Kitashiobara-mura Private Winter Hiking in Kanjiki Tradition
Fukushima Prefecture, Japanby はれがさやアクティビティーズ
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: English
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Overview
A local guide certified by the Japan Mountain Guide Association will guide you in English on an original course that is part of Mt. Bandai Geopark and where you can see traces of an eruption. Rainwear, snow boots, and gloves are included, so you can participate empty-handed! Tours are also offered twice a day to make it easier to fit into your travel schedule. Each session is limited to five people, so it feels very private. Traditional folk tools from the snowy country have been used continuously by the Japanese people since ancient times. “Mino,” is now extremely valuable as there are fewer craftsmen making it in Japan. If you cosplay as “Kanjiki,” “Kasa,” or “Mino,” you’ll feel like you’re in a snowy country! You can also enjoy Aizu's traditional crafts and food.
What's included
- English speaking guide
- Tasting of traditional food (amazake)
- Complete with toilet(Meeting place facility)
- Rainwear(Japanese size XS to 4L)・Snow boots(22cm-31cm)・Gloves
- Transportation service available to each designated point
- Kanjiki(Traditional tool for walking comfortably on deep snow)・Kasa & Mino(Traditional rainwear)
- Complete with WiFi(Meeting place facility)
- accident insurance
Itinerary
Once you arrive at the meeting point, we will lend you snow gear and snow boots. Rental equipment is also included, so you can participate with confidence. A qualified guide will guide you in English on the completely frozen lake, which you can walk on only in winter. Each session will be held with a special plan limited to five people, with the feel of a private guide. You can enjoy the snow-covered landscape and the spectacular view of Mt. Bandai on clear days. We offer cosplay photo sessions using traditional costumes used in the snowy Aizu region, as well as opportunities to experience Aizu's traditional crafts and food.
Meeting and pickup
Haregasaya base. Please look for the signboard with our company name at the entrance of the parking lot.
If you are picking up at your hotel, we will pick you up at the hotel lobby, or if you are coming by bus, we will pick you up at the Onogawako Iriguchi bus stop. After booking, we will contact you with the hotel pick-up time through Viator's messaging feature. At each meeting point, our staff will hold up a sign with our company's name on it.
End point
Haregasaya base. Please look for the signboard with our company name at the entrance of the parking lot.
Good to know
- 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
- able to walk without assistance
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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