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Learn the basics of ice climbing in some of the best spots in Japan, with this 1 or 2-day courses led by Tatsuo, an IFMGA mountain guide. Some locations may be Natsuzawa Onsen, Mt Myojin and Ogawayama.
Japan Alps
1 Day
Jan - Mar, Dec
Intermediate
With many icicles and frozen waterfalls during the winter season, Japan is a great ice climbing destination. Why don’t you come here to get started on this sport?
I propose you to join a group for a 1 or 2-day course where you will learn the basics on ice climbing. There are courses in different locations, depending if its early or late season.
Natsuzawa Onsen in the Yatsugatake mountains, a group of eight volcanic peaks in the border between Nagano and Yamanashi prefectures.
Mount Myōjin (Myojindake) big icicles. This is a 1432 m peak of the North Japan Alps.
Arafuneyama, a 1423 m peak in Gunma prefecture. There’s an ice fall in a gully called Shōten-no-tsurara (icicles of Ascension).
Ogawayama. This 2418 m peak is a very famous rock climbing destination. During winter, it also becomes attractive for ice climbers. Here, we’ll go to Karasawa-no-taki ice fall.
Okuchichibu mountains, a group of peaks on western Tokyo. Our spot here will be Masutomi Onsen. A 5 min walk from the parking will lead us to a 60 m waterfall.
If you’d like to take an introductory ice climbing course in Japan, send a request! I can assure you it will be a great experience.
In case you’re looking for other kind of winter activities in Japan, you can also consider this snow mountain climbing course for beginners.
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