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1+ day Ice climbing around Yatsugatake in Japan

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Join Kenji, a JMGA-certified mountain guide, for an ice climbing trip in Japan. Come and discover the amazing routes of the Yatsugatake Mountains!

Private

Monts Yatsugatake

+1 Day

Jan - Mar, Dec

High

All levels


Highlights

* Enjoy an unforgettable alpine adventure in the Japanese mountains.

* Learn basic ice climbing skills or improve them with an expert instructor.

* Enjoy the amazing landscapes of the Yatsugatake Mountains.

Description

Yatsugatake is a volcanic mountain range in Japan. This ice climbing trip is your chance come and discover this fabulous region and to improve your skills with a local expert. Join me!

At Yatsugatake we will find both natural and artificial ice routes for all levels! Located only 150 kilometers away from Tokyo, these mountains are popular for rock and ice climbing adventures. During the winter, the many frozen waterfalls in the area attract outdoor enthusiasts from all over the world. 

On this trip we can go to Yatsugatake, near Kobuchizawa Station, or Nisijyousyuu, near Sakudaira Staition. You can also join me for two days and explore both ice climbing locations! I will design an itinerary according to your skills. Both beginners and experts are welcome!

So, if you are up for an ice climbing tour in Japan, please contact me. I’ll be glad to guide you through these stunning frozen waterfalls!

Furthermore,  if you are looking for a mountaineering trip in Japan, I can also take you to the summit of Mount Fuji, a symbol of the country!

Price includes

- Guiding fee


About the guide

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Kenji

5.0

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Mountain Guide

I have been working as a JMGA mountain guide since 2006. I mostly do climbing-related activities, but specialize in Alpine Climbing and Ice Climbing.

Although there are no 4000m peaks in Japan, there are several unique mountaineering adventures to be had in the country, especially during the winter. During the summer, there are also some nice traverses to do, walking along the ridgeline while enjoying the magnificent views. This is quite popular in Japan, especially considering the large number of mountain huts available.

Another popular activity is "Sawanobori". This is a form of mountaineering that does not take place on a mountain trail. Sawanobori is a very traditional Japanese climbing experience that consists of climbing a waterfall or canyoning up a river. While in Japan, you will probably also get the chance to relax in an onsen (hot spring), another traditional Japanese experience.

I live in Hokuto city in Yamanashi Prefecture, at the base of a 3000m peak. It is about 2 hours by train from Tokyo. There are also numerous climbing spots in the area and various activities to enjoy. I work in partnership with several trusted colleagues so we can offer different options depending on your wishes.

Languages

Japanese | English

Certificates

JMGA


What people are saying about Explore-Share

Man

5

Climbing with guide Guillaume was absolutely a highlight of my 2-week Europe vacation. Originally, we were planning on climbing in the Calanques, but the park was closed due to wind and fire danger. Guillaume chose another amazing location (Pic de Bretagne) based on my climbing abilities and preferences and kindly offered train station pick-up and hotel drop off, which I appreciated very much. The multi-pitch route we did was not only fun but also the right amount of challenge, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The communication from the team (Gauthier) was prompt and clear—highly recommend!

Maxine

5

Luis Silva was a great climbing guide and belayer! He taught me how to do moves that were difficult and encouraged me to try routes that were challenging for me! Because of his encouragement, I managed to complete these routes! I really enjoyed the climbs and completed 8 routes in the Sesimbra/Azoia area. The weather was perfect, no direct sun and cool enough to enjoy the climbs. Explore-Share made booking an outdoor climbing experience in Lisbon extremely easy. Luis, our guide, was fantastic, and the platform’s organization was flawless.

Valeriya

5

You’re simply the best!!! :))) Explore-Share made everything easy and stress-free. Will definitely use again.

Joshua

5

We had Léo as a guide for our day climb in Fonty. We were blessed with a knowledgeable, warm, and instructive guide. Communication with Léo and Ivan was smooth and swift. Explore-Share was excellent in arranging everything for our day climb. The communication was quick, and the platform was easy to use, making our adventure stress-free.

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