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    • Spring: 7 Day Spring Variety 10pax Sample Tour
    • Spring: 5 Day Southern Spring Blossoms Sample Tour
    • Spring: 8 Day Hiking & Wildlife Luxury Sample Tour
    • Summer: 7 Day Summer Variety Sample Tour
    • Summer: 7 Day Hiking & Sightseeing Sample Tour
    • Summer: 6 Day Hokkaido Heartland Sample Tour
    • Fall: 8 Day Fall Foliage Family Fun Sample Tour
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    • Winter: 7 Day Winter Wonderland Sample Tour
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    • 2-Day Tour Lake Toya, Lake Onuma & Noboribetsu
    • 2-Day Tour Niseko, Shakotan Peninsula & Otaru
    • 2-Day Tour Tokachi, Furano & Biei
    • 2-Day Tour Snowshoeing, Ice Fishing & Furano
    • 2-Day Tour Asahidake & Sounkyo Snowshoeing
    • 2-Day Tour Asahikawa, Dogsledding & Southern Daisetsuzan
    • 2-Day Tour Asahidake Onsen & Sounkyo Gorge
    • 2-Day Tour Takinoue Pink Moss, Tulip & Blue Pond
    • 2-Day Tour Mountain Hut Overnight Hiking
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    • Noboribetsu & Lake Toya Day Trip
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    • Asahikawa & Mt. Asahidake Day Trip
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Ferry & Boat Excursions

Hokkaido offers many boating opportunities at the plentiful lakes, rivers and coastlines that bless the island. The ferry rides at Lake Toya, Lake Shikotsu, Lake Onuma and Lake Akan are a relaxing way to take in spectacular volcanic scenery. Nature cruises at the Sea of Okhotsk and Tsugaru Strait are remarkable for their wildlife viewing, and can include dolphin and whale-watching, birding and more. There are also charter services available for private tours around remote coastline regions. 

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Nature & Wildlife Cruises

With the abundant marine life of the Sea of Okhotsk, wildlife enthusiasts come to Hokkaido with great hope of spotting dolphins, killer whales, all manners of birds, seals and sea otters. It is possible to see these marine creatures from the beginning of May to November.

Top locations for springtime nature and wildlife cruises are in eastern Hokkaido, specifically Abashiri, Rausu and Nemuro, which offer 30 minute to half-day boating excursions to see local marine wildlife.   
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Volcanic Lake Cruises

There are many wonderful volcanic lakes in Hokkaido, the largest of which offer scenic ferry cruises from 30 to 80 minutes in duration. See the gorgeous mountainous and volcanic scenery from the comfort of a ferry. 

Popular volcanic lakes for ferry cruises are Lake Toya, Lake Shikotsu, Lake Onuma and Lake Akan. 


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Charter Boat Excursions

Chartering a vessel is a great way to explore remote coastline areas and gain access to unique fishing grounds. Popular destinations include Shakotan Peninsula and the Sea of Japan coast for fishing tours. Sunset cruises in the Ishikari Bay are a memorable way to end a magical Hokkaido day. 

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Inter-Island Ferries

The most popularly used inter-island ferry service is from Wakkanai, in the far north, to the nearby islands of Rishiri and Rebun. Not only are the ferry rides fun, but both islands are remarkably beautiful. Of course, we at HNT run nature tours in this region.

Hokkaido is well-connected to other parts of Japan via ferry links. There are daytime and overnight ferries with various ticket classes, and they carry passenger vehicles as well. The most popular destinations are Tokyo, Kyoto Prefecture, Aomori Prefecture, Akita and Sendai.

There is an international ferry line from Wakkanai to Sakhalin, Russia. The 4-5 hour ferry transports passengers and vehicles across the La Perouse Strait to Korsakov, which feels and looks like another planet altogether. 

