Generally the summit of Shirane is off limits due to volcanic activity risk, but while the area is still under snow there is an access route to get to the summit while remaining outside of the closed areas. Back country skiing is also an option here, or you can even carry a snowboard up if you want.
We will depart the Ikebukuro at 6:30 a.m. and stop by a convenience store after getting off the highway to pickup any last minute supplies. We aim to be at the trailhead in Manza Onsen around 9:40 a.m. and will start our hike then.
Total hiking distance is around 6km with 500 meters of elevation gained and lost.
*Trekking pole(s) are strongly recommended on this hike.
Our route is a figure-8 loop starting up the west ridge of the mountain and will continue up to the main summit of Shirane which is outside of the volcanic exclusion zone. From there we will head south-east and stop in an area with a great view of the crater lake and have lunch here. After that we hike on snowed over roads to head back to Manza onsen with a more gentle descent.
There are sections on the descent that we will be able to sled on making the descent quicker and more fun so we'll have those packed and available for everyone.
Following the climb, we'll head to an awesome and stinky hot spring to warm up before heading home.
We will depart the Ikebukuro at 6:30 a.m. and stop by a convenience store after getting off the highway to pickup any last minute supplies. We aim to be at the trailhead in Manza Onsen around 9:40 a.m. and will start our hike then.
Total hiking distance is around 6km with 500 meters of elevation gained and lost.
*Trekking pole(s) are strongly recommended on this hike.
Our route is a figure-8 loop starting up the west ridge of the mountain and will continue up to the main summit of Shirane which is outside of the volcanic exclusion zone. From there we will head south-east and stop in an area with a great view of the crater lake and have lunch here. After that we hike on snowed over roads to head back to Manza onsen with a more gentle descent.
There are sections on the descent that we will be able to sled on making the descent quicker and more fun so we'll have those packed and available for everyone.
Following the climb, we'll head to an awesome and stinky hot spring to warm up before heading home.
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Included in the Trip Fee
-Roundtrip transport from Tokyo -Crampon and sled rentals -Experienced and certified trip leader Hiking Level: 1B Participation Fee: 10,500 yen |
・Required Equipment: Waterproof shell jacket and pants, base layer, fleece layers, wool socks, gaiters, liner and outer gloves, warm hat, 3 to 4 season mountain boots, 5C or warmer sleeping bag and mat
・Maximum Participants: 9
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