GROUP / pre-organized
- Nature Hikes in Summer Hokkaido
- Hokkaido , Japan
- Mt.Daisetsu, Akan-Mashu & Shiretoko National Park
- Price
- JPY398,000
- Period
- 5nights 6days
- Depature
- 17th July,2023
Highlights
- Offered only in a small group of 4 to 6 people.
- Accompanied by English speaking guide
- From Central to East Hokkaido, Season of alpine wildflowers in Mt.Daisetsu
This is a well-designed 6-day tour of Mt.Daisetsu National Park and Shiretoko peninsula, Lake Kussharo & Lake Mashu part of Akan Mashu National Park, packed with activities in the nature and alpine flora in full bloom.
In Hokkaido, the natural environment is comparable to that of 3,000-meter mountains in Honshu, and a variety of alpine plants can be observed. A lot of wild flowers like Aleutian avens, Miyama-kimbai (Potentilla matsumurae), Ezokozakura (Primula cuneifolia var.cuneifolia) are blooming in July. The queen of alpine flora Komakusa (Dicentra peregrina (Rudolph)) also can be observed at Ginsendai in this season. Join us for a flower hike in Hokkaido mountains when big cities are struggling through first heat waves. - Explore the UNESCO World heritage site of Shiretoko Peninsula
We hike through the primeval forests of the five lakes of Shiretoko, feeling the breath of the wild forest - and the sea breeze, when on the boat cruise to Rusha area where brown bears are often seen. Shiretoko peninsula, formed by ancient volcanic activity, is a true nature kingdom, home to nearly 300 species of birds and more than 30 species of mammals. The area’s sheer beauty attracts nature lovers and photographers from all over the world. In summer, when the forests are greening up, wild animals are in the midst of raising their young. Ezo shika deers, brown bears, and red foxes often appear with their young in this season. - Magnificent landscape of lakes Kussharo & Mashu, part of Akan-Mashu national park
We visit several viewpoints of lakes Kussharo & Mashu area to enjoy the scenery formed 150,000 years ago. Thousands of years of volcanic upheaval have sculpted Akan-Mashu’s extraordinary landscape.
Onneto is a mysterious lake nestled in the foothills of Mount Oakan, and is one of Japan's 100 most famous mountains. It is also called "Goshiki-numa" (five-colored swamp) because the color of the lake changes depending on the wind direction, weather, and viewpoint location.
Flower Hike in the “Garden of the Gods" of Daisetsuzan National Park
We will visit Ginsendai and take you on a flower hike along the trail of Akadake, which is blessed with alpine flora, to Komakusa-daira, where Komakusa (Dicentra peregrina (Rudolph)), the "queen of alpine flora," blooms. We will visit Asahidake, the main peak of Mt. Daisetsuzan, by ropeway, and then move to Susoaidaira, where a large colony of Aleutian avens and various other alpine plants colorfully cover the area.
Daisetsuzan National Park, located in the center of Hokkaido and known as “the roof of Hokkaido”, is the largest national park in Japan, with 2,000-meter-high mountain range. In the past, the indigenous Ainu people called this area "Kamuimintara" (which means “the garden where the gods play”) and attributed great respect to this region. More than 250 species of alpine plants grow in this harsh natural environment.
Shiretoko the World Heritage site
Formed by volcanic activities and uplift of tectonic plate, Shiretoko peninsula has unique sea cliffs, biodiversity, the amazingly diverse landscapes you can look forward to seeing. The unique wildlife of Shiretoko was registered as World's Natural Heritage in 2005. In winter the ice algae brought by drifting ice plays important role in nutrients supplied to local marine ecosystem - blooms of ice algae and other phytoplankton is the food for small fish and shellfish, and these in turn become rich food source for bigger fish like salmon and marine mammals, and birds, including the Steller's sea eagle and the White-tailed eagle.
Itinerary
| City | Summary | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sapporo Asahikawa (Biei) |
Meet your tour leader at JR Sapporo station at 10:00am. We take shared bus to Asahikawa. On arrival, private car will be waiting us to start 5nights 6days journey. First, we visit Biei famous for its pleasant hilly landscape, one the way to Shirogane Blue Pond.
