Asahikawa & Sounkyo Gorge Day Trip
This active day trip to Asahikawa & Sounkyo Gorge is for animal & nature lovers. The day starts with a two hour drive to Asahiyama Zoo - Hokkaido’s best zoo - which is known for its creative enclosures and variety of endemic & international animals. We’ll then visit a century-old sake brewery - with free samples - followed by lunch. After lunch, we’ll drive further north to see the powerful nature at Sounkyo Gorge where waterfalls tumble down the cliff walls in succession, making Sounkyo Gorge the best waterfalls spot in Hokkaido. In early spring, various wildlife seek shelter in the gorge, making it a good time for wildlife spotting. Typical sightings include Ezo deer, white-tailed eagles, Mallard ducks, red Hokkaido foxes and more. The Sounkyo Ice Festival, held from late January to March, also should not be missed (entry is self-pay). We’ll end the day with a fantastic hot springs bath overlooking the gorge, before heading back to Sapporo.
Included in the price of this tour is:
✔ Exploring Sounkyo Gorge’s 8 Waterfalls Trail - one of the best off-the-beaten-path trails in Hokkaido - with a succession of waterfalls & seasonal wildlife spotting opportunities
✔ Visiting Asahiyama Zoo, which is famous for creative enclosures & unusual vantage points of animals, along with the irrepressibly cute penguin parade in winter
✔ Learning about the ancient art of sake brewing at Otokoyama Sake Brewery; with free samples & purchases available
✔ Unwinding at a top-floor onsen with a “bird’s eye” view of Sounkyo Gorge below
✔ Trying Asahikawa’s famous shouyu ramen at the Ramen Village, a specialty ramen known across Hokkaido (self-pay); other lunch options also available
✔ Checking out the Sounkyo Ice Festival - one of the best winter festivals in Hokkaido - replete with ice caves, igloos, multi-floor ice “palaces”, tubing & more (late January - late March only; self-pay)
Included in the price of this tour is:
✔ Exploring Sounkyo Gorge’s 8 Waterfalls Trail - one of the best off-the-beaten-path trails in Hokkaido - with a succession of waterfalls & seasonal wildlife spotting opportunities
✔ Visiting Asahiyama Zoo, which is famous for creative enclosures & unusual vantage points of animals, along with the irrepressibly cute penguin parade in winter
✔ Learning about the ancient art of sake brewing at Otokoyama Sake Brewery; with free samples & purchases available
✔ Unwinding at a top-floor onsen with a “bird’s eye” view of Sounkyo Gorge below
✔ Trying Asahikawa’s famous shouyu ramen at the Ramen Village, a specialty ramen known across Hokkaido (self-pay); other lunch options also available
✔ Checking out the Sounkyo Ice Festival - one of the best winter festivals in Hokkaido - replete with ice caves, igloos, multi-floor ice “palaces”, tubing & more (late January - late March only; self-pay)
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This tour includes:
✔ Tour guided by an English-speaking nature guide ✔ Private transportation in 4wd vehicle ✔ Pick-up & drop-off at any location in Sapporo ✔ Participation & entry fees for all activities in the itinerary ✔ Asahiyama Zoo, sake brewery, local cuisine, guided nature trail, wildlife spotting, waterfalls, hot springs & more ✔ Free use of snowshoes, poles & gaiters (winter & early spring only) ✔ Hot springs entry fee ✔ Quality photos provided following the tour |
Asahikawa & Sounkyo Gorge Day Trip Itinerary
Please contact us via our Day Trips Preferences Form for a full tour itinerary
Recommended Months: Mid-March to Mid-December
Please contact us via our Day Trips Preferences Form for a full tour itinerary
Recommended Months: Mid-March to Mid-December
What is included in this tour:
✔ Tour guided by an English-speaking nature guide
✔ Private transportation in 4wd vehicle
✔ Pick-up & drop-off at any location in Sapporo
✔ Participation & entry fees for all activities in the itinerary
✔ Asahiyama Zoo, sake brewery, local cuisine, guided nature trail, wildlife spotting, waterfalls, hot springs & more
✔ Free use of snowshoes, poles & gaiters (winter & early spring only)
✔ Hot springs entry fee
✔ Quality photos provided following the tour
What is not included in this tour:
