GREEN SEASON · 6 HOURS · EASY
Half-Day Hikes with Onsen
From ¥30,000 per person
Tailored hiking around Sapporo and Hokkaido through forests, wildlife habitat and varied terrain, with routes chosen to suit your experience.
Enquire now →Into Hokkaido's
wild side.
Personalised hiking, trekking and snowshoe adventures through Hokkaido's mountains, forests and volcanic landscapes — guided by local knowledge.
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Based in HokkaidoSapporo, Japan
Guided adventuresHiking, trekking and snowshoeing
Tailored experiencesRoutes for different abilities
MOUNTAIN TRAILS
WILD LANDSCAPES
WINTER ADVENTURES
MEET TREKMATE HOKKAIDO
Adventure,
made personal.
Trekmate Hokkaido creates tailored hiking and trekking experiences across Japan's northern island, from accessible half-day trails to challenging multi-day mountain journeys.
Routes can take in Hokkaido's forests, wildlife, volcanic peaks and national parks, with options ranging from the mountains around Sapporo to Daisetsuzan, Akan-Mashu and Shiretoko. Many experiences can finish with a visit to a local onsen.
BASED INSapporo, HokkaidoSEASONSGreen season & winterGUIDINGTailored to experience level
This experience is operated by Trekmate Hokkaido. EWA helps you discover and connect with the operator.
TREKMATE EXPERIENCES
Choose your
adventure.
From a half-day escape outside Sapporo to overnight adventures in Hokkaido's national parks.
GREEN SEASON · FULL DAY
Full-Day Green Season Hiking with Onsen
From ¥45,000 per person
Spend a full day hiking around Sapporo and Hokkaido during the green season, with a route tailored to the group and time to unwind in an onsen after the hike.
Enquire now →GREEN SEASON · 2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT
Two-Day Green Season Trek
From ¥35,000 per person
Go deeper into Hokkaido during its green season with an overnight hiking experience designed for travellers with more time to explore.
Enquire now →WINTER · SAPPORO
Snowshoeing & Onsen Adventure
From ¥37,000 per person
Step into Hokkaido's winter landscape on a snowshoe adventure with routes tailored to the group's experience level, followed by an onsen experience.
Enquire now →WINTER · 9 HOURS · EASY
Full-Day Snowshoeing with Onsen
From ¥42,000 per person
A full day exploring snow-covered forests and mountain scenery, with route options including the Hoheikyo Dam area below Sapporo-dake.
Enquire now →WINTER · 2 DAYS
Shikotsu-Toya Overnight Snowshoeing
From ¥72,000 per person
A two-day guided snowshoe journey with an overnight stay in the volcanic landscapes of Shikotsu-Toya National Park.
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Found your next adventure?
Explore Trekmate Hokkaido's full range of experiences and book directly with the local operator.
Bookings open on Trekmate's official website.Tour details and routes can vary with conditions and the needs of the group.
YOUR GUIDE
Local knowledge.
Serious experience.
Trekmate Hokkaido is led by Chris, a mountain guide with extensive experience in Hokkaido's winter backcountry and green-season mountains. Trekmate is a professional member of the Adventure Travel Trade Association, and holds Wilderness First Responder accreditation through Wilderness Medical Associates International.
The approach combines local knowledge with a commitment to protecting Hokkaido's natural and cultural environment.
WHY HOKKAIDO?
More space.
Fewer crowds.
Hokkaido offers uncrowded trails, abundant wildlife and landscapes that change dramatically with the seasons. Explore volcanic mountains, forest routes and remote peaks — then finish the day in one of the island's many hot springs.
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TREKMATE HOKKAIDO × EWA
Ready to explore
Japan's wild north?
Choose an experience above and book directly with Trekmate Hokkaido through EWA's referral link, or send us an enquiry.