Overnight in Asahikawa: Asahikawa Art Hotel |Meal included: Lunch, Dinner |
| 2 | Asahikawa |
This is the day enjoying hiking in Asahidake of Mt Daisetsu. We drive to the foot of Asahidake and take rope way up to the station elevated for 1600m, then start hiking to Susoaidaira where a large colony of Aleutian avens and various other alpine plants colorfully cover the area（approximately 5-6 hours of mountain walking, so we expect you to be in good shape and be confident in your fitness level for mountain hiking）. Lunch and dinner on this day is not included, but lunch can be purchased on the way to Asahidake and/or brought as lunch box. As for dinner, there are a lots of restaurants around our hotel, so you will enjoy your choice of food.
Overnight in Asahikawa: Asahikawa Art Hotel | Meal included: Breakfast |
| 3 | Asahikawa |
We leave early and drive to Ginsendai, eastern side of Mt Daisetsu, then hike to the Komakusa-daira, where Komakusa (Dicentra peregrina (Rudolph), the "queen of alpine flora," blooms in this season (approximately 4-5hours of mountain hiking). After the hike, we visit Ginga Ryusei waterfalls in Sounkyo before heading to our hotel. You can relax and enjoy public bath with hot spring water in the hotel **Lunch on this day is not included. purchased on the way in the morning and/or brought as lunch box Overnight in Sounkyo: Sounkaku Mountain Resort 1923 | Meals: Breakfast & Dinner Included |
| 4 | Sounkyo Lake Kussharo and Lake Mashu |
This morning, we drive to Akan-Mashu national park - the highlight of this day to experience volcanic activity. In the afternoon, we visit mysterious lake “Onneto”, lake Masshu viewpoint, famous Bihoro pass to see magnificent view of Lake Kussharo. Mt. Iou, sulfurous steam vents startle the senses, especially the smell. We also stop at Ainukotan to experience the atmosphere of Ainu indigenous people’s culture. We stay hotel just beside Lake Kussharo.
Overnight in Lake Kussharo: Kussharo Prince Hotel | Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| 5 | Lake Kussharo Shiretoko Peninsula Utoro |
We drive to Utoro, one of the main towns of Shiretoko peninsula. On the way, we stop at a water fall where cherry salmons jump up to return upstream the river. In the afternoon, we hike through the primeval forests of Shiretoko five lakes (approximately 3hours mountain walk) with local guide. **In case of bear appearance in the neighborhood, this guided hike will be cancelled and we visit one of the five lakes the safest way - through wooden board walk.
Overnight in Utoro: Shiretoko Noble Hotel | Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| 6 | Utoro Shiretoko Peninsula Memambetsu Nakashibetsu |
This morning, we take boat cruise of Shiretoko Peninsula to Rusha area where there is chance to observe Brown bears. Then we drive to Memambetsu airport and finish our tour there.
Meal: Breakfast |
Price
| Price per person | |
|---|---|
| [ 5nights 6days ] July 17th - Jul 22nd, 2023 |
JPY 398,000 **based on sharing twin rooms |
| JPY 60,000 Single room supplement |
|
| 4 people Minimum number of participants |
Including :
5 Nights of Accommodations | English Speaking Tour guide throughout | Private Vehicle | Meals (5 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinners) | All entry fees to sites, activities listed in the itineraryExclusive of :
Transportation to/from Japan | Domestic flight within Japan | Travel & Medical Insurance | Meals not included in the itinerary | Personal Expenses (Souvenirs and Beverages, etc.)Fitness Level 3 out of 5
Suitable for people of all ages who can hike for 6 hours a few days in a row.Climate
Maximum temperature: 15-20℃、Minimum: 5-10℃Water proof trekking shoes / rainwear are necessary item to bring with you. On Mt.Daisetsu we hike trails elevated more than 1,500m, so the temperature may be low between 5 and 10℃ even in summer. Layered/ warm clothes is essential.
About Accommodation
Mostly 3 to 4 star standard class hotels. For accommodation in Sounkyo and Utoro, western style room can not be guaranteed. It may be Japanese style room, with futon style bedding, where people will sleep on a mattress laid out on the floor. Public hot spring bath is available in Sounkyo, Lake Kussharo and UtoroLuggage
As we use private van, and luggage space is limited, we allow everyone to bring up to one suitcase per person.
Contact us about this tour
Travel planning and implementation：SAIYU TRAVEL CO.,LTD.
3rd floor, Kyodo Bldg. jimbocho, 2-2, Kanda, jimbocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0051, Japan ｜Travel Agency Registration No. 607
3rd floor, Kyodo Bldg. jimbocho, 2-2, Kanda, jimbocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0051, Japan ｜Travel Agency Registration No. 607
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