Hiking & Trekking

Winter Alpine Introduction: Echizen's Mt. Arashima

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Challenge Mt. Arashima, a famous peak loved by Hisaya Fukada, in severe winter! Experience the thrill of winter alpine climbing through beautiful forest of fog and ice.

Length

8+ hours

Season

December to May

Area

Ono City, Fukui

Group size

1 to 5 persons

Type

Public

Price/person

15,000 - 40,000 JPY

Kammui Style:

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Guide

村田浩道 Hiromichi Murata

Monk Name: Koudou ・ Representative of PLUS WILD ・ Nature and Zen trail adventure Chubu area mountain guide

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About

Mt. Arashima, 1,523 meters above sea level, located in Ono City, Fukui Prefecture, is also known as "Ono Fuji". In winter, the beech trees are wonderfully covered in fog and ice. Join our guides to climb, learn, and feel the mountain, which is also a great introduction to winter alpine climbing.

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Itinerary

Sample itinerary 7:00 Fukui Station 8:00 Enter the Kachihara Trailhead, Ono City 12:00 Reach the summit 15:00 Return from the summit 16:00 Fukui Station

Requirements

High school students and above　

Equipment

Rental equipment list (not included): ・ Harness (with carabiner): 1,000 yen ・ Beacon: 1,000 yen ・ Helmet: 500 yen Personal Preparation: Rucksack (approx. 30L), rainwear (separate top and bottom), crampons (10 toes or more), ice axe, harness, helmet, warm clothing (down, etc.), underwear and midlayer clothing (non-cotton underwear, fleece), winter gloves, warm hat, drinks, food (high calorie).

Facilities

If you have any questions about facilities or about local accommodations, please contact us.

Access info

By car:　 From Fukui-Kita IC of Hokuriku Expressway to Ono IC of Chubu Jukan Expressway: Katsuhara Ski Area Trailhead　 Parking lot: Approximately 20 cars can be parked at the trailhead.　 By public transportation: From Nagoya: Transfer to Hokuriku Line from Maibara and get off at Fukui Station. From Osaka or Kyoto: Take the direct Thunderbird or JR Kyoto Line to Tsuruga, transfer to Hokuriku Line and get off at Fukui Station.

Pick up

Nearest station

Fukui Station

Meeting place

Fukui Station or Mt. Arashimadake Katsuhara Course parking

If you come by car

60 minutes from Fukui Station (Katsuhara ski resort trailhead)

Guide

村田 浩道 Hiromichi Murata

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