Itinerary
Bankei Sanso
This day trek starts at 7:30am with a meet up at Makomanai subway station to the trailhead. From there we will travel by private transport around 1/2 an hour to the trail head where we will prepare and check equipment and run through the safety brief before setting off on a 5-hour circuit that will include a lunch stop. After lunch we then return to our transport and off to an onsen. Then we return back to Sapporo.
Difficulty level- 4/10.
Stop At:
• Koganeyu Onsen, 25 Koganeyu, Minamiku, Sapporo 061-2274 Hokkaido
See Availability.
Traveler pickup is offered
Specific meeting point details will be provided upon booking confirmation.
07:30 AM
5 hours(approx.)
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Teri_R
Chris is very accommodating. He replies to messages swiftly. We enjoyed the whole hiking adventure especially for beginners like us.
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Posted On : 2024-04-07
Posted By : SimonClemens_W
Chris is the perfect host (knowledgeable, fun, friendly but not obnoxiously chatty) for a hike through the winter landscape of Hokkaido. The meeting point is very easy to reach even from central Sapporo, and the hike through the virtually untouched nature was an amazing experience! The onsen visit as a finish is ideal, the onsen itself and the view from the bath are absolutely stunning. I have visited a lot of onsen in Japan and this was definitively one of the very best. Cannot recommend this activity enough.
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Posted On : 2024-03-07
Posted By : Christine_L
This snowshoeing experience was amazing. Chris was a wonderful guide in providing tips about snowshoe safety and information about the different trails in the Jozankei area. The lunch spot was serene and peaceful, eating delicious curry and drinking hot cocoa. The stop at a local onsen afterward was the perfect way to end the day. I highly recommend this to anyone who wants to experience an escape from the crowds to trek through the deep powdery snow that only Hokkaido can offer while traveling in Japan in the winter.
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Posted On : 2024-02-07
Posted By : _O579UD
I had a wonderful time snowshoeing with Chris! We headed out to a trail in Shikotsu-Toya National Park. This specific hike was suitable for a first time snow-shoe experience [I understand that the difficulty can be tailored] and the views were beautiful. Chris set a nice pace, pointed out animal trails, and dispensed safety advice. A warm camping lunch was provided. This was finally capped off with a trip to Jozankei onsen which warmed me up thoroughly. I would recommend this experience- why aren't there more reviews?
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Posted On : 2024-02-07
Posted By : JunLei_T
Chris was a great guide, very friendly and personable, and knowledgeable about what to look out for during snowshoeing. He was also accommodating to my pace. We had a solid hike through a really lovely trail, and enjoyed a nice camping lunch and then an onsen trip to round it off. I had lots of fun and really enjoyed myself, thanks so much Chris!
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Posted On : 2024-02-05
Posted By : svandenb0ssche
Stunning scenery punctuated with icy falls and fresh powder. Chris is a great guide. He maintained a very chill pace throughout the trek and served up a tasty curry at the mountain lodge. If you want a beautiful day outdoors, not far from the city, definitely join Chris on this adventure.
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Posted On : 2023-12-16
Posted By : Kate_K
What an incredible hike! Sadly, there wasn't enough snow for snowshoeing, but Chris was just as adept as a hike leader.
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Posted On : 2023-12-16
