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! 💕
Japan's Far East 7 Day Wild Winter Tour
A winter odyssey in Japan’s eastern frontier, touring through three national parks in eastern Hokkaido. Be mesmerised by the extraordinary landscapes, the unique ice and snow experiences, and the warmth of the hot springs on our Japan's Far East 7 Day WIld Winter tour.
Japan's Far East 7 Day Wild Winter Tour
A winter odyssey in Japan’s eastern frontier, touring through three national parks in eastern Hokkaido. Be mesmerised by the extraordinary landscapes, the unique ice and snow experiences, and the warmth of the hot springs on our Japan's Far East 7 Day WIld Winter tour.
Japan's Far East 7 Day Wild Winter Tour
A winter odyssey in Japan’s eastern frontier, touring through three national parks in eastern Hokkaido. Be mesmerised by the extraordinary landscapes, the unique ice and snow experiences, and the warmth of the hot springs on our Japan's Far East 7 Day WIld Winter tour.
Around Daisetsuzan 6 Day Hiking Tour
We have added some new footage from our stunning day on Mt. Furano to our Around Daisetsuzan 6 Day Hiking Tour video.
Check out all the scenery you can experience in the national park and meet Yuka, who found herself drawn to Japan's largest national park when she moved back after living in New Zealand.
Visit our website to find out more about the tour:
https://www.adventure-hokkaido.com/tours/daisetsuzan-6-day-hiking-tour/
Asahikawa Ainu 1 Day Hiking & Culture Tour
Sat at the confluence of 4 rivers, Asahikawa has long been home to the Ainu people and is a great place to learn about Hokkaido's indigenous people.
Our 1-day Asahikawa Ainu hiking & culture tour combines a visit to the Kawamura Kaneto Ainu Museum with a hike at Mount Arashiyama. The small peak just outside the city is deeply important to the local Ainu. The hiking trails wind through rich greenery, including many plants traditional used by the Ainu. A green escape from the city that will leave you with a deeper understanding of our native culture.
Find out more about the tour on our website
https://www.adventure-hokkaido.com/tours/asahikawa-ainu-museum-mt-arashiyama-1-day-hiking-tour/
Mt. Asahidake 1 day snowshoeing tour with Adventure Hokkaido
As March rolls around, the consistent snowfall at Mt. Asahidake starts to ease up, and the sun makes more of an appearance. But with 260cm of snow on the ground, winter isn't over yet!
The deep snow cover and improving weather makes March great for snowshoe adventures on Mt Asahidake, Hokkaido's highest peak.
Check out our website for more information on how you can experience Asahidake for yourself:
https://www.adventure-hokkaido.com/tours/mt-asahidake-1-day-snowshoeing-tour/
Meet Gen from Adventure Hokkaido
Meet Gen, Adventure Hokkaido's resident guide in the Shiretoko National Park. Having relocated from Tokyo to be closer to nature, Gen now shares the world heritage area with guests. He also works with the Shiretoko Nature Foundation, which includes responding to bear sightings around the park!
Meet Ayu from Adventure Hokkaido
Meet Ayu, a cycling guide with us at Adventure Hokkaido. We caught up with Ayu before a ride at Biei's famous Blue Pond to find out what he thinks makes Hokkaido special for cycling.
Meet Richard from Adventure Hokkaido
Meet Richard, a guide with Adventure Hokkaido. Originally from England, Richard moved to Hokkaido to ski. He now lives here year-round and we wanted to find out what made him choose Hokkaido to settle down.
Meet Ken from Adventure Hokkaido
Meet Ken, owner of Cycling Japan and a cycling guide with Adventure Hokkaido. We caught up with Ken on the shore of Lake Toya to find out where he first started cycling guiding and what he loves about cycling in Hokkaido.
Meet Yasu from Adventure Hokkaido
Meet Yasu, a Hokkaido local who has been guiding Hokkaido's mountains since the early 2000s. We caught up with Yasu on the summit of Mt. Hakuun to ask him why he thinks the Daisetsuzan National Park is special.
Meet Yuka from Adventure Hokkaido
Meet Yuka, a hiking guide with Adventure Hokkaido. Yuka grew up in Saitama, near Tokyo, but she found herself drawn to Hokkaido when she moved back to Japan after living in New Zealand. We caught up with her on a sunny day at Mt. Asahidake at the start of our 6-day Around Daisetsuzan Hiking tour.
Meet Dai from Adventure Hokkaido
Meet Dai, a cycling guide with Adventure Hokkaido. Dai first settled in Hokkaido to guide white-water rafting. He has now swapped paddles of pedals, guiding cycling trips throughout Hokkaido. We caught up with Dai on a 3-day cycling tour from Lake Toya to Yoichi, via Niseko, to ask him what he thinks makes Hokkaido special.
Meet Tobaji from Adventure Hokkaido
Meet Tobaji, a guide with Adventure Hokkaido. Tobaji's enthusiasm for and knowledge of Hokkaido's natural environment are second to none. We caught up with Tobaji on a trip to Hokkaido's northern islands, Rebun and Rishiri, somewhere Tobaji visits yearly to see the alpine flowers in bloom along the coastlines.
