TNT offer a number of winter tours from Asahikawa, catering to almost any interest and budget. Our broadest objective is to allow our customers to fully experience the wonderful sites of Hokkaido, whether that involve outdoor adventure sports, relaxed cultural exchanges or awesome sightseeing spots. Our professional and certified guides will do everything they can to make sure that any TNT Tour is the highlight of your trip to central and northern Hokkaido.
Snowshoe Tour
Japan's largest mountain national park has plenty to offer in winter for snowshoe enthusiasts. Take a tour to the roof of Hokkaido and enjoy the spectacular view at the highest point in Hokkaido. With safety always the priority as well as the best knowledge and experience of the Taisetsuzan National Park, TNT is the logical choice for a snowshoe adventure to remember.
Tour dates: November - April
Min. number of people： 2
Tour price: ¥12,000 per person
Tour duration： 8 hours
Included in tour price： Park entrance fee, English speaking guide, equipment rental, insurance, free transport.
Things to take with you： Warm clothing (gloves, heavy- duty jacket, beanie, ski goggles, neck warmer, water- proof boots.
We'll take you to the best stashes of powder to be found in central and northern Hokkaido. Impressive small hills offer deep, uninterrupted skiing, leaving you feeling that you have the mountain to yourself. Depending on weather conditions, your level of experience, need for rental equipment, and need for lessons or instruction, TNT will find the most appropriate location for your party. If the weather turns out nasty at one places. we'll go elsewhere, keeping downtime to a minimum.
Tour dates: December - April
Min. number of people 2
Tour price: ¥18,000 per person
Tour duration： 8 hours
Included in tour price： One-day ski pass、 English speaking guide, insurance, free transport.
Things to take with you： Skis, snowboard,warm clothing (gloves, heavy-duty jacket, etc) Some locations have rental ski, snowboard, and ski-wear. Please inquire with us.
Dog Sledding is certainly one of the more unusual stops on the Winter Tour Calendar, but no less fun. Experience the thrill of having a team of well trained huskies jet you around one of two long courses at speeds you wouldn't have thought possible. No experience or special equipment is required, the professional staff will have you up and running in no time. Dog sledding is a fun and exciting activity for all ages.
Tour dates: December - March
Min. number of people： 2
Tour price: ¥13,000 per person
Tour duration： 5 hours
Included in tour price： Sledding course fee, English speaking trainer, insurance, free transport.
Things to take with you： Warm clothing (gloves, heavy- jacket, beanie).
Japan's most popular zoo, Asahiyama Zoo is open during the winter too!. Find out for yourself why it's Asahikawa's number one tourist attraction. After the zoo, TNT take you to a snow park for some more "hands-on" fun, where you'll be able to try your hand at snow-rafting, snow-banana, snow mobiling, tubing, and the mini-buggy amongst the dozens of activities you are able to try during your visit.
Tour dates: December - March
Min. number of people： 2
Tour price: ¥14,000 per person
Tour duration： 5 hours
Included in tour price： Zoo entrance, snow park entrance, English speaking guide, insurance, free transport.
Things to take with you： Warm clothing (gloves, heavy- duty jacket, beanie, good shoes, preferably boots.
The Biei / Furano Tour is essentially a road trip to either the Furano Ski Area, or a tour of the most renowned winter sightseeing spots taking in both Biei and Furano. Those here for the skiing or snowboarding will definitely be interested in the world class Furano Ski Area. Conversely, nature lovers will be mesmerized by the abundant beauty of Biei and Furano in winter at our Top 6 specially selected tour locations.
Tour dates: December - March
Min. number of people： 2
Tour price: Furano Ski Tour
¥18,000 per person
Biei / Furano Sightseeing Tour
¥14,000 per person
Tour duration： 8 hours
Included in tour price： All respective entrance fees, English speaking guide, insurance, free transport.
Things to take with you： Warm clothing (gloves, heavy- jacket, beanie), ski / snowboard for the Furano Tour.
A massive ice drift from the East Russia/China border makes its way south to strike the north shore of Hokkaido each winter. This TNT Tour takes you to the northern city of Monbetsu (3 hours north of Asahikawa) where you will be taken on board an ice-breaking ship that plows its way directly through the ice tide. At the end of the trip, spend time in the Drift-Ice Museum before returning to Asahikawa.
Tour dates: January - March
Min. number of people： 2
Tour price: ¥22,000 per person
Tour duration： 10 hours
Included in tour price： English speaking guide, ice breaking ship ticket, insurance, free transport.
Things to take with you： Warm clothing (gloves, heavy- duty jacket, beanie).
It takes a great deal of time and effort to plan a great vacation, and when it comes to Asahikawa and Hokkaido, there is limited information available in English.
Winter brings with it additional challenges with changing road conditions and seasonal road closures.
TNT offers an inexpensive, information packed, custom tour planning service to solve your winter-trip planning problems.
Just fill out an easy to follow form; arrival date, departure date, preferred transport, activities of interest, and we will arrange everything for you including travel directions (freeway and local road options), restaurants, activities, suggested timing, famous locations, optional nearby destinations, and preferred hotels. Using our pool of local and professional knowledge, TNT will provide you with the necessary information to make your trip a success.
In addition, we'll provide you with a customized travel book containing some simple survival Japanese to make your Hokkaido travel trouble-free.
The Custom Tour Planning service starts from ¥2,500 for a full one day itinerary, with lower rates available for additional days.
All guides at TNT are at least bilingual, with the languages offered including Japanese (no surprise there), English, Polish, Spanish and French. Our senior guides are certified, seasoned professionals having lived and worked in the Taisetsuzan National Park for many years.
In addition to providing TNT customers with guided access to some the most outstanding outdoor locations in Hokkaido, you can trust TNT guides to always make your safety their priority and be equipped to handle any problems that may eventuate along the way, no matter how unlikely.
Below is some information about the Senior Guides at Taisetsu Nature Tours.
TNT Senior Guide: hisashi WAKATABE
Hisashi Wakatabe has five years experience in nature conservation in Japan and a comprehensive understanding of outdoor skills and national parks.
Hisashi has spent most of his time working in national parks throughout Japan, as well as stints abroad in New Zealand and Guam. He has professional qualifications in outdoor first-aid and outdoor risk management, and is currently based in the Taisetsuzan National Park at Asahidake.
With his experience, qualifications, and intimate knowledge of the Taisetsuzan National Park, Hisashi will make sure your tour is safe, informative and fun.
TNT Senior Guide: yoichi Ikeno
Yoichi Ikeno has in excess of 10 years outdoor experience spanning multiple continents. He has a bachelor degree in Physical Education from the University of Sacramento, California, and has previously worked in Niger, the Solomon Islands, Palau, Thailand and Afghanistan.
Yoichi has multiple professional qualifications in first aid, white-water rafting, skiing, and dive rescue.
Born and raised close to the Taisetsuzan National Park, Yoichi has a deep appreciation of the mountains of northern Hokkaido and a tireless enthusiasm for sharing their wonder with visitors.
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