2.5 hour private experience
Location: Senboku City, Akita Prefecture
Offered in Japanese, with a friendly Deeper Japan guide interpreting in your language
A minimum of 2 guests is required to book. Solo participants are welcome but will be charged the 2-person rate
Meet the Master
What you’ll do
Embark on a trek to the peak of Mt. Hachimantai. Led by the hiking guide, explore and learn more about the flora and fauna of the area, as well as the geological landscape that makes up Mt. Hachimantai and the areas around Mt. Iwate.
Availability
Everyday
Session 1 (09:00 - 11:30)
Session 2 (13:00 - 15:30)
Who can attend
Children must be 3+ years old.
What to wear/bring
Clothing and footwear appropriate for trekking.
Rain gear depending on the weather.
What else you should know
This experience may be cancelled on short notice due to bad weather.
In such a case, we will contact you as soon as possible and you will be refunded fully.
Access
1 hour by car from Morioka Station.
Ancient Slopes
At an altitude of 1,614 meters, Mt. Hachimantai is noted as being one of the top 100 mountains in Japan. Despite its name and altitude, this mountain has relatively gentle inclines, making it a prime location for hikers seeking a less challenging climb. It is situated behind the looming silhouette of Mt. Iwate, otherwise known as Nambu Fuji, for its likeness to Mt. Fuji in the Kanto region. In the late spring, summer, and early autumn months, more than 20 varieties of wildflowers can be observed blossoming on the banks and slopes of Mt. Hachimantai’s vast marshlands and caldera lakes. Join a local hiking guide and trek to the peak of Mt. Hachimantai, while learning about the surrounding landscape and the effects of the volcanic activity of nearby Mt. Iwate. Depending on the selected trail, explore the various caldera lakes and more of Mt. Hachimantai itself, shaped by ancient volcanic activity.
Cancellation Policy
Please make your booking at least 7 days in advance. See cancellation policy here.
A detailed itinerary will be emailed to you once your booking has been confirmed.
