Hiking & Cycling in Japan: Equipment and Levels
Hiking, mountaineering, and cycling tours for foreigners that can be enjoyed all over Japan. With a guide, don't worry if you don't speak Japanese. A course that beginners can join. You can check the availability and apply as it is. Kamikochi, Shirakami Sanchi Mountain Range, Kumano Kodo, Oze, Mt. Fuji, Seto Inland Sea, Shimanami Kaido, etc.
Hiking and mountain climbing clothing and equipment
walking
For most courses, you can wear casual clothes and sneakers as long as you are comfortable wearing clothes that are easy to move in outdoors.
Please prepare according to the content of the course you will be attending.
Hiking
服装
上着・下着とも吸湿性・通気性・速乾性に富んだ素材が最適
※綿製は乾きにくく適しません。
夏場でも高山や高原の朝晩は冷え込むため、必ずフリースなどの防寒具を用意しましょう。
着脱して温度調整ができるように、重ね着を。
ズボン
動きやすい、伸縮性のあるもの、ゆとりのあるものがオススメ
※ジーンズ等の綿素材は濡れた時に乾きにくいため適しません。
帽子
一面につばのあるハットタイプがオススメ
日焼けや熱中症、ケガの防止のために必須。
ザック
日帰りやホテル・ロッジ宿泊なら20～30リットル前後が目安。
山小屋宿泊なら30～40リットル程度のものを。
靴
- ハイキング
防水性のトレッキングシューズがオススメです。
- 登山
季節（無雪用・積雪用）や山のレベル、日数に応じた登山靴が最適。
底が厚く硬いものがオススメです。
くるぶしまであるハイカットが捻挫防止にも効果的。
雨具（カッパ）
上下で分かれたセパレートタイプを持参ください。自然の中では雨しのぎだけではなく防寒具としても利用します。
ポンチョや100円均一の雨具は風や耐性の面からお勧めしません。
Check your equipment in writing (PDF)
Hiking Level
Walking tour
| レベル | 特徴 | 歩行時間 |
|---|---|---|
| ウォーキング |
初めての方でも安心！ ほぼ平坦な道(おおむね舗装路)を歩きます。 |
5時間以内 |
Hiking Tour
| レベル | 特徴 | 歩行時間 |
|---|---|---|
| ミニハイキング |
標高差100m未満、歩行距離5km以内の舗装されていない道歩き。 |
2時間以内 |
| 入門 |
初めて「野山」を歩く方向き。標高差100m未満のほぼ平坦な道歩き。 |
3時間以内 |
| 初級 |
本格ハイクへのステップアップに！標高差100m以上、200m未満の登り下りがある道歩き。 |
2～5時間程度 |
| 中級 |
軽い登山も含む本格的なハイキング。標高差200m以上、300m未満の登り下りがある道歩き。 |
5時間以上 |
Mountain Climbing Tour
| level | Features | per day Walking time and distance |
Elevation difference | Number of chaperones (※1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Mountain Climbing |
This course is perfect for those who are new to mountain climbing or who have been away from mountain climbing for a while. |
Less than 4 hours |
300m or more and less than 500m |
1 person for every 12 guests |
| Beginner mountain climbing A |
The walking time and elevation difference will be longer than in the introductory mountain climbing course. |
Less than 5 hours |
500m or more and less than 700m |
1 person for every 12 guests |
| Climbing Beginner B |
The walking time and elevation difference will be longer than in the introductory mountain climbing course. |
Less than 6 hours |
500m or more and less than 700m |
1 person for every 12 guests |
| Intermediate Climbing A |
This is a full-scale mountain climbing course. |
Less than 7 hours |
700m or more |
1 person for every 10 customers |
| Climbing intermediate B |
This is a full-scale mountain climbing course. |
7+ hours |
700m or more |
1 person for every 10 customers |
| Advanced Climbing |
Regardless of the walking time or elevation difference, this is a route that requires "high overall mountaineering skills (continuous dangerous areas, river crossings, long-term traverses, risk of falling, etc.)" and is clearly a mountain/route that is suitable for climbers above the intermediate level. |
Depends on the course content |
Depends on the course content |
Depends on the course content |
1) The number of accompanying instructors, guides, mountain guides, and TDs (tour conductors). However, for beginner and beginner level courses that include traverses and difficult areas, or Mt. Fuji climbing courses, the number of accompanying persons includes the tour conductor.
*If the tour conductor is a certified mountaineering guide by the Japan Mountain Guides Association, the conductor is also included in the number of leaders.
2) The number of leaders must comply with the standards set by the mountain or region in question, depending on the area, climbing route, etc., and must also meet the JATA's "course difficulty (course grade) and leader ratio (guide ratio)."
*Walking times are standard times based on hiking maps, guidebooks, guide information, and records from past tours.
The schedule may vary significantly depending on the weather, route conditions, congestion, and the physical strength and skills of the tour participants.
*Walking time does not include rest time or waiting time to pass other hikers. These will be added to the actual activity time.
*The elevation difference is the difference in elevation between the highest and lowest points of the route. For traverse courses, the cumulative elevation difference will be greater than this.
| (！)マークについて |
各レベルの末尾に(！)マークがついているコースは、連続する岩場・鎖場・鉄ハシゴ、悪路、渡渉、急な登降などの難所が含まれます。特に中級以上では、バランスに自信のない方や高いところが苦手な方はご遠慮ください。 |
|---|---|
| (縦走)マークについて |
各レベルの末尾に(縦走)マークがついているコースは、登山開始場所から下山場所が異なる縦走コースとなります。 |
Cycling Level
| Introduction | Beginner | Intermediate | advanced | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travel time (Time spent rowing) *Meals and breaks not included |
Less than 2 hours |
2 hours or more but less than 3 hours |
3 hours or more but less than 5 hours |
5+ hours |
| Distance guide |
Less than 30km |
30km or more but less than 45km |
Between 45km and 75km |
Over 75km |
| Gentle climb (less than 100m) |
There is a little |
Somewhat |
many |
many |
| Stiff climb (Over 100m) |
do not have |
There is a little |
Somewhat |
many |
| remarks |
Ideal for first-time Cycling |
We recommend you take the introductory course first |
Beginner cycling tour for experienced riders |
Regardless of the above, comprehensive experience, physical strength, and skills may be required. |
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The level may vary depending on whether or not you have electric assistance.
