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Snow Lantern Oden Night
Winter Cabbage Harvest & Oden dinner
A unique winter experience in Furano at its most beautiful.
Moonlight reflects off the snow-covered fields, lighting your way forward.
Lantern in hand, you venture out to harvest snow-buried cabbage.
Tonight's dinner stars this very cabbage, sweetened by the harsh winter cold.
Hot oden dinner with freshly harvested vegetables, Local produced drinks, beverages, And round-trip transfers.
Everything included in this all-inclusive tour for an unforgettable Furano winter night.
Tour Overview
Season: January - End of February
Duration: Approximately 4.5 hours (Pick-up at 15:30)
Price: ¥65,000 per person (tax included)
* Special discount offer! for Group.
Age Requirement: Elementary school age and above (6 years+)
Minimum Participants: Minimum 2 - Maximum 10 participants
Venue: Endo Farm (Nakafurano Town)
Reservation: Advance booking required
Experience Highlights
Winter Special Tour: Night Hike & Dinner
Venture into the snowy fields at night, lantern in hand, heading to Endo Farm's snow-buried cabbage field. A night hike across snow plains illuminated by starlight and moonlight promises to be an unforgettable experience. We'll tailor the night hike to match participants' fitness levels. Necessary equipment such as snowshoes will be provided as needed.
Dinner Features Snow-Buried Cabbage "Oden" - Toast with Local Wine and Sake!
The dinner starring your freshly harvested cabbage is "oden," a classic Japanese winter comfort food. Made abundantly with overwintered vegetables and featuring handmade Kamifurano pork sausage by the owner-chef of Pension & Restaurant La Collina, the soup is absolutely exquisite. This hearty dish warms you from the inside out. Local wines and sake are also available.
Learn the Secrets of Snow-Buried Vegetables
"Yukimuro" (snow storage) is the wisdom of our ancestors in snowy regions. Learn directly from local farmers how vegetables transform under the snow and why they become sweeter.
Actual Harvesting Experience
Push through the snow - a winter farming experience you absolutely cannot have in the city. You can even taste the cabbage you harvest on the spot.
All-Inclusive with Transportation
No need to worry about "I'm the driver, so I can't drink!" We provide round-trip transportation within 30 minutes of the venue, so please enjoy toasting with local wine and sake.
Tour Itinerary
Schedule is subject to change depending on various conditions. Thank you for your understanding.
15:30 Pick-up from your hotel / Or direct meeting at Endo Farm at 16:00
Introduction to Endo Farm and preparation for the experience
16:00 Arrival at experience venue and preparation
16:20 Departure toward snow-buried cabbage field
Route changes or shortened experience time may occur due to severe weather conditions at the venue. Thank you for your understanding.
16:50-17:20 Snow-buried cabbage harvesting experience (20-30 minutes approximately)
18:00-18:30 Oden dinner begins at dinner tent
In case of severe weather, dinner will be held indoors (Pension & Restaurant La Collina)
20:00-20:30 After dinner, transfer to accommodation / Tour ends
What's Included
- Overwintered cabbage harvesting experience
- Equipment necessary for the experience (shovels, snowshoes, lanterns, etc.)
- Dinner course using snow-buried cabbage and local ingredients, plus drinks
- Guide fee
- Round-trip transportation (for groups of 10+, please consult. Direct meeting at venue is also possible.)
Available for Rentals
(Please note that sizes may not always be available)
- Winter boots
- Waterproof vinyl gloves
Pricing
For 2 participants: ¥65,000 per person (tax included)
Group Discounts:
- 3-person group: ¥60,000 per person (¥5,000 OFF)
- 4-person group: ¥58,000 per person (¥7,000 OFF)
- 5-person group: ¥56,000 per person (¥9,000 OFF)
- 6-10 person group: ¥55,000 per person (¥10,000 OFF)
Additional Information
- Minimum 2 participants required
- Same price for ages 6 and above
- Participation of preschool children is negotiable
Required Clothing
- Ski wear (jacket and pants)
- waterproof gloves
- Winter boots (snow boots, etc.)
