This is an amazing loop hike in the mountains of Niigata up above Echigo Yuzawa. Tairatsupyo-yama (平標山) and Sennokura-yama(仙ノ倉山) are lesser known mountains so do not get crowded but they have views that rival or even top Naeba and Tanigawa. The hike itself is not technical but there is nearly 1,000 meters of elevation gained with 12km of total distance in this loop route making for a great physical challenge.
The hike heads up the western ridge of Tairatsupyo and gradually ascends through the trees and reaching tree line around 1,500 meters. The peaks are both nearly 2,000 meters and the wildflowers will be blooming up high. There is a short out and back hike that connects Sennnokura to Tairatsupyo and then we begin heading down the south ridge making a stop by a hut that serves drinks and snacks before dropping down into the valley to complete the loop. The descent is less steep than the climbing route making it easier on the knees.
After the hike we'll stop by a local hot spring to get cleaned up before making the trip back to Tokyo.
We have Sunday the 26th available as a backup date in case of bad weather on Saturday so if possible please try to keep your schedule flexible for this weekend in case we need to make adjustments.
The hike heads up the western ridge of Tairatsupyo and gradually ascends through the trees and reaching tree line around 1,500 meters. The peaks are both nearly 2,000 meters and the wildflowers will be blooming up high. There is a short out and back hike that connects Sennnokura to Tairatsupyo and then we begin heading down the south ridge making a stop by a hut that serves drinks and snacks before dropping down into the valley to complete the loop. The descent is less steep than the climbing route making it easier on the knees.
After the hike we'll stop by a local hot spring to get cleaned up before making the trip back to Tokyo.
We have Sunday the 26th available as a backup date in case of bad weather on Saturday so if possible please try to keep your schedule flexible for this weekend in case we need to make adjustments.
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This trip includes
-Experienced and Certified Guide -Round trip transportation from Tokyo -Accident Insurance Hiking Level: 1C Participation Fee: 8,900 yen +tax |
・Pick up Locations:
Ikebeukuro Station - 6:00 a.m. ・Required Equipment: Comfortable shoes(Hiking or Sport), water, lunch, sunscreen, warm clothing layers, rain wear, a backpack, and onsen kit
・Maximum Participants: 9
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