Experience the awe-inspiring power of active volcanoes and their other side: hot springs. Japan is home to 111 active volcanoes, meaning that 7% of the world’s volcanoes are concentrated in just 0.25% of the world’s land area. While volcanoes can sometimes cause disasters, they also provide us with many pleasures. Hot springs! Japan has countless natural hot springs. The Japanese have enjoyed hot springs since ancient times. It can be said that hot springs have had a significant influence on Japanese culture, the national character, and the country’s high average life expectancy.
On this hike, we’ll make a day trip to climb Mt. Yakedake, which played a part in the volcanic activity that created Kamikochi.
We’ll start by walking through the forest, but the scenery will gradually give way to a distinctly volcanic landscape.
As you approach the summit, you’ll walk among volcanic rocks and experience the smell of volcanic gases and the heat of geothermal activity. Once you’ve climbed the final steep slope, you’ll be rewarded with a view of the majestic mountains of the Northern Alps and a panoramic vista of Kamikochi below, nestled among the mountain ridges.
After retracing your steps back to the trailhead, stop at a ryokan at the foot of Mt. Yakedake to soak in a hot spring powered by the mountain’s energy before heading home.
*For this hike, please check the “Eruption Alert Level” issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency and the current volcanic activity status of Mt. Yakedake. Be prepared for a potential eruption by bringing a helmet.

Staying at one of the most popular mountain lodge in Japan, Enzanso, plus an overnight stay at Nakabusa Onsen hot spa which has a history since the 17th century, and a geothermal cooking experience, this is a greedy tour to enjoy mountain climbing and hot spring.


*this tour can also be conducted as a private tour (order-made tour) for groups. In this case, the price will vary depending on the itinerary and number of participants. In the case of last-minute applications, accommodation reservations may not be available, so please contact us as soon as possible.

Nakabusa Onsen is a hot spring wonderland larger than the Tokyo Dome baseball stadium that appears in the wilderness as you enter the foothills of the Northern Alps from Hotaka Station.

You probably won't be able to experience half of what Nakabusa Onsen has to offer if you just stay the night.
This is no ordinary hot spring!

In this tour, you will be guided by a local guide who loves Nakabusa Onsen. The guide will show you how to enjoy Nakabusa Onsen 120%.
The more you know and the more you enjoy, the more interesting Nakabusa Onsen be, and all hot springs in Japan also will become veeery interesting!

The trailhead in front of Nakabusa Onsen leads to Tsubakuro-dake, the Queen of the Northern Alps, which stands out from the other mountains in the area.
The view of Yarigatake which stands out in the middle of the mountains, is also superb.
We will stay at Enzanso hut, a very popular mountain lodge, and if weather permits, we will enjoy the starry night sky and the sunrise.

After descending the mountain, we will once again rest our tired bodies in the hot water of Nakabusa Onsen Hot Spa and fill our stomachs with a geothermal lunch.

The tour is offered in small groups (maximum 8 people), and the guide will help you enjoy the hot springs and mountain hiking.
Tours include a hands-on program. Guests will experience preparation, cooking, and cleanup together with the guide.

Let's play around in Nakabusa Onsen, a hidden hot spring deep in the mountains that has existed since 200 years ago!

Nakabusa Onsen is a hot spring wonderland. Why? The site area is more than 200,000 square meter. There are approximately 30 hot spring sources and 15 outdoor and indoor baths.
As we go into the moutain valley from Hotaka Station, it appears in the wilderness at the foot of the Northern Alps.

You probably won't enjoy half of what Nakabusa Onsen really has if you just stay the night. It is no ordinary hot spring!
In this tour, a local guide who loves Nakabusa Onsen will show you how to enjoy Nakabusa Onsen 120%.
The more you know, the more you enjoy the interest of Nakabusa Onsen. And I am sure that your views on hot springs in Japan will change!

*Tours are offered in small groups (maximum 8 people) and guides will help you enjoy the hot springs.
*The tour includes a hands-on experience program. We will ask the guest to prepare, cook, clean-up togeter with the staffs.


* This tour can be conducted as an order-based package tour for groups. The price varies depending on the number of participants or customized itinerary. Please contact us as soon as possible since reservations for accommodations may not be available depending on the dates.

Azumino is located east of the Northern Alps. Why don't you tour around this special place by bicycle with a local guide?

Meet / farewell at Hotaka Station. The 3.5 hour tour will take you to places of interest such as Hotaka Shrine and Daio Wasabi Farm.
The tour will be led by a local guide, and you will enjoy a different and more fulfilling experience than if you were to tour the area on your own.

This tour will be conducted as a private (group) tour for a small number of people.

*To inquire about the schedule, please “Submit” using the application form following on this page. After our confirmation, we accept your application.