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Ride with Taiwanese Cyclist Haru from Hokkaido Ballpark F Village Cycling Tour
This cycling tour begins in the Specialized Experience Center at the Hokkaido Ballpark F Village with Haru, a cyclist that has been growing in popularity in Taiwan. Participants will trek the 30 kilometers of the tour on rental bicycles from Specialized to take in the beautiful countryside of Kitahiroshima. At a local campsite, participants will enjoy a barbecue lunch with ingredients from a local farm. An expert local cycling guide and a Taiwanese interpreter will be present for any assistance. One of Specialized's mechanics will also join the tour to ensure that any issues or incidents with the bicycles are handled immediately and safely.
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World Natural Heritage Site of Shiretoko: Experience Fishing with Rausu Kelp Fishermen and Learn about Japanese “DASHI” Culture
The setting for this experience is the World Natural Heritage Site of Shiretoko. Rausu Kelp fishermen are traditional Japanese craftsmen, and one of their production sites will be made specially available to those wanting to experience the actual production of Rausu Kelp. Participants can see kelp fishing up close, try their hand at washing and drying kelp, and learn how kelp is made into different sorts of products. Some of the kelp fishermen will be offering tours on their fishing boats to help you get a sneak peek into the underwater world. You can use actual fishing gear to look down into the seabed to see how kelp grows. You can also help make some local dishes and special lunches with the fishermen’s wives. Finally, the tour will take you to the fish market (normally closed to the public) to see all the various types of fish caught in the local area and to watch the fish auction. Enjoy traditional Japanese culture at a deeper level. Seaside Cottage KOBUSTAY will open in February 2025, allowing guests to experience the kelp fisherman’s lifestyle in its entirety.
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Kamuy Lumina: Lake Akan Forest Night Walk
Nighttime entertainment at Japan's first national park.
Kamuy Lumina: Lake Akan Forest Night Walk is an adventure tour pursuing the world of the Kamuy (spirit-deities) that were inspired by the yukar tale “The Tale of the Owl and the Jay Bird,” a legend of the Ainu people of Akan.
The setting is Lake Akan, located within Hokkaido’s Akan-Mashu National Park. Starting at dusk, this dream-like experience along the Bokke Walking Trail 1.2 kilometers from the lake’s shores will let you get in touch with Ainu culture.
You are invited to the national park’s natural forest to soak up the Ainu worldview of valuing coexistence with nature, but with a twist: this tour features cutting-edge digital art, including projection mapping, scenography (light and sound stage sets), and a unique musical experience with rhythm sticks.
A multilingual app has been developed so that people all around the world can deepen their experience and learn about Ainu culture. Additionally, there are special programs to help you feel at one with the Ainu people, such as a private event where you can don original Ainu hanten robes with patterns approved by the Akan Ainu community.
The Kamuy Lumina is one of a series of Lumina night walks developed around the world by Moment Factory, a cutting-edge multimedia entertainment company based in Montreal, Canada, and Lake Akan is the only location in the world where a national park is being used as the stage. -
Beginners Adventure Tours
[Course A]
・Spectacular views! Zip downhill on an e-bike from Bihoro Pass overlooking a caldera lake (Lake Kussharo) in Akan-Mashu National Park (electric-assisted bicycle tour)
・Kayak along the Wakoto Peninsula, a place of boiling hot spring water, before coming ashore to experience the volcano in Oyakotsu Jigoku
・Eat a special homemade lunch using locally-produced ingredients on the shore of Lake Kussharo
・There is also an additional mini-cycling tour available, going by e-bike through agricultural, mountain, and fishing villages to Sunayu for a footbath in the hot springs
・Our final destination is Mt. Io, a geopark where you can feel the real pulse of Hokkaido's Tomoshiri
[Course B]
・Start from Omagari Lakeside Park, a field used by inmates of the former Abashiri Prison (the sunflower and cosmos flower gardens are at their best in August and September!)
・Take a leisurely ride on an e-bike along a bike path that uses the old Kushiro Line with Lake Abashiri at its side
・The coral grass with their bright red leaves that bloom in autumn at the brackish Lake Notoro are at their best in September
・Cycle by e-bike in the magnificent rural landscapes overlooking Cape Notoro
・Cross a sea relic lake! Kayak on Lake Notoro, Abashiri Quasi-National Park
・Cycle by e-bike to Cape Notoro Lighthouse while overlooking the Sea of Okhotsk where ice drifts and re-emerges!
・Have lunch at Connectrip, a hands-on facility at Lake Abashiri, where you can bake your own pizza! After stretching out the dough and topping it off with your favorite local ingredients, bake it in the stone oven for your very own stone-baked pizza! -
Daisetsuzan National Park! Experiential Tour of the Unexplored with Water Activities and Spectacular Views of Taisetsu Dam
You are invited to take part in special water activities at Taisetsu Dam, Hokkaido's highest elevation dam which is set against a spectacular backdrop of nature.
Taisetsu Dam, normally closed to the public, will be offering activities like stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, and fishing together with local guides. This event is not merely an outdoor experience. Experiential tours to remote and unexplored areas of the Taisetsu Dam are also available. These adventures in the great outdoors are sure to give all participants unforgettable memories.
Guests can also experience traditional Ainu crafts, watch Ainu dance, and partake in Ainu cuisine during this event. Experience the local Ainu culture and learn about its deep history and traditions.
