Rishiri 1-day trek to Mount Pon and Hime-numa
Enjoy a 1-day trek in the virgin forests of Rishiri island, visiting Mount Pon and Hime-numa sacred lake together with Toshiya, a JMGA mountain guide.
1 Day
Jun - Sep
Low
Description
Rishiri is one of the northernmost islands of Japan. On this trip, I’ll take you on a trekking tour to enjoy its natural beauty!
We will walk to the summit of Mount Pon (444 m) —a small peak right behind Mount Rishiri— and visit the sacred lake of Hime-numa, a wonderful place surrounded by virgin forests.
This is a great trip for nature lovers. You’ll have the chance of feeling the power of life in Rishiri island: fresh water, alpine seasonal flowers —which are very popular in this area— and wild birds will be part of the journey.
Our starting point will be Maruzen Inn, Reramosir. After a short stop at Hokuroku Camp we’ll start walking towards the top of Mount Pon. After walking about 10-min, we will have a break at Kanrosen (Nector or tasty water fountain) and fill up our water bottles.
At the top of Mount Pon, an impressive 360 degree panoramic view will be awaiting us (only if there’s a good weather). After having a break and taking many photos, we will restart our tour to Hime-numa. After exploring the deep forests, we’ll have a ride to go back to Oshidomari. If you leave on this area, I can take you to your hotel.
For this trip, you’ll need to be fit to walk for 3 hours. The total trip will take between 4-5 hours.
Ready for a nice trekking tour in the remote island of Rishiri? Send a request to book this trip!
If you are looking for other trips in this Japanese island, you can consider this 1-day trekking in Yamu-Nai stream.
Price includes
- Guiding fee
Meeting point
Details
More info
This tour can be guided by me or one of my partners.
What to bring:
- Clothes and Shoes for easy mountain climbing
- Backpack
- Trekking shoes
- Rain wear (both tops and bottoms)
- Hat/Cap
- Empty Water bottle for filling up fresh water at the spring in the mountain
- Sunscreen
- Camera
- Pen and note (option for alpine flower observation)
About the guide
-Toshiya
4.8
(27)
Ski Guide
I was born on the island of Rishiri in 1969. I still live here today! Since my childhood, I have spent most of my time in the sea, going fishing, and in the mountain going skiing. I’m a ski guide (level 2) from the Japanese Mountain Guide Association. I’m the only one on the island. I have reached the summit of Rishiri more than 500 times… It’s my great pleasure to guide here and let people from all around the world discover this beautiful island all year round. Please feel free to get in touch with me if you are looking for a local expert to guide you in Rishiri. Besides mountain guiding, I'm managing a family hostel here so I can help you with the accommodation as well.
Languages
Japanese | English
Certificates
JMGA
What people are saying about -Toshiya
Joanna
We had an amazing time in Rishiri thanks to Toshiya and Maki. They create a very special atmosphere around, where you feel truly welcome. Very friendly and kind people running a top notch operation with big smiles. Everything is well organised, starting with the pick up from the ferry, very comfortable rooms, extremely tasteful food, place to store and dry your gear, getting to the ski touring spots, getting snacks on the way & the backcountry experience is something just spectacular. Rishiri is a very special place. Toshiya is experienced, smart, professional guide; who knows exactly where and when to be around the island to get the best possible experience of snowboarding. We really enjoyed the tours, the pace, the relaxed vibe, powder snow. Pity we could not stay even longer :( Arigato gozaimas & matane!
Jan
Best guide possible, as well as the other guides were very good
Silvia
Incredible experience, we had such an amazing time! The places we went were beautiful, accommodations were really comfortable. Food was so well made... We would love to come back one day. The skiing there was beautiful even in March, we got heaps of powder the last two days in beautiful terrain.
Massimo
Toshiya and the guys here are amazing. Both as persons and as guides. Wonderful experience and great times!
Chris
Toshiya is a perfect guide. His lodge is homely and welcoming and he knows the mountain extremely well. He is fun to ski with and will show you deep powder on storm days and beautiful runs with views of the mountain and ocean on clear days.
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