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Have you ever wanted to try snowshoeing through forests and snowfields in the stillness of winter? You can experience an entirely new facet of nature in wintertime through snowshoe trekking. Snowshoeing opens up ordinarily inaccessible snowy inclines and forests for pleasant hikes.
Unlike skiing's fast-paced downhill descent, snowshoeing lets you drink in the beauties of nature. Snowshoers often encounter squirrels and rabbits, come across animal tracks, and may even find dormouse burrows. In the winter forest, trees take on a new, unfamiliar beauty. And when you reach the mountain's central slopes, the snow-covered world spreads out as far as you can see.
Our snowshoeing program provides everything from a basic course to genuine snowshoe trekking with a mountain guide. Give snowshoeing a try!
| Half-day/Full-day Programs | Half-day/Full-day programs available troughout the season, excluding the New Year's holiday |
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| Intensive Course | Mid-December through end-March (Tuesdays, Wednesday, and weekends), excluding the New Year's holiday |
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| Two-hour | An entry-level course for those with no previous snowshoeing experience. You will learn how to handle, wear, and walk in snowshoes. | Lessons are held in a forest park and an oak forest. | ¥3,150 per person for a two-hour class |
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| Five-hour | An entry-level/review course for those with no previous snowshoeing experience, or those with some experience but who wish to review the basics. We will snowshoe at several locations through the day. You will learn the snowshoeing basics and how best to observe nature. | Lessons are held in an oak forest in the morning, and a hilly snowfield in the afternoon. | ¥5,250 per person for a five-hour class |
| Intensive | A more advanced course for those who want the full snowshoeing experience. The first day consists of snowshoeing in a lesson that covers the basics, and the second day of a full-day trek on the slopes of Mt. Myoko. You will learn the basics, how best to observe nature, and fundamental techniques for snowshoeing on a snowy mountain. | The first day of lessons are held at the same place as the five-hour program. On the second day, we will trek to the central slopes of Mt. Myoko. | ¥8,400 per person for two days |
- Enrollment fee
- At least four people must be enrolled in a program for it to take place.
- If less than four people are enrolled or a private guide is desired, applicants must cover the guide's fee.
- Although the enrollment fee includes the minimum required level of group insurance, those who require additional insurance should purchase it individually before departing from their home country.
- Please note that the enrollment fee does not include lodging. The lodging cost for the snowshoeing guide will be divided equally among participants.
- Transportation to and from the departure points is not provided. Inquire if special arrangements are required.
- Myoko Tourist Office
- Email: info@myoko.tv
- Phone (in Japanese): +81 (255) 86-3911
- Fax: +81 (255) 86-3450
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