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Address: 005-0842 Sapporo, Minami-ku, Ishiyama 2 Jo 6 Chome 7-83
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  • Home
  • Custom-Made Tours
    • Spring Season >
      • Spring Sightseeing
      • Spring Gourmet
      • Spring Festivals & Sakura
      • Hot Spring
      • Spring Wildlife & Zoos
      • Farm Visits & Horseback Riding
      • Ferry & Boat Excursions
      • Spring Hiking & Trekking
      • Gliders & Hot Air Ballooning
      • Adventure Activities: Spring
      • Resort & Backcountry Spring Skiing & Snowboarding
      • Daisetsuzan Nat'l Park: Spring
      • Crafts, Culture & Cooking
    • Summer Season >
      • Summer Sightseeing
      • Summer Gourmet
      • Summer Hiking & Trekking
      • Hot Springs
      • Summer Wildlife & Zoos
      • Farm Visits & Horseback Riding
      • Ferry & Boat Excursions
      • Summer Festivals
      • Gliders & Hot Air Ballooning
      • Adventure Activities: Summer
      • Daisetsuzan Nat'l Park: Summer
      • Crafts, Culture & Cooking
    • Fall Season >
      • Fall Sightseeing
      • Fall Gourmet
      • Fall Festivals
      • Hot Springs
      • Ferry & Boat Excursions
      • Fall Hiking & Trekking
      • Gliders & Hot Air Ballooning
      • Farm Visits & Horseback Riding
      • Adventure Activities: Fall
      • Daisetsuzan Nat'l Park: Fall
      • Crafts, Culture & Cooking
    • Winter Season >
      • Winter Sightseeing
      • Winter Gourmet
      • Winter Festivals
      • Hot Springs
      • Daisetsuzan Nat'l Park: Winter Activities
      • Snowshoeing
      • Ice Fishing
      • Winter Wildlife & Zoos
      • Resort Skiing & Snowboarding
      • Drift Ice & Boat Excursions
      • Dogsledding
      • Snowmobiling
      • Crafts, Culture & Cooking
  • Sample Tours
    • Spring: 7 Day Spring Variety 10pax Sample Tour
    • Spring: 5 Day Southern Spring Blossoms Sample Tour
    • Spring: 8 Day Hiking & Wildlife Luxury Sample Tour
    • Summer: 7 Day Summer Variety Sample Tour
    • Summer: 7 Day Hiking & Sightseeing Sample Tour
    • Summer: 6 Day Hokkaido Heartland Sample Tour
    • Fall: 8 Day Fall Foliage Family Fun Sample Tour
    • Fall: 8 Day Central & Eastern Hokkaido Fall Luxury Sample Tour
    • Fall: 6 Day Fall Variety & Scenic Roads Sample Tour
    • Winter: 7 Day Winter Wonderland Sample Tour
    • Winter: 4 Day Winter Family Fun Sample Tour
    • Winter: 7 Day Winter Active Luxury Sample Tour
  • 2-Day Tours
    • 2-Day Tour Lake Toya, Lake Onuma & Noboribetsu
    • 2-Day Tour Niseko, Shakotan Peninsula & Otaru
    • 2-Day Tour Tokachi, Furano & Biei
    • 2-Day Tour Snowshoeing, Ice Fishing & Furano
    • 2-Day Tour Asahidake & Sounkyo Snowshoeing
    • 2-Day Tour Asahikawa, Dogsledding & Southern Daisetsuzan
    • 2-Day Tour Asahidake Onsen & Sounkyo Gorge
    • 2-Day Tour Takinoue Pink Moss, Tulip & Blue Pond
    • 2-Day Tour Mountain Hut Overnight Hiking
  • Day Trips
    • Noboribetsu & Lake Toya Day Trip
    • Furano & Biei Flower Fields Day Trip
    • Otaru, Yoichi & Shakotan Peninsula Day Trip
    • Mt. Tarumae & Mt. Moiwa Day Trip
    • Asahikawa & Mt. Asahidake Day Trip
    • Asahikawa & Sounkyo Gorge Day Trip
    • Jozankei & Niseko Fall Foliage Day Trip
    • Ice Fishing & Snowmobling Day Trip
    • Ice Fishing & Dogsledding Day Trip
  • HNT Blog
  • Reviews
  • Contact Us
    • Custom-Made Tours Preferences Form
    • Day Trips Preferences Form
    • 2-Day Tours Preferences Form