Mountain equipments available in Japan

If you come to Japan and plan to enjoy trekking here, please use following information as a reference. There are some equipments and goods available in Japan, check and enjoy to use them! Wear and

Trecking Route Guide Books in Japan

山と高原地図(Yama-to-Kougen-Tizu)is the most famous trekking maps and guides in Japane. They are renewed every year, so 2016 versions are available in Japan. You can purchase them from Amazon or the other

Mt. Naeba treking

In the snow season, Yuzawa (Niigata Pref. in Japan) area is very famous for hot springs and skiing nouth of Tokyo. Mt. Naeba is placed behind the Kagura ski resort. Getting to the trail: From

Mt. CHO

Mt. CHOU (蝶ヶ岳:Chou-ga-take) is the Japanese mountain with 2,677m high peak. The climbing was started from Mitsumata (三股登山口) at 1,350m close to Azumino city. A suspension bridge near the

Summer Treking Around Hakuba-Happo-ike (pond)

Many people visit Hakuba village during winter for skiing, however, it is well worth a visit in summer time for trekking. Happo-o-ne (Happo ridge) is one of the famous trekking route. http://www.happo-one.jp/trekking

Hiking around Myoko in Summer - Mt. Hiuchi

 Myoko area, Niigata prefecture in Japan, have been of interest for skiers and snowboarders around the world. The Myoko area is an area surrounding around the Mt. Myoko and have seven snow resorts.