Snowmobile ride in Sakae with onsen and lunch

One hour on the trails, then hot spring and local food

A half-day snowmobile activity in Sakae, Nagano, where you ride through snowy countryside for an hour, then warm up in a traditional onsen and eat lunch. The ride is short and easy, suited to beginners. Pickup from Iiyama Station and a live English-speaking guide are included. Children from age 6 are welcome.

The experience

You start the morning with pickup from Iiyama Station at 8:40 AM and arrive at the Sakae snowmobile location by 10 AM. After a brief gear-up and safety introduction, you ride a snowmobile solo through the quiet snowy trails of Sakae for one hour. A gentle pace that lets you take in the winter landscape without high-speed intensity. If your group has four people, two riders may share one machine and take turns, with the total riding time extended so no one loses out on the experience.

Once you're done riding, you head straight to a traditional Japanese onsen to soak in the hot spring waters while snow surrounds you. This is where the day shifts from motion to stillness. You spend about 45 minutes in the onsen, warming up after the cold ride, then move to lunch with local specialties. The whole experience wraps up by 3:30 PM when you're dropped back at your starting point.

What’s included

• Snowmobile rental and one-hour ride through Sakae's snowy trails.
• safety gear and brief instruction.
• traditional Japanese onsen soak.
• lunch with local specialties.
• pickup and drop-off from Iiyama Station.
• insurance.
• live guide in English, Japanese or Turkish.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 11 Jan 2027

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 5 · max 4 per booking

Live guideEnglish, Japanese and Turkish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Yadoroku., co.ltd

Is this one for you?You ride the snowmobile yourself at a beginner-friendly pace, so this suits anyone curious about winter riding without wanting high-speed thrills. If you're traveling with three others, two of you will share a machine and take turns, which means the total time stretches to give everyone equal riding time. Book this way if you're comfortable alternating rather than riding continuously.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Japanese and Turkish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 12 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I ride a snowmobile if I've never done it before?

Yes, the Sakae ride is designed as a short, easy route for beginners and travelers looking for a relaxed winter activity. You'll get a safety introduction before you start, and the pace is comfortable, not intense.

What happens if I'm traveling with a group of four?

Groups of four may have two riders share one snowmobile and take turns. The total snowmobile time is extended so each person gets the full riding experience, just not all at once.

Is the onsen experience separate from the snowmobiling, or are they part of the same booking?

Both are included in one booking. After your hour on the trails, you go directly to the onsen to soak and warm up, then have lunch before returning to Iiyama Station.

What's included in the lunch?

Lunch features local specialties from the Nagano region. The exact menu isn't specified, but it's part of the full-day package along with the snowmobile, onsen and transport.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to Iiyama Station?

Pickup from Iiyama Station is included, so you don't need to arrange separate transport to the meeting point. You'll be picked up at 8:40 AM and dropped back there at 3:30 PM.