Heat of the Earth: Traversing the Volcanoe（5 days, 4 nights）
Feel the heat of the earth in Oze and Bandai-Asahi National Parks!
Tour Duration
5 days, 4 nights
Starting From
275000yen 〜
Tour Availability
May-Oct
Size
Min 4 - Max 10 pax
Highlights
- Enjoy the rugged beauty of northern Japan as you trek volcanic peaks in Oze and Bandai-Asahi National Parks.
- Experience ‘extreme onsen’ – bathing in a natural hot-spring river surrounded by mountains
- Challenge yourself by trekking from the peak of Mt. Adatara, across a volcanic crater to the source of Nakanosawa Onsen.
- Enjoy meals and friendly interaction with locals, and hear first-hand both the hardships and blessings of coexisting with volcanoes!
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Location:
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Oze & Bandai-Asahi National Parks |
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Main Activity: |
Trekking / Cultural Activity |
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Difficulty: |
3 |
Japan is one of the most volcanic destinations on Earth.
Danger aside, these fiery mountains have also given birth to stunning natural landscapes and unique lifestyle and cultural practices among the people living in their proximity – one of the highlights, of course, being onsen (hot-springs)!
Over 5 days, 5 nights (and countless baths) you’ll conquer the volcanic peaks of Oze and Bandai-Asahi National Parks, indulge in delicious local food and sake, and make lasting connections with the inspiring people of Fukushima.
OUTLINE
What’s Included
• 4 nights accommodation• 5 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 5 dinners
• All transport and transfers as listed in itinerary
• Some snacks and refreshments
• Travel insurance
• English speaking guides / interpretation
Not included
• Airfares and transport to/from start and end points.• Personal expenses
• Alcoholic beverages with meals (unless stated otherwise).
• Anything not included in the above included list.
MEETING PLACE
TOUR COURSE
- NIGHT 1
Prepare for the journey ahead by spending the night at a local guesthouse in Hinoemata Village in the foothills of Oze National Park.
Enjoy interacting with the friendly locals and fuelling up on delicious local food (and sake!) for the journey ahead.
- DAY 1
Embark on a trek through Oze National Park and spend the evening in a hiker’s hut on the mountain.
- DAY 2
Continue your trek through the stunning Ozegahara marshlands.
Explore the Edo period village of Ouchi-juku before soothing your tired muscles in the healing hot spring baths of Ashinomaki Onsen.
- DAY 3
Take a breather with a day of culture – sake, castles, hot-springs and local food!
Visit local sake brewery Himonoya-shuzo and learn how they’ve used local water for centuries to create their popular ‘Senkonari’ sake. Discover the deep connections between water and sake brewing.
Take a quick tour of the ruins of Nihonmatsu Castle before heading to Dake Onsen where you will spend the night enjoying the local nightlife and hot springs!
- DAY 4
Spend the day trekking in Mt. Adatara. Trek from the peak of the mountain, across the rim of its crater and down to the source of Nakanosawa hot-springs below.
Don’t miss your chance to experience ‘Extreme Onsen’!! Jump into the milky-blue spring water and enjoy a natural jacuzzi!
- DAY 5
Discover the art of bonsai from local masters and explore the wild landscapes that inspire them.
The bonsai culture here is unique, with each bonsai starting with a seed taken from within the national park and nurtured by artisans for up to 100 years. After learning about this art form, you will hike into the park and explore its natural calderas and volcanic landscape.Bonsai Trail
A mountain journey to experience the “Azuma Goyomatsu Bonsai Culture” handed down in the Bandai-Azuma and Inawashiro region.
You will learn the unique perspective of bonsai creation, where Goyomatsu pines have been grown from seed for about 100 years over three generations, and visit the birthplace of this tradition.
The trunks and branches of Goyomatsu, shaped by harsh wind and snow, reflect the natural environment of this area and convey the Japanese sensibility of appreciating nature as beauty.
It also offers an opportunity to reflect on the importance of passing on both nature and culture to future generations.
Tour ends at JR Fukushima Station.
TOUR DETAILS
- Where
- Hinoemata Village, Fukushima Prefecture
- Time
- 5 days, 4 nights
- Size
- Min 4 - Max 10 pax
- Price
- 275000yen 〜
- Sign-up Deadline
- Bookings by request for departure April - Oct.
- Cancellation Policy
- • Cancelled more than 21 days prior to departure: Zero fees.
• Cancelled between 20 and 8 days prior to departure: 20% of the Tour
Price.
• Cancelled between 7 days and 48 hours prior to departure: 30% of the
Tour Price.
• Cancelled between 48 and 24 hours prior to departure :40% of the Tour
Price.
• Cancelled within 24 hours of departure: 50% of the Tour Price.
• Cancelled on the day of departure: 100% of the Tour Price.
*No refunds will be given after the tour has commenced.*
- Note
- If the minimum number of participants is not met the event will be cancelled.
