Tour Schedule, What to Bring and What to Wear
Tour Schedule and What to Expect
Please select and click the activity you are going to join.
On the day of your activity, to make sure that you can exjoy it comfortably, please make sure you know when to meet, what to bring and what to wear!!
| Rafting | Hiking Tour | Sea Kayaking |
| Ducky | Day Tour | Ocean Fishing |
| Canyoning | Horse Riding Tour | Golf Cart Tour |
| River Fishing | Cycling Tour | Tree Trekking |
| Kids Camp |
Rafting & Ducky
Meeting Spot and Time
Please check-in at the main activities desk at Resort Center Hanazono 308.
AM Start
8:50am
PM Start
1:20pm
NOTE
- Guests under the influence of alcohol may not participate on river tours.
- Pregnant customers may not join the river tours.
- In order to prevent accidents, except for rafting equipment, we do not allow guests to take personal belongings like a camera, mobile phone, etc. during the tour.
What to Bring
- A full change of clothes & a towel - You will get wet!
- Cameras & electronic devices - Please do not bring any cameras, electronic devices with you on the river. We have professional photographers that will take action shots of your tour. Photo CDs are available for purchase for ¥2,000.
- Other Valuables - When bringing any valuables please remember to store them in the lockers provided
What to Wear
You may be wondering what to bring on your Hanazono water rafting adventure and for good reason. You will be fitted out with a dry or wet suit but as we run rafting tours rain or shine you are likely to get wet, so it’s a good idea to be prepared no matter what kind of river tour you have planned.
We recommend that you wear loose fitting clothes, avoid skirts, jeans and any material that does not stretch. Please also keep in mind the river water can remain cold throughout the year so please ensure you bring an extra layer of clothing.
- Clothing - We recommend a short-sleeved shirt and shorts in Mid Summer (mid-July – late August) and a long-sleeved shirt and long pants in Spring and Autumn.
- Glasses - If you wear glasses, we can provide you with a string so you don’t lose them on the river.
- Contact lenses - Please either change to glasses or only wear disposable contact lenses. You may also wear goggles over your contact lenses.
- Watches/Jewelry - Please remove all watches, jewelry before you arrive.
- Shoes - You will be fitted out with river booties for your trip, there is no need for socks.
Getting Fitted Out
Once you are ready, our guides will instruct you on how to get fitted out. Below is the standard for the majority of our river trips.
①Helmet
Protect your head from impact.
②Life jacket
It has strong buoyancy and you will not drown even if you fall off the boat.
③Drysuit
Tethered type waterproof suit. The wrists, ankles, and neck are made of thin rubber, and the zipper around the body is waterproof. However, since it is not tailor-made, it may be flooded due to the individual body's differences or too much movement.
④River shoes
Shoes made of the same materials as wetsuits. They have a mechanism that keeps your foot warm even when they're wet.
Canyoning
Meeting Spot and Time
Please check-in at the main activities desk at Resort Center Hanazono 308.
AM Start
8:30 am
PM Start
1:00 pm
NOTE
- Guests under the influence of alcohol may not participate in the activity.
- Pregnant customers may not join the activity.
- In order to prevent accidents, except for canyoning equipment, we do not allow guests to take personal belongings like camera, mobile phone, etc. during the tour.
What to Bring
- A full change of clothes & a towel - You will get wet!
- Cameras & electronic devices - Please do not bring any cameras, electronic devices with you on the river.
- Other Valuables - When bringing any valuables please remember to store them in the lockers provided
What to Wear
We recommend you wear swimwear or underwear that can get wet.
- Glasses - If you wear glasses, we can provide you with a string so you don’t lose them on the river.
- Contact lenses - Please either change to glasses or only wear disposable contact lenses. You may also wear goggles over your contact lenses.
- Watches/Jewelry - Please remove all watches, jewelry before you arrive.
- Shoes - You will be fitted out with river booties for your trip, there is no need for socks.
Getting Fitted Out
Once you are ready, our guides will instruct you on how to get fitted out. Below is the standard for our Canyoning trips.
