Duration
1 Nights 2 Days

Availability
Year-round

Price ￥43,290 above
(tax included)

Story

Experience an amazing journey to the past of Hakodate, from the Jomon era onwards. At Mt. Hakodate, feel the history of modern Hakodate since the Edo period until now. At the Hakodate City Museum of Northern Peoples, discover the lifestyle and world view of the Ainu people. Reach way back to the days of the Jomon at two archeological world heritage sites with a 10,000 year history where the roots of modern Japan can be found. Here you can explore the unique lifestyle and spirituality of these ancient people.

Each of these sites will have knowledgeable local experts who will help you retrace the origins of Hakodate, the charm of the Ainu culture, and the significance and influence of Jomon culture
(via English interpreter). A highlight is canoeing the Shiodomari River where Jomon archeological finds are numerous along its banks. This is the area where many footprints and handprints of infants and children, displayed at the Kakinoshima Heritage Site, were preserved in clay.

While slowly canoeing down the river, which is thought to have been essential to local Jomon culture as a water and food source, ponder the life of the Jomon people who lived in harmony with nature in those ancient times. At night, enjoy fresh local food, relax at your hotel and enjoy the amazing hot spring located on the top floor.

Highlight

・Explore the Shiodomari River, where many Jomon ruins were found. Increase your understanding of the life of the Jomon people in Hakodate by following a guide, familiar with Hakodate’s nature, rivers and canoeing.

・Enjoy relaxing lunch at a sandbank cooked by the guide.

・Take a guided tour at two Jomon UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites with a Jomon expert who will take you deep into the Jomon world. What made the Jomon settle here and what prompted their artistic expressions?

・Take a 2.5 hour hike to the summit of Mt. Hakodate, which has amazing views of the city, while learning about the history and tales of Hokkaido.

・Delve deep into the life of the Ainu people, known as the indigenous people of Hokkaido at the Hakodate City Museum of Northern Peoples. The collections of historical crafts and good will connect you to their lifestyle and spiritual culture.

Itinerary

Day 1

08:00	Hakodate Station・Hotel in Hakodate
8:10‐8:40	Depart by charter taxi to Shiodomari River
8:40-12:00	Canoeing Experiencing
12:00-12:30	Charter taxi lunch venue
12:30-13:30	Lunch (provided)
13:30-13:45	Charter Taxi to Ofune Heritage Site
13:45-14:35	Tour of Ofune Heritage Site
14:35-14:55	Take taxi to Kakinoshima Heritage Site
15:00-17:00	Tour of Kakinoshima Heritage Site
17:00‐17:50	Depart by charter taxi to hotel
18:00	Hotel check-in
18:30-	Free Time・Guest responsible for their evening meal

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Day 2

7:30	Breakfast (provided)・Check-out Walk to Hakodate Ekimae streetcar station (3 mins)
7:48‐7:55	Take streetcar to Horaicho station
7:55-10:30	Walk from Horaicho station to Mt. Hakodate trailhead. (10 mins) Hiking Mt. Hakodate 3hr
10:40-10:50	Walk to the Hakodate City Museum of Northern Peoples (15 mins)
10:50-11:20	Guided tour of the Hakodate City Museum of Northern Peoples
11:20	End of tour

Hiking course : Mt.Hakodate

What to Bring & What to Wear

Hiking
・Clothing and footwear suitable for hiking (sneakers ok)
Canoeing
・Extra set of clothing including undergarments
・Easy-to-move, quick-drying synthetic fiber material and/or water-repellent clothes
・Boots, water shoes, sandals with bands, etc. or athletic shoes, sneakers, etc. that you do not mind becoming wet or dirty

・Hat, brim-type with chin strap
・Sunglasses ※glasses band also
・Sunscreen

・Warm clothing (winter jacket, knit cap, gloves, etc.)
※Mt. Hakodate Even in winter, the trail is maintained and cleared of snow, making it relatively easy to walk. For your safety though, we will have shoe spikes ready.

Notes

・Please follow the instructions of the guide.We are not responsible for any loss, damage or theft of valuables.
・As all programs are outdoor sports, the start and end times may vary significantly from the schedule depending on the weather and tour conditions, and the tour could be forced to abort in case of
sudden inclement conditions.
・Please note there are no toilets available while canoeing.
・Please refer to attached page for descriptions for levels

Cancellation Policy

・In case of customer cancellation

31 days prior	25% of the reservation fee
15-30 days prior	60% of the reservation fee
8-14 days prior	80% of the reservation fee
7 days prior to no show	100% of the reservation fee

・Full refund in case of cancellation due to weather.