{"id":486,"date":"2025-12-02T11:09:04","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T02:09:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/go-hokkaido.com\/private\/?p=486"},"modified":"2025-12-02T11:45:15","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T02:45:15","slug":"active-hokkaido-lakes-mountains-and-local-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/go-hokkaido.com\/private\/active-hokkaido-lakes-mountains-and-local-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Active Hokkaido : Lakes, Mountains, and Local Life"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-green-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-d3690d4babfd71b49c47154903feffde\">Journey through Hokkaido\u2019s nature and its people\u2014authentic moments at every stop<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An active journey where nature, culture, and adventure come together in perfect harmony. Start from Chitose, the gateway of Hokkaido.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Begin your journey in Chitose with a serene session of Buddhist manners and zazen meditation, a perfect way to reset after your flight. Savor a carefully prepared sh\u014djin ry\u014dri lunch before visiting a local family dedicated to pesticide-free farming. Step into daily rural life, cook dinner together, and share a warm farmhouse meal for an authentic connection to Hokkaido\u2019s countryside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On Day 2, hop on an e-bike and glide along the Chitose River, winding through peaceful forest paths. Stop at Chitose Shrine and the dramatic Chitose Gorge before reaching Lake Shikotsu, one of Japan\u2019s clearest lakes. Paddle across its calm waters on a guided canoe tour, surrounded by pristine nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Day 3 leads about 100 km through national park scenery toward Lake Toya, a volcanic region with breathtaking landscapes. Among the many activities available, horseback riding on the hills is a highlight, offering panoramic views of the lake and volcanic peaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start Day 4 at Toyoura fishing port, famed for scallops. Observe the lively morning auction or join seasonal experiences such as scallop harvesting and salmon-watching. Continue to Shikabe for a hands-on culinary experience\u2014prepare lunch with local fisherwomen and enjoy the freshest seafood, gaining a glimpse into coastal life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On Day 5, choose from cycling, canoeing, or a three-hour hike around Lake Onuma, framed by Mount Komagatake. Later, transfer to Hakodate, Hokkaido\u2019s southern gateway, known for its historic streets, scenic slopes, and the unforgettable night view from Mount Hakodate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before departing via Hakodate Airport or Shinkansen, explore the city\u2019s highlights and shop at the iconic Hakodate Morning Market for last-minute souvenirs, ending your journey with the perfect taste of Hokkaido.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Journey through Hokkaido\u2019s nature and its people\u2014authentic moments at every stop An active journey where natur [&#8230;]<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-secondary understrap-read-more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/go-hokkaido.com\/private\/active-hokkaido-lakes-mountains-and-local-life\/\">\u7d9a\u304d\u3092\u8aad\u3080&#8230;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> from Active Hokkaido : Lakes, Mountains, and Local Life<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[3],"class_list":["post-486","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-summer-activity"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/go-hokkaido.com\/private\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/486","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/go-hokkaido.com\/private\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/go-hokkaido.com\/private\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/go-hokkaido.com\/private\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/go-hokkaido.com\/private\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=486"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/go-hokkaido.com\/private\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/486\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":520,"href":"https:\/\/go-hokkaido.com\/private\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/486\/revisions\/520"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/go-hokkaido.com\/private\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=486"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/go-hokkaido.com\/private\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=486"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/go-hokkaido.com\/private\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=486"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}