Skiing & Snowboarding

Snowshoe Hike in Ashiu Forest (Private Tour)

Snowshoe hiking at the headwaters of the Yura River, known for its virgin forests and clear waters, in the silvery white season.

Length

8+ hours

Season

December to March

Area

Kutsuki Harihata, Shiga

Group size

1 to 10 persons

Type

Private

Price/person

10,000 JPY

Guide

村田 浩道 Hiromichi Murata

村田 浩道 Hiromichi Murata

Monk Name: Koudou ・ Representative of PLUS WILD ・ Nature and Zen trail adventure Chubu area mountain guide

About

Located on the border of Kyoto, Shiga, and Fukui prefectures, the beautiful Ashiu Forest, also known as the last unexplored region in the Kansai region, is a special place that only PLUS WILD guides can take you snowshoeing during the silvery white season.

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Itinerary

Sample itinerary 8:00 Meet at Azumigawa Station on JR Kosei Line 9:30 Kutsuki Harihata area / Ashiu Forest 15:00 Harihata District 17:00 JR Kosei Line Azumigawa Station

Requirements

3rd grade elementary school students and above

Equipment

Rental equipment list: Snowshoes (with poles): ¥2,500 extra Top bring: Snow boots (for snow), backpack (approx. 30L), rainwear (separate top and bottom), warm clothing (down, etc.), underwear and midlayer clothing (non-cotton underwear, fleece), winter gloves, warm hat, drinks, food (high calorie).

Facilities

If you have any questions about facilities or about local accommodations, please contact us.

Access info

By car: Meishin Expressway Kyoto Higashi IC JR Kosai Azumigawa Station via Kosai Road Parking is available in an empty lot near the trailhead. By public transportation: From Nagoya: Take the JR Biwako Line from Maibara to Omi Shiotsu, and get off at JR Kosai Azumigawa Station from Omi Shiotsu. From Osaka or Kyoto: Take the JR Kosei Line and get off at Azumigawa Station.

Pick up

no

Nearest station

JR Kosei Line Azumigawa Station

Meeting place

JR Kosei Line Azumigawa Station

If you come by car

60 minutes from JR Azumigawa Station (Kutsuki Harihata area)