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Chikako Hayashi

Chikako

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Mountain Guide

Fuji-yoshida, Yamanashi

Certificates

JMGA 

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!!

Contact the guide

Japanese and English

Programs

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Climb Mt Fuji in One Day – Off-Season Private Guided ascent

Experience the power of Japan’s iconic peak on a private, one-day off-season ascent of Mt. Fuji. Led by expert local JMGA guide Chikako, this fast-paced climb offers solitude, safety, and spectacular views, without the crowds of peak season.
FromJPY 30271 per person for 4 travellers

1 day

Advanced

High

Availability:

Jun, Sep, Oct

4.9

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2-day Mount Fuji Climb, Private Guiding

Contemplate the sunrise from the top of Mount Fuji, symbol of Japan and the highest peak in the country, in this 2-day climbing trip with Chikako, a JMGA mountain guide.
FromJPY 43244 per person for 8 travellers

2 days

Beginner

Intermediate

Availability:

Jun - Sep

North Alps Trekking Tour to Kumonodaira, Japan

Discover a five‑day trek through the rugged Hida Range in Japan’s Chubu Sangaku National Park with the help of local certified guide Chikako! Summit Mt. Sofu, Suisho and Washiba, stay in traditional huts, and finish with a soak at Shin‑Hotaka Onsen—your ultimate Northern Japanese Alps adventure awaits!
FromJPY 227028 per person for 4 travellers

5 days

Intermediate

High

Availability:

Sep

Hakuba 3 Mountain Hiking Traverse and Ridge climbing

Chikako, a local JMGA mountain guide, takes you on a wonderful hiking traverse in the 3 mountains of Hakuba, in Nagano Prefecture.
FromJPY 108109 per person for 4 travellers

3 days

Any

Any

Availability:

Jul - Sep

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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.
FromJPY 108109 per person for 4 travellers

3 days

Intermediate

High

Availability:

Jul - Sep

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Yatsugatake panoramic hiking traverse

A JMGA mountain guide takes you on a 3-day hiking traverse in the Yatsugatake mountains. Climb Mt Akadake and enjoy great views!
FromJPY 97298 per person for 4 travellers

3 days

Any

Any

Availability:

Jun - Sep

 

