Exploring Japan’s Wild North - The Daisetsuzan Range

In Japan’s wild northern frontier, I set out on a journey across the Daisetsuzan mountains — from the rolling sunrise hills of Biei to the volcanic trails of Tokachidake, Asahidake, and Kurodake. This cinematic vanlife adventure took me through hidden gorges, quiet parks, endless ridgelines, and some of the most untouched wilderness in Hokkaido. If you love cinematic travel films, mountain adventures, or discovering Japan beyond the cities — I hope this journey through Daisetsuzan inspires your next adventure. Please check out Ryuhei & Hino! 📸 Instagram:   / pasha_ta522   📸 Instagram:   / ohinadon_   🎥 YouTube:    / @ryuheihatafilms   📌 Gear Used in This Film 🎥 Main Camera — Sony A1 🗻 Lens — Tamron 28–200mm 🪶 Drone — DJI Mavic 4 Pro 📷 Action Cam — DJI Osmo Action 4 🎚️ ND Filters — PolarPro (Peter McKinnon Edition) 🎒 Camera Bag — Shimoda Explore 35 🦾 Tripod — Peak Design Carbon Fiber #JapanTravel #Hokkaido #Daisetsuzan #VanlifeJapan #HikingJapan #CinematicVlog #TravelFilm I only list gear I truly use and recommend. 🌏 Connect with Me 📸 Instagram:   / stephen_tench   📧 Email: [email protected] Chapters: 0:00 Rolling Hills of Biei 1:35 Tokachidake 7:57 Aoiike/Shirehige Falls 8:35 Tenninkyo gorge 9:35 Asahidake 11:31 Kaguraoka Park 13:09 Drive to Sounkyou Gorge 15:00 おいしい Dinner 17:23 Kurodake hike 20:18 Outro ⚠️ Disclaimer: This channel documents my personal travels, hikes, and vanlife experiences throughout Japan. The content is created for cinematic, educational, and entertainment purposes only. Please explore responsibly and use your own judgment when visiting locations or attempting similar activities. I am not liable for any injuries, accidents, or outcomes that may occur from following the content shown here. ✖️ Copyright Notice: All footage, images, and audio in this video are the property of Stephen Tench. You are welcome to share this video or embed it, as long as proper credit and a link back to this channel are provided. © Stephen Tench