Mt. Apoi Geopark is a place where you can fully immerse yourself in the wonders of the earth, from peridotite--a messenger offering insights into the Earth's deeper layers--and striking rock formations along the coast to the rare endemic alpine plant communities of Mt. Apoi. It is also a place to explore the history and culture of a people who have lived on this land in harmony with nature. To help you appreciate and delve deeper into the many attractions of Mt. Apoi Geopark, we offer the following activities, led by our guides.
Feeling like a casual stroll through Samani Exploring the land and culture of Samani
Enjoying relaxed forest immersion Strolling in the coniferous forests of Apoi
Walking in Samani, a town where the sea meets the mountains Footpath: Top Eight Scenic Spots in Samani
Walking an old road from the Edo period Footpath: Samani Mountain Path
Awaiting you are alpine plants and panoramic views! Climbing Mt. Apoi or Traversing to Mt. Pinneshiri from Mt. Apoi
Please download the application form and send the completed form to the email address or fax number listed on the form. We kindly ask that you submit your application 3 to 7 days before the date you plan to use our guide. After we receive your application, we will contact you to discuss the route, duration, fee, and other details. Alternatively, you are welcome to apply by phone (in Japanese) (weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM).
The fees are as follows. One guide can lead up to 15 people. For groups of 16 or more, two or more guides will be assigned.
(All fees are in Japanese yen)
No. of people Routes |
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | ||
Exploration of the land and culture |
Less than 2 hours |
Total price | 2,500 | 3,000 | 4,200 | 5,200 | 6,000 | 6,600 | 7,000 | 7,600 | 8,100 | 8,500 | 8,800 | 9,000 | 9,100 | 9,100 | 9,000 |
Price per person | - | 1,500 | 1,400 | 1,300 | 1,200 | 1,100 | 1,000 | 950 | 900 | 850 | 800 | 750 | 700 | 650 | 600 | ||
2-4 hours |
Total price | 3,500 | 5,000 | 6,000 | 6,800 | 7,500 | 8,400 | 9,100 | 9,600 | 9,900 | 10,500 | 11,000 | 11,400 | 11,700 | 11,900 | 12,000 | |
Price per person | - | 2,500 | 2,000 | 1,700 | 1,500 | 1,400 | 1,300 | 1,200 | 1,100 | 1,050 | 1,000 | 950 | 900 | 850 | 800 | ||
4-8 hours |
Total price | 6,500 | 8,000 | 9,000 | 10,000 | 11,000 | 12,000 | 12,600 | 13,600 | 14,400 | 15,000 | 15,400 | 16,200 | 16,900 | 17,500 | 18,000 | |
Price per person | - | 4,000 | 3,000 | 2,500 | 2,200 | 2,000 | 1,800 | 1,700 | 1,600 | 1,500 | 1,400 | 1,350 | 1,300 | 1,250 | 1,200 | ||
Forest stroll |
1-hour route |
Total price | 2,500 | 3,000 | 4,200 | 5,200 | 6,000 | 6,600 | 7,000 | 7,600 | 8,100 | 8,500 | 8,800 | 9,000 | 9,100 | 9,100 | 9,000 |
Price per person | - | 1,500 | 1,400 | 1,300 | 1,200 | 1,100 | 1,000 | 950 | 900 | 850 | 800 | 750 | 700 | 650 | 600 | ||
2-hour route |
Total price | 3,500 | 5,000 | 6,000 | 6,800 | 7,500 | 8,400 | 9,100 | 9,600 | 9,900 | 10,500 | 11,000 | 11,400 | 11,700 | 11,900 | 12,000 | |
Price per person | - | 2,500 | 2,000 | 1,700 | 1,500 | 1,400 | 1,300 | 1,200 | 1,100 | 1,050 | 1,000 | 950 | 900 | 850 | 800 | ||
3-hour route |
Total price | 6,500 | 8,000 | 9,000 | 10,000 | 11,000 | 12,000 | 12,600 | 13,600 | 14,400 | 15,000 | 15,400 | 16,200 | 16,900 | 17,500 | 18,000 | |
Price per person | - | 4,000 | 3,000 | 2,500 | 2,200 | 2,000 | 1,800 | 1,700 | 1,600 | 1,500 | 1,400 | 1,350 | 1,300 | 1,250 | 1,200 | ||
Footpath |
Route of the Top Eight Scenic Spots in Samani |
Total price | 8,000 | 10,000 | 12,000 | 14,000 | 15,000 | 16,200 | 17,500 | 18,400 | 19,800 | 20,000 | 20,900 | 21,600 | 22,100 | 22,400 | 22,500 |
Price per person | - | 5,000 | 4,000 | 3,500 | 3,000 | 2,700 | 2,500 | 2,300 | 2,200 | 2,000 | 1,900 | 1,800 | 1,700 | 1,600 | 1,500 | ||
Samani Mountain Path Route |
Total price | 10,000 | 12,000 | 13,500 | 15,200 | 17,000 | 18,000 | 19,600 | 20,800 | 21,600 | 22,000 | 23,100 | 24,000 | 24,700 | 25,200 | 25,500 | |
Price per person | - | 6,000 | 4,500 | 3,800 | 3,400 | 3,000 | 2,800 | 2,600 | 2,400 | 2,200 | 2,100 | 2,000 | 1,900 | 1,800 | 1,700 | ||
Mountain hiking |
Mt. Apoi Route (to the summit via the Umanose area) |
Total price | 14,000 | 16,000 | 18,000 | 20,000 | 21,000 | 22,200 | 23,800 | 24,800 | 25,200 | 26,000 | 26,400 | 27,600 | 28,600 | 29,400 | 30,000 |
Price per person | - | 8,000 | 6,000 | 5,000 | 4,200 | 3,700 | 3,400 | 3,100 | 2,800 | 2,600 | 2,400 | 2,300 | 2,200 | 2,100 | 2,000 | ||
Mt. Pinneshiri - Mt. Apoi Traverse Route |
Total price | 25,000 | 27,000 | 28,500 | 29,600 | 30,500 | 31,200 | 32,200 | 33,600 | 34,200 | 35,000 | ||||||
Price per person | - | 13,500 | 9,500 | 7,400 | 6,100 | 5,200 | 4,600 | 4,200 | 3,800 | 3,500 |
Cancellation at least 7 days before the scheduled date: No charge
Cancellation 6 to 3 days before the scheduled date: 30% of the total fee
Cancellation 2 days to 1 day before the scheduled date: 50% of the total fee
Cancellation on the day of the scheduled date, or no-show: 100% of the total fee
For inquiries about activities or guides, please contact the following.
Secretariat of the Mt. Apoi Geopark Promotion Council
Division of Industry, Commerce and Tourism , Samani Town Office
Odori 1-21, Samani-cho, Samani-gun, Hokkaido, 058-8501
Phone: 0146-36-2120
Fax: 0146-36-2662
E-mail: apoi.geopark@samani.jp