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Activities at Mt. Apoi Geopark

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.

Activities

Feeling like a casual stroll through Samani Exploring the land and culture of Samani

  • ● Period: Year-round
  • ● Duration: 2 to 4 hours
  • ● Fee: As per the price list below
  • ● Application deadline: At least 3 days in advance
  • ● Route examples: Petit Geo Route, Samani History Route

Enjoying relaxed forest immersion Strolling in the coniferous forests of Apoi

  • ● Period: Year-round
  • ● Duration: 1 to 3 hours
  • ● Fee: As per the price list below
  • ● Application deadline: At least 3 days in advance

Walking in Samani, a town where the sea meets the mountains Footpath: Top Eight Scenic Spots in Samani

  • ● Period: April to November
  • ● Duration: 3 to 4 hours
  • ● Fee: As per the price list below
  • ● Application deadline: At least 1 week in advance
  • ● Route details: Top Eight Scenic Spots in Samani

Walking an old road from the Edo period Footpath: Samani Mountain Path

  • ● Period: April to November
  • ● Duration: 4 to 5 hours
  • ● Fee: As per the price list below
  • ● Application deadline: At least 1 week in advance
  • ● Route details: Samani Mountain Path

Awaiting you are alpine plants and panoramic views! Climbing Mt. Apoi or Traversing to Mt. Pinneshiri from Mt. Apoi

  • ● Period: Year-round
  • ● Duration: Climbing Mt. Apoi: 4 to 6 hours Traversing to Mt. Apoi from Mt. Pinneshiri: 7 to 10 hours
  • ● Fee: As per the price list below
  • ● Application deadline: At least 1 week in advance
  • ● Route details: Mt. Pinneshiri - Mt. Apoi Traverse Route

How to Apply for Activities

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).

Fees

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

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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

Important Notes

  • If your chosen program involves travel by car, you are responsible for arranging your own vehicle. Our guide can accompany you in that vehicle; however, participants are not allowed to ride in the guide's vehicle.
  • The Mt. Apoi Geopark Promotion Council is not responsible for any accidents that may occur during the activities, including those during travel.
  • If there are any changes to your schedule, the number of participants, or other details, please inform the Mt. Apoi Geopark Promotion Council at least two days in advance.
  • For cancellations after booking, the following cancellation fees will apply:

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