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1+ day hiking in Daisetsuzan, Hokkaido
Join JMGA certified guide Wataru for a wonderful hiking adventure in Daisetsuzan in Hokkaido, Japan that can last for one or several days if you wish.
Highlights
Enjoy a wonderful hiking adventure in the Daisetsuzan National Park in Japan.
Hike in the park for one, or several days if you wish.
Open to people of all levels.
Description
Also known as Taisetsuzan, Daisetsuzan is the largest national park in Japan. And, for one or several days if you wish, I would like to guide you on a hiking adventure through this tremendous park.
Located on the island of Hokkaido, surrounded by gorgeous mountains, there is a great deal of amazing things to see within the Daisetsuzan National Park. In fact, you will get to see the highest peak in all of Hokkaido during this trip: Asahidake (2,290m).
During the summer months, the park is absolutely gorgeous. Full of lush flowers and vibrant fauna along with a mesmerizing background of peaks, you will be in a constant state of awe. Furthermore, there is plenty of wildlife as well, including bears, foxes and much more.
The trails we will be taking are not very difficult to navigate. They are not steep and there are no technical aspects to speak of. As a result, this trip is open to hikers of every level. However, because we will be hiking for approximately 7 hours per day, if you decide to stretch out your hike to several days, it is important that participants are in good physical condition.
Would you like to observe and trek through one of the most beautiful natural areas in Japan? If so, you will love this hiking trip in the Daisetsuzan National Park. To join me on this trip, please send a request.
Would you like to enjoy some back country skiing in Sapporo? Then come and join me on this wonderful trip.
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Meeting point Sapporo |
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About the guide
I am a Japan Mountain Guides Association (JMGA) mountain and ski guide, born and raised in Sapporo. I have been an avid traveller all my life, starting as a hitchhiker as a primary school child and travelled around 40 different countries in the world since then, including South America (Aconcagua and Andes), USA (Denali), Greenland etc. I have been involved with the JMGA for about 18 years now, guiding in the mountains both in the summer and in the winter on skis. I am a board member of Hokkaido Mountain Guides Association (HMGA). I also have an experience as a field guide in Antarctica between 2011 and 2013 as a part of the Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition. Since my return from Antarctica, I have been running my own guesthouse and a bar, SappoLodge, which is located at the heart of Sapporo, Hokkaido. It has approximately 30 beds and is always filled with travelers from all over the world. I am happy to be able to guide these diverse and curious visitors in the nature around Hokkaido.
My main field of guiding is in the backcountry all around Hokkaido in the winter. My choice of toy in riding the pow is a snowboard but depending on the type of guests I’m happy riding on my skis too. In the summer, I enjoy guiding in the mountains (climbing and grand traverses), sea-kayaking and canoeing in the river or lake. I full heartedly recommend these fun activities to explore the nature of Hokkaido too!
Get in touch with me if you’d like to enjoy the nature of Hokkaido with me!
What people are saying about Wataru Nara
Ines Benedikt
5.00
March 2020
Julien
5.00
March 2019
I had a great time with Wataru, very nice and experienced guide. He brought us not so far away in a quiet and beautiful area of Shirebitsu with tons of magical snow. If I could, I would go back tomorrow! Thanks again to your platform.
Philippe Fatzer
3.00
February 2019
Should have extended each day by at least 1 run
Joachim
5.00
August 2018
I had a fabulous trip. Wataru Nara is a highly experienced guide and we were in good hands (a hiker from another group had to be rescued by helicopter while we were climbing down from the traverse – making us realize how dangerous these mountains can be). I could never have done the hike on my own. The scenery was breath taking, we saw deer, a fox and a bear. It was one of the best hikes I’ve ever done. The other hikers were also good company. Since there were four paying hikers, the final cost was very reasonable. I am very satisfied with this experience and look forward to my next hike.
Holly Sullivan
4.00
March 2018
Myself and my husband and brother had a fabulous day! We got great snow! Wataru showed us some great places to get the powder stashes! Unfortunately my skill level could not make the utmost of this awesome day but I enjoyed it so much anyway. If I can make it back to Hokkaido I will try my hardest to book with Wataru again.
Toufic Azar
5.00
March 2018
Excelent, We had great fun, Wataru was very helpful, he taught us a lot about backcountry. He provided all the gear with skis snowboards, skins etc. Asahidake is a must do. We will come back again in the future to explore more mountains!
Matthew Lowe
3.00
January 2018
Wataru is an enthusiastic, talented guide who was a pleasure to meet. Unfortunately the day we went up was one of the worst weather with howling winds and warm weather. However, he made the most of it and we still found deep, untracked powder. One thing that could be better is his rental services. The only boot he had of my size was faulty and could not tighten properly so I had to stop several times during the day to adjust them. I would have preferred if I could have rented boots elsewhere.
Andrew
4.00
February 2017
I had a great day out with Wataru-San earlier this month (January 2017), we went to Sapporo-Kokusai and did some runs in really deep snow. Wataru enabled me to access terrain that I would not have been able to find without his knowledge and had I have known about him earlier, I would have stayed at his lodge and gone out with him for more than one day. The day was a very Japanese experience with the deep powder, traditional onsen and local dinner after the ski day. Although I had some of the equipment already, it\'s good that Wataru has all the equipment for hire, as not all the guides can do this.
Prices per person, per day
Group of 1 | JPY 30928 each |
Group of 2 | JPY 15464 each |
Group of 3 | JPY 10310 each |
Group of 4 | JPY 7732 each |
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Price includes
- Guiding fee
Price details
Transportation from and to Sapporo cost an extra of 10,000 JPY.
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We had a great trip with Wataru! Communication and arrangements were easy. Every day was a new adventure! Loved the trip and would book with explore-share again.