【Pricing】 (Group Size: 1 to 4 persons)
| 1per | 2per | 3per | 4per |
| ¥90,000 | ¥120,000 | ¥150,000 | ¥180,000
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【Tour Overview】
Total Duration: Approx. 8.5 hours (7:30 AM – 4:00 PM)
Active Hiking Time: Approx. 5 hours
Distance: 4.4 km
Elevation: 2,156m (Nishihodakaguchi Station) to 2,452m (Mt. Maruyama)
【Itinerary】
7:30 Depart from Raicho Onsen inn
8:50 Shinhotaka Ropeway
9:10 Arrive at Nishihodakaguchi Station
10:40 Nishihodaka Sanso (Mountain Hut)
12:00 Reach the summit of Mt. Maruyama (2,452m)
13:00 Lunch at Nishihodaka Sanso
14:30 Return to Shinhotaka Ropeway
16:00 Arrive back at Guesthouse Raicho
【Meeting Point & Time】
Meeting Time: 7:00 AM at Raicho Onsen inn.
Important Note: Guests are required to stay at Raicho Onsen inn on the night before the tour. A 1-hour mandatory briefing and gear orientation (crampons, ice axe, and beacon) will be conducted on the day of your arrival.
【What to Bring】
Clothing: Outdoor fleece, technical base layers (synthetic or wool), neck warmer or balaclava, warm hat, and gloves.
Gear: Insulated water bottle, trekking poles, sunglasses/goggles, backpack, and trail snacks.
Lunch: We will enjoy the famous ramen at Nishihodaka Sanso (included in the tour price) .
【What is Included in the Fee】
We provide high-quality winter gear rental:
Hard shell jacket and pants
Winter mountaineering boots
Crampons & Ice axe
Snowshoes & Gaiters
Avalanche beacon
【Important Notices】
Age Requirement: 18 to 50 years old.
Difficulty: This is an advanced winter climb. Participation is limited to those with experience in mountaineering or long-distance hiking.
Base Layers: To manage sweat and maintain body temperature, please ensure you wear synthetic or wool base layers (avoid cotton).
Cancellations: If heavy snow, high winds, or other hazardous weather conditions are forecast, or if the Shinhotaka Ropeway is suspended, the tour will be cancelled.
Alternative: Depending on conditions, we may offer a snowshoe tour in Norikura Kogen instead. In this case, the difference in the tour fee will be refunded.
Booking Deadline: Reservations must be made at least one week in advance to allow for gear preparation.
Insurance: We recommend purchasing "One-time Yama-no-hoken" (Mountaineering Insurance). Please let us know if you would like to enroll through Raicho.