Smelt fishing
☆Fun for everyone from children to adults☆ Come experience a Hokkaido winter tradition!
In winter, you can enjoy smelt fishing on the frozen Lake Sahoro.
Depending on your luck, you might catch dozens of fish by yourself, or even a rainbow trout...
You might be pleasantly surprised. Even if you don't catch anything, the inside of the tent is comfortable!
Enjoy a fun time with friends in a tent that can withstand light wind and snow.
All fishing equipment is available for rental, so feel free to join us empty-handed!
You can even deep-fry the freshly caught smelt and sample them!
Event period
January 7, 2026 - March 15, 2026
〇Meeting place and time
Lake Sahoro Parking Lot
Morning session 8:50
Afternoon session 12:50
*Please note that this is not a TOM base gathering.
〇Required time
Morning session: Approximately 3 hours (including travel time)
Afternoon session: Approximately 2.5 hours (including travel time)
Number of reservations available
2 or more people
〇About fees
Morning session (3 hours)
Adults (junior high school students and above): 5,500 yen
Children (elementary school students): 4,000 yen
Afternoon session (2.5 hours)
Adults (junior high school students and above): 5,000 yen
Children (elementary school students): 3,500 yen
*All prices include tax
What's included in the price
Consumption tax, fishing equipment, smelt fishing tent, heating (kerosene portable stove),
Free fried chicken (fish caught by the customer)
Regarding payment and cancellation
Payment method : On-site payment
Reservation cancellation fee :
Cancellation fees will be charged from one day before the tour date.
Free up to 2 days before, 50% the day before, 100% on the day
〇About clothing and belongings
Snacks, drinks, etc.
Warm clothing such as ski wear and winter boots
(Warm and waterproof shoes, snowboard boots are acceptable)
Hat, gloves, and other winter clothing, hand towels or wet tissues
〇Notes
There is no shuttle service for the smelt fishing experience.
Participants can either meet at the Lake Sahoro parking lot by car or take a taxi from the station.
Thank you for your understanding.
Important Notices for Participating in the Course
Each tour of TOM is accompanied by a guide.
Please be fully aware of the risks of engaging in activities in the natural environment and participate at your own risk.
Other special notes: Customers participating in TOM's tours:
TOM's standard accident insurance (death/severe disability: 5 million yen,
You will be enrolled in the following insurance plans: hospitalization 3,000 yen/day, outpatient treatment 2,000 yen/visit.
Regarding the cancellation of the event
In the event of bad weather such as strong winds or heavy snow
The schedule may be changed or the tour may be canceled.
note that.