Hokkaido Adventure Travel Blog

The insider’s look into Hokkaido


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    Oct 9, 2024 by Hattie

    Daisetsuzan to Akan–Mashu Hiking Tour 2024

    Our July departure of the Daisetsuzan to Akan-Mashu 9 Day Hiking Tour was blessed with exceptionally good weather. Here's some choice photos from the tour, courtesy of guides Yuka and Zac!

    A group of hikers smile at the camera at the summit of Mt. Mokoto in Hokkaido. It is a beautifully clear day and a lake is visible behind them. A pole with Japanese text reads "Mt. Mokoto, 1000m".
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    Apr 5, 2024 by Michael

    Shikotsu-Toya Winter Hiking Tour 2024

    Our guests from New Zealand had an amazing time with Adventure Hokkaido guides Tobaji and Yuka on the custom 3 day version of our Shikotsu-Toya 6 Day Winter Hiking Tour. The group enjoyed snowshoeing up Mt. Monbetsu's snowy slopes for sweeping views of frigid Lake Shikotsu, learning more about Ainu culture, taking a closer look at volcanic hot springs and trying out the delectable local cuisine.

    Three guests pose triumphantly at the top of Mt. Mobetsu, holding the summit sign which shows elevation.
  • Culture

    Feb 15, 2024 by Ayaka

    On the Ainu Journey with Adventure Travel

    Ayaka shares her experiences on getting closer to Hokkaido's indigenous people, the Ainu, through her work in adventure travel. Her insightful article will help you to learn more about the Ainu and perhaps inspire you to connect with indigenous cultures in your country, too.

    An Ainu guide wears traditional winter clothing while standing next to frozen Lake Akan
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    Aug 7, 2023 by Richard

    Daisetsuzan to Akan–Mashu Hiking Tour 2023

    Along with fellow guide Yuka, I took a group of hikers from Australia on a 9 day trip taking in some of the best hikes in the Daisetsuzan and Akan–Mashu national parks.

    A group of hikers walking along the ridge of Mt Meakan are dwarfed by the rugged volcanic scenery. The sky is moody with large clouds. In the background a smaller peak sits in shade.
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    Jul 31, 2023 by Hattie

    Around Daisetsuzan Cycling Tour 2023

    Our first Around Daisetsuzan 7 Day Cycling Tour of the year kicked off with cyclists from all over the world coming together to enjoy an amazing adventure. Despite an unusually wet July, the group remained smiling and enjoyed some amazing two-wheeled adventures, cycling across vast mountain passes and idyllic agricultural landscapes.

    Cycling through farmland in Central Hokkaido.
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    Jun 15, 2023 by Ayaka

    Japan's Far East Through The Seasons

    Get a taste of Eastern Hokkaido - home to the Kushiro-shitsugen, Akan–Mashu and Shiretoko National Parks - throughout the year. Every season has it's own unique flavour in Japan's wild frontier.

    Two deer nuzzle on a grassy verge overlooking the Sea of Okhotsk