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Yarigatake: Shinhotaka to Kamikochi (Nagano)
Yarigatake 3180m in the off-season is a difficult snow hike with lots of elevation gain on the way up. With good weather you’ll have...


Okuhotaka: Dakesawa to Karasawa (Nagano)
Okuhotaka 3190m is Japans 3rd highest peak and a difficult overnight hike from Kamikochi. The route described here passes by Maehodaka...

Tengu & Honzawa Onsen (Yatsugatake)
Tengudake 2640m from Honzawa Onsen is a relatively easy winter hike. The ridge to the peak has a steep and exposed section, and the...
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