This event offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience merging nature with culture. Water activities at Taisetsu Dam, adventures in unexplored areas, and Ainu cultural experiences will make for special memories for all participants. -
THE ROYAL EXPRESS ~HOKKAIDO CRUISE TRAIN~
THE ROYAL EXPRESS is a luxury train designed with a combination of traditional Japanese woodworking techniques with other distinct features. The train and a private bus will take you on a tour through the rich nature of Hokkaido. Along the way, you can relish in a culinary course prepared by a Hokkaido chef as you listen to a live violin accompaniment, or you can go on an excursion to experience some of Hokkaido's nature, farms, and ranches.
The three options are:
HOKKAIDO CRUISE TRAIN: A lavish combination of Hokkaido’s nature, food, and culture
HOKKAIDO 5th ANNIVERSARY CRUISE: A combination of sightseeing in the Lake Shikotsu area and canoeing on the headwaters of the Kushiro River
HOKKAIDO: JOURNEY TO JAPAN’S NORTHERNMOST POINT: A trip to Wakkanai, the northernmost point of Japan -
Shikotsu-Toya National Park Premium Private Early Morning and Evening Kayak Tour Carbon Neutral Clean Diving Tour Ice Palace Nanajo Waterfall Premium Night Tour
This is a premium, completely private tour of Shikotsu-Toya National Park in Hokkaido.
Clear kayaking is a daytime activity, but on this premium tour, you will be out there at night or in the early morning.
Watch the sunrise with a cup of coffee as you float on the caldera lake. If the wind is calm, venture out onto Lake Shikotsu and revel in the luxury of having the lake all to yourself before the crowds arrive. Enjoy the clear water while listening to the birds singing around Lake Shikotsu and the headwaters of the Chitose River. In the evening, see what the lake looks like with a nigh-vision scope. You may encounter some of Hokkaido's unique wildlife, such as Ezo deer and Ezo red foxes, and in the summer months, you can see fireflies glistening in the air.
By joining forces with local communities, the Clean Diving Tour will take you to remote locations that are usually under restricted access.
Participants must hold a diving license to perform underwater cleaning activities.
Immerse yourself in the clarity and mysterious beauty of the Lake Shikotsu's waters while taking part in underwater cleaning activities.
Participants will spend the day working to preserve the environment and will receive a certificate of appreciation documenting their activities.
The Nanajo Waterfall Night Tour takes participants to Nanajo Waterfall, which is not accesible by car without a forest entry permit, to observe the ecosystem of plants and animals with a simple-to-use night-vision scope, so as not to disturb the wildlife.
During midwinter, the frozen Nanajo Waterfall will be illuminated. Enjoy winter in Hokkaido by taking in the illuminated snowflakes and the ice sprayed with small, colorful lights.
Be sure to take photos in front of this natural ice palace. -
Rebun Gastronomy Tourism
Rebun Island is Hokkaido's northernmost island, and it is built on a history of fishing and trading. This private tour is interspersed with gastronomic experiences to allow participants to experience the unique terroir (the combination of climate, soil, and landscape and how it affects farming) of the island.
Rebun Island has undergone many changes over the years, from the Jomon Period 4,000 years ago, then the Okhotsk Culture Period 1,500 years ago, the Ainu Culture Period 400 years ago, and the Frontier Period 150 years ago. Despite the changes, the unique lifestyle of living in harmony with nature in this region is still alive and well to this day. While the history of the island can be seen in its fishing and trading, it's also important to keep in mind a sustainable future. This program combines many layers of context into a single dining experience, which offers deep satisfaction, bliss, and new insights.
What to expect:
(1) The ultimate way of appreciating nature via dining, based on the terroir and island time: Enjoy world-class, top-quality seafood in a stunning location unique to this remote island with a BBQ-style multicourse meal produced in collaboration with a Michelin-starred chef and a local fisherman. Take your island time slow with this ultimate "nature dining" experience.
(2) A walking route that uniquely combines interactive gastronomy and trekking experiences: The story of Rebun Island is long, with a symbiotic relationship with nature that was born from a life of fishing and trading. Enjoy a full walking route that incorporates trekking, stargazing, and a culinary excursion in the field of a national park to appreciate the ongoing ancient lifestyle and philosophy of Rebun Island. -
Japan-Korea Dream Team Game
Japan and Korea have faced off against each other many times over the years, so much so that even matches held all the way back in 2006 and 2009 are still celebrated as historic events to this day.
Now, for this once-in-a-lifetime event, a team of these legendary players will break out their mitts and come out of retirement for one final game in Hokkaido.
This event is set to deliver an unforgettable experience for baseball fans from Korea, Japan, and beyond.
The match will be played in the world-renowned, cutting-edge ES CON Field Hokkaido stadium, which first opened in March 2023.
The venue offers an unparalleled match-watching experience unlike anything you've ever seen before.
Want to watch the game while soaking in a natural hot spring? The ES CON Field Hokkaido stadium has you covered with its hot spring and sauna facilities, the first of its kind in the world.
If you'd rather watch the game from the comfort of your own room, the stadium hotel has views that span the entire baseball field, the first of its kind in Asia.
Finally, you can grab a freshly brewed beer in the world's first stadium-side craft beer brewery, complete with its own view over the entire field, a dining area, a viewing booth to watch the game with your four-legged friend, and a play area spanning 1,900m2 for children to get their energy out.