3-day splitboarding program in Mt Yarigatake

With 3180 meters in height, Mt Yarigatake (or just Mt Yari) lies in the northern Japan Alps and invites splitboarders, skiers and mountaineers to be part of the selected group of people in tackling one of the top 100 mountains in Japan.

This 3-day splitboarding tour starts with an ascent to Yokoo Mountain Hut, where we’ll spend the first night. On day 2 we will hike up to Yarigatake Mountain Hut, situated 100 meters below the summit. If weather and snow conditions help, we can ski down Hidazawa or Yarizawa. Finally, on our third and last day we’ll go through Hyouga Kouen (Glacier Park) and return to Kamikochi by around 5 pm.

All these hikes take between 5 and 6 walking hours. “Walking” may mean hiking uphill using skins or snowshoes. The total distance will be 44km in the round trip. It’s mandatory to have good fitness level as well as solid backcountry skiing and splitboarding experience. Keep in mind that this tour is technically advanced so you need to be able to ski on steep slopes. The altitude change of the first day is 200-300 meters and 1,500 meters on the second day.

Are you coming? Send your request to start the booking process. I’ll be happy to guide you on the beautiful Mt Yarigatake!