Mountain skiing near Sapporo, a field that has developed a unique winter mountain culture
- Enjoy backcountry skiing on slopes covered in high-quality snow.
- Stay in a historic mountain hut and experience a unique form of mountain climbing on skis.
SNOW SEASON SKI
Japan’s largest Daisetsuzan National Park - Mountain skiing on Mt. Asahidake and Mt. Kurodake
- Enjoy a variety of backcountry skiing on large slopes above the tree line and deep coniferous virgin forests.
- After skiing, the volcanic hot springs will warm you up.
Prison labor and the coal industry
The history of Hokkaido development and mountain skiing seen in Sorachi
- Visit Tsukigata Kabato Museum and other places to learn about the history of Hokkaido development using forced labor of prisoners.
- Enjoy backcountry skiing in Sorachi, which boasts one of the highest snowfalls in Hokkaido.
Higashi Daisetsu, Akan mountain skiing and Memories of the railways that supported the development of eastern Hokkaido
- Visit the history and traces of railways that supported the transportation of people and goods.
- Enjoy mountain skiing while remembering the blessings of railways that helped people access mountainous regions.
Mountain skiing that follows the footsteps of Okhotsk culture and northern peoples
- Experience the unique natural environment of the Okhotsk Plain and the Sea of Okhotsk, which is subdued by drift ice.
- Climb the mountains overlooking the Sea of Okhotsk and ski down the vast snowfields.
Japan’s northernmost backcountry towards the sea: Rishiri Island backcountry ski tour
- Enjoy the scenery of skiing downhill towards the sea on Rishiri Island, the northernmost tip of Japan.
- Regional exchange experience where you can interact with island residents and experience their culture and life.
GREEN SEASON
Daisetsuzan National Park ~ Kogen-numa and Mt. Asahidake hiking ~
- Autumn foliage trekking in Daisetsu Kogen-numa made of snowmelt water
- Encounter food made with underground water from heavy snowfall and traditional Japanese sake-making culture
Sapporo Local Sake Crawl (Camp & Hike) (Urban Course)
- Enjoy “CraftGin9148”, a symbol of Sapporo, in nature close to the city
- Enjoy local wine and bonfire under the lush greenery and starry sky
Japan’s Northernmost National Park - Encounter Magnificent Nature, People, and Life in Harmony with the Bountiful Sea
- Cycle & hike through the stunning natural environments of Japan’s northernmost national park
- Enjoy fresh seafood from the abundant coastal waters that sustain Japan’s rich food culture
Experience the Blessings of Nature and Life in the Mountains - A Hiking and Cycling Exploration of Daisetsuzan
- Revel in a sea of breathtaking autumn colors while hiking in Daisetsuzan National Park
- Experience firsthand the traditional culture of Hokkaido’s Indigenous people, the Ainu
Wild life where you can feel the blessings of primeval nature and life.
- Hike up Mt. Meakan: feel the earth’s heartbeat as you take in breathtaking volcanic scenery
- Fly fishing at Lake Akan: a treasure trove of native trout
CULTURE
Noboribetsu trekking to dig deeper into Ainu legends, history, and culture
- Climb the mountain of the gods “Kamuinupuri/Washibetsudake (Murorandake)”
- Canoeing experience on the Mibi River, which was used by the Ainu people as an inland transportation route
“Snowshoe & Nature Cruise” around Nemuro in winter with an AT guide
- Salmon is the main industry along the coast of the Nemuro Strait and the lives of the Ainu people
- Snowshoe hiking to understand history and major industries
Horses, farms and Ainu culture: A 4-day glimpse into life in Tokachi
- Feel the bond between people and horses at ``Banei Horse Racing,’’ a unique horse racing culture in which agricultural horses pull heavy sleds.
- Meeting the people of Hokkaido’s indigenous Ainu community
