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Local tour operator offering small-group guided hiking, cycling and nature tours in Hokkaido.

19/11/2024

The snows are falling ever thicker on Hokkaido’s peaks… in just a few weeks, it’ll be time to enjoy some amazing snowshoeing!

What makes snowshoeing special? Well, it offers opportunities that just wouldn’t be possible in summer. First, it’s a great way to get a glimpse into the world of Hokkaido’s wildlife! The snow reveals animal tracks, feeding and nesting spots and even captures moments in time that are the beautiful yet brutal reality of Hokkaido’s wildlife… like an incredible imprint of a mouse’s final moments at the talons of a Ural Owl.

Not only that, but areas that would be impassable due to brush or bush in the summer become your playground in winter. Walking over snowy plains, you’ll witness Hokkaido’s vast landscapes opening up in a whole new way, skirting between giant trees or getting up close to steaming fumaroles.

If you’d like to learn more about snowshoeing in Hokkaido, we’ve got a blog about it on our website. Check it out!

Snowshoeing in Hokkaido 👉 https://www.adventure-hokkaido.com/blog/activity-guides/snowshoeing-in-hokkaido

11/11/2024

A cold snap has brought snow to much of Hokkaido over the past few days and it’s a beautiful sight! While the snowfall at lower altitudes has already melted, it’s a different story at the higher altitudes of Daisetsuzan National Park, where it’s already been snowing for quite some time.

Back in October, Adventure Hokkaido Guide Richard snapped this beautiful shot of the first dusting of snow at Sugatami Pond on Mt. Asahidake, Hokkaido’s tallest peak. We’re willing to bet it’s looking even more white than this by now!

01/11/2024

A cold wind is blowing across Hokkaido. The autumn leaves are starting to fall and the first snows have already started to fall on our tallest peaks… Which can only mean that Hokkaido’s beautiful winter is just around the corner! ☃️

Did you know that you can still hike in parts of Hokkaido in winter? 😲 While the high peaks of Hokkaido's central national parks are only for hardened winter adventurers, Shikotsu-Toya National Park, a short distance from Sapporo, continues to offer accessible hiking opportunities, even when blanketed in snow - so of course, we just couldn’t resist the opportunity to give our guests a chance to try these amazing routes! 🤭❄️

On our Shikotsu-Toya 6 Day Winter Hiking Tour, you’ll venture through Hokkaido’s fluffy, powdery snow where you can expect breathtaking views of a lake that never freezes, snow-capped volcanic valleys and vistas of Hokkaido’s very own Mt. Fuji lookalike, Mt. Yotei. 🗻 (And that’s to say nothing of the fabulous hot springs you can experience in this area! What a treat after a day hiking in the cold! 😶‍🌫️♨️)

Our January 27th departure is available and open for bookings - do join us on this tour if you’re keen to explore the mystical world of Hokkaido’s winter.

Shikotsu-Toya 6 Day Winter Hiking Tour 👉 https://www.adventure-hokkaido.com/tours/shikotsu-toya-6-day-winter-hiking-tour

22/10/2024

The final tour of the year was our Japan’s Far East 9 Day Wildlife & Adventure Tour, marking the end of the green season… but what a high to go out on! 😍

The autumn season in Hokkaido brings with it a flurry of wildlife activity as creatures great and small scramble to fill their bellies before the long winter arrives. So guests were not disappointed! Bears, whales, Red-crowned Cranes, foxes, eagles and more all put in an appearance, not to mention some incredible autumnal scenery. So if you are a wildlife enthusiast, we hope you’ll consider visiting Hokkaido next October for some magical encounters! 🐻🐟🍂

Thank you to all of our guests for travelling with us this year, and an extra big thank you to our guides for all of their hard work over this season. We are very grateful to hear that all of our guests enjoyed their knowledge and company so much! 👏👏👏

Japan's Far East 9 Day Wildlife & Adventure Tour - Now Booking for 2026! 👉 https://www.adventure-hokkaido.com/tours/japans-far-east-9-day-wildlife-adventure-tour

01/10/2024

We’ve just had a group finish our popular Around Daisetsuzan 6 Day Hiking Tour… and their timing couldn’t have been better, because it overlapped perfectly with the beautiful autumn foliage season! 😍🍂🍁

From rouge rowans to bright yellow birches, the group saw it all on their hike and were blessed with excellent weather, too. Here’s some photos from their trip - how incredibly beautiful! 🥹

If you’d love to go hiking in this beautiful landscape yourself, we already have 2025 tour dates live on our website. Get in touch, and let’s get the ball rolling on your autumn adventure in Hokkaido!

