Japan Alps Hike from Tateyama to Kamikochi

• Clients must be prepared to hike up to 10 hours a day.
• Participants should be under 70 years of age.
• Individuals with no history of being overweight or significant medical conditions are suitable for this trip.
• Clients must have multiple hiking experiences within the last 3 months and will be carefully assessed based on their background and experience.
• Clients must be willing to follow the guide’s decisions before and during the activity.
• The itinerary may be shortened or extended at the guide’s discretion, depending on factors such as client performance and/or weather conditions.
• In the event of a shortened itinerary, the guide fee will not be reimbursed.
• For an extended itinerary, the client is responsible for covering the additional guide fee.

Participants must be comfortable with:

• Hiking 10–18 km (6–11 miles) per day • Elevation gain of 1,000–1,500 m (3,300–4,900 ft) per day • Consecutive multi-day hiking with a backpack • Long days on exposed alpine terrain.

Previous experience with multi-day alpine trekking is strongly recommended.

Weather & Route Flexibility

Alpine traverses in the Japan Alps are highly dependent on weather conditions.

Because of this, it is very unlikely that the itinerary will be followed exactly as scheduled.

Bad weather, strong winds, or safety concerns may require:

• Waiting at mountain huts • Using escape routes • Adjusting the route plan

The guide will make decisions in consultation with the team, always prioritizing safety.

Participants must understand the importance of following the guide’s leadership and safety decisions throughout the trip.

Dietary Restrictions

Mountain huts in Japan generally do not accommodate vegan or strict vegetarian diets.

Japanese cuisine frequently uses fish-based broth (dashi) as a base ingredient.

Participants with strict dietary restrictions must bring their own dehydrated meals or suitable food supplies.

Because this is a long remote traverse, it is not possible for the guide to request special meal accommodations from mountain huts.

Important Legal Note

As the guide operates as an independent hiking guide rather than a travel agency, Japanese regulations require that accommodation fees be paid directly by guests at each lodge.

Guide Liability Insurance The guide is covered by mountain guide liability insurance through the Japan Mountain Guides Association (JMGA).

Coverage includes: • Bodily injury: ¥100,000,000 per person • Total accident limit: ¥500,000,000 • Property damage: ¥10,000,000

Insurance provider: Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance

Participants must obtain their own travel insurance

Payment Notes • The total guide fee is ¥1,335,948 JPY • USD values calculated at 1 USD = ¥160 • Final USD amount depends on exchange rate • Explore-Share service fee will be added during booking • Hut payments are made directly in cash (JPY)

Recommended Cash Participants should bring approximately ¥90,000 – ¥130,000 This covers: • Mountain hut accommodation • 2 Meals + Lunch box • Small purchases along the route Most huts operate cash only.