【Daisetsuzan – Mt. Asahidake】Mt. Asahidake Pond Hiking Tour
Daisetsuzan National Park is located in the center of Hokkaido. A hiking tour with a guide around the pond at the 5th station of Mt. Asahidake (2,291m), the highest peak of the mountain
Daisetsuzan National Park is located in the center of Hokkaido.
This is a hiking tour with a guide around the pond at the 5th station of Mt. Asahidake (2,291m), the highest peak of the mountain.
Attraction of the experience and recommended points
1. Safe for beginners! Hiking with a spectacular view of Daisetsuzan Mountains
The course around the pond that spreads out at the 5th station of Mt. Asahidake can be explored in about 90 minutes, so even beginner hikers can easily take on the challenge.
You can enjoy trekking with peace of mind while feeling the nature of the magnificent Daisetsuzan Mountains up close.
2. The overwhelming charm of Mt. Asahidake, the highest peak in Hokkaido
Mt. Asahidake is the highest peak in Hokkaido (2,291m) and towers at the center of the Daisetsuzan volcanic group.
Near the summit, you can see fumaroles (plumes) up close, and the dynamic scenery is attractive and you can feel the breath of the earth.
3. Spectacular view reflected by the mirror-like “Pond of Appearance”
As the name suggests, the highlight of the course, the pond is a spectacular spot where the image of Mt. Asahidake is reflected on the surface of the water like a mirror on a calm day without wind.
Alpine plants spread out in summer and beautiful autumn leaves in autumn, and you can encounter impressive scenery in each of the four seasons.
4. Provide safety and learning with a personal guide
With a hiking guide accompanying you, you can enjoy the tour safely and learn more about the rich alpine flora, terrain, and natural history.
With your guide, experience the charm of Mt. Asahidake on a deeper level.
Experience schedule
| substance | |
| (1) Gathering | Meet on-site at the first floor of the Asahidake Ropeway station building (near the shop) |
| (2) Explanation | will explain the itinerary and precautions of the tour |
| (3) Experience | the ropeway (about 10 minutes) to the 5th station |
| Start hiking from the 5th station (about 90 minutes in one lap) | |
| (4) Termination | After arriving at Sanroku Station, it is disbanded |
【What’s included in the tour】
Insurance, hiking guide fee
【What’s not included in the tour】
・Asahidake Ropeway round-trip ticket
・Equipment necessary for food and hiking
【Notes】
This tour requires a minimum of 3 participants.
If you would like to apply alone or with two people, please contact us.
Basic Info
- Fee
- 12,000 yen (tax included)~
- Age
- 13 years old and above~
- Time required
- Approx. 2 hours
- Capacity
- 3~6 people
- Experience Period
- Late June ~ Early October
- Reservation Deadline
- Until 5 p.m. 10 days before
- Meeting Point
- Asahidake Ropeway 1st floor
- Meeting time
- 10 o'clock
- Parking lot
- 500 yen/1 day
- Clothing and belongings
- Water, food for action, rain jacket/pants, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, gloves, towel, backpack, hiking shoes
Comfortable clothing suitable for climbing, and clothing that can be adjusted by layering to accommodate temperature changes. - Cancellation Policy
- Please check here for the cancellation policy.
- What's included in your booking
- Hiking guide fee, insurance
- Languages
- Japanese, English
- Notes
- *The minimum number of participants is 3, so please contact us if you are applying for 1 or 2 people.
*Asahidake Ropeway ticket is not included.