North Japan Alps scenic ‘Omote Ginza’ traverse
3-day hiking traverse along the famous climbing route 'Omote Ginza', with impressive views of the North Japan Alps, together with a JMGA mountain guide.
Private
Japan Alps
3 Days
Jul - Sep
High
Intermediate
Highlights
* Explore the wonderful natural sceneries of the North Japan Alps.
* Spend the night in one of the best mountain huts in Japan.
* Reach the summit of beautiful mountains and get to see great views.
Description
'Omote Ginza' (which means 'Main street') is an extremely popular hiking route in Japan. Come with me and discover incredible panoramic views!
The North Japan Alps (also known as Hida mountains) boasts some of the most spectacular sceneries in Japan. On this 3-day hiking trip, we will traverse around some popular peaks in Nagano Prefecture.
Our starting point will be Nakabusa Onsen (hot spring). From there, we'll hike for almost 6 hours to Enzanso Hut, where we'll stay for the night. This is one of the oldest mountain huts in the country (built in 1921) and it's on a number 1 position in the ranking for a ‘mountain hut you want to stay in Japan’.
At a short distance from this mountain hut, we will find Mount Tsubakuro (2763 m).
The following day we'll traverse to Hutte Oyari, along the way, we'll go through some rocky sections and enjoy 360-degree views of the Hodaka mountain range. Finally, on the last day, we will climb Mount Yari (3180 m, which is called the Japanese Matterhorn, due to its similar shape), and descend to Kamikochi.
I also offer other routes in this mountain range, in case you are looking for a more relaxed hiking itinerary or want to see different places.
Do you want to join me for a wonderful mountain trail in the Northern Alps in Japan? Please contact me so we can organize your trip together!
Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Mountain guide expenses
Price details
Please keep in mind that the price does NOT include:
You'll have to add your expenses to the price: JPY 33,000 per person
- 2 nights mountain hut stay (half board)
- lunch boxes
These expenses need to be paid on the spot.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival
We will meet at Hotaka train station around 8:00 a.m. and take a taxi to the trailhead.
Start at Nakabusa Onsen – Enzanso Hut – Mt Tsubakuro – stay overnight at Enzanso hut.
(Course time: ca. 5.5hrs)
Day 2: Hutte Oyari
Leave Enzanso Hut – stay overnight at Hutte Oyari. (Course time: ca. 8.5hrs/ 11.5km)
Day 3: Descend via Kamikochi
Leave Jonen hut – Mt Jonen – descend to Kamikochi around 16:00 PM. (Course time: ca. 9hrs / 21km). You can stay at Kamikochi after this tour or get on the bus / take a taxi from Kamikochi to Matsumoto city or other places.
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About the guide
Chikako
4.70
(53)
Mountain Guide
I am a Mt Fuji guide and a backcountry ski guide, certified by the JMGA. I was born in Tokyo but currently live in Fuji-Yoshida city, located at the foot of Mt Fuji. Teaching was something that interested me since my school years, and thus chose to join a specialized college for coaching, instructorship, and sports biology, where I also started climbing and skiing in the mountains. After my graduation, I worked as a ski patrol for 10 years, 5 of which I worked through the year - Hakuba in the winter (of northern hemisphere) and in Methven, New Zealand in the summer (of northern hemisphere), and a backcountry ski guide for 10 years.
My main and favourite field of guiding is on and around Mt Fuji, but backcountry skiing is my favourite mountain sports! I guide backcountry skiing mainly around Hakuba areas but also have been a guide in Hokkaido for 2 years, and know Furano and Niseko areas very well. I also currently teach Japan Avalanche Network level 1 courses on avalanche risks and safety. I also enjoy rock climbing in my free time and love to share with you the beauty of the Japanese mountains through my favourite guiding routes, let it to be in trekking the mountains, snowshoeing with an onsen stay or backcountry skiing in Hakuba areas!
For me, mountains are a part of my life. It teaches me upsides and downsides of life, and I want guests to join me in this environment to realize the conveniences that surround us in our ordinary life and to be grateful of everything that lets us live.
I guide visitors from abroad quite frequently. Contact me if you’re also up for fun mountain adventures!!
Languages
Japanese | English
Certificates
JMGA
What people are saying about Chikako
Marc
5.00
Chika was an amazing guide and extremely knowledgeable. Highly recommend the 2-day tour!
James
5.00
Thank you for a wonderful day! Chika is an incredible guide. Very smart, very friendly, and very helpful. She arrived on time and explained everything very well. I was nervous because I have not hiked much at high altitude, but she helped keep a slow and steady pace so I never felt too tired. At the summit she surprised me with hot tea and mochi!! Thank you Chikako! You made my 40th birthday hike a very memorable and wonderful experience for the rest of my life!
5.00
Cheka, made Mt Fuji for me. Cheka, ensured I had all the right gear, checked weather forecaste to select the best climbing day and provided a cultural experience. All the time ensuring I was ok. Definitely the best day of my Japan experience. Thanks Hamish
5.00
My experience was outstanding, and Chikako made everything easy and fun. I shared with her that I am not an expert climber and from time to time I suffer of vertigo. Well, she managed everything perfectly, giving me many tips and letting me always feeling safe and secure. Also, the sunrise on the top of Mt. Fuji is breathtaking, you will never forget it. I am very grateful to Explore and Share and Chikako for this experience!
Tommie
5.00
Chika is an Incredible guide alongside being an fantastic person. The 1day hike up and down Fuji was great, speedy, with enough rests at different stages. At the top she made us coffee which was very thoughtful. En route home she stopped into a number of shops in order for us to get some food, water and some great recommendations for Sake as gifts home to out friends and family's A fantastic trip was had thanks to Chika and her excellent organisation and communication skills. Not to mention she is lovely and fun to hike alongside. If you are looking to climb Fuji whether it be a 1 or 2 day trip, look no further than Chika as your guide.
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