From Tokyo: Hakuba Happo Pond Summer Trek & Onsen
ID: GYG1497759-2297793
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Country: Peru
Duration:
14:00 hours
Description
A private summer day from Tokyo to Hakuba, riding three lifts to 1,830 metres and walking to Happo Pond, which mirrors the peaks, then an outdoor onsen bath.
Happo Pond sits at 1,830 metres below the main ridge of the Hakuba mountains, and on a still day it mirrors the peaks directly above it, and this private summer trip rides you up by lift and walks you in, finishing with an outdoor bath before the drive home.
Your driver-guide collects you in Tokyo at 05:00 for the drive to Hakuba, reaching the Happo-one base by mid-morning. The three-lift ride up is included and carries you to around 1,830 metres, from where a marked trail leads to Happo Pond, a walk of roughly two and a half hours round trip through alpine meadow with the Hakuba mountains, among Japan's highest, rising directly ahead. The trail has some uneven and rocky sections but no technical climbing, and the pond itself, when the wind is calm, reflects the ridge line almost perfectly. After the walk back down to the lift station, your driver-guide takes you to Hakuba Happo Onsen, an outdoor hot spring bath included in your booking, a good way to rest tired legs before continuing into Hakuba village for a look at the ski-town streets, quiet in summer, and the drive back to Tokyo.
The van, driver-guide, fuel, tolls, parking and bottled water are included, along with your return lift tickets on Happo-one and your entry to Hakuba Happo Onsen outdoor bath.
This suits reasonably fit travellers who want real alpine trekking without a multi-day hike, and anyone who likes finishing a walk with a hot bath rather than just a shower. It is not suitable for anyone who cannot manage two to three hours of walking on uneven ground.
If the Happo-one lifts cannot run on your date because of weather, closure or availability, you can take a full refund of your booking, guaranteed; an equivalent alternative is offered only if you prefer it.
Highlights
- Ride three lifts to 1,830 metres below the Hakuba ridge
- Admire Happo Pond mirroring the peaks on a calm day
- Relax in an included outdoor onsen bath after the walk
- Explore Hakuba village's quiet streets in summer
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Pickup is 05:00 with a return to Tokyo in the evening. The walk to Happo Pond and back takes around two and a half hours over uneven, rocky trail with some gentle climbing, so wear proper walking shoes, not sandals. This runs from July 1 to October 15, when the lifts and the trail are open and clear of snow. Weather changes quickly at altitude, so bring a light rain layer even on a clear morning. Lunch on the mountain or in the village is at your own expense. If the lifts cannot run on your date because of weather, closure or availability, you get a full refund of your booking, guaranteed, with an alternative offered only if you would rather have one
INCLUDED
- Private air-conditioned van with English, Hindi and Urdu speaking driver-guide
- Hotel or address pickup and drop-off anywhere in Tokyo 23 wards
- Fuel, tolls and parking
- Bottled water
- Return lift tickets on Happo-one
- Hakuba Happo Onsen outdoor bath entry
NOT INCLUDED
- Meals and drinks (own cost)
- Personal expenses
- Optional activities not listed as included
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
