Private Kamikochi Winter Snowshoe Tour Japan Alps Views

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6 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

Book this winter Kamikochi snowshoe tour for a truly special Japan Alps experience, guided in English by a UIMLA Certified International Mountain Leader. You’ll enjoy detailed communication and professional support from start to finish, making this tour smooth and stress-free even for first-time snowshoers. Snowshoes, microspikes, and trekking poles are included, and your guide will also handle the bus reservation for you. To keep you warm and comfortable, the guide will serve a hot drink at a scenic spot, please feel free to tell us your preferred drink in advance.

What's Included

Snowshoe, Trekking poles, Microspikes (Up to 4 pax)
Coffee and/or Tea
Bus Transportation
Warm clothing and winter boots
Please bring your own lunch box and trail snacks. This is especially important for travelers with dietary preferences or restrictions, such as vegan/vegetarian, kosher, or food allergies.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet at Matsumoto Bus Terminal at 7:20 AM (20 min before departure). Please be on time—missing the bus may cancel the tour. If you choose to drive and park nearby, it adds 1+ hour walking and a JPY 30,000 transfer fee applies.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

In Kamikochi, travelers will experience the unique feeling of walking on deep snow using snowshoes, which provide flotation and make it easy to travel across areas where normal boots would sink. Snowshoeing is beginner-friendly (unlike skiing), and your guide will help fit the equipment and teach simple walking techniques. Along the way, the guide will introduce the winter flora and fauna of the Japan Alps and explain how nature survives in harsh alpine conditions, while looking for tracks and signs of wild animals such as monkeys, rabbits, foxes, and Japanese serow. You will also learn about the special landscape of Kamikochi—an accidental masterpiece shaped by volcanic activity—and enjoy the rare silence of this famous valley during the off-season, completely different from the crowded summer months.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Mountain Leader Hama

Tags

Winter Sports
Snowshoeing
Seasonal
Involves Animals
Additional fees
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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