【Nara, Mt. Omine】 Snow Trekking: Frozen Waterfall & Ice Stalagmite Tour
- Hot water service for lunch
- Extensive rental equipment!
- We hold an official permit
Package options
Product Info
What You Can Expect
1 Day
- 09:00Meeting, Reception, and Transport. We will meet in front of Kintetsu Yamato-Kamiichi Station. After check-in, we will head to the trailhead in the guide's vehicle. We will make a restroom stop on the way to the trailhead.
- 10:40Preparation and Departure. Get your gear ready and it is time to set off. Let's go see the impressive frozen waterfalls and the ice stalagmites, which can only be seen here in the Kansai region!
- Snow Trekking. We will pass by a small frozen waterfall and head toward the main frozen waterfall and ice stalagmite area!
- Lunch Time. Enjoy lunch in a sunny spot♪ (The guide will bring hot water so you can enjoy a warm meal)
- 12:40Arrival at the Frozen Waterfall & Ice Stalagmite Area! An impressive frozen waterfall!
- Ice stalagmites inside the cave! Once you enter the semi-cave behind the frozen waterfall, you will find these adorable ice stalagmites! A mystical space spreads out before you.
- 13:40Start the descent. After fully enjoying the frozen waterfall and ice stalagmites, we will begin our descent.
- 15:10Descent, Transport, and Dismissal. Once we return to the trailhead, we will head back to Yamato-Kamiichi Station in the staff vehicle and conclude the tour.
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 reservation required Light crampons: JPY 600 Trekking poles: JPY 300 Shoes: JPY 600 Outerwear (top and bottom): JPY 1,700 Gaiters: JPY 300 Gloves: JPY 300 Knit hat: JPY 300 Down jacket: JPY 500 Backpack: JPY 300 Helmet rental is free. If you have your own, please bring it with you.
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
Address: 2044 Kamiichi, Yoshino-cho, Yoshino-gun, NaraExperience Location
Location Name: 2044 Kamiichi, Yoshino-cho, Yoshino-gun, Nara Prefecture
Address: 2044 Kamiichi, Yoshino-cho, Yoshino-gun, Nara PrefectureCancellation 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 1 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% will apply
- For cancellations made 0 to 0 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 60% will apply
- 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 your refund request is confirmed, KKday will initiate the refund to your original payment method within 15 days. The actual refund timing depends on your card-issuing bank’s policy.
