The Fist Land of Cultural Interaction Hiking,
Canoeing and Cultural Activities
4-DAY
DIFFICULTY
GREEN SEASON
JPY240,000～
4 days 3 nights
Min. 4, Max. 10
River Canoe
- HIGHTLIGHTS
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- Hike at the symbol mountains, Mt. Hakodate and Mt. Komagatake
- Agricultural experiences at the first land where Western-style agriculture was incorporated in Hokkaido.
- Learn Japanese “Dashi” (soup stock) culture made from Japanese kelps, which are the base of Japanese food, UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
- LOCATION
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Hakodate, Nanae, Shikabe, Yakumo, Esashi
Canoeing among small islands in Onuma Quasi-National Park
Enjoy BBQ with ZERO Food Mileage local food
Experience an authentic farmer’s daily life
Learn Japanese “Dashi” (soup stock) culture
OVERVIEW
Hakodate is one of Japan’s first trading ports opened to the world after abolishing the Japanese isolation policy in 1854. In this four-day tour, we will see and feel how the first breeze of the western culture brought to Hokkaido by interacting with the locals and nature.
Our journey starts from Mt. Hakodate while looking down at historic buildings such as churches and temples in the Motomachi area. Next to Hakodate city is the Onuma area, where is the birthplace of Western agriculture in Hokkaido. Onuma Quasi-National Park has unique terrain, an active volcano Mt. Komagatake created. A massive eruption in 1640 created Lake Onuma, Lake Konuma, Lake Junsainuma, and 126 small islands in those lakes. We will hike at this active volcano, paddle through among small islands in the lake with a canoe, and taste the foods that are the gifts of volcanoes.
On opening the country, many Japanese moved to Hokkaido and settled in. We will experience authentic Japanese farmer’s daily life with the third generation of a glutinous rice farmer and his family.
ITINERARY
DAY 1
Group meets in Hakodate airport, Guided Hiking at Mt. Hakodate
DAY 2
Guided Hiking at Mt. Komagatake and BBQ Dinner with Locals
DAY 3
Guided Canoeing at Lake Onuma and Japanese Kelp Experience
DAY 4
Experience the authentic third generated farmer’s daily life
MEAL
| Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | - | Dinner at local restaurant |
| 2 | At hotel | One-plate lunch using local ingredients | BBQ Dinner |
| 3 | At hotel | Lunch made with local products | Fine dining at hotel |
| 4 | At hotel | Handmade lunch at farmer’s house | - |
ACCOMMODATIONS
| Area | Facility Type | Room Type | Onsen / Spa | WiFi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nanae | Hotel | Private room with Ensuite | Onsen |  |
| 2 | Nanae | Hotel | Private room with Ensuite | Onsen | |
| 3 | Nanae | Hotel | Private room with Ensuite | Onsen | |
Tour Operator / Contact
Hokkaido Treasure Island Travel Inc.
- Address
9F Daito Bldg, Minami 2-jo Higashi 2-chome 8-1, Chuo-ku, Sapporo City, Hokkaido, Japan
- URL
https://hokkaido-island.com/
We are Hokkaido Treasure Island Travel (HTIT), an award-winning team of creators of unique, perfectly tailored Hokkaido travel experiences. HTIT Team is deeply rooted in Hokkaido, North Japan. In 2004, HTIT started its journey as a pioneer of a new style of adventure travel by sharing the treasures of Hokkaido. We are constantly opening new doors and making local destinations previously inaccessible for travelers available all over Hokkaido. We provide a compelling combination of personal and professional travel advice, knowledge beyond that of the guidebook insider, and behind the scenes access to places and authentic local experiences generally not available for the public. Our mission is to create for you a journey of a lifetime, every time you travel with us.
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