Due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation we are returning to trips limited to 6 participants. Mask wearing during transport is required. Hot Spring visits will be suspended while Tokyo residents are requested not to travel to other prefectures.
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September Adventures

9/12(Sat) Nyoho-san Ridge Hike
Nyoho-san (女峰山) is one of the 200 famous mountains located in Tochigi prefecture standing at 2,483 Meters tall. We will be climbing up and down the West Ridge which features many panoramic views throughout. 1,050M of elevation is gained on this hike, but it is spread over 7km one way making it not super steep, but we will cover a total of 14km this day. This is an overall enjoyable hike that does not see a lot of crowds. 
8,500円+tax (Transportation and accident insurance included)  
Hiking Level: 1C　
9/20~22(Sun~Tue) Goryu to Kashimayari - Extreme Hike 
This hike is one of the most exciting hikes in the Hakuba Alps range, covering 2 of the 100 famous mountains as well. We will begin by taking a ropeway up Goryu and then climbing up to the Goryu Hut and spend the night. Monday will be the most extreme day as we hike the summit of Goryu and then enter the Yatsumine Kiretto (八峰キレット) which drops down 500 meters and climbs back up another 500 meters to the summit of Kashimayari. This section features plenty of exposure, lots of vertical chain sections and ladders. After a night at the hut below Kashimayari, we will hike over the summit of Jiigatake and then descend covering 28km in 3 days. 
33,500円+tax (Transport from Tokyo, 1 night B&B stay included )  *Saturday night Meet-up in Hanno with B&B stay - Mountain Hut fees extra
Hiking Level: 3D　
9/26(Sat) Nasu-dake Early Fall colors hike
This is a moderate hike ascending the 3 peaks of Nasu-dake, an active volcano in a great alpine setting. The colors come early here, and this is one of our favorite hikes. 90% of this hike is above tree line with awesome alpine views. There is also a section that features some active steam vents so you can get up close and personal with some volcanic scenery. We plan to hike all 3 peaks of the Nasu-dake range including Asahi-dake, San-bon-Yari, and finishing with Chausu the central peak with a shrine and crater pond ont he summit.
9,500円~ (Transportation and B&B stay included!) 
 Hiking Level: 1C - Trip departs Friday Night from Hanno with Hiker's B&B Stay

October Adventures

10/3~4 (Sat~Sun) Ogawayama Fall Adventure Camp - Rock Climbing and Kinpu-san Climb
Come spend the weekend in one of the best camping areas in Japan at the peak of the fall colors. Mawarimedaira Campground is a huge site where you can experience American style camping with no established campsite boundaries and can have a true camp-fire. Saturday we will have a half day of beginner friendly rock climbing and will also go on a hike to visit a local huge waterfall. Sunday we will hike up to the summit of Kinpu-san one of the 100 famous mountains. 
21,500円 +tax (Transportation, camping fees, rock climbing gear, and 3 meals included) Hiking Level: 1C *Trip departs Friday night
10/10 (Sat) Makihata-yama Fall Colors Hike
Makihata-yama (巻機山) is not technically challenging, but this hike does have around 1,100 meters of elevation gained over 6km to reach the summit making it a physical challenge. We start out in the forest area gradually ascending through different eco-systems as the trees gradually thin and we end up above tree line hiking on the main ridge with 360 degree views. We have timed this trip to hit the peak of the fall colors up high, so expect some great views during this hike. This peak is also one of the 100 famous mountains of Japan.
9,500円~ (Transportation and B&B stay included!) 
 Hiking Level: 1C - Trip departs Friday Night from Hanno with Hiker's B&B Stay
10/17~18(Sat) Oze Adventure Camp - Aizu-Komagadake and Hiuchi
We are heading up to the Gunma, Fukushima border area to spend the weekend camping in a great campground and climbing two of the 100 famous mountains. Saturday we will climb Hiuchi-ga-dake (燧ヶ岳）which is in the northern border area of Oze. Saturday night we will camp at the Kawabata Campground located between the two mountains. Plan to have some great food and a campfire as usual on our overnight camps. Sunday we will get an early start and climb Aizu-Komagadake (会津駒ヶ岳) an absolutely amazing mountain with great alpine views and fall colors.
22,500円+tax (Transportation, camping fees, and 2 meals included)  
Hiking Level: 1C - Trip departs Friday Night from Hanno with Hiker's B&B Stay
10/24(Sat) Daibosatsurei Fall Colors Hike
Daibousatsurei is one of the 100 famous mountains and is an easy hike with amazing views of Mt. Fuji and the Southern Alps. The hike is 6km long with around 500 meters of elevation gained. Around half of the hike is above tree line, so there are great views throughout! We will also stop by a local vineyard after the hike to have a taste of the fall grape harvest.
8,900円+tax (Transportation and Hot Spring Entry included) 
​Hiking Level: 1B