Camping, Trekking, Cycling & Cultural Experiences
Join one of Japan's most experienced teams on hand picked and commonly off-the-route touring experiences. Taking a 'low-key' adventurous approach suitable for all ages, we bring you on your choice of tour through Winter & Green Season.
From higher alpine adventures with cable-car access to reach summits, take a pilgrimage through remote forests, tranquil snow-shoe hikes around historic areas with lakes and mountainous backdrops or if riding is your thing join a cycling trip.
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Nagano Mountain + Mt Fuji + Hiking Treks
Private and Group guided Trips & Training
JOI offers year-round hiking options primarily around Nagano to Yamanashi including the Northern, Central and Southern Alps including Yatsugatake Ranges.
For all experience types including first-timers join us for a simple adventure trip or a more focused training to learn and gain experience in the mountains.
If you are interested in a Mt Fuji expedition trip, as a solo or group then please also enquire for our specialty options.
Nagano / Yamanashi Camping Experience
Come camping in the North, South & Central Alps of Japan
For those looking to experience camping in the wilderness of Japan's beautiful mountains from the Japanese Alps to Yatsugatake Ranges and Kiso Valley.
Our experience and qualified guides specialise in training and education, to bring groups including youth to adults into nature and teach them all of the necssary bush, hiking and camping skills (and safety) to hopefully trigger people's passions for the outdoors.
We provide all the necessary gear needed, if you're travelling light also outdoor clothes and footwear.
Example Trip : 3 Days / 2 nights
Trip Cost: ¥250,000 from 2 people + 60,000 per extra person
Trip Equipment: Suitable Outdoor wear, hiking, camping & cooking gear
*Rental packages available
Important: Participants should have a base fitness & comfortable in nature
Japan Snowshoe Tours
Hakuba - Myoko - Nozawa - Yatsugatake
If you are in Hakuba, Myoko or surrounds and interested in snowshoe trekking, or non-skiers that want to explore!. Visit the snowy mountain summits, frozen lakes and waterfalls or secluded shrines around Nagano.
Reach out to book our snowshoe & hike certified guide team, to bring you out for our signature day tours including either picnic lunch or local favourite eateries!
All necessary items can be provided including outdoor wear, snowshoes and safety equipment.
Tour Duration: 1 Day (Start 09:00 / Finish 15:00)
Tour Fee: From ¥30,000 p/person (depending on trip)
Trips: Hakuba Northern Alps & Lakes / Yonago Frozen Waterfalls / Togakushi Shrine & National Park / Nojiri Lake Elephant Trail / Kaikomagatake & Tateshina Ranges
Important: Participants should be prepared and comfortable to be exposed to the winter weather elements and minus 0ºC temperatures for up to 5 hrs
Gear: Participants must have appropriate outer & inner winter clothing & winter boots
* All items available for rent from JOI
North to South Japan Cycling Tours
Key areas include Iwate, Nagano, Yamanashi & Shikoku
In cooperation with our travel group Japan Dimension, request or join cycling tours across a wide area of Japan from Northern Hachimantai Iwate Mountain Bike tours, Nagano Gravel and Downhill Days, Mt Fuji Lake tours to the Southern Island hopping around Shikoku Island.
Whether you are interested in a simple day tour or a custom multi-day adventure trip designed to your needs. We can provide everything for you and your group gearwise, with all trips including support & safety vehicles.
Distances are planned on rich cultural visits, experiences along with point to point accomodations for a relaxing evening of loading energy for the next day with local food delights!
Trip Duration: Single up to 7days
Trip Fee: 3-4 person groups from ¥120,000 per person / 4 days & 3 nights
Gear: Bring your own bike or rentals will be organised including all riding & bags
Pre-Requisites: All participants must be fit & comfortable with 4-5 hrs in the saddle
