Duration
1 Nights 2 Days

Availability
May through November
(Mt. Esan impassable in winter)

Price ￥46,460 above
(tax included)

Story

Hakodate has been continually inhabited since 10,000 BCE. Unlike elsewhere in Japan, much of that history has survived, making it a unique place to experience ancient Japan at its rawest. Here you can travel through time from the Jomon period to the modern era. Feel the close relationship with nature and the forests that have long been hallmarks of Hakodate. Since ancient days, sensible
forestry practices have been a hallmark of the area and many locals acted as wardens to the majestic forests found here.

Gaze upon the enchanting Tsugaru straits, the traditional boundary between the main island and Hokkaido. Imagine how those ancient peoples navigated such treacherous waters to enable trade between cultures. Finally, at night, enjoy a relaxing dinner made with local ingredients and a hot spring to heal the tiredness of your long day. In the morning, enjoy a refreshing walk while looking at the vast ocean in front of the hotel.

Highlight

・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.

・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?

・Experience Mt. Esan which has long been religiously relevant to
this area and is still revered today.

Itinerary

Day 1

11:30	Reception at Hakodate Station (health check and consent form) Walk to Hakodate Ekimae street car station ( 3 mins)
11:57-12:04	Take street car to Horaicho station
12:04‐15:15	Walk from the Horaicho station to the mountain head of Mt. Hakodate (10 mins) Hiking Mt. Hakodate 3hr ※before departure, precautions will be explained.
15:15-15:30	Walk to the the Hakodate City Museum of Northern Peoples
15:30-17:00	Guided tour of the the Hakodate City Museum of Northern Peoples
17:00-18:00	Charter taxi to hotel
18:00	Check-in to Keipu Hotel
18:00	Dinner (provided) Free Time after

Hiking course : Mt.Hakodate

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Day 2

7:30	Breakfast (provided)
8:00	Hotel check-out and departure
8:20-8:30	Hiking preparation, explanation, etc.
8:30-11:30	Hike Mt. Esan
11:30-12:00	Depart to lunch venue
12:00‐13:00	Lunchtime (provided)
13:00‐13:20	Depart by charter taxi to Ofune Heritage Site
13:20‐14:10	Ofune Heritage Site tour
14:10‐14:30	Depart by charter taxi to Kakinoshima Heritage Site
14:30-16:30	Kakinoshima Heritage Site tour
16:30-17:30	Depart by charter taxi to Hakodate City center
17:30	End of Tour at Hakodate station

Hiking course : Mt.Esan

What to Bring & What to Wear

・Comfortable clohtes suitable for hiking
・Shoes (sneakers are OK)
・Bevarage

Notes

・Please follow the instructions of the guide.
・Collecting and taking out plants from Mt. Hakodate and Mt. Esan is prohibited.
・We are not responsible for any loss, damage or theft of valuables.
・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.