Around Daisetsuzan 6 Day Hiking Tour 👉 https://www.adventure-hokkaido.com/tours/daisetsuzan-6-day-hiking-tour

19/08/2024

Richard and Yuka style our incredible new AH-exclusive merchandise… These stylish tops! 👕✨

Our tops are available to purchase for all guests on our tours in either a fetching pale blue or a neutral grey. Featuring designs of Hokkaido’s iconic animals going off on their own exciting adventures, these tops will immerse you in the spirit of Hokkaido’s great outdoors. They’re also practical - light, breathable and long-sleeved to help fend off Hokkaido’s strong sun and insects, as well as machine-washable and quick-dry. All very desired qualities in a top when you’re on an adventure holiday! 😆

These will be sold for ¥4,000 each and we carry Japanese sizes SS ~ 3L. They’ll be available on all of our tours going forward so if you’re travelling with us, just ask your guide if you’d like to purchase one! 🙌

17/08/2024

Richard here, and myself and many other AH guides are spending a lot of our summer in Daisetsuzan National Park with our guests - everyone is having a great time! 🙌

Our tours in the Daisetsuzan area remain among our most popular departures, and for good reason - it’s just beautiful! Naturally, before visiting, our guests want to know what they should pack which leads me to our most-frequently asked question… “What’s the weather like in Daisetsuzan?”🤔

As the park spans a huge area and elevation range, the answer to this question differs based on where and how high up you are in the park! 😵‍💫 So, I’ve put together a handy guide to help hikers learn more about what kind of weather to expect in Daisetzuan during your visit. Check it out, and I hope it’ll be useful! 🌧☀️❄️⚡️

The Hiker's Guide to Weather in Daisetsuzan National Park 👉 https://www.adventure-hokkaido.com/blog/activity-guides/hikers-guide-to-daisetsuzan-weather

08/08/2024

You might remember that a few weeks ago, the AH team was scouting exciting destinations for a new tour. Did you guess where we were? 🤔

For those of you who guessed Shikotsu-Toya National Park… you were right! 🥳 Our brand new Shikotsu-Toya 5 Day Hiking Tour is packed with easygoing hikes - but that’s not to say there won’t be plenty of adventure! You’ll tiptoe across the wreckage of a major eruption, skirt steaming volcanic vents and climb considerable heights to enjoy some astonishing views. Not to mention all of the amazing hot springs you’ll visit, many of which are considered some of the best in not just Hokkaido but the whole of Japan! 😶‍🌫️♨️

This tour will be running this spring in May 2025, which is a relatively quiet and nice and cool month in Hokkaido - and a therefore fantastic season if you’d like to avoid the crowds and beat the summer heat! Get in touch with us as soon as possible if you’d like to join us on this amazing new tour. 📩

Shikotsu-Toya 5 Day Hiking Tour 👉 https://www.adventure-hokkaido.com/tours/shikotsu-toya-5-day-hiking-tour

07/07/2024

Although summer in Hokkaido is upon us, our attention is already turning to autumn. If you’re still considering a tour in Hokkaido later this year, we do have spaces spaces remaining on some of our tours and you would be most welcome to join us! 🤗
If you’re craving a challenge, our Far North Tour, departing September 10th is for you! You’ll explore the northern islands of Rebun and Rishiri, enjoying stunning hikes in this remote part of Japan and enjoying unique island culture. 🌊🏔 On the other hand, our Far East Tour, departing October 6th, is a little lighter on the hikes, giving you time to enjoy the region’s diverse wildlife - including bears splashing around in rivers during Hokkaido’s salmon run. 🐻
We’ll be closing these tours in the next four weeks so if you are keen to join us, head on over to our website to secure your places!

Japan’s Far North 6 Day Hiking Tour 👉 https://www.adventure-hokkaido.com/tours/japans-far-north-7-day-hiking-tour

Japan’s Far East 9 Day Wildlife & Adventure Tour 👉 https://www.adventure-hokkaido.com/tours/japans-far-east-9-day-wildlife-adventure-tour

14/06/2024

Visitors to Hokkaido often flock to see the region’s popular flower meadows but we at Adventure Hokkaido prefer the beautiful, natural flower meadows that can be found across Hokkaido’s alpine plateaus! 🌼 And it’s not just the flowers that make the mountains here so beautiful - a diverse network of trees create the wonderful autumn tapestry for which Hokkaido’s national parks are so beloved. 🍃

The flower season kicks off at high altitudes from around June, so it’s the perfect timing for us to share our latest blog, a guide to our favourite Hokkaido flowers and trees. You’ll not find any lavender or sunflowers here - everything in this blog is a species native to Hokkaido’s wilderness.

