Discover a unique winter adventure in the Hakkoda area, at the northern end of the Ou Mountains, one of the snowiest places in the world.
At Sukayu Onsen, famous for its deep snow, you’ll strap on complimentary snowshoes and walk through silent forests, admire breathtaking scenery, and feel the harsh climate while learning how locals have adapted to life with snow.
A friendly, knowledgeable guide accompanies you, offering preserved foods and warm drinks along the way.
Although you cannot see the snow monsters (juhyo) up close, this tour offers something even more valuable: cultural immersion through food traditions and winter pastimes, giving you a deeper understanding of Japan’s winter lifestyle.
As spring approaches, the gradual melting of snow reveals another highlight—an unforgettable moment of seasonal change only experienced at this time of year. (Limited to one group per session. Photos show the snowfall season, January–February.)

11:10 Meet at the main entrance of Sukayu Onsen
11:15 Explanation of the tour, change into warm clothes
11:30 Experience begins
13:00 End of experience, change clothes
13:15 Dismissal