Am I Walking in the Air? Mountain Hiking on the Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group in Hokkaido.

Details

• Group experience

• Location: Asahidake, Hokkaido

• 8.0 hours

• 10 people max.

• Offered in Japanese, with friendly Deeper Japan guide interpreting in English
  (French/German/Spanish interpretation may be available upon request)

Views from the highest points in Hokkaido

The Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group is a group of peaks arranged around the 2 kilometre-wide caldera in Hokkaido. The site is a national park. Imagine the views from one of these peaks that are the highest points in Hokkaido. You will climb the highest peak, Mount Asahi, with your guide; the mountain against a gorgeous pond will leave a lasting afterimage on your mind. If you are lucky, you may encounter a small pool of hot spring where you can soak to relax your feet. Our guide Jun is an experienced mountain climber who thoroughly knows about the area. His botanical and geological knowledge is vast. Since his elementary school teacher took him to mountain hiking, mountains have become his mentors. Jun is a caring and fit instructor as well as a joyous storyteller.
The hiking course can be modified according to the participants’ conditions and interests.

What you’ll do

08:00 Meet the guide at the entrance of Asahidake Ropeway
08:30 Take the ropeway (Please purchase round trip tickets on own)
09:00 Start trekking. Enjoy walking and photo shooting of scenery
12:00 Lunch at the peak point (Please bring own lunch)
13:00 Return to trek to the ropeway station
15:30 Take the ropeway to down

What to wear/bring

Clothes

• Comfortable shirt and pants (can get dirty)

• Separated rainwear

• Trekking shoes or sneaker (waterproof/Goatex is preferable)

• Hat/cap with brimmed (Be careful not to fly away by the wind)

• Backpack, sunglasses, gloves

• Water, Lunch and Snacks

• Trekking pole (if you need)

What else you should know

• You will need to purchase the roundtrip ropeway tickets on the spot, the fare will be 3200 JPY per person. (Subject to change due to price revision)

• Please arrange to bring your lunch and beverages.

Who can attend

Children must be 12+

Availability

Everyday, from July to September
Session 1 (08:00 - 16:00)

Access

70 min taxi ride from Asahikawa station.

Cancellation Policy

Please make your booking at least 10 days in advance. See cancellation policy here.
* A detailed itinerary will be emailed to you once your booking has been confirmed.