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Alpine, Rock, Ice  Climbing+ Mountaineering

If you are interested in vertical adventures – learning any form of climbing, taking a tour or organising a group to join our certified mountain and climbing guides in the beautiful heights of Japan. 

Not only Mt Fuji – discover the amazing rock climbing spots of Ogawayama and Mizugaki, across to the Alpine & Ice climbing hotspot of Yatsugatake and mountaineering trips in the Southern & Northern alps of Japan.

We will arrange the ideal trip for you with –  English, Japanese & Chinese speakers.

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Rock Climbing

For Beginner to Advanced levels

Experience the two top climbing mecca’s of Japan with countless routes – Ogawayama and Mizugaki. Boasting great bouldering, sport climbing, trad climbing and some lovely multi-pitch and alpine style routes on Japan’s hard granite.
Suitable for anyone, whether you are a beginner, from indoors to outdoors or experienced and wanting to progress further and have guidance of experienced instructors. Join as a group, or schedule private guiding we will take you to some of the best classic routes and mix styles from slab, crack through to overhangs

Duration: 1 Day / 2 Days (1 Night)

Fee: ¥45,000* / ¥65,000*

Course Equipment: Climbing shoes, harness, helmet & appropriate layers
*Rental packages available 

Pre-Requisites: Need strong level of fitness for hike & sustained climbs

Progression: Take careful steps to lead climbing & multi-pitch climbs 

* Calculated for 2 person group & guides expense (not include lodge)

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Ice Climbing in Nagano, Japan

For Beginner to Advanced levels

Several amazing frozen waterfalls are accessed in and around Nagano including the tallest in Yonofudo (Wi4-Wi6) and Yatsugatake, with both man-made & natural ice falls (Wi3-Wi4). Both with mountain cabin access.  

 

Start or progress your climbing at Yatsugatake, the central ice-climbing hub of Japan.  With central lodge accomodation you have access to 'Ice-Candy' a training ice wall immediately at the cobin. With then short approaches to access popular icefalls to try out your skills and challenge. Our certified alpine guides (ACMG, JCMGA) will expertly teach you all the fundamentals for your climb.

Duration: 1 Day / 2 Days (1 Night)

Fee: ¥55,000* / ¥75,000*

Course Equipment: Mountaineer boots, harness, helmet, climbing crampons, ice tools & appropriate layers base /mid/outer for -20ºC
*Rental packages available 

Pre-Requisites: Need strong level of fitness for hike & against cold

Progression: Take careful steps to lead climbing & multi-pitch climbs 

* Calculated for 2 person group & guides expense (not include lodge)

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Alpine Mountaineering

For Beginner to Advanced levels

Embrace some of Japan’s famous 100 peaks across the Northern, Southern & Central Alsp to progress your alpine skills under our close guidance, to make your first ascent to these challenging summits. Where you have a 360º view of the northern alps, southern alps and Mt Fuji on the clearest days. Our certified alpine guides (ACMG, JMGA) will expertly teach you all the fundamentals for your climb.

Day 01: Teaching refresh mountaineering gear use, steep ascending, emergency arrests, avalanche/companion rescue with basic rope, snow/ice hiking skills, reading weather & planning trip, how and what to pack.

Day 02: With an early alpine start (04:30) to make a push to the summit, allowing plenty of time for extra guidance, enjoying the views and a safe descent down the mountain to arrive before dark (17:00)

Duration: 1 Day / 2 Days (1 Night)

Fee: ¥55,000* / ¥75,000*

Course Equipment: Mountain boots, harness, helmet, crampons, walking axe & appropriate layers base - mid - outer for all weather conditions
*Rental packages available 

Pre-Requisites: Need to comfortably hike 500-800m elevation in 1 day

Progression: Try an advanced ropes training / terrain and high summit 

* Calculated for 2 person group & guides expense (not include lodge)

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