A 5-day trip trekking and venturing out in the remote islands of the northernmost area of Japan Arrive at Asahikawa Airport and depart from Wakkanai Airport

After arriving at Asahikawa Airport, you will take the bus straight to Asahidake in Daisetsuzan National Park. When you arrive, you will get more information at the Asahidake Visitor Center. There are various tours offered here depending on the season, such as mountain climbing and nature watching. You can sign up in advance to enjoy a guided walk through nature.

Once you've gathered information on what you can see and do, you can take the ropeway from the nearby Daisetsuzan Asahidake Ropeway to an altitude of about 1,600 meters. After getting off the ropeway, you can witness the magnificent view from the observatory and finally start trekking. It takes roughly an hour to walk around the Sugataminoike Pond course.

On the second day, we will take the train from Asahikawa Station to Toyotomi Town. The town is known for its oil-mixed spa water, found hardly anywhere else in the world. Many stay for long periods to enjoy the benefits that the water gives to the skin. Enjoy the oily goodness in the hot springs offered at the Toyotomi-cho Contact Center.

For your second night, you will stay at Kawashima Ryokan, a Japanese-style inn located a minute on foot from the onsen. The breakfast and dinner menu includes a variety of specialty dairy products and local ingredients. After eating the tasty dishes offered to replenish your energy, appreciate the heartfelt hospitality of the staff who will help you relax after the long trip.

After eating a delicious breakfast and an energy boost, let's head further north for our third day of venturing out in Hokkaido. Head to Wakkanai City, the northernmost city in Japan. But before that, let us enjoy a walk through the Sarobetsu Marsh. Sarobetsu Marsh, one of the three significant marshlands in Japan, is registered under the Ramsar Convention and is recognized internationally. Here, you will be able to see alpine plants as you walk along the wooden pathway that stretches through the vast marsh. If you're lucky, you may even see some of Hokkaido's wild birds!
When you get to Wakkanai, you can visit Cape Soya, where the monument marking the northernmost tip of Japan stands! On a clear day, you can see Sakhalin in the distance. If you have the extra time to catch the bus, you'll also want to visit the exhilarating scenery of the Soya Hills, located just south to Cape Soya.

Next, we will visit Wakkanai Port North Breakwater Dome, an architectural masterpiece in the shape of a semi-circular arched shelter. The structure is made in a gothic style and is recognized as a photogenic sightseeing spot. After your day touring around the area, stay overnight in Wakkanai.

On the fourth day, you will take a ferry from Wakkanai Port to reach the remote islands. Firstly, you will arrive at Rishiri Island. You will get off the ferry at the Oshidomari Ferry Terminal and take the regular bus to Rishiri Fuji. It stands out clearly against the blue sky and is called "Rishiri Fuji" for its stunning appearance.

With Rishiri Fuji always in the background, you will visit Himenuma and Oshidomari Pond, both the highlights of Rishiri sightseeing. Around noon, you will board the ferry again and head for the neighboring island of Rebun. You will have lunch near the ferry terminal at the Kafuka Port on Rebun Island. After that, you will check-in at your accommodation and get some rest for tomorrow.

We have now reached the last day of your Hokkaido trip. On Rebun Island, you can take a sightseeing bus to visit spectacular spots and locations where a number of movies were filmed. You will stop by Cape Sukai, where you can see the crystal clear sea, and Cape Sukoton, the island’s northernmost tip. You will have time to take pictures like the movies at Kita-no Canary Park, a location with a view of Rishiri Fuji on the opposite shore.

To fully enjoy the beauty of this haven commonly praised as a “floating flowerbed,” you should skip the tour bus and go trekking around the island. After having lunch, take the ferry to Wakkanai Port. From there, you will make your way home by airplane.