Reviews with photos

Chikako, es una gran profesional, amable y simpatica. Pudimos disfrutar de una subida al Fuji por la ruta Yoshida de forma tranquila, nos guiaba excepcionalmente todo dentro del horario previsto. Y en la cima nos obsequio con un maravilloso cafe. Sin duda altamente recomendable. Gracias5
Chikako, es una gran profesional, amable y simpatica. Pudimos disfrutar de una subida al Fuji por la ruta Yoshida de forma tranquila, nos guiaba excepcionalmente todo dentro del horario previsto. Y en la cima nos obsequio con un maravilloso cafe. Sin duda altamente recomendable. Gracias5
Chikako, es una gran profesional, amable y simpatica. Pudimos disfrutar de una subida al Fuji por la ruta Yoshida de forma tranquila, nos guiaba excepcionalmente todo dentro del horario previsto. Y en la cima nos obsequio con un maravilloso cafe. Sin duda altamente recomendable. Gracias5
Chikako, es una gran profesional, amable y simpatica. Pudimos disfrutar de una subida al Fuji por la ruta Yoshida de forma tranquila, nos guiaba excepcionalmente todo dentro del horario previsto. Y en la cima nos obsequio con un maravilloso cafe. Sin duda altamente recomendable. Gracias5
I can’t rave about this experience enough! Of course hiking Mt. Fuji was incredible but Chika made the experience! From initial booking to days leading up to the trip, Chika’s communication was incredibly helpful, prompt, and detailed so that I would be ready! She kept a close eye on weather and updated me every day leading up to the hike. I trusted her judgement off and on the mountain. She was also just a very nice person I truly enjoyed talking to. I couldn’t be happier with this experience and would recommend Chika over and over again! 5
Incredible experience. Chikako was amazing! We will remember Chikako and this experience for the rest of our lives.5
The weather started out sunny but quickly became very windy and rainy. My guide was absolutely excellent, coaching me, taking breaks, filming me, and helping me when I had a leg cramp. She was very personable, Friendly, informative and simply delightful. Highly recommended!!5
The weather started out sunny but quickly became very windy and rainy. My guide was absolutely excellent, coaching me, taking breaks, filming me, and helping me when I had a leg cramp. She was very personable, Friendly, informative and simply delightful. Highly recommended!!5
The weather started out sunny but quickly became very windy and rainy. My guide was absolutely excellent, coaching me, taking breaks, filming me, and helping me when I had a leg cramp. She was very personable, Friendly, informative and simply delightful. Highly recommended!!5
Chika was phenomenal! I really enjoyed the hike, it was beautiful made all the better by Chika. Highly recommend and will be sending all my friends to her!5
Chikako Hayashi5
Extremely well organized with Cika the guide, knowledgeable, professional and thoughtful. Explore Share provides outstanding service. I say all of the above after visiting 125 countries in my almost 80 years5
Extremely well organized with Cika the guide, knowledgeable, professional and thoughtful. Explore Share provides outstanding service. I say all of the above after visiting 125 countries in my almost 80 years5
Chika went above and beyond with her guidance and service. Throughout the hike, she constantly checked in on us, reminded us to hydrate, and catered the hiking speed according to our fitness level. This gave us the confidence to overcome any odds ahead of us. My team of 4 absolutely enjoyed our time together with her, and we are grateful to have done our very first hike together with such an excellent guide like Chikako. We took the prince trail, and I would highly recommend her as a guide to anyone that is inexperienced or worried about getting around Mt Fuji.5
Chika went above and beyond with her guidance and service. Throughout the hike, she constantly checked in on us, reminded us to hydrate, and catered the hiking speed according to our fitness level. This gave us the confidence to overcome any odds ahead of us. My team of 4 absolutely enjoyed our time together with her, and we are grateful to have done our very first hike together with such an excellent guide like Chikako. We took the prince trail, and I would highly recommend her as a guide to anyone that is inexperienced or worried about getting around Mt Fuji.5
I had an incredible experience climbing Mount Fuji on a 1-day off-season trip with Chika as my guide. She was absolutely fantastic, kind, patient, and extremely knowledgeable about the mountain and its conditions. From the very start, Chika made sure I felt comfortable and safe, and she kept the energy positive throughout the entire climb. Her guidance and encouragement were invaluable, especially in the more challenging sections. I truly appreciated her attention to detail and her genuine care for my well-being. Thanks to Chika, I was able to reach the summit confidently and enjoy every moment of the journey. Highly recommended!5
Very professional. Amazing skills. And great communication.5
Very professional. Amazing skills. And great communication.5
Very professional. Amazing skills. And great communication.5
The trip was extremely well organised. Chika contacted us with advice on what we would be doing and what clothing and equipment we would need. She emailed us regularly until the night before our climb. When Chika collected us she was so professional and friendly. We immediately felt that we were in good hands and that we had gained a friend as well as a guide. She guided us to the summit of Mt Fuji which was challenging but she encouraged us and kept us going at a safe pace supplying advice, information and treats along the way. When we reached the summit she even made us a welcome hot drink. After guiding us safely down the mountain and taking us back to the hotel we were sad to say goodbye. 5
The trip was extremely well organised. Chika contacted us with advice on what we would be doing and what clothing and equipment we would need. She emailed us regularly until the night before our climb. When Chika collected us she was so professional and friendly. We immediately felt that we were in good hands and that we had gained a friend as well as a guide. She guided us to the summit of Mt Fuji which was challenging but she encouraged us and kept us going at a safe pace supplying advice, information and treats along the way. When we reached the summit she even made us a welcome hot drink. After guiding us safely down the mountain and taking us back to the hotel we were sad to say goodbye. 5
The trip was extremely well organised. Chika contacted us with advice on what we would be doing and what clothing and equipment we would need. She emailed us regularly until the night before our climb. When Chika collected us she was so professional and friendly. We immediately felt that we were in good hands and that we had gained a friend as well as a guide. She guided us to the summit of Mt Fuji which was challenging but she encouraged us and kept us going at a safe pace supplying advice, information and treats along the way. When we reached the summit she even made us a welcome hot drink. After guiding us safely down the mountain and taking us back to the hotel we were sad to say goodbye. 5
The trip was extremely well organised. Chika contacted us with advice on what we would be doing and what clothing and equipment we would need. She emailed us regularly until the night before our climb. When Chika collected us she was so professional and friendly. We immediately felt that we were in good hands and that we had gained a friend as well as a guide. She guided us to the summit of Mt Fuji which was challenging but she encouraged us and kept us going at a safe pace supplying advice, information and treats along the way. When we reached the summit she even made us a welcome hot drink. After guiding us safely down the mountain and taking us back to the hotel we were sad to say goodbye. 5
The trip was extremely well organised. Chika contacted us with advice on what we would be doing and what clothing and equipment we would need. She emailed us regularly until the night before our climb. When Chika collected us she was so professional and friendly. We immediately felt that we were in good hands and that we had gained a friend as well as a guide. She guided us to the summit of Mt Fuji which was challenging but she encouraged us and kept us going at a safe pace supplying advice, information and treats along the way. When we reached the summit she even made us a welcome hot drink. After guiding us safely down the mountain and taking us back to the hotel we were sad to say goodbye. 5
The trip was extremely well organised. Chika contacted us with advice on what we would be doing and what clothing and equipment we would need. She emailed us regularly until the night before our climb. When Chika collected us she was so professional and friendly. We immediately felt that we were in good hands and that we had gained a friend as well as a guide. She guided us to the summit of Mt Fuji which was challenging but she encouraged us and kept us going at a safe pace supplying advice, information and treats along the way. When we reached the summit she even made us a welcome hot drink. After guiding us safely down the mountain and taking us back to the hotel we were sad to say goodbye. 5
We were a group of five who had the pleasure of having Chika as our guide for an off season day tour. Chika was extremely knowledgeable of Mt Fuji and spoke very good English. She set the climbing pace for the group to reduce energy expenditure and to acclimate to the altitude. She also provided emotional and mental support to a member of our group which gave her the push to reach the summit. Overall, we would recommend Chika to anyone willing to climb Mt Fuji and hope to have her as a guide again for future Japan hikes. Arigato gozaimashita!5
We were a group of five who had the pleasure of having Chika as our guide for an off season day tour. Chika was extremely knowledgeable of Mt Fuji and spoke very good English. She set the climbing pace for the group to reduce energy expenditure and to acclimate to the altitude. She also provided emotional and mental support to a member of our group which gave her the push to reach the summit. Overall, we would recommend Chika to anyone willing to climb Mt Fuji and hope to have her as a guide again for future Japan hikes. Arigato gozaimashita!5
We were a group of five who had the pleasure of having Chika as our guide for an off season day tour. Chika was extremely knowledgeable of Mt Fuji and spoke very good English. She set the climbing pace for the group to reduce energy expenditure and to acclimate to the altitude. She also provided emotional and mental support to a member of our group which gave her the push to reach the summit. Overall, we would recommend Chika to anyone willing to climb Mt Fuji and hope to have her as a guide again for future Japan hikes. Arigato gozaimashita!5

