5-day Hut-to-hut mountaineering tour of Mount Yari and Mount Hotakadake in Japan
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Reach the summit of Mount Yari and Mount Hotakadake on this 5-day hut to hut mountaineering tour in Japan led by JMGA certified mountain guide Hirofumi.
Private
Hida Mountains
5 Days
All year
High
Intermediate
Highlights
- Discover the beauty of the Hida Mountains of Japan.
- Reach the summit of Mount Yari and Mount Hotakadake.
- Spend every night in a different cozy mountain hut.
Description
Located in the Hida Mountains, in the Nagano Prefecture, Mount Yari and Mount Hotakadake are two of the most popular mountains in Japan. On this 5**-day program**, I invite you to discover these beautiful peaks, among many other spots, and spend the nights in cozy mountain huts.
During this hut-to-hut tour, we will have the chance to explore the wonderful Japanese mountains and sleep at a different refuge every night. At the bottom of the page, you can check out a detailed description of each day. However, take into account that we can make this program shorter and adapt it to your preferences.
Does this experience sound like something for you? If that is so, do not hesitate to send the request and book your place. I will be glad to guide you across Mount Yari and Mount Hotakadake.
Also, you can take a look at this program that I lead to the mounts of Hakuba.
Meeting point
Itinerary
Day 1: Kami-Kochi - Yokoo mountain hut
Our tour will start in Kami-Kochi and we will walk to Yokoo. We will spend the night at Yokoo Mountain Hut (1,620 meters).
Day 2: Hyutte Ooyari Mountain Hut
On this day we will go from Yari-sawa to Raicho-daira. We will sleep at Hyutte Ooyari Mountain Hut (2,884 meters).
Day 3: Mt. Yari summit - Mt. Minami Mountain Hut
On day 3, we will climb up through Higashi-Kama Ridge to Mt. Yari (3,180 meters) and Mt. Minami (3,133 meters). We will spend the night at Mt. Minami mountain hut.
Day 4: Hotaka-dake mountain hut
From Dai-Kireto (Large Gap in a mountain ridge) to Mt. Hotakadake (3,190 meters) and Shiradashi-no-Col (Saddle: 2,996 meters). Overnight at Hotaka-dake Mountain Hut.
Details
More info
We can also arrange a shorter program if you prefer.
Equipment you will need to bring
Harness
Helmet
FAQs
Are there any other special requirements such as permits/insurance/vaccines that we need to consider before the tour?
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Will I need to bring any technical equipment of my own? Is it possible to rent equipment, and if so, what would be the approximate cost of that?
You must have a helmet, I can rent it. 1 item costs ￥500 for 1 day. The price for 4 days is￥2000.
How will accommodation and meals be handled on the mountain?
We will stay in a mountain hut. The price is ￥15000 for one night, and it includes 2 meals.
When does the mountain hut close?
We can stay at the mountain hut until October 13th.
What's included on the price?
The price includes:
- Guiding fee
- Mountain guide expenses
Are there shower facilities in mountain hut?
Most mountain huts don't have shower facilities.
Do I stay in Matsumoto the day before the first day?
On the first day, If your group is under 4 people, I will pick you up at Matsumoto train station. If your group is over 5 people, we will meet at Kamikochi bus terminal at 6:00 AM. That's why, you can stay in Matsumoto the day before the first day and the day after the last day. If you stay like this, you can leave your luggage in the same hotel.
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