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Volcanic Wonders & Scenic Trails

By Northern Japan Horizons
Free cancellation available
Price is $168 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

A hiking tour you must experience when visiting the Tohoku region！
＜Over view＞
Embark on an unforgettable journey through some of northern Japan’s most spectacular natural landscapes. This immersive tour adapts with the seasons, offering unique sights and experiences depending on when you visit—whether it's snowy serenity, fresh spring blooms, lush summer greenery, or vibrant autumn colors.

Experience the beauty of nature on this scenic adventure. Begin with a walk through the Yakehashiri Lava Flow, then hiking around the Hachimantai Summit.
Relax at Goshogake Onsen for lunch, and stroll the Tamagawa Onsen trail. Finish with a photo stop at the iconic Torii gate at Lake Tazawa.
This tour blends adventure, relaxation, and the wonders of volcanic nature.

Activity location

  • Iwate Yakehashiri International Exchange Village
    • 728 Dai 24 Chiwari
    • 028-7113, Hachimantai, Iwate, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Morioka Station Waterfall Square
    • 1
    • 020-0034, Morioka, Iwate, Japan

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Volcanic Wonders & Scenic Trails
  • Activity duration is 9 hours and 30 minutes9h 30m
    9h 30m
  • English
Starting time: 8:00am
Price details
$168.00 x 1 Adult$168.00
Total
Price is $168.00
Until Sat, Jul 26

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal guide fee
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransportation as listed within the tour details starting and finishing at Morioka Station
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAbout 1300yen for set lunch at Goshogake Onsen
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGratuities
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTransportation to the meeting place

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Iwate Yakehashiri International Exchange Village
  • 1h 30m
Experience the beauty of nature on this scenic adventure. Begin with a walk through the Yakehashiri Lava Flow, then hiking around the Hachimantai Summit. Yakehashiri Lava Flow: Explore the fascinating volcanic landscape formed by ancient eruptions.
Hachimantai Promenade Peak
  • 2h 30m
Hachimantai Summit Hike: Hike around the summit, with a different course depending on the season. Mid-April to Early May: Enjoy a snowshoe hiking adventure across Hachimantai’s snowy trails. Traverse pristine landscapes and take in sweeping alpine views. If conditions allow, you’ll witness the towering Aspite Line Snow Corridor, a breathtaking wall of snow lining the mountain road. You may also be lucky enough to see some cherry blossoms on the way too! Late May to Early June: Catch a glimpse of the elusive and captivating Dragon Eye, a natural phenomenon formed as snow begins to melt on the summit pond—an iconic sight that draws photographers and nature lovers alike.
Kagami-numa pond (Hachimantai Dragon Eye)
  • 1h
Late May to Early June: Catch a glimpse of the elusive and captivating Dragon Eye, a natural phenomenon formed as snow begins to melt on the summit pond—an iconic sight that draws photographers and nature lovers alike.
Goshougake Natural Observatory Path
  • 2h 30m
Goshogake Onsen and Tamagawa Onsen: Relax and enjoy a delicious meal in a serene hot spring setting and wander through the steaming, otherworldly landscapes located here. After your hike around Hachimantai summit, relax over a satisfying lunch at Goshogake Onsen, a peaceful hot spring retreat known for its local cuisine and calming atmosphere. If the trails are open you can explore the nearby Oyunuma area, where steaming geothermal vents and bubbling pools create a surreal and fascinating landscape. Next, transfer to the Tamagawa Onsen walking trail and take a stroll through the tranquil path surrounded by nature’s beauty.
Tazawa Lake
  • 2h
Your journey concludes with a photo stop at the iconic Torii gate of Lake Tazawa, standing gracefully beside Japan’s deepest lake. With panoramic views and cultural depth, it’s the perfect place to reflect on your seasonal adventure.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESIwate Yakehashiri International Exchange Village
    • 728 Dai 24 Chiwari
    • 028-7113, Hachimantai, Iwate, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEMorioka Station Waterfall Square
    • 1
    • 020-0034, Morioka, Iwate, Japan

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