Mt Asahidake 1 Day Snowshoeing Tour
Guided day tour from Asahikawafrom
Step into a world of white winter for a snowy adventure. Our experienced local guides show you the best of the slopes around Mt Asahidake on this Hokkaido 1 day snowshoeing tour. The Daisetsuzan Mountains in winter is a magical place full of experiences you won’t find anywhere else!
We are no longer taking bookings for this tour
Our team at Adventure Hokkaido is still small and, due to high demand for tours, our guides have little availability for the foreseeable future.
For this reason, we have decided to stop offering day tours for the time being and focus our energy on our Multi-day Guided Tours. As our team grows, we hope to offer day tours again in the future.
For customers who have already booked for 2023, we will still honour your existing booking.
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Tour Duration
1 Day -
Minimum Travellers
4 People -
Accommodation
Day trip -
Tour Starts
Asahikawa -
Included Meals
1 Lunch -
Tour Finishes
Asahikawa
Tour Highlights
- Snowshoe hiking in the snow in the foothills of Mt. Asahidake.
- Scenic cable car ride from Asahidake onsen to Sugatami station.
- See the spectacular fumaroles steaming vigorously.
- Cozy lunch at local restaurant in our base town Higashikawa.
About Asahidake
Mt. Fuji may be Japan’s most iconic mountain, but for the people of Hokkaido, Mt. Asahidake has a special place in our hearts. Checking in at 2,291 metres (7.500 feet), it is the tallest mountain in Hokkaido, known as a holy site to northern Japan’s indigenous Ainu people. Follow in the footsteps of Hokkaido’s Ainu ancestors and come and see for yourself why the Ainu people call this breathtaking mountain “Kamuy Mintar”, the Playground of the Gods.
Who is this tour for?
- Active travellers who enjoy walking for 3 to 5 hours a day.
- Curious travellers who enjoy a mixture of activities & sightseeing and learning about the regions they visit.
- Winter hikers & snow lovers who love hiking in snow with the help of snowshoes (No experience required).
When can you snowshoe at Mt. Asahidake?
We run this tour from early January to early May. The first snow usually falls on Mt. Asahidake around the third week of September and by New Years it has buried all the vegetation, opening up endless range opportunities to explore the winter wonderland. Cold winter temperatures and plentiful snowfall ensure Mt. Asahidake is consistently blanketed in fluffy light snow, no wonder it’s popular with skiers and snowboarders from all over the world. January is typically the coldest month, easily hitting -20˚C/-4˚F or lower!
The weather becomes more stable towards March, and we can still enjoy snowshoeing on Mt. Asahidake up until April (quite often under blue skies) even if the snow has melted in the towns. Around mid-May we pack our snowshoes away and Mt. Asahidake welcomes spring in June.
Please be aware that the cable car can be suspended due to the bad weather, in this case, our guided tour takes place in the native forest around Asahidake Onsen village or an alternative site in Higashikawa.
What to bring on your Mt Asahidake 1 Day Snowshoeing Tour
Essentials
- Hard shell jacket and pants
- Winter/snow boots & thick socks
- Thick fleece or down jacket
- Warm base layers top & bottom
- Ski gloves, beanie, and items to keep you warm
- Sunscreen & sunglasses
- Insulated drink bottle
- Personal medications
- Travel insurance
- Backpack with enough capacity to carry all the above
Recommended
- Personal snacks
- Camera
We supply
- Snowshoes and poles
- First aid kit
- Safety equipment and maps
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Mt Asahidake in mid-winter under the cloudless sky
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Hikers in snowshoes walking towards the fumaroles
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Our Singaporean guests taking a picture next to the steam
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Fitting snowshoes at the start of walking
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At the Sugatami Ropeway Station
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Walking towards the first lookout, Mt Asahidake
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At the first lookout with Mt Asahidake
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Looking from Mt Asahidake to the Tokachi Mountains
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Snowshoeing on the foot of Mt Asahidake in late March
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Fun sledding on the return walk
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Snowshoes make it incredibly easy to walk on the deep snow
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Snowshoeing at Mt Asahidake
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Snowshoeing at Mt Asahidake
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Snowshoeing at Mt Asahidake
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Throwing snowballs at the steaming vents
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Feeling the forces of nature close to the fumaroles
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Walking in the great nature of Daisetsuzan
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Memory picture by the steaming vents
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Our group getting up close to the fumaroles of Mt Asahidake
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Fun day out with a small group of friends
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From the foot of Mt Asahidake, the highest peak of Hokkaido
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In January's deep snow at Asahidake Onsen forest
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Fun time playing with soft snow
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Thanks for the fun day out!