Local Sake Crawl by Hiking and Camping in Sapporo
3-DAY
DIFFICULTY
GREEN SEASON
3 Days 2 Nights
Min.2 , Max.8
Hiking
- HIGHTLIGHTS
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- Enjoy Sapporo's iconic "CraftGin9148" in a natural setting near the city.
- Enjoy local wine and bonfire under the lush greenery and starry sky.
- Enjoy the view from Hakkenzan, a rocky peak, looking back on the path you have hiked up to that point.
OVERVIEW
Sapporo’s unique charm of being close to both a modern city and nature is a rare balance that is rarely found anywhere else in the world. This tour is an urban adventure in which you will directly experience the activities of the people who live in this land and its charms through camping and hiking. We will enjoy the diverse sake culture under the theme of “local sake,” which is one of the elements that indicate the uniqueness of a certain region. The tour will take you from the city center to Jozankei, a hot spring resort town loved by local residents and called “the backwaters of Sapporo.
ITINERARY
DAY 1
Hiking along the Toyohira River in central Sapporo
Enjoy “Susukino Eru,” a craft beer from Susukino, at the “Susukino Eru Stand” in the new tourist spot “COCONO SUSUKINO”.
We will have excellent nigiri at Takee Sushi, a famous restaurant loved by local customers at the popular tourist spot Nijo Market.
The tour will also include a visit to Chitose Tsuru, Sapporo’s only sake brewery established in 1872, to taste sake rooted in this region and to experience the Toyohira River and Hokkaido’s sake rice.
Enjoy urban camping in the ” Benizakura Outdoor Garden” where you can enjoy rich nature while being adjacent to the city.
We will enjoy BBQ and “Benizakura Distillery Craft Gin” at Kohsakura Outdoor Garden.
DAY 2
Hiking in the Ishiyama area of Minami-ku
Breakfast: We will have deli at the campground.
Visitors will experience the distance between the city and the forest at the Sapporo Sumikawa Urban Environmental Forest, a publicly owned private forest.
Lunch: We will enjoy lunch at the cafe “Post-Kan (former Ishiyama Post Office)” which is a historical building made of Sapporo soft stone.
In Ishiyama Ryokuchi, where visitors can enjoy the unique scenery, they can experience the relationship with Sapporo soft stone and appreciate the beauty of the rock formations and artworks that harmonize with the surroundings. For a snack, try the special sake gelato at Gelato Sapporo Karinju.
Dinner: You can enjoy a meal at Hakkenzan Kitchen & Marche and local wine made from grapes and apples produced by the company and neighboring farmers.
DAY 3
Climbing Hakkenzan and hiking in Jozankei area
Breakfast: We will have deli at the campground
Hakkenzan is a low mountain with a unique shape and thrilling climbing experience. From the summit, you can look back on the path you have taken so far and feel closer to Sapporo.
Lunch: We will have excellent bread at Ayungu, a cafe and stone oven bread store.
Koganeyu Onsen is a famous hot spring in Sapporo that relieves fatigue after three days of work. The hot spring, which is said to have gushed out from under a Katsura tree that is now estimated to be 700 years old, has long been loved by local residents as a cure for illness.
ACCOMMODATIONS
| Area | Facility Type | Room Type | Onsen / Spa | WiFi | |
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| 1 | Sapporo (Minami-ku) | Camping site | Camping |  |
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| 2 | Sapporo(Hakkenzan) | Camping site | Camping | |
Tour Operator / Contact
Ezosika Travel Co., Ltd.
- Address
South 1 West 17, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
support@ezosika.co.jp
- Official web site
We are a Sapporo-based company that provides tour operations and tourism consulting. It was founded in 2020 to play a part in sustainable tourism in Hokkaido in the midst of the turmoil caused by COVID-19. In the post-COVID era, the tourism industry must make drastic changes, and it is necessary to flexibly respond to changing situations at unprecedented speeds. Like the sika deer, which is endemic to Hokkaido, we meet the expectations of our customers with strength and broadness of perspective.
Specifically, we provide clients with highly unique experiences, primarily in Hokkaido. We offer various outdoor activities tailored to fit client needs, such as guided backcountry skiing. For adventure travel, we provide comprehensive coordination. In collaboration with local research institutes and artists, we are also planning tours that convey the deep spirituality of Ainu culture.
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