Program Overview
- Hassle-free, authentic camping experience.Each vehicle comes fully equipped with high-quality camping gear for all participants, and tents are also provided. Enjoy a genuine camping adventure without the need to bring anything.
- A perfect balance of diverse stays and free days.This 10-day package combines 4 nights of camping with 3 nights in hotels and ryokan. In addition, 3 days are set aside as free days, allowing you to travel and explore at your own pace.
- A Special Route Packed with the Best of Hokkaido
- More than just camping, this journey includes recommended hot springs, meals, and activities along a relaxed route. It follows the exact course once traveled by our company president with his family — a plan shaped by his values and priorities, and very much his personal “must-recommend” itinerary.
The Joy of Camping & Accommodation
From the very start, you can enjoy hassle-free, comfortable camping. Each vehicle comes pre-packed with a full set of high-quality camping gear for every participant, featuring items from Japan’s leading outdoor brand, Snow Peak. From essentials like tents and sleeping bags to lanterns, fire pits, LED lights, and carefully selected tableware, every detail has been considered. And if you’d like, we can even load a guitar so you can create magical nights under the stars.
Vehicles can be arranged according to your preference, from compact cars to SUVs and large vans. Over 10 days, you’ll spend 4 nights camping and 3 nights in hotels or ryokan, striking the perfect balance between the adventure of the outdoors and the comfort of fine accommodation. Surrounded by Hokkaido’s vast wilderness and endless starry skies, unforgettable moments await you.
A Special Route to Experience the Best of Hokkaido
“Hokkaido is huge—where should I go?” This tour answers that question with a carefully crafted itinerary that brings you to the very heart of what makes Hokkaido so special. Beyond the set route, 3 days of free time are included, giving you the flexibility to explore independently and create your own adventure.
Along the way, you can also choose exciting activities such as canoeing or whale watching. Meals feature authentic Hokkaido flavors, highlighting the best local cuisine. Most importantly, the route follows the exact course once traveled by our company president with his family — a handpicked journey from someone who truly knows Hokkaido inside out. Every step is filled with the essence of Hokkaido, making this our top recommended plan.
Itinerary
Schedule
| Day 1 | Sapporo Meet at 5:00pm in Sapporo. Vehicle handover at the hotel, followed by an orientation and explanation of the camping equipment and gear. From this moment, the adventure begins as you step out of the ordinary and into the world of Hokkaido’s great outdoors. |
| Day2 | Lake Shumarinai Head north from Sapporo, a 4-hour drive on the expressway. Along the way, stop at Hokuryu’s famous sunflower fields—one of the largest in Japan—and shop for fresh local food at a supermarket. Arrive at a Nordic-style campsite by Lake Shumarinai and stay for two nights. Spend your time fishing, canoeing, reading, strolling, or simply enjoying a beer while gazing at the lake and the surrounding forest reflected on its surface. |
| Day3 | Lake Shumarinai Enjoy a full day at Lake Shumarinai, Japan’s largest man-made lake and home to the legendary giant fish, ito. Relax in the tranquility of the lakeside and embrace the natural beauty. |
| Day4 | Lake Kutcharo, Hamatonbetsu Continue further north to Lake Kutcharo Campsite in Hamatonbetsu, a famous migratory stop for swans. Here, sunsets paint the lake in golden hues, creating a breathtaking spectacle. Right next door is a hot spring facility with mineral-rich waters renowned for leaving skin silky smooth. Stay for two nights. |
| Day5 | Cape Soya & Wakkanai Take a day trip to Cape Soya, Japan’s northernmost point, marked by its iconic monument. Gaze out over the vast Sea of Okhotsk before heading to Wakkanai to savor the local specialty, octopus shabu-shabu. Return to the campsite for the evening. |
| Day6 | Lake Saroma Travel south after four nights of camping. Tonight, unwind at a lakeside onsen ryokan at Lake Saroma, one of Japan’s largest brackish lakes. Watch the sunset over the water and enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot springs. |
| Day7-9 | Free Days (Shiretoko & Beyond) Three days of free time for independent exploration. You might venture to the World Heritage Site of Shiretoko with its dramatic cliffs and wildlife, explore the forests of eastern Hokkaido, or simply relax and stay put. On Day 9, stay at the historic Kawayu Onsen, known for its sulfuric hot springs and atmospheric townscape. |
