Suggestions for 2+ day mountain hike in Feb/March?
Search this site:             

Suggestions for 2+ day mountain hike in Feb/March?

by Jonathan
(London)

Hi there,

What a great website.

I travel to Japan a lot and am a keen hiker and amateur mountaineer (basic Grade I - III Scottish Winter). I've been wanting to do a hiking trip for a while in Japan but information is scarce and I've never got around to it.

I'm going to be over in Japan again in a few months. Ideally, I'd like to do a two day (or more) hike/summit with some wild camping at the end of February. Do you have any suggestions?

I have all the kit (four season sleeping bags, four season tent, crampons, ice axe etc) except for snowshoes (though I could pick some up before I leave if needed).

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

All the best,

Jonathan

Comments for Suggestions for 2+ day mountain hike in Feb/March?

Click here to add your own comments

Jan 10, 2018
Sorry...
by: Gary Wolff

Jonathan, I’m afraid I can’t help. Not a big fan of winter climbing for a million reasons. Here are just a few: https://www.garyjwolff.com/climbing-mt-fuji.html#2

What I’d recommend is that you consult the "Hiking in Japan" Facebook group, where a number of winter climbers hang out: https://facebook.com/groups/9872778764

Please also note that mountain rescues in Japan can run tens of thousands of dollars, so I recommend insurance.

Best wishes and thanks for visiting my site...

Click here to add your own comments

Join in and write your own page! It's easy to do. How? Simply click here to return to Highest Mountains in Japan.

Japan-Texas ebook cover thumbnail
A FREE download at Smashwords



Pattaya ebook cover
Only $1.99 at Amazon
(¥214 at アマゾン日本)




Alaska ebook cover
Only $2.99 at Amazon
(¥340 at アマゾン日本)




GW's road trip ebook cover
Only 99¢ at Amazon
(¥114 at アマゾン日本)




new Climbing Mt. Fuji book
Only $2.99 at Amazon
(¥343 at アマゾン日本)




Only $2.99 at Amazon
(¥343 at アマゾン日本)

 



Let's connect!!

Gary J. Wolff
Facebook badge

View Gary J. Wolff's profile on LinkedIn

My pics:

My videos: YouTube logo



What's New?

  1. What it takes to save lives on Mount Fuji

    Jun 30, 25 10:21 PM

    In 2024, there were 2,946 mountain distress incidents reported nationwide, according to the National Police Agency — a decrease of 180 from the previous year. However, trouble on popular tourist peaks…

    Read more

  2. SoftBank Corp. Providing 5G Connectivity on Mt. Fuji Summit for Summer Climbing Season

    Jun 24, 25 07:35 PM

    Every year SoftBank Corp. takes measures to enhance communication services for climbers on Mt. Fuji, including setting up base stations at the summit during the summer climbing season. In 2025, SoftBa…

    Read more

  3. Who holds the record for climbing Mt. Fuji the most number of times?

    Jun 23, 25 08:13 AM

    As of Sept. 2023, it was reported that 80-year-old mountaineer Yoshinobu Jitsukawa (實川欣伸), known as "Mr. Fuji," had climbed Japan's tallest peak a record 2,230 times! WOW! Jitsukawa, a resident of Num…

    Read more