Find & Book Activities
in Hokkaido, Japan
The Ukishima Marsh, high in the mountains
Walk along the boardwalks while viewing this magical place
A valuable chance to see rare birds and plants in Ukishima Marsh
Be sure to enjoy some of the local snacks and drinks too!
Ukishima Marsh guided trekking- a special and rare location between Takinoue and Kamikawa!
- Location
Takinoue
- Available Period
June~ Mid-October
- Duration
~3 hours
- Fee
Tour Highlights
- Join an expert and fun guide who will help you learn about the nature of Hokkaido
- See rare marshland plants and birds
- Enjoy northern Hokkaido!
The Ukishima Marsh is an alpine marshland located in between Kamikawa and Takinoue in northern Hokkaido. This is a special place where you can see rare alpine plants, carnivorous plants, and flowers, wild birds, rare insects, and sometimes smaller mammals such as squirrels!
Join a local guide who used to be a science teacher to on a trek through the Ukishima Marsh. Although the marsh is located at the end of a mountain trail, there are stairs and well-made paths. This makes for a light hike rather than a climb! The marsh itself has boardwalks, so you can enjoy the scenery without having an impact on it (or getting muddy!)
This is a perfect trip for stopovers while visiting the northern part of Hokkaido! Come join this trip with many chances to get up close to the wildlife and beauty of eastern Hokkaido. You will also get a tea break with local teas and handmade treats as well!
- Please consult us if you wish to participate solo
Meeting Location
Ukishima Marsh parking lot
Meeting Address
Kamikoshi, Kamikawa, Kamikawa District, Hokkaido 078-1700
What to Bring & Wear
- Clothes that are easy to move in and protect from the sun
- Trekking or waterproof shoes
- Sunglasses or hat
- Drinking water
- Towel
- Sunscreen and insect repellent
Overview
- Available Period
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June~ Mid-October
- Duration
~3 hours
- Itinerary
[AM Itinerary]
8:30- Meet at the Ukishima Marsh parking lot. Pre-departure briefing.
8:45- Depart and begin walk
9:30- Arrive at Ukishima Marsh. Free time to explore and guidance of the marshes
10:40- Depart Ukishima Marsh. Start descending.11:30- Arrive at the parking lot, end of tour.
- Fee
[Adults]
- 1 Adult: 24,400yen
- 2-3 Adults: 22,000yen
- 4 Adults: 18,300yen
[Children]
- 1 Child (ages 6-12): 12,200yen
- 2-3 Children (ages 6-12): 11,000yen
- 4 Children (ages 6-12): 9,150yen
- What's Included
- Guide fees
- Consumption tax
- Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Pick-Up Service
Pickup is available from Hotel Keikoku, Roadside Rest Area “Kaori no Sato Takinoue,” and Sounkyo. If you require this service, please write it in the “Requests” section when you apply.
- Payment
Prepayment by credit card
Notes
- If the tour cannot proceed due to heavy rain, lightning, wind, or blizzard, we will cancel the tour and inform you.
- The tour may be cancelled midway for safety or other reasons at the discretion of the guide.
- Encounters with wildlife are not 100% guaranteed.
- You are responsible for your children.
- Please follow all of the instructions of the tour guide, as there are risks in outdoor tours. Please also understand that the guide cannot be held personally responsible for any accidents caused by the customer’s intentional or negligent acts.
- You will be entering brown bear territory. Your guide will take the utmost care, but please do not stray too far from your guide and listen to their instructions.
Cancellation / Changes
- A cancellation fee of 100% is charged if cancelled after the start of the event or in case of a no-show
- A cancellation fee of 50% is charged if cancelled on the day of, before the start of the event
- A cancellation fee of 40% is charged if cancelled 1 day or less before the event
- A cancellation fee of 30% is charged if cancelled 7 days or less before the event
- A cancellation fee of 20% is charged if cancelled 10 days or less before the event
- Location
Takinoue
- Available Period
June~ Mid-October
- Duration
~3 hours
- Fee