- Beanie and neck warmer
Recommended Items to Bring
- Heat packs (Hand warmers/Kaidro)
- Your favorite drinks, if desired
Experience Venue
Endo Farm
Address: Tanaka Nojo, Nakafurano-cho, Sorachi-gun, Hokkaido 071-0714
Access (may vary due to snowfall)
- Approximately 15 minutes by car from downtown Furano / Approximately 30 minutes from Kitanomine Resort Area
- Approximately 20 minutes by car from JR Furano Station
- Approximately 1.5 hours by car from Asahikawa City
- Approximately 2.5 hours by car from Sapporo
Parking: Available (free)
Meeting Point Details: After your reservation is confirmed, we will send you a detailed map and meeting location by email.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What are snow-buried vegetables?
Snow-buried vegetables are those stored and overwintered under snow. The snow acts as a natural refrigerator, and the vegetables increase their sugar content to prevent freezing, becoming surprisingly sweet. These are natural blessings created by Hokkaido's harsh winter environment.
2. Can children participate?
Children aged 6 and above are welcome to join. If you wish for preschool children to participate, please consult with us in advance. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
3. I'm worried about the cold. How cold is it?
Winter in Furano can reach temperatures of -10°C to -20°C. Please wear proper cold-weather clothing such as ski wear. Since you'll be moving your body during the experience, it tends to feel less cold than you might expect.
Please prepare your own basic cold-weather clothing and snow boots in advance whenever possible. Rental items such as winter boots may not be available in your specified size. Preparing your own clothing is the best measure for cold protection.
Inside the dinner tent, we heat the space with a wood-burning stove, keeping it warm. During dinner time, you'll warm up with hot oden and alcohol.
4. Will the tour be held even if it's snowing?
The tour will proceed under normal snowfall conditions. However, in cases of blizzards or dangerous weather conditions, it may be cancelled. If cancellation is necessary, we will contact you the day before or on the morning of the tour. No cancellation fee will be charged.
5. How far in advance do I need to make a reservation?
We request reservations at least 7 days in advance. However, if spaces are available, we may be able to accommodate last-minute bookings, so please inquire.
6. Is there a cancellation fee?
- Up to 3 days before the experience date: Free
- 3 days before: 50% of the fee
- 2 days before to the day of: 100% of the fee
Due to food preparation arrangements, we charge the above cancellation fees. Thank you for your understanding.
No cancellation fee will be charged in cases of cancellation due to bad weather, or if you cannot arrive in Furano due to flight delays/cancellations or other public transportation issues caused by weather, or if rescheduling cannot be arranged for these reasons. Please contact us as soon as possible if any such situations arise.
7. Can I take home the cabbage I harvest?
A portion of the cabbage harvested during the experience is for tasting purposes. If you wish to purchase additional cabbage, please consult with the farmer on the day of the tour.
8. Is English support available?
Basic English guidance is available. Please let us know when making your reservation.
9. What's included in the dinner and drinks?
Appetizer: Tasting of snow-buried cabbage, etc.
Main Course: Oden (Japanese hot pot)
- Cabbage rolls made with snow-buried cabbage
- Ingredients centered on local vegetables
- La Collina handmade sausage made with Kamifurano pork
- Other classic oden ingredients such as hanpen (fish cake), etc.
Rice Dish: Zosui (rice porridge) or udon noodles
Dessert: Melon ice cream from Endo Farm
Drinks & Alcohol: Local wine, local sake, Furano grape juice, canned beer, soft drinks (water, tea), coffee, black tea, Japanese tea, etc.
10. Are there restroom facilities at the venue?
Portable toilets are available. (The toilets are not heated.) However, please use the restroom before pick-up.
Important Notes for Participants
- Minimum of 2 participants required for the tour to proceed
- If children under 6 years old will be participating, please consult with us
- Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
- You will walk on snow and may use snowshoes depending on your fitness level. A certain level of basic physical fitness may be required, so if you have concerns, please consult with us in advance. We will adjust the walking distance or set a flatter route based on your fitness level.
- This experience involves digging up cabbage buried deep under the snow. If you wear low-cut athletic shoes or sneakers, snow may enter your shoes. Please prepare winter snow boots. If preparation is difficult, we can lend you winter boots. Please contact us.
- The dinner venue may be moved indoors depending on weather conditions (Pension & Restaurant La Collina)
- If you have any allergies or food restrictions, please inform us at the time of booking
- International visitors must purchase travel insurance before participating. (Overseas visitors are no longer able to purchase Japanese domestic travel insurance.)
- If you feel unwell, please do not push yourself and inform our staff immediately
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