Winter Alpine Introduction: Echizen’s Mt. Arashima (Private)
Challenge Mt. Arashima, a famous peak loved by Hisaya Fukada, in severe winter! Experience the thrill of winter alpine climbing through a beautiful forest of fog and ice.

Length
8+hours

Season
December to May

Area
Ono City, Fukui

Group size
1 to 5 persons

Type
Private

Price/person
25,000-55,000 JPY
Guide
Hiromichi Murata
Monk Name: Koudou ・ Representative of PLUS WILD ・ Nature and Zen trail adventure Chubu area mountain guide

ABOUT
Mt. Arashima, 1,523 meters above sea level, located in Ono City, Fukui Prefecture, is also known as “Ono Fuji”. In winter, the beech trees are wonderfully covered in fog and ice. Join our guides to climb, learn, and feel the mountain, which is also a great introduction to winter alpine climbing.




Itinerary
Sample itinerary
7:00 | Fukui Station |
8:00 | Enter the Kachihara Trailhead, Ono City |
12:00 | Reach the summit |
15:00 | Return from the summit |
16:00 | Fukui Station |
Requirements
High school students and above
Equipment
Rental equipment list (not included) | ・ Harness (with carabiner): 1,000 yen ・ Beacon: 1,000 yen ・ Helmet: 500 yen |
Personal Preparation | Rucksack (approx. 30L), rainwear (separate top and bottom), crampons (10 toes or more), ice axe, harness, helmet, 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: From Fukui-Kita IC of Hokuriku Expressway to Ono IC of Chubu Jukan Expressway: Katsuhara Ski Area Trailhead Parking lot: Approximately 20 cars can be parked at the trailhead. By public transportation: From Nagoya: Transfer to Hokuriku Line from Maibara and get off at Fukui Station. From Osaka or Kyoto: Take the direct Thunderbird or JR Kyoto Line to Tsuruga, transfer to Hokuriku Line and get off at Fukui Station.

Nearest station
Fukui Station

If you come by car
60 minutes from Fukui Station (Katsuhara ski resort trailhead)

Meeting place
Fukui Station or Mt. Arashimadake Katsuhara Course parking