mt fuji & hokkaido haute route

Discover & experience historical, cultural and natural Japan on this trek. Explore Tokyo, Climb Mt. Fuji and walk in Daisetsusan National Park, Japan’s largest national park, in central Hokkaido.

On this trek, after leaving Tokyo we will catch a bus up to the half way station on Mt. Fuji. From there we will climb to the summit of this 3775 m mountain over two days, a highlight being sunrise on the summit. We will then use one of the old trekking routes to descend to the turquoise waters of Lake Kawaguchi. Along the way we will walk through towering conifer forests, past ancient temples and Inns redolent of early times before finishing at the Sengen shrine, a symbolic gateway whose deities guard Mt. Fuji.

From there we will return for a night in Tokyo, where we can explore the bright lights of one of the most vibrant cities in the world, before heading north to the clear beauty of the high mountains of central Hokkaido.

Daisetsusan National Park, in central Hokkaido is Japan's largest national park and boasts active volcanoes, crystal clear caldera lakes, snow draped peaks, superb wild flowers and stunning alpine views. Of course you have to also factor in the superb Inns we stay in, with their ever present hot spring baths, a great way to soothe the body after a day on the trail.

We have fashioned this part of the walk as the 'Haute Route' of central Hokkaido. Although smaller than its European counterpart, you will be travelling across the top of high mountains, with vehicles carrying your luggage from Inn to Inn.

This walk is designed for those who are fit and looking to combine the great joys and beauty of the outdoors with the chance to experience and see first hand Japanese culture. The walking throughout will only require a day pack of about 45 litres.

how to book: Download a booking form below and send to us via email, fax or mail. Send the booking form with $A250 deposit/person. All credit cards accepted. Full trip notes will then be sent which include equipment list and other details.
trip numbers: 10-12