Advanced multi-pitch climbing in Hokkaido

Only at a 1.5 hour drive from Sapporo, we'll reach Akaiwa Otaru, one of the oldest and most popular climbing areas in Hokkaido. 

This is a multi-pitch climbing programme oriented for advanced climbers.

However, there are routes with a wide range of difficulties in this area, from beginner (UIAA III-), intermediate (UIAA IV-V) to advanced (UIAA VI-). I will pick the appropriate sector depending on your experience, technical levels and your wishes!

There are 3 main climbing areas in Akaiwa Otaru: in the west, east and in the center.

• For free climbing, we'll be climbing in areas called 44 face, and crystal face and so on.

• For multi-pitch climbing, we'll be climbing in areas called Higashino Ohkabe, Table, Pinnacle, Fudo, Nishikabe, Nishioku etc. They are around 3-4 pitches.

We'll meet at 7.30 am in Sapporo and drive to Otaru. On the way, we'll stop by a convenience store to buy snacks and lunch for the day.

The approach to the crag will be a 10-20 min hike on a mixture of trail and loose rocks. Then, we'll get ready and there will be a briefing.

We'll climb in the morning and in the afternoon, including a lunch break between both sessions.

The trip will end by 5 pm, but I can take you to an onsen afterwards if you like to.

Would you like to join me for a 1-day rock climbing trip in Hokkaido? Please, contact me so we can start planning this together!

If you are looking for a longer climbing trip, you can also take a look at this 2-day crack / trad climbing in central Hokkaido.