Around Daisetsuzan 6 Day Hiking Tour
Multi-day Guided Hiking Tour from Asahikawafrom
Explore volcanic craters, tranquil lakes and the wild wetlands of Daisetsuzan National Park while discovering the culture & delicacies of Central Hokkaido on this multi-day guided hiking adventure.
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Tour Duration
6 Days -
Minimum Travellers
4 People -
Accommodation
5 Nights -
Tour Starts
Asahikawa -
Included Meals
5 Breakfasts
3 Lunches
5 Dinners -
Tour Finishes
Asahikawa
Tour Highlights
- Traverse the two prime peaks Mt Asahidake and Mt Kurodake.
- Meet and learn about the Ainu, the indigenous people of Hokkaido.
- Explore the alpine tarns of Daisetsu Kogen, a habitat for Brown Bear.
- Take in the views of Lake Shikaribetsu from the summit of Mt Hakuunzan.
- Spectacular ridge-line hiking on Mt Furanodake, in the Tokachi Volcanic Group.
About Daisetsuzan National Park
Designated as a 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), which is bigger than the size of Tokyo! A dramatic mountain chain runs through the park, giving the Daisetsuzan the nickname “the Roof of Hokkaido”.
Keigetsu Omachi, a writer during the Meiji and Taisho periods (late 1800s, early 1900s), traversed these peaks long before the trails 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.”
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 the north of the park. We then explore as far south as Lake Shikaribetsu. This tour is be perfect for hiking enthusiasts who also enjoy discovering cultural connections with the landscapes they hike through.
Who is this tour for?
- Active hikers whose perfect day out is hiking in mountains for 5 to 7 hours a day.
- Curious travellers who enjoy a mixture of activities & sightseeing and learning about the regions they visit.
- Adventurous travellers who enjoy rural hospitality staying in Japanese style accommodations with natural hot springs on site.
Around Daisetsuzan Hiking Tour
Itinerary at a Glance
*B: Breakfast L: Lunch D: Dinner
Day 1 (L, D)
Meet in Asahikawa, Hokkaido
Day 2 (B, L, D)
Hike from Mt Asahidake to Mt Kurodake – 12.5km/7.7miles
Day 3 (B, D)
Hike at Daisetsu Kogen, a brown bear habitat – 8km/5miles
Day 4 (B, L, D)
Hike up Mt Hakuunzan – 5km/3miles
Day 5 (B, D)
Hike up Mt Furanodake – 10km/6.2miles
Day 6 (B)
Finish after breakfast in Asahikawa
Tour Inclusions
Items that are included in the cost of tour price.- 5 nights accommodation on a twin share basis
- 5 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 5 dinners
- Ainu cultural experience
- Guided traverse hike from Mt Asahidake to Mt Kurodake
- Guided hiking to the Daisetsu Kogen Alpine Ponds
- Guided hiking at Mt Hakuunzan
- Guided hiking at Mt Furanodake
- Cable car one way trip to Mt Asahidake
- Cable car one way trip from Mt Kurodake
- All transport as described in the itinerary
- English speaking local guide(s)
Not included
Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.- Airfare
- 2 Lunches
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Drinks with included meals
Please note that the stroke on the map doesn’t indicate the actual hiking routes.
Travel to the Meeting Point
We will meet in Asahikawa between 9:00 am and 9:30 am on the first day. We recommend that you arrive in Asahikawa the day before departure, which we are more than happy to assist you with booking your pre-tour accommodation.
If you are flying into Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) from Tokyo Haneda on the first day, please make sure you reserve an early morning flight that arrives at Asahikawa between 8:30am and 9:30am, which allows us to pick you up from the airport on the day.
An alternative to flight is a train (Japan Railway, abbr. JR), which travels every 30-60 mins between Sapporo and Asahikawa. Upon booking, please let us know your travel plans to Asahikawa, and we will confirm in detail where and what time we will meet on the first day.
You can search train timetable in English on Japan Transit Planner website.
Around Daisetsuzan Hiking Tour Accommodation
DAY 1 | Ryokan in Asahidake Onsen | Ensuite | Onsen spa |
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DAY 2 | Ryokan in Sounkyo Gorge | Ensuite | Onsen spa |
DAY 3 | Ryokan in Nukabira Onsen | Shared bathroom | Onsen spa |
DAY 4 | Hotel in Furano | Ensuite | Onsen spa |
DAY 5 | Hotel in Asahikawa | Ensuite | Onsen spa |
What to Bring on your Daisetsuzan 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
- Spare pairs of socks
- Gloves, beanie, and other items to keep you warm
- Sun hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses
- Water bottle or hydration system of more than 2L
- Head torch
- Quick-dry hand towel
- Toiletries
- Personal medications
- Rain cover for backpack
- Backpack with enough capacity to carry all of the above
- Enough face masks for the number of travel days (available to purchase locally)
- Eco-friendly shopping bag and any other item to reduce single-use plastic waste
- Travel insurance
- Passport
- Cash in Japanese yen. Small restaurants and shops in rural parts of Japan do not accept credit cards. Lunch in general costs 1,000-1,500 yen and dinner 2,000-3,000 yen. You can withdraw cash from an ATM at a post office and 7-eleven convenience stores.
Recommended
- Walking poles
- A pair of gaiters
- Cellphone power bank
- Travel SIM
- Familiar snacks to eat during activities
- Camera
We supply
- First-aid kit
- Safety equipment and maps
Please note that you will be asked to show your passport when checking in accomodation in Japan. It is a requirement for accommodation providers to take a photocopy of the passport of international visitors.
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Forest Hiking to Mt Arashiyama in Asahikawa
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Lookout deck on the top of Mt Arashiyama
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Ainu house cise replica at the bottom of Mt Arashiyama
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Ainu host Hisae san at Ainu Museum in Asahikawa
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Ainu ritual setting displayed in the Ainu museum
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Ainu food experience inside cise traditional house
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Group photo at the fifth stage of Mt Asahidake
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Alpine flowers in bloom
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At the summit of Mt Asahidake, Hokkaido's highest peak
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Hiking to Kogen Numa, Daisetsuzan National Park
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Ezo Numa
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River crossing at Yanbe Onsen on Kogen Numa trail
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Hiking to Mt Hakuunzan in gentle mist
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At the peak of Mt Hakuunzan
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Northern pika
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Hikers on Mt Furanodake Ridgeline
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Views of Tokachi Volcanic Group
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Summit sign of Mt Furanodake
See Galleries From Previous Tours
Dates | Trip Status | Twin Price (PP) | Single Price (PP) | ||
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June 26, 2023 - July 1, 2023
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Twin Price (PP):
¥292,000
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Single Price (PP):
¥316,000
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July 31, 2023 - August 5, 2023
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Twin Price (PP):
¥292,000
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Single Price (PP):
¥316,000
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September 5, 2023 - September 10, 2023
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Twin Price (PP):
¥292,000
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Single Price (PP):
¥316,000
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