• This tour operates by Hokkaido Chuo Bus
• If the ice conditions at the smelt fishing site are deemed unsafe and smelt fishing cannot be conducted, this tour will be canceled.
• Due to heavy snowfall or blizzard conditions, the bus may be unable to reach the destination and may turn back.
• The time spent at each sightseeing location may vary depending on traffic conditions on the day and the number of participants.
• If facilities are closed or sightseeing is restricted, arrival times at destinations may be earlier than scheduled.
• Bus delays may occur due to traffic congestion or bad weather. Please allow ample time when transferring to other transportation.
• Service may also be suspended due to natural disasters. Please check the operating status each time.

• After finishing lunch, each participant should proceed individually to the Tappu-no-Yu front desk, where staff will guide you to the fishing site and escort you there.
• At the fishing site, staff will explain how to fish. Seating inside the special tent may be shared with other participants.

① Ice Smelt Fishing Experience

• The following are included in the fee: use of the special tent, rental fishing rod, bait, chair, bucket, heater, ice scoop, and liability insurance.
• Ice smelt fishing is conducted inside a special windproof tent on the frozen lake. Fishing holes are prepared in advance.
• The tent is heated and wooden boards are placed on the floor; however, participants are advised to wear warm clothing.
• Open flames are prohibited inside the tent, and smoking is not allowed. Food and drinks are permitted.
• Bait attachment is done by participants themselves.
• Caught smelt can be prepared as tempura at the restaurant for 500 yen per serving, or taken home as-is (plastic bags will be provided by the facility).
• Fish other than smelt may occasionally be caught (such as dace or carp), but non-smelt fish cannot be prepared.
• Please note that there may be cases where no fish are caught at all.

• Any damage to rental fishing equipment will be charged to the participant.

  • Not covered by insurance: rod tip 2,000 yen, fishing rod 7,000 yen, reel 700 yen.

• After the fishing experience, participants may enjoy the hot spring or relax in the rest area until bus departure.

• An optional banana boat ride is available:

  • 1 ride: 1,500 yen (junior high school age and above), 1,000 yen (elementary school age and under)
  • May be suspended due to weather or other conditions.

② Hot Spring Facility

• A rest area is available for hot spring users.
• Towels are not included. Face towels are sold for 300 yen, bath towels for 600 yen (no rental available).
• Hot spring admission tickets can be used on a later date if not used on the day; valid for one entry only.
• Meals and hot spring admission are included in the tour price. (Please bring your own towels or purchase them on site.)
• Lunch is provided as a bento box meal.