SEA KAYAKING
Pack up your dry-bag and partner up on your tandem sea kayak to explore the Shakotan Peninsula or Raiden coastline. Each kayak tour will push your endurance as you break through waves to discover a forgotten Hokkaido coastline. Your day will be filled with blue-green water, abundant marine life, waterfalls and dramatic cliff faces plunging into the ocean. Take in this sea-level perspective of the island before heading deep into the mountains for your next adventure.
MOUNTAIN BIKING
Carving through Hokkaido’s imposing landscape are some of the most comfortable mountainbike touring conditions in Japan. Remaining relatively cool throughout the summer months, minimal traffic, wide and quiet roads and moderate climbs makes exploring Hokkaido by bike an excellent experience. Our bike tours will push your limits over mountain passes and include stops at local sights and natural hot springs.
HIKING
Experience the rugged Hokkaido frontier while you trek your way through stunning mountains, valleys, plains and coasts. We have a variety of courses both, challenging and moderate, that will take you over several mountain passes reaching over 1,200m in elevation. We present Hokkaido’s rugged terrain with spectacular vistas and lush forests. Learn to take things one step at a time and count on each other to the end of the trail.
SURVIVAL
Our wilderness survival training will give you a chance to learn and practice survival skills in context while facing and overcoming the challenges of nature. Learn to make a fire from flint, purify your water, research edible foods and make an improvised shelter for the night. These potentially life-saving skills will give you tools to navigate in the wild.
CAMPING
Sometimes getting back to Iwanai requires a night or two of wild camping. Whether we are deep in the mountains or exploring the coast, Hokkaido offers a variety of excellent public campgrounds that we utilize on nearly every excursion. Students help set up camp for the night and take turns preparing dinner for their teammates. This is the real Hidden Hokkaido.
SOLO
Take a break from the constant stimuli of modern life and allow yourself to reset. Under the supervision of our guides, participants will have the chance to go solo. With only the necessary provisions, students will spend a designated period of time alone in the wilderness. Being alone in nature can offer numerous advantages, both for one's physical and mental health. Reduce stress, improve your mood and reflect on life.
PUBLIC SERVICE
Protecting local wildlife and maintaining our “classroom” is a responsibility we all share. We give back to our community by keeping our beaches and trails clean. This service helps individuals become more aware of environmental issues, develop a sense of responsibility and benefits the community in whole.