Hachimantai/Kazuno/Lake Towada in Snow shoes/Snow trekking

• Age 10～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30

This snow trekking tour searches for Asiatic black bear tracks in the winter forest. The beech forests of Hachimantai, deep in the mountains of northern Tohoku, are home to many Asiatic black bears. Explore the forest on snowshoes or skis, deep into the forest, accessible only in winter, in search of bear tracks. Through tracking, you'll learn about the trees used by the bears of Hachimantai and imagine what they were doing at different times of the year, learning how to maintain an appropriate distance from bears outdoors. You'll see various bear tracks, including claw marks in the trees, "bear shelves" where bears feed, and tree hollows (old hibernation holes). Learn about the trees used by bears through claw marks and winter buds, observe the footprints of wild birds and other animals, and experience the charm of the Hachimantai forest.

• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30

Snow trekking using short skis for hiking. Enjoy walking, climbing, and gliding through the deep powder snow in the beech forest of Yamagemori (1,206m above sea level), which spreads around Akita Hachimantai Ski Resort. The allure of this course lies in the primeval beech forest that spreads out just a step from the ski slopes. Accessible only during the snow season, this forest offers a snowy landscape typical of the heavy snowfall of Hachimantai. While enjoying the forest scenery, find a suitable slope and try your hand at skiing! This combination is a fun and innovative winter activity. Courses can be tailored to suit your skiing proficiency level. We offer a variety of courses, from lift-accessible courses for those who want to ski a lot to flat courses for those who prefer to enjoy nature over skiing.

• Age 10～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30

This highly recommended snowshoe tour explores the snow-covered fumarolic zone of the Ushiro-no-Ikegake Nature Study Trail in Hachimantai, a region of heavy snowfall in northern Tohoku. The tour boasts impressive mud and hot spring activity, as well as unique snow formations created by geothermal heat. The trail features moderate ups and downs, making it a special course only accessible during the snowy winter months. While visiting viewpoints where you can observe dynamic volcanic phenomena, such as the hot spring pond "Oyunuma" and the "Omud Volcano," Japan's largest, you can run across vast snowfields, sprint down powdery slopes, and enjoy sliding down natural snow slides. Customizable courses are available, so even children aged elementary school and older, as well as those with limited physical fitness, can participate. Guides are staff from the Hachimantai Visitor Center, familiar with the local natural environment and culture, and will guide you safely and enjoyably through the snowfields while introducing you to the wonders of nature.

• For Groups