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Snowshoe Expedition to Yonako Fudo Japan Grand Icefall
Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
$295.29
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Join a guided tour to witness the majestic Fudo Falls—an awe-inspiring 95-meter drop that is revered as a sacred natural monument—completely frozen in winter.
Ride a snowcat for 50 minutes through a shimmering white forest road, comfortably shielded from the cold, until you reach the trailhead. From there, strap on snowshoes for a scenic 3-hour hike. Midway through the course, enjoy a warm lunch and restroom break at the cozy Nekodake Mountain Lodge Café, where hot drinks will help you recharge.
This breathtaking experience lasts about 6 hours from meeting to return, and is perfect even for beginners looking to explore Japan’s winter wilderness.
Ride a snowcat for 50 minutes through a shimmering white forest road, comfortably shielded from the cold, until you reach the trailhead. From there, strap on snowshoes for a scenic 3-hour hike. Midway through the course, enjoy a warm lunch and restroom break at the cozy Nekodake Mountain Lodge Café, where hot drinks will help you recharge.
This breathtaking experience lasts about 6 hours from meeting to return, and is perfect even for beginners looking to explore Japan’s winter wilderness.
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Snowshoe Expedition to Yonako Fudo Japan Grand Icefall
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 6 hours
- Hot water, tea, and soup are available at the mountain hut
- Snowshoe rental fee
- Shuttle service from the meeting point to the snowcat boarding area and snowcat ride.
- Local guide fee, rest stop and toilet access at Nekodake Mountain Hut
- Mountaineering boots rental fee
Meeting point
Please gather to the left of the main entrance rotary, around the gazebo area.
[Important] If you plan to come directly to the meeting point, please inform us when making your reservation.
Return details
Please gather to the left of the main entrance rotary, around the gazebo area.
[Important] If you plan to come directly to the meeting point, please inform us when making your reservation.
1. Experience Overview
- From the meeting point, a 20-minute ride in a 4WD vehicle takes you to the snowcat boarding area.
- Board the snowcat and enjoy a comfortable 50-minute ride to the trailhead without feeling the cold.
- Join a guided snowshoe trekking tour, walking on packed snow for about 3 hours.
- After about 1 hour of hiking, take a break at Nekodake Mountain Hut for lunch and restroom access. You can leave heavy gear here before visiting Fudōji Inner Temple and Fudō Falls (20-minute round trip). Hot water, tea, and soup are provided free of charge.
Meals are not available at the hut during winter. Please bring your own lunch.
- Conditions:
– Temperature: -5°C to -15°C
– Elevation gain: 230m
– Distance: 1.5km
– Two steep snowy slopes (approx. 30° incline) with safety ropes installed.
2. Participation Guidelines
- The entire course is on snow.
- No prior snow mountain experience is required—ideal for first-timers.
- Trailhead elevation: 1,300m / Fudō Falls elevation: 1,500m
- Suitable for those accustomed to hiking or mountain walking.
Restrooms are available at the meeting point, Nekodake Hut, and the end of the tour. None at the snowcat station or trailhead.
- From the meeting point, a 20-minute ride in a 4WD vehicle takes you to the snowcat boarding area.
- Board the snowcat and enjoy a comfortable 50-minute ride to the trailhead without feeling the cold.
- Join a guided snowshoe trekking tour, walking on packed snow for about 3 hours.
- After about 1 hour of hiking, take a break at Nekodake Mountain Hut for lunch and restroom access. You can leave heavy gear here before visiting Fudōji Inner Temple and Fudō Falls (20-minute round trip). Hot water, tea, and soup are provided free of charge.
Meals are not available at the hut during winter. Please bring your own lunch.
- Conditions:
– Temperature: -5°C to -15°C
– Elevation gain: 230m
– Distance: 1.5km
– Two steep snowy slopes (approx. 30° incline) with safety ropes installed.
2. Participation Guidelines
- The entire course is on snow.
- No prior snow mountain experience is required—ideal for first-timers.
- Trailhead elevation: 1,300m / Fudō Falls elevation: 1,500m
- Suitable for those accustomed to hiking or mountain walking.
Restrooms are available at the meeting point, Nekodake Hut, and the end of the tour. None at the snowcat station or trailhead.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Snowshoe Expedition to Yonako Fudo Japan Grand Icefall
Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
$295.29
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
—
You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
—
We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
—
Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!