Around Daisetsuzan | 6 Day Hiking Tour
6-DAY
DIFFICULTY
GREEN SEASON
JPY295,000
6 days 5 nights
Min. 4, Max. 10
Hiking
- HIGHTLIGHTS
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- Hike in Japan's largest national park Daisetsuzan
- Explore the alpine tarns of Daisetsu Kogen Onsen, habitat for Ezo brown bears
- Experience a natural outdoor onsen in the Shikaribestukyo Gorge
- LOCATION
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Asahikawa, Kamikawa, Higashikawa, Kamishihoro, Shikaoi
Meet and learn about the Ainu
Raft through the Sounkyo Gorge
Try your hand at making soba noodles & learn about Hokkaido's early settlers
Japan's largest national park Daisetsuzan
OVERVIEW
Designated as Japan’s National Park in 1934, Daisetsuzan holds a special place in the hearts of the people of Hokkaido. The park covers over 2,300 square kilometres (570,000 acres) and is home to a dramatic mountain range, giving Daisetsuzan the nickname “the Roof of Hokkaido”.
On this itinerary we discover the best of the vast Daisetsuzan National Park. We traverse between the two prime peaks of Mt. Asahidake and Mt. Kurodake in its northern part, and we explore as far south as Lake Shikaribetsu. This tour will be perfect for hiking enthusiasts who also enjoy cultural exploration and water activities between hiking.
ITINERARY
DAY 1
Day 1
Group meets in Asahikawa & hiking at Mt. Arashiyama – 2km/1.2miles
DAY 2
Day 2
Guided hiking from Mt. Asahidake to Mt. Kurodake – 12km/7.5miles
DAY 3
Day 3
Half-day river rafting in Sounkyo Gorge
DAY 4
Day 4
Guided hiking to Daisetsu Kogen Plateau & brown bear habitat – 8km/5miles
DAY 5
Day 5
Guided hiking to Mt. Hakuunzan – 5km/3miles
DAY 6
Day 6
Farewell lunch & Transfer to Sapporo
MEAL
| Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Lunch with the Ainu in a replica of a traditional house | Set menus |
| 2 | At ryokan | The Japanese hikers' staple, "onigiri" rice balls | Buffet at hotel |
| 3 | At hotel | At a small local restaurant | Set menus |
| 4 | At lodge | The Japanese hikers' staple, "onigiri" rice balls | Set menus |
| 5 | At ryokan | At a small local restaurant | Set menus |
| 6 | At ryokan | Making soba noodles | - |
ACCOMMODATIONS
| Area | Facility Type | Room Type | Onsen / Spa | WiFi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asahidake Onsen | Ryokan | Private room with Ensuite | Onsen |  |
| 2 | Sounkyo | Hotel | Private room with Ensuite | Onsen | |
| 3 | Daisetsu Kogen | Mountain Lodge | Shared room with Shared bathroom | Onsen |  |
| 4 | Nukabira Onsen | Ryokan | Shared room with Shared bathroom | Onsen | |
| 5 | Shikaribetsukyo | Ryokan | Private room with Ensuite | Onsen | |
Tour Operator / Contact
Hokkaido Treasure Island Travel Inc.
- Address
9F Daito Bldg, Minami 2-jo Higashi 2-chome 8-1, Chuo-ku, Sapporo City, Hokkaido, Japan
- URL
https://hokkaido-island.com/
We are Hokkaido Treasure Island Travel (HTIT), an award-winning team of creators of unique, perfectly tailored Hokkaido travel experiences. HTIT Team is deeply rooted in Hokkaido, North Japan. In 2004, HTIT started its journey as a pioneer of a new style of adventure travel by sharing the treasures of Hokkaido. We are constantly opening new doors and making local destinations previously inaccessible for travelers available all over Hokkaido. We provide a compelling combination of personal and professional travel advice, knowledge beyond that of the guidebook insider, and behind the scenes access to places and authentic local experiences generally not available for the public. Our mission is to create for you a journey of a lifetime, every time you travel with us.
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