Hokkaido’s Flowers and Trees 👉 [https://www.adventure-hokkaido.com/blog/activity-guides/hokkaidos-trees-flowers](https://www.adventure-hokkaido.com/blog/activity-guides/hokkaidos-trees-flowers/)

12/06/2024

Guests and guides alike had a blast on the first tour of the season - our Far East Wildlife & Adventure Tour! We saw foxes prowling the coast, sea otters drifting above strands of kelp, hungry herons, majestic eagles and yes, even a brown bear! Plus we learned all about Ainu culture from an Ainu Guide at Lake Akan and enjoyed some amazing canoeing down pristine rivers and wetlands. Visit our tour page to learn more about this fantastic tour and join us for an unforgettable adventure! 🦦

Japan's Far East 9 Day Wildlife & Adventure Tour 👉 https://www.adventure-hokkaido.com/tours/japans-far-east-9-day-wildlife-adventure-tour

07/06/2024

I have had an absolute blast working with Adventure Hokkaido, sharing the wonders of this very special island with all of our guests. But now the time has come for me to start my new adventure! Later this summer I will be leaving Hokkaido, but I will always cherish the land, the wildlife and the people in my heart. I hope to see some of you on my next adventure. Happy travels! - Michael

16/05/2024

The Adventure Hokkaido team have been out scouting some exciting routes in southern Hokkaido! 🔍 🤔

We’ve explored summits looking out over caldera lakes, an island oasis and even spent time with a volcano meister to witness and learn about the destructive power of a young volcano… Can you guess where we are? 🌋 ♨️ 😶‍🌫️

Much of what we’ve seen will find its way into a brand new tour, coming soon! Watch this space… 👀

07/05/2024

When you think of Japan, you of course think of the country’s national flower, the beautiful cherry blossom. We of course have them here in Hokkaido, too… with a few key differences!
First, they bloom from late April into mid-May, depending on the region. That’s over a month after mainland Japan! 😧 The species we enjoy here in Hokkaido is different, too. Down south, the cultivar of choice is the famous Somei Yoshino, with its large, whiteish blossoms. Hokkaido on the other hand is home to a wild cherry species, known as “Ezoyamazakura” in Japanese (literally, “Hokkaido mountain cherry”). The blossoms on these wild trees are a deeper pink and bloom at the same time as young, crimson leaves - unlike the Somei Yoshino, whose leaves sprout after the blossoms finish. 🌸🍂
Although they were a little early this year, they are as spectacular as always! Here’s a view of Mt. Asahidake at sunrise, framed by lovely Ezoyamazakura cherry blossoms.

02/05/2024

You might think that winter in Hokkaido limits the hiking routes you can enjoy, but nothing could be further from the truth! Winter offers a whole wealth of snow hike opportunities, some of which we explore on our Shikotsu-Toya 6 Day Winter Hiking Tour. ☃️ You’ll have the chance to challenge yourself while enjoying some stunning views from snow-covered mountain trails. Sweeping winter vistas of caldera lakes await… as do some of the most popular hot springs in Hokkaido! 😶‍🌫️♨️

The best part? This tour isn’t dependent on snow to go ahead! If there’s not enough snow for snowshoeing, we can just as easily enjoy the routes on foot. 👍

Shikotsu-Toya 6 Day Winter Hiking Tour 👉 https://www.adventure-hokkaido.com/tours/shikotsu-toya-6-day-winter-hiking-tour/

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Konnichiwa! Michael here to tell you all about the amazing creatures we saw during our recent 3-day guide training. We saw adorable Long-tailed Tits playing in the trees by the Biei River, two Eurasian Teal couples in the volcanic ponds around Mt. Asahidake and even watched as two Eurasian Jays aggressively disturbed the slumber of a Ural Owl. But most spectacular was the Siberian Flying Squirrel we watched glide from the top of one tree to the trunk of another! Did you know that Siberian Flying Squirrels will make several resting holes in different trees, and glide from one to the next over the course of the night? So why could we see this one in the daytime? Late February and early March is breeding season for these soaring squirrels, and this little fellow was no doubt searching for a partner! 💕

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Adventure Hokkaido is a licensed tour operator offering small group guided hiking, cycling and nature tours all across Hokkaido, the northernmost island of Japan. We are based in the small town of Higashikawa, at the foot of the Daisetsuzan Mountains.

Our mission is to deliver quality adventure tourism experiences while taking good care of the environment and people of our precious homeland of Hokkaido. Though our company may be young (established in 2019), our team of local outdoor guides all have more than 10 years of experience in the field.

Our logo represents where we are and what we are surrounded by - "北" (a kanji character for the North), a mountain and the colour of the evergreen forests that we feel fortunate to live so close to. Please visit our website to find our more about our team and tours which all 100% original and unique to Adventure Hokkaido and crafted with passion by our knowledgeable guides.