IIYAMA – The Shin-etsu Trail

4 Day-Self Guided

Day 1––D

Iiyama – Nabekura Kogen

Arrange own travel to JR Iiyama station. Visit Tourist Information Centre at Iiyama station. A staff member will go over your tour schedule with you. After that, be picked up by hotel staff around noon and check-in. This is your chance to relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Located 550m above sea level, it is surrounded by an old and well-preserved beech forest. You have options of taking a stroll through the forest and/or a variety of other outdoor activities. In the evening, return transfers & dinner will be provided to/from the local hot springs.

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Day 2BLD

The Shin-etsu Trail walk (Self Guide)

 

After breakfast, pick up lunch at the front desk and be transferred to the trekking start point. From Wakui, walk over a small hill and through the beech-tree forest to Numanohara Wetlands, which blossom with flowers after the spring thaw. Be picked up by hotel staff and transfer back to the hotel.

Section 2: Wakui to Akaike Pond(via Numanohara Wetland and Mt. Kenshi)
Walking time: 5-6 hours / Lowest point: 563m above sea level / Distance: 10.7km / Difference in elevation: 459m / Highest point: 1,022m

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Day 3BLD

The Shin-etsu Trail walk (Self Guide)

 

After breakfast, pick up lunch at the front desk and be transferred to the trekking start point. From Akaike Pond, walk through the Manzaka Gap which provides one of the best views in the entire Shin-etsu Trail. The section between the Mansaka Gap and Mt. Hakama peak is shaded by towering beech and birch trees.

Section 1: Akaike Pond to Madarao Kogen Hotel(via Manzaka Gap and Mt. Hakamadake)
Walking time: 5 hours / Lowest point: 910m above sea level / Distance: 10.2km / Difference in elevation: 225m / Highest point: 1,135m

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Day 4B––

Iiyama

 

After breakfast, transfer to JR Iiyama station with hotel staff and end the tour.

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B :  Breakfast  L :  Lunch  D :  Dinner

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3 Day-Partially Guided

Winter Mountain Fun
Snowshoes+Snow Monkey(Optional)

For those who prefer winter activities off the slopes, Iiyama offers always-popular snowshoe tours! Discover animal footprints in the snow, see breathtaking panoramic views, and experience the thrills of a backcountry winter.

Day 1––D

Iiyama – Nabekura Kogen

Arrange own travel to JR liyama station. Visit the Tourist Information Centre at liyama station. A staff member will go over your tour schedule with you. After that, be picked up by hotel staff around noon and check-in. Free time for you to enjoy the snow. In the evening, return transfers & dinner will be provided to/from the local hot springs.

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Day 2BL–

Snowshoe Tour

 

After breakfast, assemble at front desk and meet your English guide.
In the evening, return transfer will be provided to/from the local hot springs. Enjoy dinner & hot springs(own cost).

Snowshoe Tour
Walking time: Between 4.5-7 hours / Distance: 4.5-7km
*Course, time and distance depends on the season.

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Day 3B––

Nabekura Kogen – Iiyama

 

After breakfast, transfer to JR Togarinozawaonsen station with hotel staff and end the tour. If going to Snow Monkey Town, transfer back to liyama station and take the local bus for Snow Monkey Town approx. 30min(own payment).

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B :  Breakfast  L :  Lunch  D :  Dinner

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Things to do in Iiyama

WASHI (Japanese paper)

Why not get a feel for liyama’s charms through nationally recognized traditional arts like hand-crafted Uchiyama paper or lacquerware? Your own handmade goods will be a unique souvenir!

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Miyuki Pork

 

Only two pig farmers grow locality branded pork, “Miyuki pork.” It is very popular at restaurants and at Ryokan (Japanese hotel) around the country as a first class branded pork which Shinshu is proud of.

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Sake Brewing

 

liyama Sake is prepared with the highest quality rice and infiltrated water flowing from the mountains. Nationwide Sake lovers evaluate it as “Yummy!.” The rich climate of liyama and the skills and experience of Toji (Master brewer), ensure this sake’s special place in liyama’s and Japan’s culture.

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REMARKS

Please read the general booking conditions carefully as they incorporate the basis upon which bookings are accepted by JTB New Zealand Ltd. (“JTB”)

• 1.   Planning Company: JTB Japan Travel Corp.
  Address: 2-3-11 Higashi Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
  Japan Tourism Agency Registered Travel Agent (No. 1955)
• 2.   Please note that the scheduled itinerary is subject to change, such as changes to the order or amount of time spent at destinations as a result of public transportation circumstances, road conditions, etc.
• 3.   Vegetarian meals are not available on this tour.
• 4.   This tour visits a wide range of areas in Japan, from Hokkaido to Okinawa. In Hokkaido and Aomori the temperature may drop below 0°C even in the daytime, and snowfall may be heavy. In contrast, the high temperature in Okinawa may be around 20°C. With a maximum temperature difference of about 30°C, participants on this tour will need to bring the appropriate clothing and items for the climate at each destination.
• 5.   [Day 2 / For tour departing on Jan. 29 only] The tour will join the Gokayama Illumination Tour, which is a 1-day tour operated by JTB, and other international and Japanese customers will also be on board.
• 6.   [Day 6] As drift ice is a natural phenomenon, in some cases drift ice may not be seen after the ship departs, but no refunds will be issued even if participants do not get to see drift ice.
• 7.   [Day 9] Hirosaki Castle will be viewed from the outside only. Participants cannot enter the castle keep.
• 8.   [Day 10] Suitcases and other large-size luggage will be sent from Hotel Nikko Fukuoka to Hotel JAL City Naha. Luggage pick-up will be on Day 12, so please pack a backpack or similar small bag for 2 days for your personal belongings on Day 11 and Day 12. (Luggage shipping for 1 piece of luggage per participant is included in the tour booking charge. Charges must be paid on site for any additional luggage.)
• 9.   [Day 11 & Day 12 / For tours departing on Jan. 29 & Feb. 1 only] The visit to Nago Park may be changed to Ryukyumura depending on the blooming conditions of the cherry blossoms. No refunds will be issued in such cases.
• 10. [Day 14] For the Mt. Fuji & Hakone Tour, this tour will join a tour operated by JTB for international travelers, and the interpreter guide that accompanied the tour through Day 13 will change to a different guide.
• 11. Rooms for each hotel on this plan must be 1 room for 2 guests. Room types cannot be selected.
• 12. Children younger than 6 years old are not permitted to participate.
• 13. This tour is accompanied by an English-speaking interpreter guide for the entire itinerary, except for free time sections of the tour. Note that in some cases, all sections of the itinerary may not be led by the same interpreter guide. In such cases, there is a possibility that certain transfers via airplane, etc. may not be accompanied by an interpreter guide.
• 14. Depending on the number of participants and the destinations, a different type of vehicle such as a large taxi or minibus may be used.
• 15. Seating requests for transportation are not accepted.
• 16. If the minimum number of participants (2) is not met by 20 days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date may be cancelled.

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ENQUIRY

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