Those warm lights from Tokusawa lodge would have been a welcome sight! 16:19 Nice to hear the lodge managers were so kind to a weary traveller, 12 hrs trekking in unknown terrain is a feat even for you Alain (don't doubt you've done more though). Would have been nice to walk with you for part of the way 🙂
All the info I got was from online, but my conclusion is that it will depend on you, with the exception of the winter season when the huts are closed. If just hiking around the Azusa river, I believe any time is suitable, but if you want to climb to the peaks and don't have the alpine gear or experience, then summer/Autumn (July to Nov) would be the safer season when all the snow has melted and you get more daylight.
Yes, you can hike up with a guide. Can’t say how visible the track is when there’s no snow, but should be. There are normally tags on trees to indicate the track. Don’t need a guide, but I recommend doing some practice hikes if you’re new to this.
Hi! Do ypu think it is necessary to bring an axe and shoe spikes? Also, do you think a 30 liter bag would be enough? Also may I know where in Shinjuku you bought the bag? Thanks!
Hi. Yes, if you're going to be climbing to any peaks while there is snow, I recommend crampons and an axe. With that said, I did manage to climb Chougatake in mid-Spring with microspikes however I don't think Chougatake is as steep or as high as the other peaks. 30 litre bag will do if you're staying in huts. I got my bag from a brand called Yamatomichi from the Kyoto store. I believe they sell to other distributors in Tokyo. Best of luck
Amazing view. Thanks for sharing. 👍89
I remember when u did the nakasendo trail . Now I’m going to do it next year
Those warm lights from Tokusawa lodge would have been a welcome sight! 16:19 Nice to hear the lodge managers were so kind to a weary traveller, 12 hrs trekking in unknown terrain is a feat even for you Alain (don't doubt you've done more though). Would have been nice to walk with you for part of the way 🙂
Thanks Jeremy. Tokusawa lodge was soo good. Would love to have you along next time.
Looks amazing Alain!
Thanks Jerson ☺️
These are some epic scenes man!
Thanks man. You gotta go for yourself.
What specific date was this hike?
Awesome hike. What time of year did the locals recommend is best for hiking there as far as weather and conditions?
All the info I got was from online, but my conclusion is that it will depend on you, with the exception of the winter season when the huts are closed. If just hiking around the Azusa river, I believe any time is suitable, but if you want to climb to the peaks and don't have the alpine gear or experience, then summer/Autumn (July to Nov) would be the safer season when all the snow has melted and you get more daylight.
Nice vid bro where can I get one of those hats?
Brand is called ‘Sundays’. Style is ‘French Legionaire’ hat. Someone online should stock it.
Nice videos! Is the hiking track clearly visible for first timer? I mean do we can hike to this mountain without guide?
Yes, you can hike up with a guide. Can’t say how visible the track is when there’s no snow, but should be. There are normally tags on trees to indicate the track. Don’t need a guide, but I recommend doing some practice hikes if you’re new to this.
Hi! Do ypu think it is necessary to bring an axe and shoe spikes? Also, do you think a 30 liter bag would be enough? Also may I know where in Shinjuku you bought the bag? Thanks!
Hi. Yes, if you're going to be climbing to any peaks while there is snow, I recommend crampons and an axe. With that said, I did manage to climb Chougatake in mid-Spring with microspikes however I don't think Chougatake is as steep or as high as the other peaks. 30 litre bag will do if you're staying in huts. I got my bag from a brand called Yamatomichi from the Kyoto store. I believe they sell to other distributors in Tokyo. Best of luck
wait you can drink the water from the river?
Not quite. I used a Sawyer filter.