Winter Mountaineering on Mt Yatsugatake

There is a variety of fun and challenging routes available on Mount Yatsugatake. You have the option to enjoy a normal winter climbing route, a traverse, an ice climbing variation and mixed winter climbing to reach the summit! There are mountain huts open for the winter, which makes a lot of winter mountaineering activities accessible!

Available Period: December – Beginning of April (depending on the routes)

The following is a sample itinerary for this trip.

Day 1: I will pick you up from your hotel. Start at Minoto and overnight stay at Akadake Kousen Hut.
There are a lot of private rooms at the hut, and it is famous for the high quality of meal it provides.

Day 2: Another snow / ice / mixed climbing day and location will be chosen depending on the weather and conditions. Examples include, ridges along Akadake, Amidadake, Sekison etc.

PRICE:

1 person – JPY 98,000 per person*

2 people – JPY 68,000 per person*

Included in Price:-

Guide Fee

Excluded from Price:-

Accommodation, Gear rental, Guest Transportation Cost

*Currently revising the prices so please enquire to get the most up to date price for the coming season.

KIT LIST:

– Goretex hardshell jacket / pants
– Winter mountaineering boots
– Ice axe*
– Crampons*
– Helmet
– Harness
– Backpack 30L
– Screwgate carabiner
– Carabiners x 2
– Sling 120cm x1
– Winter mountaineering clothing
– Thermos
– Head torch
– Sunglasses*I can lend you the items with asterisks

Does this trip sound interesting? Then get in touch with me for more information. We will plan the details for your perfect trip.

Extra details

Notes

Please let me know of your experience level and what kind of experience you are after, then we can discuss and come up with an interesting route for you!

Kit List

– Goretex hardshell jacket / pants
– Winter mountaineering boots
– Ice axe*
– Crampons*
– Helmet
– Harness
– Backpack 30L
– Screwgate carabiner
– Carabiners x 2
– Sling 120cm x1
– Winter mountaineering clothing
– Thermos
– Head torch
– Sunglasses

*I can lend you the items with asterisks

Cost

Price:
1 person – JPY 98,000 per person*
2 people – JPY 68,000 per person*

Included in Price:-
Guide Fee, Guide Cost

Excluded from Price:-
Accommodation, Gear rental, Guest Transportation Cost

*Use the prices as indicative – I am currently revising the prices for the next season, so please enquire to get the most up to date price.

Guide Ratio

Up to 2 people

Fitness Level

Be able to be on the move for 8-10 hours a day

Technical Levels

Caters to all levels – For beginners, I can teach you the basic winter mountaineering as we head to the peak via the normal route, and for the experienced there is a lot of variation routes which we can choose from.

Duration

2 days

Timing

December – beginning of April (depends on the route chosen)