What is the Shinetsu Trail?
The Sekita mountain range is seen west of Nozawaonsen Village.
The Shinetsu Trail follows the Sekita mountain range, along the ridge of a forest area at an altitude of about 1,000m.
The trail is rich in the blessings of a diverse natural environment.
The only time you can safely walk the trail without snow is
during the very short season from June to November.
Each section is about 8-12 km long and takes about 6-7 hours.
Sections 1 to 10 are 110km in total.
The tail is maintained 100% by volunteers.
We, Snow Crystal joins in annually, while preserving nature as much as possible.
You can feel the scenery, history, and culture that you could not see at the speed of a car.
There are various encounters with nature, such as discovering the figures and traces of animals, witnessing the flowering of plants,
and more. Interact with locals and bond with other trail walkers.
Generally, we the Snow Crystal plan aims to walk one section per day.
We can help decide which sections to walk, taking into consideration your physical fitness level and the weather condition.
Please feel free to contact us.
PERIOD
Request base (June to November)
Please consult your schedule in advance
DURATION
Departure from Nozawa Onsen Village: 7:30~8:00 am
Return to Nozawa Onsen Village: 16:00~16:30 in the evening
(Required time varies depending on the trail section and participants fitness level)
GUIDE FEE PER DAY
1 day & 1 section: 25,000 yen (tax included)
INCLUDED
Official Trail guide fee
* The fee is not per person, but for one group (1 to 5 people) per day.
NOT INCLUDED
Please take out travel and light mountaineering insurance on your own
Round-trip transportation (average about 20,000～30,000yen)
and lunch are separate costs but can be added after consultation
WHAT TO BRING
Drinks for hydration are essential.
Please bring your own lunch box, snacks, towels for wiping sweat, gloves, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent spray,
poles, etc. A rucksack that always leaves both hands free is convenient and safe.
CLOTHES
Easy-to-move clothes and shoes.
It may be convenient if you have a jacket that can easily regulate your body temperature
as a countermeasure against sunburn/cold weather.
Mountain weather can change quickly.
CONDITIONS
Under self-responsibility, pay attention to safety, consider your own muscle strength, physical strength,
and physical condition and participate within a range that you do not overdo it.
Anyone over the age of 18 can participate at their own risk.
Under 18 years old must be accompanied by a guardian.
Also, if you have a fever of 37.5 degrees celsius or higher or are not feeling well
within 3 days before the activity date, please refrain from participating.
We appreciate your understanding in advance.
NOTES
Those who have had a major illness or surgery in the past,
those with allergies, or those who are injured,
if you are sick, pregnant, or have a physical disability due to congenital or acquired reasons,
Please be sure to declare so in writing before participating in the activity with the consent of your doctor.
Please accept and understand that no medical services,
including medical judgments regarding physical conditions, will be provided.
We may have to cancel due to bad weather.
In that case, we will propose an indoor activity, but we ask for your understanding in advance.
Please understand that the course of the day can be entrusted to the guide.
In that case, we will consult with you in advance.
MEETING TIME
Please arrive 10 minutes before the experience time.
Please kindly inform us of your mobile phone number that can be contacted on the day of the activity
and the name of your accommodation in the village for the purpose of coming to pick you up when it’s raining.
LOCATION
Snow Crystal Wellness
FREE WIFI & PARKING
8399-2 Maesaka, Nozawa Onsen Village, Shimotakai District,
Nagano Prefecture 389-2503 JAPAN
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