| Day10 | ake Kussharo Camp by Lake Kussharo, Japan’s largest caldera lake. Enjoy a canoeing experience on its calm waters, and don’t miss the unique “Sunayu,” where hot springs bubble up through the sand along the lakeshore. |
| Day11 | Lake Shikaribetsu Drive along the “Milk Road,” an area known for its vast dairy farms, on the way to Lake Shikaribetsu, the only natural lake in Hokkaido. Surrounded by untouched primeval forest, this campsite offers a deep sense of silence. At night, marvel at the star-filled sky reflecting on the lake’s surface. |
| Day12 | Obihiro Travel to Obihiro and enjoy the city’s famous pork rice bowl (buta-don). Stay at a hotel with hot springs, combining the flavors of Tokachi’s fertile plains with the comfort of a relaxing soak. |
| Day13 | Furano & Biei Hills – Shirogane Campsite Journey to Furano and Biei, celebrated for lavender fields and rolling patchwork hills. Stay at Shirogane Campsite at the foot of the Daisetsuzan mountains. Spend your final night camping surrounded by breathtaking Hokkaido scenery. |
| Day14 | Shirogane → Chitose Airport Breathe in the crisp morning air before departing Shirogane Campsite. Arrive at Chitose Airport, bringing your 14-day journey through Hokkaido’s wilderness and hot springs to a close. |
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Special Advisor to This Tour
Hideki Takeda — President, And Nature Inc.
With years of experience at a major travel company, Hideki Takeda specialized in planning educational trips that immersed students in history, culture, and the outdoors. He has designed numerous outdoor adventure tours as well as hands-on educational programs that connect people with Japan’s rich traditions.
A competitive skier in his youth and a backpacker during his student days, Takeda is a true adventurer at heart. He is equally at home pitching a tent deep in a remote forest as he is guiding others through cultural journeys.
Driven by his love of nature and rural life, he founded And Nature Inc., a travel company dedicated to showcasing the authentic beauty of Japan’s countryside. His guiding philosophy is simple yet powerful: “If it moves me, then it will surely move others.”
Relentlessly pursuing the question of what travel truly means, he embodies a “philosophy of travel” that seeks to create journeys which deeply connect people to nature, to communities, and to themselves.
Tour overview
| Tour Duration | 13 nights, 14 days |
| Participation Requirements | ・Holders of a valid International Driving Permit A copy of your driver’s license will be required after your reservation is confirmed. ・Commitment to safe driving ・Ability to follow etiquette at campsites and sightseeing locations ・Respect and appreciation for nature and local culture Please refer to Japanese camping etiquette for guidance on proper behavior at campsites. |
| Eligible Age Range | Participants must be 18 years or older. Those under 17 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. |
| Minimum / Maximum Participants | Bookings accepted from 1 person. For larger groups, please contact us. |
| Accommodation | Campsites as shown in the itinerary Sapporo: Sapporo Prince Hotel or similar Kawayu Onsen: Kawayu Onsen Hotel or similar Obihiro (Tokachigawa Onsen): Hotel Daiheigenor similar |
| Meals | Breakfast at the hotel in Sapporo Breakfast and dinner at the hot spring ryokan in Kawayu Onsen Breakfast at the hot spring hotel in Obihiro |
| Tour Escort / Guide | This is a self-guided tour, but a 24-hour concierge service is available by phone for assistance throughout your journey. |
| Application Deadline & Confirmation | Reservations close 30 days prior to departure. |
| Included in the Tour Price | ・Accommodation (3 nights) ・Vehicle rental for the duration of the tour ・Full set of camping equipment ・Campsite reservations as indicated in the itinerary |
| Not Included in the Tour Price | Transportation to and from the meeting/dispersal point, personal expenses, and travel insurance. |
| Cancellation Policy | Cancellation Policy 30–20 days before: 20% 19–7 days before: 30% 6–3 days before: 50% 2 days before / same day: 100% No-show: 100% |
| Important Booking Information | Physical Fitness Level Char |
Tour Price
Base Price (per group of 2–4 people): ¥580,000
Children are counted as participants. Infants (3 years old and under) are not included in the headcount.
Child (3–12 years): ¥60,000
Infant (3 years old and under): Free of charge
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For participation in this event, our company will not send pamphlets or printed documents (such as explanatory sheets or contract documents). All information regarding the event will be provided on this website.
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