Japan's Far North 7 Day Hiking Tour

Our journey begins in Japan's northernmost city, Wakkanai. After checking into our accommodation, we gather at 6:00 pm for a welcome meeting where we get to know our fellow adventurers and learn about the exciting week ahead. We then enjoy our first dinner together as a group.

We take a 2-hour ferry journey to Rebun Island, known as the "floating flower garden". While the island is famous for its rare alpine flowers blooming at low elevations in June, we can enjoy a more peaceful experience later in the season with warm waters and long summer twilights.

Our hike follows the picturesque Momoiwa Trail from the ferry terminal to the southern tip of the island, offering stunning views of the ocean, rugged coastline, and neighbouring Rishiri Island.

After our hike, we check into our accommodation where we'll stay for two nights. Tonight's dinner showcases the local speciality - fresh seafood.

We explore the northern part of Rebun Island, starting from Cape Sukoton - the northernmost point where, on clear days, we can see Russia's Sakhalin Island across La Pérouse Strait. Our scenic coastal hike takes us past Cape Gorota and Cape Sky, where rocky coves meet the blue sea and small fishing villages dot the landscape.

After our walk, we travel by van to Cape Kaneda, a perfect spot for spotting wild seals sunbathing on the rocks. The day ends with another delicious dinner at our accommodation.

A short ferry ride takes us to Rishiri Island, a volcanic island reaching 1,721 m above sea level. We explore the lower section of the Mt. Rishiri trail, hiking through peaceful conifer forest to reach Kanro Sensui. This freshwater spring is one of Japan's top 100 drinking water sources, known for its mild and sweet flavour - don't forget your water bottle!

After our hike, we check into our hotel for a two-night stay and enjoy dinner together.

We hike up Mt. Rishiri to a viewpoint at 760 m, enjoying spectacular vistas above the treeline. Our journey continues to the summit of Mt. Pon, offering fantastic views of Mt. Rishiri itself. Starting from Oshidomari Trailhead at 220 m, we climb through forest before emerging into open terrain.

Time permitting, we continue to Himenuma, a picturesque lake known for its mirror-like reflections of Mt. Rishiri. To celebrate our final evening on the island, we gather at a local izakaya for dinner.

We return to Wakkanai by ferry. During summer months (June to September), we enjoy a morning hike around Cape Peshi, offering panoramic views of the Sea of Japan, Mt. Rishiri, Oshidomari Port and Rebun Island.

Back in Wakkanai, we visit Cape Soya, Japan's northernmost point. Here, we explore the pastoral landscape and walk the unique White Shell Path - a 2.6 km road made from crushed white shells. The day concludes with a celebratory dinner in Wakkanai city.

After breakfast, our tour comes to an end. Your guide can assist with transport to Wakkanai Airport or Station (for departures before 11 am). If you'd like to extend your stay in Wakkanai, we can help arrange accommodation and activities - just let us know when booking.

Note:

Due to possible wind and wave conditions affecting ferry schedules on Day 6, we recommend booking afternoon or evening transport from Wakkanai today, or considering an extra night's stay. This is especially important if you have connecting flights to catch.