①HELMET
Be sure to wear it for safety reasons.
②LIFE JACKET
With a life jacket, you don't have to worry about drowning.
③WET SUIT
The water inside the suit is warmed by your body heat and keeps you warm. The moderate thickness and elasticity will protect your body.
④RIVER SHOES
The shoes are made of the same material as a wetsuit. The seawater that comes inside warms the entire foot.
River Fishing
Meeting Spot and Time
Please check-in at the main activities desk at Resort Center Hanazono 308. Or Pick up & drop off at your accommodation is available.
*Please choose pick up and enter accommodation name in the booking form.
AM Start
7:50 am
(Harf-day/Full-day)
PM Start
1:50 pm
(Half-day)
NOTE
- Guests under the influence of alcohol may not participate in the activity.
- Pregnant customers may not join the activity.
- Children aged 18 and less must be accompanied by an adult guardian.
- Tours are conducted in English.
- Capacity: maximum 3 p.p.
- If you would like to join with 2 p.p or less, please contact us for more information.
What to Wear
- We recommend wearing long sleeves to protect against mosquitoes. Also, we recommend avoiding flashy colors.
- Waders are waterproof, but water can sometimes go in. We recommend that you wear trousers that can get wet, just in case.
- Watches/Jewelry - Please remove all watches, jewelry before you arrive.
- Waders with boots are provided but please wear walking shoes when you come. *Please provide your shoe size at the time of booking.
What to Bring
- A hat, jackets, a raincoat according to the weather.
- Water, snacks if needed.
- You can bring a backpack, but there is a possibility of getting wet.
- A change of clothes in case you get wet.
- You can bring your cameras or electric devices at your own responsibility.
- Other Valuables - When bringing any valuables please remember to store them in the lockers provided.
Getting Fitted Out
Once you are ready, our guides will instruct you on how to get fitted out. Below is the standard for the majority of our river trips. Waders will be provided.
①CAP / HAT
Wear it depending on the weather conditions.
②LONG SLEEVES and PANTS
To protect against mosquitoes, we recommend wearing long sleeves and long pants.
③WADERS WITH BOOTS
Change into waders with boots.
Hiking
Meeting Spot and Time
Please check-in at the main activities desk at Resort Center Hanazono 308.
AM Start
8:50am
PM Start
1:20pm
NOTE
- Depending on the age of children, some tour locations may not be available.
- Guests under the influence of alcohol may not participate in the activity.
- Pregnant customers may not join the activity.
What to Bring
- A towel, a hat, drinks, sunglasses, a bug spray.
- Food or drinks as needed.
- You can bring your cameras or electric devices at your own responsibility.
- Other Valuables - When bringing any valuables please remember to store them in the lockers provided.
What to Wear
- Make sure you are dressed in comfortable and movable clothing.
- You may get wet and muddy depending on the course condition.
- Using a bug spray is recommended during the tour if necessary.
- Hiking equipment is needed for Iwaonupuri Course.
Please prepare sturdy shoes (hiking/climbing shoes are recommended), a hat, a bug spray, and rainwear.
Day Tour
Departure Spot and Time
Pick up from the accommodation
*Please choose pick up and enter accommodation name in the booking form.
Meeting Time
10 minutes before starting time
*Start and finish times of the tours are flexible to cater to your schedules and arrangements.
NOTE
- Tours are operated by Sky Express and do not include a guide.
- Strict cancellation policy applies to Hanazono Excursions.
- Child seats and booster seats are available free of charge (reservation required)
- Guests under the influence of alcohol may not participate in the activity.
- Pregnant customers may not join the activity.
Horse Riding Tour
Meeting Spot and Time
Please check-in at the Tour Venue directly.
Destination
10 minutes before starting time
NOTE
- Guests under the influence of alcohol may not participate in the activity.
- Pregnant customers may not join the activity.
What to Bring
- Gloves, a hat, sunglasses as needed
- You can bring your cameras or electric devices at your own responsibility.
