3-day hike in Kurobe Valley and Shimo-no-Rouka

Among the peaks of the North Japan Alps lies the beautiful Kurobe Valley. Join an incredible 3-day hiking trip there led a certified guide.

Hida Mountains

3 Days

Oct

High

Intermediate

Description

In the eastern part of the North Japan Alps, lies the deepest and probably most beautiful valley in Japan: Kurobe Valley.

You may also find this place as 'Kurobe gorge', due the steep cliffs that form a canyon over the Kurobe river. Surrounded by an unspoiled forest, the route towards this place has a limited access. It's open for climbers only one month during autumn.

In this hiking tour, we'll take different mountain trails. One of them will be Shimo-no-Rouka, a very challenging trail with some dangerous sections.

For this trip you must be strong and fit, and be able to walk up to 12 hours a day. Besides, you shouldn't be afraid of heights.

By the end of our traverse, we'll relax in a typical Japanese Onsen. Finally, we'll return at Unazuki-Onsen Station of Toyama Local Railway around 2.30 PM.

Would you like to be one of the few venturing out in this incredible natural setting of the North Japan Alps? Then, come with me for an incredible hiking trip! (you'll find departure dates below).

You can also consider other options, like this https://www.explore-share.com/trip/trekking-tachu-yakushima/

Price includes

Guiding fee
Mountain guide expenses

Price details

The following items are not included in the price: Accommodation for client (approximately JPY 10,000 per person / night), 4 Meals (about JPY 1,000 each), Onsen Fee (about JPY 500), Equipment Rent Fee (if needed)

Details

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Kit list: Compass, head light with spare batteries, emergency blanket or Zeltsack, rain gear with waterproof-breathable fabric, personal medicine, warm clothes. Items such as carabiner set and helmet can be rented at JPY 1,000 each.

Meeting point

At Shinano-Ohmachi Station of Ohito Railway at 3:03 p.m.

FAQs

What are some recommended accommodations near our adventure location?

We understand that finding the perfect place to stay is an essential part of your adventure experience. To help you with this, we’ve curated a list of three highly recommended hotels that offer comfort, convenience, and a touch of local charm. These accommodations are well-suited for adventurers looking to relax and rejuvenate after an exciting day of exploration

Hakuba Highland Hotel Hakuba Japan

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Hakuba Goryu Alpine Village Hakuba Japan

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Hakuba Goryu Condo Hakuba Japan

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About the guide

Japan

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Our team of experienced local guides is dedicated to providing unforgettable ski touring, rock climbing, and hiking adventures across Japan, including some of the country’s most stunning regions like Hokkaido, Sapporo, Yatsugatake, and beyond. With in-depth knowledge of Japan’s diverse landscapes, our guides offer an authentic, expert-led experience in the country’s most iconic alpine areas

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What people are saying about Japan

Jun is a responsible and reliable guide. He is also knowledgeable on the local flora and fauna and managed to show us quite a few interesting alpine flowers, birds and animals. He is kind and helpful and converses well in English. I will not hesitate to recommend him to any anyone needing an English speaking guide in Japan.

As for Kikuo-san, we both really liked her. She is very pleasant. A bit quiet spoken in a good way. She obviously knows the Akan region very well, as she lives inside the national park. She has very responsible and well organised. I would have her guide us again, when we go back to the area.

Vincent

Fantastic region, perfect guide !

Arnaud

Just back from Hakuba –Japan and I’m so pleased to confirm we got such a great experience with Iwao who has provided a service above all expectations. Indeed assisting a family confronted to a new environment requires a certain level of patience and attention and all the family appreciated his sense of responsibilities and seriousness which allowed us to really enjoy this region by experiencing touring, hicking and of course skiing in immaculate powder. Iwao was very discreet but always acted to ensure we could take the best of all Hakuba mountains could offer to us during these 5 days.This experience will for sure remain in all our minds for long and this will be mainly thanks to Iwao ! Best, Arnaud

Arthur

We had a wonderfull ski touring trip with Iwao in Gunma. Iwao brought us in various beautifull landscapes to found very good spring snow. He is a very professional guide that can adapt to clients will and conditions! We had great time sharing our experiences about nature and mountains. The second day, we had a long tour with beautiful views on gunma's region and finissing along a river in an amazing forest. It was great fun to wait the last train in the midel of nowhere at sunset to come back to our village! Iwao has perfectly organised the trip bringing me to nice local onsen, restaurant and hôtel! Wonderfull trip to recommand!