location as pick-up.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Hotel Rio (Adult Only)
  • UNWIND HOTEL & BAR SAPPORO
  • Blue Hotel Sjuprim
  • Hotel Annex
  • Vessel Inn Sapporo Nakajima Park
  • ibis Styles Sapporo
  • Hotel Water Gate Sapporo
  • 2ND by hotel androoms Sapporo
  • Hotel Abest Sapporo
  • Sotetsu fresa Inn Sapporo Susukino
  • Hotel Ronshan Sapporo
  • APA Hotel Sapporo Odori Ekimae Nishi

and 102 more pickup points

We will pick you up at your hotel hall.

The driver will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead travelers name.

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Good to know

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

  • Drone Aerial Shooting

    Pickup included

  • Private Half-Day Tour: Jozankei Snow Rafting + Onsen|Sapporo

    Pickup included

  • Waterproof Winter Boots Rental

    For this winter riverside activity, waterproof and warm boots are recommended. If you do not have suitable boots, please use

    Pickup included

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Private Half Day Tour Jozankei Snow Rafting and Onsen Sapporo

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