Trekking Japan's Largest National Parkand Sacred Towering Mountains!

StoryFormed by series and years of volcanic eruptions, Daisetsuzan National Park features mountain ranges, Asahidake (Hokkaido's highest peak),characteristic hot springs, waterfalls, lakes, and marshes, and wildlife.
2.4 billion liters of snow-melted water gushes through Daisetsuzan every year. This unique adventure tour follows these pure waters originatedand nurtured in Daisetsuzan! Enjoy and learn about the local landscape formed by volcanic eruptions, local people's daily lives, rich agricultural
produce nurtured by pure water.

Itinerary
Activity and cultural experience

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5Meet at JR Asahikawa Station at 13:00, or Asahikawa Airport at 13:45.
Transport to Sounkyo.
Stay at Hotel Daisetsu.
After your long flight, check into your hotel early to rest and prepare for youractivities on the next day.

Kogen-numa hiking (6 hours)（Involving some challenging elevation changes and muddy trails, and requires
sufficient mountaineering equipment. )Stroll on Mount Kitoushi （1 hour）
Higashikawa Town Walking Tour（2 hours)
Visit Otokoyama Sake Brewery
Taisetsu (Daisetsu) Asahidake Gensui Park

Climbing Mount Asahidake (6 hours)
Transfer to Furano

Fishing at the Furebetsu RiverArrive at Asahikawa Airport

Meals

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Briefing at Sounkyo Visitor Center to learn about
Daisetsuzan's ecosystem, terrain and culture via exhibitions
and and a video presentation.Japanese and western set
meal prepared with ingredients from the Kamikawa region.

The area is known for a high habitat density of local brown
bears and, depending on the season, you may spot themduring your hike. For your fun, safety and betterunderstanding, prior to your hike there will be an
informational presentation at the Brown Bear Information
Center.Offering buffet dinner prepared with ingredientsfrom the Kamikawa region, harvested in the rich soil of
Daisetsuzan.
Stroll through Higashikawa Town, located at the foot ofDaisetsuzan. Feel the real blessing of the mountain. Learn
more about groundwater gushing from the eternal snow ofDaisetsuzan and local sake brewery culture, one of Japan's
most traditional industries. You can enjoy hand-madenoodles prepared using Daisetsu's natural groundwater

Climbing Asahidake, Hokkaido's highest peak, offers a true
nature experience and views of the vast landscape fromMt. Kurodake to the Tokachi Mountain Range await you at
the summit on clear sunny days.The restaurant serves
locally grown vegetables, meats and wines, produced inrich volcanic soil created by Tokachidake or peatland in theFurano Basin.
Originating from spring water gushing from the foot ofMount Furanodake (a part of the Daisetsu Mountain
range), the Furebetsu Rive is a natural mountain stream
preserved in an ideal state. Free from river-wallconstruction, its natural ecosystem is well established allalong the river. Enjoy fishing and BBQ on the riversideamong deep forest air.

※Extended stays can be arranged; please contact us for details.

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Point・From various points of view, professional guides of Daisetsuzan climbing explain about animal and plant ecosystems, the originof Daisetsuzan, and the history until the present day.
・Experience local daily life and culture while savoring rice balls made from locally harvested rice at the town's popular eatery, andsip coffee brewed with snow-melted water from Daisetsuzan at a cafe surrounded by pretty pastoral landscapes.
・By associating with some activities such as eating crops and meats produced in Furano, deepen understanding about the area.
・Climbing Asahidake, Hokkaido's highest peak, offers a true nature experience and views of the vast landscape from Mt. Kurodake
to the Tokachi Mountain

Highlight
・Trek through autumn foliage around Daisetsuzan Kogen-numa, a pond filled with snow-melt water.
・Feel the origin of water through hiking Asahidake, Hokkaido's highest peak.
・Learn about the daily life of Higashikawa Town, which is blessed by waters from Daisetsuzan.
・Taste food produced by using underground water from Daisetsuzan and discover the culture of traditional Japanese sake brewing.
・Experience mountain stream fishing in spring waters originated from Daisetsuzan and Furano mountain ranges.

Information
・Minimum 2 people, Maximum 10 people
・ Departure Time: July to end-September
・Tour includes 4 breakfast, 5 dinner, 4 nights' hotel, bus or taxi transfers, and a hot spring fee and ♨ bath tax.
・Tour includes a guide/escort.
・A mountain guide is available.
・Please meet at the designated bus stop 10 minutes prior to the scheduled meeting time.
・Please make sure to sign up for travelers’ insurance (although some activities may include insurance).

Contact Information
KINKI NIPPON TOURIST Co., Ltd.Sapporo Corporate Travel BranchAddress: Nittsu Sapporo Bldg., 6F, 2-1, West2, North3, Chuo-ku,Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0003, JapanMail: h-inbound@or.knt-h.co.jpTel: 011-251-5731Fax: 011-251-3630Reception Hours: 9:0017:00 (Sat, Sun and Holidays Closed)

Please contact for us for more information
on tour prices and equipment options.