Details
Trip Duration
2 days
Mountain Range
Yatsugatake Mountain Range
People per Guide
10 people
Trip Level
Easy
Offer Period
Jan, Feb, Mar
Type of Trip
Private
Calling all mountaineers interested in climbing through the Northern Japanese Alps’ powdered mountains in winter! Join me on this 2-day trip to Mt. Kitayokodake (2,480 meters)!
Located in the Nagano Prefecture —a Japanese region famous for its remarkable nature and mountains—, Mt. Kitayokodake completely transforms in the wintertime.
We will begin our 2-day mountaineering trip at the Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort and take a ropeway to the trailhead to Mt. Kitayokodake.
Due to the winter weather conditions, we will hike with traditional Japanese snowshoes. We will spend the night in a mountain hut near the base of the mountain.
The next morning we will hike to either Mt. Shimagare (2,403 meters) or Amaike pond, where we will be able to take in the scenic, snowy views of the Yatsugatake Mountains and Northern Alps. From there, we will finally return to the Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort.
It is requested that all participants be in good physical shape.
So, if you enjoy mountaineering through snowy mountainside, and have always wanted to see the Northern Japanese Alps, please join me on this mountaineering adventure!
Price per person
Price includes
- Guiding fee
What happens if I need to cancel the trip?
If you decide to cancel, you’ll get a 100% refund (minus fees) if the cancellation is notified up to 60 days before the start of the tour, a 75% refund (minus fees) if you cancel between 59 and 30 days before the start of the tour, and a 50% refund if you cancel between 29 and 21 days before the start of the tour. If you cancel less than 21 days before the first day of the tour, you won’t receive a refund.
Take into account, however, that if accommodation, flights or transfers were included in the trip you booked, then a different policy may apply as the guide will be bound by the provider’s cancellation policy.
What happens if the guide cancels the trip because of bad weather/unsuitable conditions?
If bad weather or unsuitable conditions force the guide to cancel the trip, he or she will: a) propose a similar activity at a different place where conditions are better, or b) propose to postpone the activity until a later date, or c) cancel. If you refuse option a), our cancellation policy will apply. Please note, however, that the call to cancel a trip due to bad weather can only be made by the guide (not the client).
What happens if the guide doesn’t show up or cancels for personal reasons?
If the guide cancels for reason of injury or other, you will get a 100% refund on your trip.
Itinerary
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Day 1:
Day 1
Independently travel from Tokyo, Osaka or Nagoya to Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort. We will then ride the ropeway to the upper station. Hike to Mt. Kitayoko with traditional Japanese snowshoes. Accommodation in a hut.
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Day 2:
Day 2
Hike from the hut to Mt. Shimagare or Amaike pond. We will enjoy great views of the Yatsugatake Mountains and Northern Alps. Then we will return by ropeway and disperse, as the trip has concluded.
Other details
Your guide will arrange for accommodation but please note that it is not included in the cost.
Wear a warm jacket appropriate for the altitude of the mountain or the season, choose quick-dry materials to retain body heat. Avoid cotton underwear and undershirts. Wear nonrestrictive, stretchy pants; Pack extra clothes, for you get may wet in bad weather; Pack your warm or extra clothes in a waterproof bag or a plastic bag to keep them dry.
About the Guide
I love nature. I love cycling, hiking and climbing.
I have worked in Canada, joined the MTB race in Africa, and traveled to Central America, Southeast Asia, Europe, and Oceania. Everywhere, I've tried to see as much nature as possible. Nature is so different in every country and I find that immensely moving.
I believe that Japanese mountains are one of those places that you must visit at least once. Since Japan consists of small mountainous islands, you can experience many different landscapes almost at once - cities, small villages, flat lands with beautiful rice fields (rice is the foundation of Japanese culture), lush forests, green mountains and rocky mountains.
Nagano is the most mountainous prefecture in Japan and best place to see nature and go hiking and biking. That is why I now live in Nagano, helping world travelers enjoy the nature and culture of Japan.
Come visit Japan and have special experience in Nagano with us.
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