Walk Japan has launched the East Hokkaido Trek, a nine-day, eight-night guided hiking tour through the remote landscapes of eastern Hokkaido. Designed for experienced walkers, the itinerary follows sections of the recently established 410km Hokkaido East Trail, connecting three national parks from Kushiro’s wetlands to the Shiretoko Peninsula.
Daily walks range from 11 to 18km, crossing wetlands, low mountain passes, forests and farmland, and finishing at the Sea of Okhotsk. Highlights include Kushiro Shitsugen, a Ramsar-listed wetland; Atosa-Nupuri, an active volcano; the geothermal town of Kawayu Onsen; and the crater lakes Kussharo-ko and Masshu-ko. The trek also explores the Shiretoko Peninsula, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Guests will experience regional Hokkaido cuisine and stay in comfortable accommodation with onsen bathing facilities.
The fully guided tour has a maximum group size of 12, begins in Kushiro and ends in Memanbetsu, with departures in June, July, September and October. Prices start from 798,000 yen (US$5,300) per person based on double occupancy.
For more information, visit Walk Japan.
