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This route on Togakushi features some awesome scrambling as well as a thrilling knife ridge with just enough danger to keep things interesting. Chains are in place protecting all of the exposed rock sections. Everyone else will be supplied with a helmet and harness and we will set up a belay rope in sections where it is necessary as well.
Photos from last year's climb
This trip will depart on Friday night due to the distance, and we will camp out next to a lake with an amazing view of Togakushi and the ridge traverse we will do.
This hike is a loop and the first 4km are relatively flat walking through a forest as we approach the main climbing ridge. The fun climbing begins around 1,600 meters and continues on up to the summit. The peak is at 1,904 meters and we will have lunch their or a but further down the main ridge. There is a water source early on in the descent for those who need as well as a paid toilet booth. The descent is mostly gentle coming down a creek valley though there are some scramble sections to keep things interesting. The descent ends at a farm and then hikes through flat forest to our starting point where amazing ice cream awaits us.
After cleaning up we'll begin heading home with the plan to get everyone back by 7 p.m.
Friday Night Departure Details
Due to this climb being quite a distance away we have to leave on Friday night and will camp out at a Michi-no-eki Road Station (道の駅) Sleeping bag and mat are required for this. Tent is not required but recommended for the parking lot as it may get a bit cold at night in late October. Sleeping mats are available for anyone who needs them for no extra charge.
Photos from last year's climb
This trip will depart on Friday night due to the distance, and we will camp out next to a lake with an amazing view of Togakushi and the ridge traverse we will do.
This hike is a loop and the first 4km are relatively flat walking through a forest as we approach the main climbing ridge. The fun climbing begins around 1,600 meters and continues on up to the summit. The peak is at 1,904 meters and we will have lunch their or a but further down the main ridge. There is a water source early on in the descent for those who need as well as a paid toilet booth. The descent is mostly gentle coming down a creek valley though there are some scramble sections to keep things interesting. The descent ends at a farm and then hikes through flat forest to our starting point where amazing ice cream awaits us.
After cleaning up we'll begin heading home with the plan to get everyone back by 7 p.m.
Friday Night Departure Details
Due to this climb being quite a distance away we have to leave on Friday night and will camp out at a Michi-no-eki Road Station (道の駅) Sleeping bag and mat are required for this. Tent is not required but recommended for the parking lot as it may get a bit cold at night in late October. Sleeping mats are available for anyone who needs them for no extra charge.
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This trip includes
-Harness and Helmet Rental -Experienced and Certified Guide -Round trip transportation from Tokyo -Accident Insurance Hiking Level: 3C Participation Fee: 11,500 yen +tax |
・Pick up Locations:
Ikebukuro Station - 7:30 p.m. Friday night ・Required Equipment: Hiking boots or approach shoes, water, lunch, sunscreen, warm clothing layers, rain wear, a backpack, sleeping bag and mat optional: small tent
・Maximum Participants: 8
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