Summer Activities

Climbing / Trekking
This area is surrounded by mountains and abounds with a variety of walks to suit all tastes and abilities. It features a wealth of trails for hikers to enjoy. For strong climbers there are courses up Mt. Yotei, which is counted among Japan's top one hundred mountains, or courses that traverse the Niseko mountain range. For less experienced climbers there are plenty of trails to be enjoyed by Lake Shinsen-numa or around the upper wetland area.

Rafting / Canoeing
The Shiribetsu River is a fairly gentle river and lends itself easily to rafting, canoeing and other watersports. However, from April to May, the melting snow swells the river transforming it into a raging torrent and offers a thrilling descent. There are many outdoor adventure companies in the Niseko area that offer rafting and canoeing and even beginners can enjoy the challenge the river presents.

Fishing
The Shiribetsu River is famous for its rare Japanese huchen but, due to a decline in numbers, it is no longer a target for anglers. Other fish such as the Rainbow trout, Red-spotted masu salmon, Japanese char are popular among anglers, and attract those who enjoy fly and lure fishing.

Other Outdoor Activities
The above activities are but a small selection of what the Niseko area has to offer. Visitors can also enjoy mountain biking, canyoning, birdwatching, nature treks, paragliding, golf to name but a few and, for those wishing to accept the challenge offered by the mountains, there is always the freedom of the backcountry.

While we want visitors to enjoy themselves, outdoor sports entail certain risks. So, when choosing an activity please select a level of difficulty that best suits your abilities.

	Rafting, Canoeing White-water rafting or canoeing in the Shiribetsu River is a lot of fun! Mt.Yotei and the　surrounding ranges are natural ingredients for this clearest river running in Japan.

	Tennis There's big time fun of heated rallies at the foot of Niseko ranges!

	Cycling, MTB Downhill thrills? Long ride around the foot of Mt. Yotei? You name it. Niseko has any cycling fun to offer for everyone!

	Nature Experience Niseko's wilderness offers a wonderful opportunity for guided nature walk, bird-watching, “'Ikada”-rafting, farm experience, etc.

	Paintball Born in America, and grown in Europe, paintball is a popular X-treme sport. Niseko boasts the only paintball field in Hokkaido.

	Horse Riding Saddle up and explore the natural beauty that surrounds Niseko on horseback. You can choose “Draft Horses” or “Horse Trek”.

	Trekking Escape the summer heat and come to breath cool mountain air!

	Fishing The Shiribetsu River is famous to be inhabited by rare Japanese hunches. Other fish such as the Rainbow trout, Red-spotted masu salmon, Japanese char are still popular.

	Hot-air balloon Enjoy unlimited view of Mt.Yotei and Niseko ranges from 30 m high. Young children are welcome, too.

	Indoor activities Why don’t you make sausages, ice-cream with local fresh farm products yourself? There are various opportunities of handcraft, such as ceramic art, silver accessories, and leather work.

	Canyoning Explore creek, waterfall, and whitewater running. An adrenaline rush you won’t forget.

	Dog park Let your best buddy exercise and play off-leash in cool fresh air surrounded by mountains!