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On this trip we will be traversing across one of the greatest ridges in the Northern Japanese Alps, starting off by climbing Yari-ga-dake, the "Matterhorn" of Japan, and 5th tallest peak, and then working our way across the range to Oku-Hotaka the 3rd tallest peak.
The Daikiretto is considered one of the most challenging and technical "normal" hiking routes in Japan. Despite it's short distance of less than 2km and taking 3 hours to traverse, it is great physical and emotional challenge. We will be crossing over knife ridges with drop offs of over 100 meters on each side, and climbing up steep vertical walls (aided by chains and ladders).
This year we are changing our route a bit and will be starting from Shin Hotaka Onsen and descending from Hotaka via the gulley directly below Hotaka Sansou.
***Trip Departs Friday Night
Saturday:
This will be physically the hardest day of the hike. 10km with 1,500 meters of elevation gained over 7 hours of walking. The first half of the hike starts out gently hiking up a forest road and eventually becoming a trail that works up to Yari-daira Hut. From this point the climbing begins and we will slowly work our way up into the valley and then make a direct ascent to the west ridge of Yari for some great views as we approach the mountain.
Sunday:
This will be a shorter day distance wise, but the most mentally challenging day of the trip. The first 2 hours will be a fairly easy ridge walk across 3 different peaks to the start of the Daikiretto. Once we are in the Daikiretto the adventure begins, and we will take our time traversing through the alpine terrain and working our way to Kita-Hotaka peak (this should take about 3 hours). Chains and ladders protect all of the most exposed points, and we will be carrying a rope for anyone who needs a little extra support. We will then continue on over Karasawa-dake which also has some fantastic scrambling and check in at Hotaka-Sansou.
Monday:
We will be starting out very early this day so we can get up to the peak of Oku-Hotaka for Sunrise, and then we'll head back to the hut and pack up and begin the trip down the mountain. The descent is not technical, but it is long and rocky with a lot of loose talus in the upper part of the gulley. We will head to a hot spring at the end of the hike to relax a bit before making the trip home.
*If you prefer camping please get in touch, we will secure enough space in the mountain hut for our entire group, and camping space will depend on availability at the time of your sign-up.
*Mountain fees are 9,500~15,000 per night payable to hut depending on meals, camping is 2,000 yen per person.
The Daikiretto is considered one of the most challenging and technical "normal" hiking routes in Japan. Despite it's short distance of less than 2km and taking 3 hours to traverse, it is great physical and emotional challenge. We will be crossing over knife ridges with drop offs of over 100 meters on each side, and climbing up steep vertical walls (aided by chains and ladders).
This year we are changing our route a bit and will be starting from Shin Hotaka Onsen and descending from Hotaka via the gulley directly below Hotaka Sansou.
***Trip Departs Friday Night
Saturday:
This will be physically the hardest day of the hike. 10km with 1,500 meters of elevation gained over 7 hours of walking. The first half of the hike starts out gently hiking up a forest road and eventually becoming a trail that works up to Yari-daira Hut. From this point the climbing begins and we will slowly work our way up into the valley and then make a direct ascent to the west ridge of Yari for some great views as we approach the mountain.
Sunday:
This will be a shorter day distance wise, but the most mentally challenging day of the trip. The first 2 hours will be a fairly easy ridge walk across 3 different peaks to the start of the Daikiretto. Once we are in the Daikiretto the adventure begins, and we will take our time traversing through the alpine terrain and working our way to Kita-Hotaka peak (this should take about 3 hours). Chains and ladders protect all of the most exposed points, and we will be carrying a rope for anyone who needs a little extra support. We will then continue on over Karasawa-dake which also has some fantastic scrambling and check in at Hotaka-Sansou.
Monday:
We will be starting out very early this day so we can get up to the peak of Oku-Hotaka for Sunrise, and then we'll head back to the hut and pack up and begin the trip down the mountain. The descent is not technical, but it is long and rocky with a lot of loose talus in the upper part of the gulley. We will head to a hot spring at the end of the hike to relax a bit before making the trip home.
*If you prefer camping please get in touch, we will secure enough space in the mountain hut for our entire group, and camping space will depend on availability at the time of your sign-up.
*Mountain fees are 9,500~15,000 per night payable to hut depending on meals, camping is 2,000 yen per person.
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This trip includes
-Round trip transportation from Tokyo -An experienced and certified guide -Accident Insurance -Harness and helmet *Mountain hut fees are not included Hiking Level: 3C Participation Fee: 34,500 yen +tax |
・Pick up Locations: (Friday night departure)
Fuchu Station -8:00 p.m. Fuchu-Honmachi Station - 8:05 p.m. ・Required Equipment: Trekking Boots, water, lunch, sunscreen, warm clothing layers, rain wear, sleeping bag liner for huts - Camping gear please consult with us
*Via Ferrata set is strongly recommended, but we can provide a simple tether and carabiner to anchor into the chains as needed ・Maximum Participants: 9
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