Asahikawa & Mt. Asahidake Day Trip
Asahikawa’s famous zoo, sake & ramen, followed by a ropeway ride up to Mt. Asahidake’s Sugatami highland plateau, is a perfect combination of sightseeing and nature activities. 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 one hour to Asahidake Onsen, at the base of Mt. Asahidake - Hokkaido’s highest mountain - to ride the ropeway to the Sugatami Highland Plateau for an easy 1 - 2 hour nature trail among small ponds leading to a series of steaming fumaroles (sulfur vents). Depending on the season, it’s possible to see wildflowers, the island’s earliest fall foliage, or knee-deep snow. We’ll end the day with a soak Asahidake Resort’s oldest onsen, with indoor & outdoor baths. At every time of year, this is an unforgettable day trip to the high mountains of Hokkaido.
Highlights of the Tour
✔ Riding Asahidake Ropeway & hiking at the Sugatami Plateau to the base of Mt. Asahidake - Hokkaido’s highest peak - with volcanic ponds, summer wildflowers, Japan’s earliest fall foliage & steaming fumaroles
✔ 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 Asahidake Resort’s oldest & most atmospheric onsen at Yukomanso Ryokan, with indoor & outdoor baths
✔ Trying Asahikawa’s famous shouyu ramen at the Ramen Village, a specialty ramen known across Hokkaido (self-pay); other lunch options also available
Highlights of the Tour
✔ Riding Asahidake Ropeway & hiking at the Sugatami Plateau to the base of Mt. Asahidake - Hokkaido’s highest peak - with volcanic ponds, summer wildflowers, Japan’s earliest fall foliage & steaming fumaroles
✔ 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 Asahidake Resort’s oldest & most atmospheric onsen at Yukomanso Ryokan, with indoor & outdoor baths
✔ Trying Asahikawa’s famous shouyu ramen at the Ramen Village, a specialty ramen known across Hokkaido (self-pay); other lunch options also available
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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 guided nature trail, Asahidake Ropeway, local cuisine, hot springs & more ✔ Free use of snowshoes, poles & gaiters in winter & spring ✔ Hot springs entry fee ✔ Photos provided following the tour |
Asahikawa & Mt. Asahidake 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 guided nature trail, Asahidake Ropeway, local cuisine, hot springs & more
✔ Free use of snowshoes, poles & gaiters in winter & spring
✔ 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 guided nature trail, Asahidake Ropeway, local cuisine, hot springs & more
✔ Free use of snowshoes, poles & gaiters in winter & spring
✔ Hot springs entry fee
✔ Quality photos provided following the tour
What is not included in this tour:
- Meals
- Onsen towels (can be rented on site)
Tour Name: Asahikawa & Mt. Asahidake Day Trip
Tour Type: Private Day Trip
Tour Price: ¥71,200
Sales Tax: ¥7,120
Total Tour Price: ¥78,300
* 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: ¥71,200
Sales Tax: ¥7,120
Total Tour Price: ¥78,300
* 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
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 fantastic tours for our guests which are custom-made to match their preferences. We will endeavor to follow the itinerary to the greatest possible extent. However, if changes to an itinerary must be made due to weather conditions, guest safety concerns or unexpected delays during a tour, HNT is not responsible if aspects of a tour cannot be achieved. If aspects of a tour are missed due to reasons beyond the guest’s control (such as weather related, unannounced closures, etc.), a refund will be provided for any missed activities, not including any cancellation fees imposed by hotels, operators or others.
Deposit & Cancellation Policy
A minimum 50% deposit must be received in order to confirm your tour with us at HNT. Any cancellations by any participants made prior to 30 days before the start of a tour are eligible for a 50% deposit refund (e.g. appx. 25% of the total tour price). Any cancellations by any participants made within & including 30 days before the start of a tour are not eligible for a deposit refund. Remainder payments can be settled in advance of the tour (2 weeks prior preferred, bank transfer/PayPal) OR in cash (yen only) upon pick-up on Day 1 of the tour. Please note that tour cancellations made due to government mandated travel bans on/by Japan vis-a-vis the guest’s Country of Residence will be eligible for more lenient refund policies (please inquire for details).
Season appropriate clothing ∙ Onsen towel
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 fantastic tours for our guests which are custom-made to match their preferences. We will endeavor to follow the itinerary to the greatest possible extent. However, if changes to an itinerary must be made due to weather conditions, guest safety concerns or unexpected delays during a tour, HNT is not responsible if aspects of a tour cannot be achieved. If aspects of a tour are missed due to reasons beyond the guest’s control (such as weather related, unannounced closures, etc.), a refund will be provided for any missed activities, not including any cancellation fees imposed by hotels, operators or others.
Deposit & Cancellation Policy
A minimum 50% deposit must be received in order to confirm your tour with us at HNT. Any cancellations by any participants made prior to 30 days before the start of a tour are eligible for a 50% deposit refund (e.g. appx. 25% of the total tour price). Any cancellations by any participants made within & including 30 days before the start of a tour are not eligible for a deposit refund. Remainder payments can be settled in advance of the tour (2 weeks prior preferred, bank transfer/PayPal) OR in cash (yen only) upon pick-up on Day 1 of the tour. Please note that tour cancellations made due to government mandated travel bans on/by Japan vis-a-vis the guest’s Country of Residence will be eligible for more lenient refund policies (please inquire for details).
