Grand traverse of the Japanese Alps and splendours of the two capitals
This crossing of the southern part of the Japanese Northern Alps is one of the most demanding treks in the country. You will discover the landscapes of the Japanese high mountains with their preserved ecosystem. The trek includes several ascents of peaks close to 3,000 meters.
Your trek in video :
Votre séjour en détails
● 5 nights in a hotel - equivalent to 3*, twin room ● 7 nights in mountain hut during the trek, with accommodation in shared rooms and dormitories ● single rooms are available in hotels, subject to availability, and at an additional cost ○ €425 per person for the 5 nights included in the tour ● optional: additional night in a hotel in Tokyo and Kyoto ○ €125 per night per person in a twin room, breakfast included ○ €200 per night in a single room, breakfast included
Carte de votre trek
Votre itinéraire
The details of your flights will be provided to you with your flight plan. ● Transport : flight Paris - Tokyo
Your local guide welcomes you at the airport and accompanies you to your hotel. Free arrangement for lunch and dinner. ● Transport : transfer between the airport and your hotel in Tokyo ● Night : hotel
You meet your Tokyo guide who spends the morning introducing you to the diverse facets of the capital. Your luggage is transferred to the hotel in Kyoto and you only take your trekking gear with you for the duration of the tour in the Japanese Alps.Your hiking guide will accompany you on the Japanese high-speed train (Shinkansen) to Toyama. Free arrangement for lunch. ● Transport : transfer between Tokyo and Toyama ● Meals : breakfast and dinner ● Night : hotel
To start the day, we arrive in Oritate, the starting point of our trek. The first stage begins with a climb through dense forest.We also pass through varieties of sasa bamboo and reach the Tarodaira refuge located on the plateau.We observe the surrounding peaks (Yakushidake, Kurobegorodake) and continue on to the Yakushizawa refuge nestled by the river. ● Transport : transfer between Toyama and Oritate (approximately 1½ hour) ● Ascent : 990 m / Descent : 430 m (6 to 6½ hours’ walking) ● Meals : breakfast, picnic and dinner ● Night : mountain hut
We make our way through the valley, following the river through wooded areas and among the rocks along the riverbank. Leaving the river at the bottom of the valley behind, we begin the climb through increasingly lush vegetation, a veritable tropical forest with steep slopes.In the early afternoon, we reach the plateau where the Takamagahara hut is located.We then take advantage of the natural hot spring to recharge our batteries before sharing a traditional meal at the mountain hut. ● Ascent : 400 m / Descent : 200 m (4½ to 5 hours’ walking) ● Meals : breakfast, picnic and dinner ● Night : mountain hut
At the start of the stage, we encounter the dense vegetation of the tropical forest before climbing up to the Warimo pass at 2,800 meters. We continue our climb along the ridges to the volcanic summit of Washiba, perched at 2,925 meters and offering a splendid 360° view. After the picnic, we start the descent to the Mitsumata hut, famous throughout the Alps for its delicious coffee ! ● Ascent : 820 m / Descent : 400 m (5 to 5½ hours’ walking) ● Meals : breakfast, picnic and dinner ● Night : mountain hut
This fourth stage is a transition day. It first takes us to the summit of Mitsumata, then Sugoroku, perched at 2,860 meters, before reaching the mountain hut of the same name. ● Ascent : 350 m / Descent : 300 m (2½ to 3 hours’ walking) ● Meals : breakfast, picnic and dinner ● Night : mountain hut
A magnificent stage along the ridges to reach the Yarigatake hut, with stunning landscapes and passages that demand your full attention. If conditions are favourable, we will climb Mount Yarigatake, at an altitude of 3,180 meters, the fifth highest peak in the archipelago. ● Ascent : 700 m Descent : 240 m (4½ to 5 hours’ walking) ● Meals : breakfast, picnic and dinner ● Night : mountain hut
The start of the stage requires our full attention with a few technical sections, requiring the use of our hands and nimble feet. After a break at the Nishidake Hut, we continue through the forest to the Otensho hut, where we spend the night. ● Ascent : 390 m / Descent : 800 m (5½ to 6 hours’ walking) ● Meals : breakfast, picnic and dinner ● Night : mountain hut
First, we climb up to the Daitenso mountain hut to admire the view of the Jonendake mountain range towards the Kamikochi valley. This stage offers us more magnificent mountain scenery as we make our way to the Enzanso refuge, where we have lunch.In the afternoon, we continue to the summit of Tsubakurodake with its evocative granite formations. ● Ascent : 320 m / Descent : 260 m (5 to 5½ hours’ walking) ● Meals : breakfast, picnic and dinner ● Night : mountain hut
We begin our descent to Nakabusa Onsen, the end of our trek, and enjoy a well-deserved hot spring bath upon arrival !We then head to Matsumoto to explore the city before enjoying a festive dinner. ● Ascent ; 0 m / Descent : 1350 m (3½ to 4 hours’ walking) ● Transport : transfer from Ariake to Matsumoto Station (approximately 1½ hour) ● Meals : breakfast, picnic and dinner ● Night : hotel
At the start of the day, we visit the magnificent Matsumoto Castle, a remnant of the feudal era.We then set off to explore the country's largest wasabi farm, before discovering a traditional sake brewery. In the afternoon, we arrive in Kyoto. Free arrangement for dinner. ● Visits to Matsumoto Castle, the wasabi farm and the sake brewery ● Transport : ○ the travels by private vehicle between Matsumoto, the wasabi farm and the sake brewery ○ the train transfer from Matsumoto to Kyoto (approximately 2½ hours) ● Meals : breakfast, lunch ● Night : hotel
You will enjoy this free day to explore the historic capital and make lots of memories. Free arrangement for lunch and dinner. ● Meals : breakfast ● Night : hotel
It's time to go back. You will be transferred to the airport for your return flight. ● Transport : between Osaka et Paris