What to Wear
- Make sure you are dressed in comfortable and movable clothing.
Cycling Tour
Meeting Spot and Time
Please check-in at the main activities desk at Resort Center Hanazono 308.
AM Start
8:50 am
PM Start
1:20 pm
NOTE
- Guests under the influence of alcohol may not participate in the activity.
- Pregnant customers may not join the activity.
What to Wear
Niseko is a mountain area and thus the elevation is higher than in most cities. In addition to the high elevation, the tour would mainly be downhill so you may feel a bit chilly. Make sure you are dressed in an outfit you can exercise in. Would be better if you bring along a light windproof jacket.
- Shoes - No sandals or shoes with heels. Any shoe that you are used to wearing and is fit for exercise would be best.
What to Bring
- Change of clothes, towels, drinks - as you may sweat during the tour, we recommend you change to something dry after the tour.
- Other valuables - when bringing any valuables please remember to store them in the lockers provided
Getting Fitted Out
Once you are ready, our guides will instruct you on how to get fitted out. The below is the standard for our Cycling Tours.
①HELMET
Be sure to wear it for safety reasons.
②GROVES
Wear them to prevent slipping and injury.
*Padded short tights are also available.
Sea Kayaking
Meeting Spot and Time
The meeting spot is in the Hirafu area. Please check below for details.
*You can also meet at the venue, please contact us if you wish to do so. (The venue will vary depending on the conditions of the day.)
8:30 am
NOTE
- The price for a single person is ¥22,000.
- Light meal is included in the price. Please let us know in advance if you have any food allergies.
- Children under 6 years old can ride with a parent or guardian.
- Children may not be able to attend depending on the number of adults in the group.
- Basically, we go sea kayaking in Shakotan Peninsula, but this will be subject to change according to weather and sea conditions.
- Times of the tours are approximate. It may vary depending on the progress of the tour, and traffic conditions.
- Guests under the influence of alcohol may not participate in the activity.
- Pregnant customers may not join the activity.
What to Bring
- A full change of clothes, underwear, towel, hat (with a chinstrap recommended), and sunglasses.
- Drinks in plastic bottles or water bottles.
- A windbreaker or raincoat can be useful when the temperature is low.
- Cameras & electronic devices - You can bring them at your own responsibility.
- If you are sensitive to motion sickness, we recommend that you take or bring anti-sickness medication.
What to Wear
We recommend you wear swimwear or underwear that can get wet.
Please come to the meeting point after changing your clothes if possible.
- Swimwear or underwear that can get wet should be worn over a quick-drying synthetic shirt and shorts.
- Watches/Jewelry - Please remove all watches, jewelry before you arrive.
- Shoes - wear something comfortable in the water and have a strap on the heel. Wear diving boots if you have, but trainers are fine if you don't mind getting wet. Do not wear sports sandals or thongs.
Getting Fitted Out
Once you are ready, our guides will instruct you on how to get fitted out. The below is the standard for our Sea Kayaking trips.
①HAT
Wear it to avoid the strong sunlight of the ocean. A hat with a chinstrap is recommended.
②LIFE JACKET
With a life jacket, you don't have to worry about drowning.
③CLOTHES
Swimwear or underwear that can get wet should be worn over a quick-drying synthetic shirt and shorts are recommended.
④SHOES
Wear diving boots if you have. Or, something comfortable in the water and have a strap on the heel.
Ocean Fishing
Meeting Spot and Time
Please check-in at the main activities desk at Resort Center Hanazono 308.
8:35am
NOTE
What to Bring
- We recommend taking/bringing motion sickness pills in case of seasickness.
- There may be days that you may feel cold on the boat, we recommend that you prepare an extra outer.
- Sun-protective gear like a hat, sunglasses, long sleeves, and sunscreen.
- Water to prevent heatstroke.
- A cooler for taking fish home to Niseko. (Styrofoam box and ice are available if you don't have a cooler.)
- Cameras & electronic devices on your own responsibility.
What to Wear
- We recommend you wear comfortable clothing you don't mind getting wet.
