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[Nara, Mt. Omine] Snow Trekking: Icefall & Ice Stalagmite Tour
[Nara, Mt. Omine] Snow Trekking: Icefall & Ice Stalagmite Tour
[Nara, Mt. Omine] Snow Trekking: Icefall & Ice Stalagmite Tour
[Nara, Mt. Omine] Snow Trekking: Icefall & Ice Stalagmite Tour
[Nara, Mt. Omine] Snow Trekking: Icefall & Ice Stalagmite Tour

[Nara, Mt. Omine] Snow Trekking: Icefall & Ice Stalagmite Tour


Booking confirmed within 1 working day(s)
Duration:1 day(s)
Guided language: English / 日本語
Free cancellation 7 day(s) prior to experience date

  • Hot water service for lunch
  • Fully equipped rental equipment!
  • I have a formal license
[5% App discount] Code: APP5OFF , HK: APP15HK

Package Options

Ski Activities

Ski activity typeSnow trekking, Snow equipment rental
Activity seasonWinter
Tour TypeShared tour
Minimum participant requirement3 travelers
Instruction languageJapanese
Activity levelBeginner
Transportation methodGet there on your own

Product Info

The content of this product is provided by machine translation and may not reflect the actual information, please take this into consideration before booking.

  • This snowy mountain trek aims to see the impressive frozen waterfalls and the beautiful ice stalagmites that form inside caves. This area of the Omine mountain range is a mountainous region with low temperatures, and during the coldest seasons, large waterfalls over 30 meters can freeze over. Depending on the conditions on the day, you will visit two or three frozen waterfalls and stalagmites. Accompanied by an experienced guide, you will walk at a leisurely pace. No special mountaineering skills or experience are required, but you should be physically fit and able to walk approximately two hours up and one hour and a half down. This tour is also suitable for those who are prepared with the right trekking equipment and mountain climbing enthusiasts.
  • Hot water service for lunch
  • Your guide will prepare hot water for lunch, so if you bring instant noodles or instant soup with you, you can enjoy a warm lunch on the snowy mountain.
  • Fully equipped rental equipment!
  • Helmets are available for free rental. Other rental items available for an additional fee include poles, lightweight crampons, gloves, shoes, backpacks, and clothing.
  • I have a formal license
  • The route to the site passes through private property, so members of the public without a permit are not permitted to pass through. We hold official permits, so you can participate with peace of mind.

What You Can Expect

Duration: 1 day(s)

1 Day

  • 09:00
    Meeting, registration, and travel. The meeting point is in front of Kintetsu Yamato-Kamiichi Station. After registration, you will head to the trailhead in your guide's car. There will be a toilet break before reaching the trailhead.
    Meeting, registration, and travel. The meeting point is in front of Kintetsu Yamato-Kamiichi Station. After registration, you will head to the trailhead in your guide's car. 
There will be a toilet break before reaching the trailhead.
  • 10:40
    Preparation and departure. Once you're all equipped, it's time to depart. Let's go see the spectacular frozen waterfalls and ice stalagmites, which can only be seen here in the Kansai region!
    Preparation and departure. Once you're all equipped, it's time to depart. Let's go see the spectacular frozen waterfalls and ice stalagmites, which can only be seen here in the Kansai region!
  • Snow trekking. Passing through a small icefall, we head towards the main icefall and ice stalagmite area!
    Snow trekking. Passing through a small icefall, we head towards the main icefall and ice stalagmite area!
  • Lunchtime. Lunchtime in the sunshine♪ (The guide will bring hot water so you can eat something warm.)
    Lunchtime. Lunchtime in the sunshine♪ 
(The guide will bring hot water so you can eat something warm.)
  • 12:40
    We arrived at the ice waterfall and ice stalagmite area! A truly impressive ice waterfall!
    We arrived at the ice waterfall and ice stalagmite area! A truly impressive ice waterfall!
  • Ice stalagmites in the cave! When you enter the half cave behind the icefall, you will see these cute ice stalagmites! A mysterious space spreads out before you!
    Ice stalagmites in the cave! When you enter the half cave behind the icefall, you will see these cute ice stalagmites! A mysterious space spreads out before you!
  • 13:40
    We start descending the mountain. After enjoying the icefalls and ice stalagmites to our heart's content, we head down the mountain.
    We start descending the mountain. After enjoying the icefalls and ice stalagmites to our heart's content, we head down the mountain.
  • 15:10
    Descend the mountain, move on, and disband. After returning to the trailhead, we will take a staff vehicle to Yamato-Kamiichi Station and disband.
    Descend the mountain, move on, and disband. After returning to the trailhead, we will take a staff vehicle to Yamato-Kamiichi Station and disband.

