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5 of the Best Winter Adventures in North Japan



1. Mt. Moriyoshi
It’s roughly 2 hours round trip from the top of the gondola, about 5.5km with an ascent of around 400 meters.
Ani Ski Resort is here: https://goo.gl/maps/SGwzaGgeMQo78pKy9
What are Japanese Snow Monsters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7eGp7IMzbA
Even older Moriyoshi vid from my channel: https://youtu.be/aYQqGi5eBqg

2. Akita Komagatake
The Alpa Komakusa Facility where you park to start the hike here:
https://goo.gl/maps/p7DEWNPLfU9tCazW6
Backcountry Paradise (Akikoma vid): https://youtu.be/6ZZpDNx2c2Q

3. Hakkoda
Total distance really depends on how far you want to go. You could just walk around for a few hundred meters or go 8km. Up to you!
Hakkoda Ropeway: https://goo.gl/maps/USQbbSqs8MnZzDXk6
Melting Monsters in Hakkoda, Japan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qh-3zEx96c

4. Hachimantai
Start at the Akita Hachimantai Ski Resort here: https://goo.gl/maps/C6tUWvMe7uLnjJCG7
(Really best to go with a guide as otherwise not a clear path.)
Snow Monsters of Hachimantai: https://youtu.be/CQ9csYjFeFo

5. Nanataki Falls
Roughly 5km round trip that will take anywhere from one to two hours depending on your pace.
Trailhead: https://goo.gl/maps/HysvhbzAg8mHRLkr5
Nanataki Frozen Waterfall: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apl-YuyztSc

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17 Comments

  1. Nynke K

    I know who I'd hire as a guide if I had plans for a winter break in Japan! Glad you do guiding in summer too – I'll know where to find you sometime in the next few years!

  2. Luciano Arrieta

    Snow or no snow, mountains or valleys, on the trails, I would hire you as a guide in a heartbeat. Your love for those places and the joy you show speaking of those places in Tohoku are the best reference anyone could ask for๐Ÿ™‚

  8. Grenm Da

    The only issue I would have with going winter hiking in japan is the amount of stuff I would have to bring with me to Japan to have a warm safe hike

  12. CelticUchuu

    Beautiful snowy vistas. Would be fun to build an igloo or snow hut in the middle of the snow monsters and spend a night.

  14. 3tacoman

    Q dawg ! Huzzah ! Raise a cheer ! Take us to snow land baby ! Still love my go north hoodie !!

  15. Chrstopher Blighton-Sande

    The problem for me is I'd want to do all of those hikes and just wouldn't have the time to do so on a single trip!๐Ÿ™‚ They all look amazing. I have to say though as someone not very experienced with mountains, the nanataki falls hike looks like a great intro and there is something about the frozen falls that seems so special and magical. The fact that you help people get in touch with the local culture is such an added bonus. I have no idea when I might be able to, but I really hope to hire you as a guide around some of those amazing places. In the meantime I don't hesitate to mention you to anyone who is planning a trip to Japan.

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