A 1-day trekking in the Northern Japanese Alps

A day trip to the Japanese Alps from Hida-Takayama

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This is a trekking tour of 7 km/ 4.5 miles, going to the peak of an active volcano, Mt. Yakedake.  Mt. Yakedake lies at the southern part of the Northern Japanese Alps range, and the volcanic activity is still on going up to date. The peak of this mountain is at 2455 m / 8050 ft.    Our guide will explain about the unique volcanic scenery on the way.  You will have lunch at the peak and then go down. This is a full-day trekking tour.

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<Itinerary>

08:00 AM Meet the guide at Hirayu Onsen bus terminal

09:00 AM Start hiking (Shin-nakanoyu Trailhead)

12:30 PM Peak of Yakedate / lunch

03:00 PM  Back to the trailhead (Shin-nakanoyu Trailhead)
 
Hiking duration appx. 6.5 hours
Hiking distance appx. 7 km / 4 miles
Altitude difference appx. 900 m / 0.6 miles

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*Lunch is not offered during the tour.  Please bring your own lunch.

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<What to bring>

- Lunch 

- Snack and drink

- Suitable clothes for trekking

- Trekking shoes

- Helmet*

(Be reminded that Yakedake is an active volcano) 

- Rainwear (Jacket and pants separate type.)*

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* Helmet and rainwear (rain jacket and pants) are available for rent upon request.

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<Price>

​JPY 19,800 including tax per person​

Above price does NOT include, 

- Participants' tranportation cost to/from Hirayu bus terminal.

- Insurance

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<Payment method>

Credit card after the completion of the tour

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<Booking>

- Booking due is 7 days before the tour date

- Please clikc the "Book now!" button.

Please make sure to indicate your name and your contact info, as well as the desired tour name and the tour date.

- Booking will be confirmed upon availability of the guide

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<Important notice>

- Booking due is 7 days before the tour date