We have been continuing to run trips throughout the various state's of emergencies in Tokyo and the surrounding prefectures, but are taking all the precautions possible to continue to be able to provide a safe environment for our participants.
All participants will have the temperature taken via a no contact forehead thermometer at the beginning of each trip. Anyone with a temperature of 37.5 degrees or higher will not be permitted to join.
We care about health and safety and are implementing the following policies for our trips and will update things based on government and industry standard updates.
All gear and vehicle surfaces will be sanitized after each trip, and we will constantly monitor staff health and will cancel trips if the state of emergency in Japan is resumed.
Music will also be kept at a low level so no one needs to speak in an excessive voice to talk to someone else in the van.
Vaccinations
Starting November 15th, all participants will be required to show proof of Covid-19 Vaccination before being approved to join a trip. A photo or scan of your vaccination certificate or vaccine passport, as well as a screenshot of a digital vaccine passport are all acceptable.
Anyone who has a valid medical reason for not being vaccinated can consult with us about testing options available before the trip.
Masks
We require at a minimum a 3 layer non-woven surgical style mask during transport and while indoors outside of meal times. No cloth or woven masks may be worn during transport.
We will provide KF94 masks at no charge for any participants who does not have an appropriate, these will be individually packaged and will be handed out at the pickup points with instructions on proper wearing.
Weekend Group Trips
・For our weekend group trips we will only take group members who are currently residents in Japan, no short term travelers.
・Please do not join a trip if you have traveled abroad in the last 14 days, been in contact with someone infected with Covid-19 in the past 14 days OR are showing symptoms of Covid-19; Temperature over 37.5, loss of smell or taste, cough.
・Please refrain from joining if you are over 65 years old OR have any underlying health issues that put you in a "high risk" category for Covid-19.
・All group members are required to bring a mask to wear while traveling with the group, and during all rest stops along the way. Mask is not required while hiking and climbing, but safe social distancing (2 meters) should be maintained.
・Please bring portable hand sanitizer on all trips for use before eating meals and after using a toilet or touching any common used surfaces.
・Mask should be carried while hiking and if we meet other hikers and social distancing cannot be established, our group will put on masks while the other hikers pass.
・Trip leader will provide hand sanitizer for all participants to use when joining the trip, after all stops, and before meals during the event.
・Hot spring stops may be canceled if there is insufficient time or if there is crowding. All hot springs we choose will have an outdoor bath area, and we encourage everyone to use these versus the indoor baths.
Mt. Fuji Trips
Overnight trips with hut stays on Mt. Fuji are possible this year until the end of September. We do not run trips on weekends due to crowding and strongly recommend that all people climbing Fuji be vaccinated if possible.
One day hikes on Fuji are also possible with early morning pickup from Tokyo and same day return.
Private Trips and Instruction
If you are interested in setting up a private trip or climbing instruction, please get in touch and we will let you know what may be possible to arrange.
All participants will have the temperature taken via a no contact forehead thermometer at the beginning of each trip. Anyone with a temperature of 37.5 degrees or higher will not be permitted to join.
We care about health and safety and are implementing the following policies for our trips and will update things based on government and industry standard updates.
All gear and vehicle surfaces will be sanitized after each trip, and we will constantly monitor staff health and will cancel trips if the state of emergency in Japan is resumed.
Music will also be kept at a low level so no one needs to speak in an excessive voice to talk to someone else in the van.
Vaccinations
Starting November 15th, all participants will be required to show proof of Covid-19 Vaccination before being approved to join a trip. A photo or scan of your vaccination certificate or vaccine passport, as well as a screenshot of a digital vaccine passport are all acceptable.
Anyone who has a valid medical reason for not being vaccinated can consult with us about testing options available before the trip.
Masks
We require at a minimum a 3 layer non-woven surgical style mask during transport and while indoors outside of meal times. No cloth or woven masks may be worn during transport.
We will provide KF94 masks at no charge for any participants who does not have an appropriate, these will be individually packaged and will be handed out at the pickup points with instructions on proper wearing.
Weekend Group Trips
・For our weekend group trips we will only take group members who are currently residents in Japan, no short term travelers.
・Please do not join a trip if you have traveled abroad in the last 14 days, been in contact with someone infected with Covid-19 in the past 14 days OR are showing symptoms of Covid-19; Temperature over 37.5, loss of smell or taste, cough.
・Please refrain from joining if you are over 65 years old OR have any underlying health issues that put you in a "high risk" category for Covid-19.
・All group members are required to bring a mask to wear while traveling with the group, and during all rest stops along the way. Mask is not required while hiking and climbing, but safe social distancing (2 meters) should be maintained.
・Please bring portable hand sanitizer on all trips for use before eating meals and after using a toilet or touching any common used surfaces.
・Mask should be carried while hiking and if we meet other hikers and social distancing cannot be established, our group will put on masks while the other hikers pass.
・Trip leader will provide hand sanitizer for all participants to use when joining the trip, after all stops, and before meals during the event.
・Hot spring stops may be canceled if there is insufficient time or if there is crowding. All hot springs we choose will have an outdoor bath area, and we encourage everyone to use these versus the indoor baths.
Mt. Fuji Trips
Overnight trips with hut stays on Mt. Fuji are possible this year until the end of September. We do not run trips on weekends due to crowding and strongly recommend that all people climbing Fuji be vaccinated if possible.
One day hikes on Fuji are also possible with early morning pickup from Tokyo and same day return.
Private Trips and Instruction
If you are interested in setting up a private trip or climbing instruction, please get in touch and we will let you know what may be possible to arrange.