Purchase Notice

Questions about booking:

  • Question 1: If you need to rent items, please let us know the quantity and size in advance.

Regarding cancellation of the event:

  • If rain is forecast, the event will be cancelled. (If snow is forecast, the event will go ahead.) The final decision will be made based on the forecast at around 6pm the day before. The event will also be cancelled if the frozen waterfall has not formed. In such cases, we will notify you as many days in advance as possible.

Please note the following when participating in this course:

  • No special mountaineering skills are required, but you will be walking on snowy mountain trails wearing light crampons. Although you walk at a relatively leisurely pace, the climb takes about two hours and the descent takes about one and a half hours, so a certain level of stamina and balance are required.

Other important points to note:

  • Approximately 2 hours ascent with crampons, approximately 1 hour 30 minutes descent (course for those with moderate stamina). Includes climbing and descending steep snowy slopes.

Includes/Excludes

  • Guide fee, insurance, tax
  • <Optional Rental Items> *Advance reservations required Crampons: 600 yen Stocks: 300 yen Footwear: 600 yen Outerwear set: 1,700 yen Gaiters: 300 yen Gloves: 200 yen Knit hat: 200 yen Down jacket: 500 yen Backpack: 300 yen Helmet rentals are free of charge. Please bring your own if you have one.

Reminders

  • Participant age: 12 to 68 years old

  • What to wear and bring: ★What to bring - Outerwear (top and bottoms) - Mid-layer - Underwear - Waterproof trekking shoes up to the ankles - Thick socks - Gloves (both thick and thin) - Knit hat - Backpack - Warm clothing (down jacket, etc.) - Lunch and drinks (instant noodles are acceptable; hot water will be provided by the guide) - Poles - Crampons (6 or more spikes) - Sunglasses ★What to wear - Underwear: Mountaineering gear Fiber or wool materials (Heattech is not suitable as it will get cold with sweat) - Mid-layer: Fleece, etc. (not necessarily for mountain climbing) - Outerwear: Waterproof mountain climbing rainwear (top and bottom) - Cold weather clothing: Down jacket, etc. - Hat: Warm enough to cover your ears (no pom-poms as you will be wearing a helmet) - Gloves: Thick (for skiing or mountain climbing) and thin (like the kind sold at convenience stores) ★ Crampons 6-10 spikes are recommended (4 spikes are not allowed). Chain spikes may not be usable depending on the conditions as they are too short and slippery. Please let us know in advance. (Depending on the conditions, you may need to rent crampons.)

  • Rental Equipment: *Advance reservations required ・Crampons: 600 yen ・Stocks: 300 yen ・Shoes: 600 yen (please bring spare socks) ・Outerwear set: 1,700 yen (please bring underwear and mid-layers) ・Gloves: 300 yen ・Knit hat: 300 yen ・Down jacket: 500 yen ・Backpack: 300 yen Helmet rentals are free. Please bring your own if you have one. ★Recommended items to bring Disposable hand warmers, shoe warmers, sunscreen, mobile battery

  • Time required: No special mountaineering skills are required, but you will be walking on snowy mountain trails wearing light crampons. Although you walk at a relatively leisurely pace, the climb takes about 2 hours and the descent takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes, so a certain level of stamina and balance are required.

  • Minimum number of participants: 3

Meeting Point

Location Name: 2044 Kamiichi, Yoshino-cho, Yoshino-gun, Nara Prefecture

Address: 2044 Kamiichi, Yoshino-cho, Yoshino-gun, Nara Prefecture

How to Get There
Meeting Time: 9:00 AM Meeting Location: Yamato-Kamiichi Station (Kintetsu Yoshino Line), rotary in front of the station. It's a small station, so you'll find it right after exiting the ticket gate.

Experience Location

Location Name: 2044 Kamiichi, Yoshino-cho, Yoshino-gun, Nara Prefecture

Address: 2044 Kamiichi, Yoshino-cho, Yoshino-gun, Nara Prefecture

How to Get There
・By car: Please park in the Yamato-Kamiichi Station coin parking lot: ¥400 per car per day ・Approximately 40 minutes (approximately 26 km) from the Katsuragi IC (Shinjo Exit) on the Minami-Hanna Expressway ・By train: Meet at Yamato-Kamiichi Station ・Approximately 1 hour 40 minutes from Kintetsu Kyoto Station ・Approximately 2 hours from JR Osaka Station

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellations 7 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
  • For cancellations made 2 to 6 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 20% will apply
  • For cancellations made 0 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% will apply
NOTE
  • Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.

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