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Mount Tarumae Hiking Day Trip

8 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Mount Tarumae Hiking Day Trip

About this activity

Your journey begins with a one hour and 30 minutes drive to Lake Shikotsu, a beautiful caldera lake.

After the quick stay at the lake shore, it's a short drive to the 7th station of Mt.Tarumae where the hike begin.

Trail is well-maintained but steep! It takes about one hour to reach the top of crater rim.

Once at the peak, directly in front of you lies the lava dome.

The views towards the lake below are spectacular, and on a clear day you can see Mt. Yotei and pacific ocean.

We can stop by onsen hot spring after the hike, please let us know in advance to our guide.

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At a glance

Duration
8 hours
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–4
Guide
English
Operated by
Hokkaido Private Adventure

Ages: Adults (8–80 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Included: Local guide
  • Included: National Park fees
  • Included: Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Included: Tea, snack

Not included

  • Not included: Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

  1. Lake Shikotsu

    30 min Admission included

    Lake Shikotsu, the closest national park to Sapporo, is located 90 minutes outside of the city. After Akita Prefecture’s Lake Tazawa, it is the deepest and clearest lake in Japan. It is also Japan’s farthest north open water lake. Surrounded by beautiful mountains such as Mount Eniwadake, Mount Fuppushidake, and Mount Tarumaezan, the area offers various sites such as the Yacho-no-Mori bird sanctuary in addition to campgrounds. There are also many places to eat local food in the hot spring area.

  2. Mount Tarumae

    3 hours

    Mt.Tarumae, one of the most active volcano in Japan rises between Pacific ocean and Lake Shikotsu.

    At the top, you have a close-up view of the lava dome and the smoking sulfur vents around it.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Suigan
  • Comfort Hotel Chitose
  • Chitose Daiichi Hotel
  • Hotel Route-Inn Chitose Ekimae
  • Shikotsuko Tsuruga Besso Ao no Za
  • Chitose Station Hotel
  • Toyrons Hotel Chitose
  • Business Hotel Hayama
  • Hotel Area One Chitose
  • Lakeside Villa Suimeikaku
  • Shikotsuko Daiichi Hotel Suizantei
  • Ryokan Chitosekan

and 173 more pickup points

Please send me a message if your pick up location is not in defined area.

We can also pick you up at Shin-Chitose Airport or JR station.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Service animals allowed

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

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