Tomuraushi is one of Daisetsuzan’s more remote peaks, usually tackled as a multi-day trek rather than a day hike, and its trailhead lodges now double as bear spray pickup points — through a small rental service called Yamabiyori that also ships anywhere in Hokkaido.
Where to pick it up
Two lodges near the Tomuraushi trailhead now offer pickup:
- Higashi-Daisetsu-so (Tomuraushi Onsen) — ¥2,200 for the base rental
- Lake Inn (Kuttari Onsen) — ¥1,650 for the base rental
Both are accommodations first, rental points second — so this works especially well if you’re already staying there the night before you start walking.
If you’re not staying at either lodge
Yamabiyori also ships bear spray to a location of your choice within Hokkaido, with pricing starting around ¥2,750–4,400 for a 1-night, 2-day rental depending on pickup timing and method. Card payment only, booked through their site.
Higashi-Daisetsu-so also began offering Coco Heli rescue beacon rentals from the same announcement — worth considering together if you’re heading deep into Tomuraushi’s more remote sections.
Who runs this
Yamabiyori is a small operation founded in 2024 by a Tokyo-based company employee who visits Daisetsuzan almost every month and got tired of not being able to fly with his own bear spray. He partnered with a vegetable stand in Makubetsu and, later, lodges along the Tomuraushi approach to make pickup and drop-off possible without a fixed shop of his own. It’s since been covered by Kyodo News, NHK Hokkaido, and the Yomiuri Shimbun — a small business, but not an obscure one.
→ Official site: https://yamabi.net/
Pricing and pickup locations are as published on Yamabiyori’s site as of Aug 2026 and may change by season. Confirm current rates and stock before booking.
Related Reading
→ Bear Safety in Hokkaido: Complete Guide for Hikers: https://bearsafetyhokkaido.site/bear-safety-in-hokkaido-complete-guide-for-hikers/ → Where to Rent Bear Spray in Asahikawa Before You Hike Asahidake: https://bearsafetyhokkaido.site/where-to-rent-bear-spray-in-asahikawa-before-you-hike-asahidake/
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