What people are saying about Chikako

Vicente

Chikako, es una gran profesional, amable y simpatica. Pudimos disfrutar de una subida al Fuji por la ruta Yoshida de forma tranquila, nos guiaba excepcionalmente todo dentro del horario previsto. Y en la cima nos obsequio con un maravilloso cafe. Sin duda altamente recomendable. Gracias

Chikako, es una gran profesional, amable y simpatica. Pudimos disfrutar de una subida al Fuji por la ruta Yoshida de forma tranquila, nos guiaba excepcionalmente todo dentro del horario previsto. Y en la cima nos obsequio con un maravilloso cafe. Sin duda altamente recomendable. GraciasChikako, es una gran profesional, amable y simpatica. Pudimos disfrutar de una subida al Fuji por la ruta Yoshida de forma tranquila, nos guiaba excepcionalmente todo dentro del horario previsto. Y en la cima nos obsequio con un maravilloso cafe. Sin duda altamente recomendable. GraciasChikako, es una gran profesional, amable y simpatica. Pudimos disfrutar de una subida al Fuji por la ruta Yoshida de forma tranquila, nos guiaba excepcionalmente todo dentro del horario previsto. Y en la cima nos obsequio con un maravilloso cafe. Sin duda altamente recomendable. GraciasChikako, es una gran profesional, amable y simpatica. Pudimos disfrutar de una subida al Fuji por la ruta Yoshida de forma tranquila, nos guiaba excepcionalmente todo dentro del horario previsto. Y en la cima nos obsequio con un maravilloso cafe. Sin duda altamente recomendable. Gracias

Monica

I can’t rave about this experience enough! Of course hiking Mt. Fuji was incredible but Chika made the experience! From initial booking to days leading up to the trip, Chika’s communication was incredibly helpful, prompt, and detailed so that I would be ready! She kept a close eye on weather and updated me every day leading up to the hike. I trusted her judgement off and on the mountain. She was also just a very nice person I truly enjoyed talking to. I couldn’t be happier with this experience and would recommend Chika over and over again!

I can’t rave about this experience enough! Of course hiking Mt. Fuji was incredible but Chika made the experience! From initial booking to days leading up to the trip, Chika’s communication was incredibly helpful, prompt, and detailed so that I would be ready! She kept a close eye on weather and updated me every day leading up to the hike. I trusted her judgement off and on the mountain. She was also just a very nice person I truly enjoyed talking to. I couldn’t be happier with this experience and would recommend Chika over and over again!

Megha

Chika was amazing - very knowledgable, organized and thought of every little detail. I had not got time to prepare for the hike and was a bit nervous but Chika guided the entire ascent and descent with detailed planning, frequent reminders, tips on what to take, eat and prep work prior to the trip, and made the entire experience very enjoyable. I summited on my birthday and saw the most spectacular sunrise - I am very glad I did the climb with Chika!

Sune

En fantastisk guide som tänkte på allt.

David

Incredible experience. Chikako was amazing! We will remember Chikako and this experience for the rest of our lives.

Incredible experience. Chikako was amazing! We will remember Chikako and this experience for the rest of our lives.

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