- Shoes - No sandals without a backstrap or shoes with heels. Any non-slip shoes that you are used to wearing would be good. Rubber boots are the best if you have them.
Getting Fitted Out
Once you are ready, our guides will instruct you on how to get fitted out. The below is the standard for our Ocean Fishing Tours.
①HAT/CAP, SUNGLASSES
Wear it depending on the weather conditions.
②LIFE JACKET
With a life jacket, you don't have to worry about drowning if you fall off the boat.
③RAINCOAT
A raincoat will be provided, so please wear it to avoid getting wet.
Golf Cart Tour
Meeting Spot and Time
Please check-in at the main activities desk at Resort Center Hanazono 308.
3:50pm
NOTE
- No driver is provided for this tour. Participants are required to drive by themselves.
- The driver of the cart must provide a valid driver's license (Japanese and foreign driver's licenses are accepted).
- Guests under the influence of alcohol may not participate in the activity.
- Pregnant customers may not join the activity.
What to Bring
- A hat, sunglasses as needed.
- You can bring your cameras or electric devices at your own responsibility.
What to Wear
- Make sure you are dressed in comfortable and movable clothing.
- No shoes with heels.
Tree Trekking
Meeting spot and time
Please check-in at the main activities desk at Resort Center Hanazono 308.
10 mins before the starting time
NOTE
- Children under 12 can participate with an adult guardian. Please include them in the number of participants of your booking.
- Platforms and elements are positioned at least 3 meters above the ground.
- Max 3 kids supervised per adult.
- If you are a group under 18, a written consent from a parent or guardian is required.
- Prior booking is not required however it is recommended.
- Tree Trekking course will close at 5:00 pm. The last entry is at 4:00 pm.
- It may be difficult for children to attach or detach the rope even if they meet the height requirement of 120 cm or more.
What to Bring
- We recommend active clothing and gloves that guests don't mind potentially getting dirty. Gloves are available for purchase at Niseko Sports.
- Cameras & electronic devices: The harness you will wear has a strong magnet, which will affect your cell phone and credit cards. If you wish to bring them with you, please keep them in your left breast pocket and understand that they may be lost or damaged and that you are responsible for them.
- As we're right in the natural forest, there are insects when temperature rises. Use of repellent is recommended.
What to Wear
- During Tree Trekking, there is a possibility of getting tree sap on your clothes which is very difficult to remove. Raincoats are available for purchase at Niseko Sports to protect clothing from tree sap.
- We recommend shoes with good grip. When the snow melts or the ground is wet after rain, the shoes can easily get dirty.
- For safety reasons, we recommend that you tie up your long hair and wear something less revealing.
Getting Fitted Out
Once you are ready, our guides will instruct you on how to get fitted out. The below is the standard for our Tree Trekking.
①HELMET
Be sure to wear it provided by Hanazono.
②HARNESS AND CARABINERS
They are necessary for safety reasons.
③Cameras & electronic devices
Keep them in your left breast pocket if you wish to bring them along.
Kids Camp
Departure spot and meeting time
Departure Spot and Time
Please meet at Orchard Niseko.
Meeting Time
8:50am
NOTE
- This is an outdoor English camp for kids conducted by Edventure.
- Camp will be all in English.
- Please let us know if you have any allergies or dietary preferences.
- The price is for two people - one child and one adult; there is no change for a single participant.
- Please do not bring cell phones or other electronic devices to enjoy life in nature.
- Please pick up and drop off your children.
- Our staff will take videos and photos, and the data will be emailed to you after the camp.
- Mini Moiwa and Moiwa programs are available to children who have completed toilet training.
- In case of bad weather, a mini-camp will be held, but only children will be welcome.
What to Bring
- Change of clothes, small towels, hats, sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellent, swimsuits, etc. depending on the camp.
- Bring food and drinks if you need them.
What to Wear
- Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes.
- Depending on the activity, there is a possibility of wetting and getting your shoes and clothes dirty.
- It may get cold in the mornings and evenings, so please bring clothes that are easy to adjust.