✔ Tour guided by an English-speaking nature guide
✔ Private transportation in 4wd vehicle
✔ Pick-up & drop-off at any location in Sapporo
✔ Participation & entry fees for all activities in the itinerary
✔ Asahiyama Zoo, sake brewery, local cuisine, guided nature trail, wildlife spotting, waterfalls, hot springs & more
✔ Free use of snowshoes, poles & gaiters (winter & early spring only)
✔ Hot springs entry fee
✔ Quality photos provided following the tour
What is not included in this tour:
- Meals
- Sounkyo Ice Festival (late January - late March; self-pay ¥300 pp)
- Onsen towels (can be rented on site)
Tour Name: Asahikawa & Sounkyo Gorge Day Trip
Tour Type: Private Day Trip
Tour Price: ¥64,500
Sales Tax: ¥6,450
Total Tour Price: ¥71,000
* Tour price is based on a 2 person group; please inquire for exact quotes on other group sizes
Tour Type: Private Day Trip
Tour Price: ¥64,500
Sales Tax: ¥6,450
Total Tour Price: ¥71,000
* Tour price is based on a 2 person group; please inquire for exact quotes on other group sizes
What to Bring: Essentials
Season appropriate clothing ∙ Onsen towel (can be rented on site)
If you have any questions, ask us!
Our Guiding Policy
Paramount for HNT tours is the safety and well-being of our clients. Our extensive experience in the mountains of Hokkaido and internationally gives us a profound respect for the powers of nature, and we will not hesitate to alter a trip if we encounter adverse weather conditions. All scheduled plans in the itinerary are subject to change according to safety conditions. Your safety is truly our top-priority.
Disclaimer
We take great care in creating the ultimate tours for our guests which are uniquely matched to their preferences. We will endeavor to follow the itinerary to the greatest possible measure, however, due to weather conditions, guest safety, or unexpected delays in the course of a tour, we cannot guarantee that every activity on the itinerary will be completed. HNT is not responsible if aspects of a tour cannot be achieved. If a tour prematurely ends because of an inability to continue due to reasons attributable to HNT, a refund will be provided for any missed tour activities, not including reservation payments that cannot be refunded from tour operators or other establishments.
Deposit & Cancellation Policy
A minimum 50% deposit must be received no later than 30 days before the start of a tour. The remainder can be paid in cash upon arrival. Cancellations by any participants made by 30 days before the start of a tour are eligible for a 50% refund; Cancellations by any participants made within 30 days of a tour are not eligible for a refund.
Season appropriate clothing ∙ Onsen towel (can be rented on site)
If you have any questions, ask us!
Our Guiding Policy
Paramount for HNT tours is the safety and well-being of our clients. Our extensive experience in the mountains of Hokkaido and internationally gives us a profound respect for the powers of nature, and we will not hesitate to alter a trip if we encounter adverse weather conditions. All scheduled plans in the itinerary are subject to change according to safety conditions. Your safety is truly our top-priority.
Disclaimer
We take great care in creating the ultimate tours for our guests which are uniquely matched to their preferences. We will endeavor to follow the itinerary to the greatest possible measure, however, due to weather conditions, guest safety, or unexpected delays in the course of a tour, we cannot guarantee that every activity on the itinerary will be completed. HNT is not responsible if aspects of a tour cannot be achieved. If a tour prematurely ends because of an inability to continue due to reasons attributable to HNT, a refund will be provided for any missed tour activities, not including reservation payments that cannot be refunded from tour operators or other establishments.
Deposit & Cancellation Policy
A minimum 50% deposit must be received no later than 30 days before the start of a tour. The remainder can be paid in cash upon arrival. Cancellations by any participants made by 30 days before the start of a tour are eligible for a 50% refund; Cancellations by any participants made within 30 days of a tour are not eligible for a refund.
