OUTSCAPE is a small summer guiding company in Niseko. From easy marsh boardwalks to full summit days, every tour is led by a local guide who reads the landscape — in small groups, at an unhurried pace, with snacks and warm drinks carried for you.
The snow that falls in winter doesn't just disappear —
it sinks into the earth, and over the years rises again as spring water that feeds us and the green of summer.
Here in Niseko, water is a part of every season.
Before we walk, each tour stops to draw fresh natural spring water from the mountain. Bring your own bottle, or pick up a FAR EAST original bottle to keep.
冬に降った雪は、そのまま消えてしまうわけではありません。
溶けて土に染み込み、長い年月をかけて湧き出た水として私たちに恵みを与えてくれ、夏の緑を育てていきます。
ニセコは一年を通して、水とともにある場所なんです。
From fresh green and lingering snow in early summer, through deep green highlands, to golden larch and crimson maple by late autumn — the same trail, never the same day.
The lines trace each day’s high and overnight low across the season; below, the daylight and a clothing cue by month. Summits run 5–10°C colder — we carry a spare warm layer for you.
Dress for the valley, pack for the summit. The bars show how daylight shortens toward autumn — your guide sets the best start & finish times around your day.
Always pack: a light rain shell & trail shoes — hiking boots for Full-Day hikes (gear & boots at StrideLab).
Approximate monthly averages & sunrise/sunset, JST (目安). Mountain weather changes fast — these are starting points, not rules; your guide reads the day and helps you adjust.
Gentle boardwalks, mirror ponds and big-country views. The easiest way into the highlands — five short courses to choose from.
A full, unhurried day across volcanic plateaus and wetlands — Iwao-nupuri, Panke-mekunnai and more, at a relaxed pace. Lunch included.
A half-day climb to a ridge view at a comfortable pace — Kagami-numa, Shirakaba-yama or the Annupuri gondola route.
Summit days for confident walkers — Mt. Yotei, the Annupuri range traverse and Chise-nupuri. The big one. Lunch included.
Boardwalks and soft forest paths, almost no climbing. Great for families, seniors and first-timers.
Some uphill to a pond or ridge — nothing technical, but you'll want a reasonable level of fitness.
Long ascents and high ground for confident walkers. Proper shoes and stamina required.
* Distance and climb are rough guides to compare levels — the ranges overlap on purpose, so some courses sit between two levels. Exact figures vary by course and are confirmed on each tour page.
Every tour is exclusively your group — never shared with strangers, up to 5 guests.
A light meal or full lunch, snacks and drinks (coffee / tea) — carried and served by us.
No experience needed — our easiest tours require only comfortable shoes and curiosity.Sakka also leads technical summit days for strong walkers. Tell us your level at booking.
Every OUTSCAPE tour is led personally by Sakka. Born and based in Niseko, she reads the mountains, the weather and the day — and sets an unhurried pace so you can simply look. No rotating staff, no scripts: just one local who knows where the light falls.
Meet your guide →On our Full Day tours, gear and experience are no barrier. Your local guide helps you choose the gear that fits Niseko's nature — together at StrideLab, our local outdoor shop. Then we walk.
始まりは、トレイルの前から。全日ツアーでは、道具も経験も、なくていい。地元のガイドが、ニセコの自然に合った道具選びを手伝います。アウトドアショップ StrideLab で一緒に選んで、そして、歩き出す。
Photos: StrideLab Niseko
Pick the activity and length that suits your group — stroll or hike, half or full day.
Request your date by 15:00 the day before. Your guide scouts the day's conditions and confirms by 18:00 — so every tour runs at its best.
We bring the snacks, gear and local knowledge. You just bring yourself.
On Full Day tours, lunch is included — choose your pack when you book. A few of the options (photos are samples):
A local-style bento — rice, seasonal sides and something warming. By Food Truck Yuragi.
A sandwich or deli-style plate with farm-fresh ingredients — easy to eat out on the trail.
Not sure? Your guide picks the best pack for the day.
Photos are samples — exact contents vary with the season and your dietary needs (please tell us any allergies when you book). Half Day tours include a light meal and snacks rather than a full lunch.
Not for the Nature Stroll tours — they suit families, seniors and complete beginners. The Hiking tours ask for a little more: Half Day is moderate, Full Day is for confident walkers. Each tour page shows its difficulty clearly.
A local guide, a light meal, highland snacks and drinks (coffee or tea), and photos of your day — all carried and served by us. Full Day tours include a full lunch (choose your pack at booking); Half Day tours include a light meal. Gondola or ropeway fares on certain courses are paid locally.
Tours are private to your group (up to 5 guests) and priced per group rather than per person. Ages 5+ are welcome — on some days small children may not be able to join, so please check with us first.
We come to you — hotel pickup is included anywhere in the Niseko area, and we bring you back afterwards. No trailhead to find on your own. The exact pickup time is confirmed with your guide.
Comfortable shoes (light hiking shoes for the Hiking tours), layers and a light rain jacket, sunscreen, a hat and your camera. You can travel light — we bring a 500 ml water per guest, and a 20 L daypack to borrow if you don't have one (bring your own only if you prefer). On Full Day tours, your guide can even help you choose gear at a local shop first.
Through the green season — roughly June to October, depending on snow-melt and trail conditions. The landscape shifts from fresh early-summer green to golden autumn, so no two months look the same.
Safety comes first — when in doubt, we cancel. If we cancel for weather, safety or minimum numbers, you get a full refund. We make the final call on the morning and contact you by 7:00 a.m.
If you cancel: 7–4 days before, 30%; 3 days to the day before, 50%; within 48 hours, 100%. If we cancel for weather, safety or minimum numbers, you receive a full refund. See our Terms & Cancellation Policy for full details.
