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Shikotsu-Toya 5 Day Hiking Tour 2025

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In October, guests joined us for a journey around Hokkaido’s most easily-accessible national park, Shikotsu-Toya National Park. They were able to enjoy some beautiful autumn colours, lakeside vistas and dramatic geothermal forces - all in one trip!

Here’s a collection of highlights from the journey. Thank you, as always, to our wonderful guests for joining us and, of course, a special thanks to guides Richard and Mitchy for leading our guests on this adventure.

Two hikers walk along a dirt path on a coastal hiking route. In the distance behind them, cliffs stretch out into the sea. It is a sunny day and the ocean reflects the blue sky. It is early autumn and fluffy pampas grass grows in the undergrowth around the hikers.
We begin by exploring the clifftop trails of Mt. Akaiwa in Otaru.
Three hikers stand on the far side of a pond. They are surrounded by early autumn colours.
Niseko is known as a popular skiing destination, but it's just as spectacular in the autumn!
Two people take a log bridge over a stream in a forest.
Although this is our most beginner-friendly hiking tour, there's still adventures to be had!
A group of hikers walk in a line along a dirt road through a fir forest. It is a sunny day and the light is filtering down through the branches of the trees.
Nakajima Island's forests have been untouched by man - a haven for bird life.
A couple look out at the volcanic valley in Noboribetsu. A sign in Japanese reads "Noboribetsu Onsen Hell Valley".
At Noboribetsu Onsen, we see geothermal forces up close.
A man takes a photograph of Mt. Tarumae in the distance from the top of Poroto Forest Nature Trail in Hokkaido. It is a sunny day and the mountain is clearly visible between the trees, which are starting to turn to their autumn colours.
Our next stop is Lake Poroto, where we'll walk around a forested loop walk. On clear days, you can see Mt. Tarumae from the trail's highest point.
A woman walks along a forested path, the trees causing a tunnel-like effect.
It is lovely to take a walk in the forest!

Note from the future:
We have since revamped the itinerary of this tour to focus more on the Shikotsu–Toya National Park. This was based on feedback from guests and guides on this tour, which we greatly appreciate!

Our new itinerary still covers highlights from this gallery, such as Nakajima Island, the Nishiyama–Kompira trail and Poroto Forest. It now includes more hikes in this region and less travel time.

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