Daisetsuzan Circuit 2 Day Hiking Tour
Overnight Guided Hiking Tour from Asahidake Onsenfrom
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Leave civilization behind on this overnight hiking tour deep into the backcountry of Daisetsuzan National Park. Challenge yourself in this inspiring alpine environment as we traverse the Roof of Hokkaido.
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Tour Duration
2 Days -
Minimum Travellers
4 People -
Accommodation
1 Night at Kurodake Ishimuro Refuge -
Tour Starts
Asahidake Onsen -
Included Meals
1 Breakfast
2 Lunches
1 Dinner -
Tour Finishes
Asahidake Onsen
Tour Highlights
- Climb to the summit of Mt. Asahidake, Hokkaido’s tallest peak.
- Hike along the ridgeline around the caldera of Ohachidaira.
- Stay overnight at Kurodake Ishimuro Refuge.
- Enjoy a foot spa at Nakadake Onsen, a wild hot spring surrounded by untouched alpine terrain.
About Daisetsuzan National Park
Designated as Japan’s National Park in 1934, Daisetsuzan holds a special place in the hearts of the people of Hokkaido. The national park covers over 2,300 square kilometres (bigger than the size of Tokyo!) and is home to a dramatic mountain range, giving Daisetsuzan the nickname “the Roof of Hokkaido”.
Keigetsu Omachi, a writer of the Meiji and Taisho period (late 1800s, early 1900s), challenged the length of these peaks long before a trail had been established. He famously said “To understand the height of a mountain, climb Mt. Fuji. To understand the vastness of a mountain, climb the Daisetsuzan mountains.”
Who is this tour for?
- Active hiker who love challenging themselves on alpine trails for more than 7 hours per day.
- Adventurers who love the idea of spending a night out in the backcountry.
- Curious travellers who want to discover the off-beat tracks and unique experiences Japan has to offer.
When is the hiking season in Daisetsuzan National Park?
We run this tour from June to September, and anytime during these months is the perfect time to go! Expect some snow on the trails in the spring season, from June to July. Spring is also the prime time to see the alpine flowers in full bloom, with the meadows coming alive with carpets of colour. Summer arrives in Daisetsuzan in August, when most of the snow has melted away. During September, the mountain sees a change in colour with the leaves ablaze with yellows, oranges and reds. The first snowfall usually occurs just before October on Mt. Asahidake which marks the coming end of the autumn hiking season.
Tour Inclusions
Items that are included in the cost of tour price.- 1 breakfast, 2 lunches and 1 dinner
- Fare for overnight stay at Kurodake Ishimuro Refuge
- Return trips of cable car from/to Mt. Asahidake
- English speaking local guide(s)
Not included
Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.- Transport to/from Asahidake Onsen
What to bring on your Daisetsuzan Circuit 2 Day Hiking Tour
Essentials
- Waterproof jacket and pants
- Mid- to high-cut hiking boots
- Fleece or down jacket (even in the summer the temperatures can drop below 10˚C/50˚F)
- Thermal layers top & bottom
- Base layers top & bottom
- At least one spare pair of socks
- Gloves, beanie, and items to keep you warm
- Sun hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses
- Water bottle or hydration system of more than 2L
- Quick-dry hand towel
- Sleeping bag (3 to 4 seasons)
- Sleeping mat
- Plate/bowl, cup, and cutleries
- Head torch
- 2 lunches and snacks
- Toiletries
- Personal medications
- Travel insurance
- Backpack with enough capacity to carry all of the above
- Rain cover for the backpack
Recommended
- Walking poles
- Cellphone power bank
- Ear plugs
- Camera
We supply
- First aid kit
- Drinking water
- Safety equipment and maps
- A blanket at Kurodake Ishimuro
Average temperature at Kurodake Ishimuro
June | July | August | September |
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6.6℃/43.8℉ | 10.8℃/51.4℉ | 11℃/51.8℉ | 5.8℃/42.4℉ |
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Hiking above fumaroles of Mt Asahidake
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Mt Asahidake hiking
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Sumitting Mt Asahidake
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Boot skiing at Mt Asahidake
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Chinguruma Aleutian avens
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Climbing to Mt Mamiyadake
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Rugged landscape of Ohachidaira
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Hiking to Mt Hokkaidake
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Mt Hokkaidake
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Dicentra peregrina locally known as Komakusa
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Chinguruma seeds
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Kurodake Ishimuro Refuge Hut, Daisetsuzan National Park
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The pleasure of staying overnight in the backcountry
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Mt Kurodake
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Making a descent into Nakadake Onsen, Daistsuzan
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Hikers resting their feet in the onsen
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Nakadake Onsen natural hot spring
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Onsen bubbling from the ground
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Hiking down to Susoaidaira
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Guests waving in the distance
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The trail heading for Susoai Daira
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Chinguruma Aleutian avens in its autumn dress
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The circuit trail of Sugatami Area
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Gentiana triflora locally known as Ezooyamarindo