Hiking and cycling
Shiokari huette is surrounded by woods and wild life.There are recommended hiking trails and cycling courses from Shiokari Hütte.You will probably see rare birds or wild life such as foxes, deers and squirrels during cycling and hiking. Free rental bicycles are available (two bikes) . Please ask the manager about details.
You can also enjoy a guided cycling tour with charge (booking required).
Mountain hiking
| Trailhead | travel distance |
|---|---|
| Mt. Kurodake cable car | 60㎞ (1 hour drive) |
| Mt. Asahidake cable car | 72㎞ (1 hour 40 mins drive) |
| Ginsendai | 83㎞ (1 hour 40 mins drive) |
| Kougen onsen | 82㎞ (1 hour 40 mins drive) |
| Mt. Teshio | 55㎞ (1 hour 30 mins drive) |
Outdoor bath (Goemon buro)
This is the Japanese traditional outdoor bath. It is an iron bathtub heated by wood fire.
Try out and experience this old Japanese bathing style by yourself. (booking required)
Nature observation
Many wild animals live around the Huette including Ezo deer, fox, Ezo yuki rabbit, Ezo squirrel, raccoon and wild birds.
They don’t often show up but you can tell by their footprints that the animals have come.
In spring, it is famous for Hitome senbon sakura, cherry blossoms, as well as many wild flowers such as Katakuri, Obanano enreisou and Ezo engosaku.
Snow shoeing
We have approximately 2 meters deep of snow and the temperature that sometimes comes below 20 degrees C in winter.
You will enjoy snowshoeing on squashy and powdery snow with no footsteps. Snowshoe rental is for free.
Ski and snowboarding
We have two local ski sites in 10mins drive from Shiokari Hütte.
– Wassamu higashiyama ski site
– Pippu ski site
Powdery snow and no need to wait in a queue to ride lifts.We will give you a ride to these ski sites.