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WILD-1 Utsunomiya Station East Store 40th anniversary commemorative climbing tour held 2 nights in a mountain hut to Mt. Kita in the Southern Alps
Outdoor life store “WILD-1” will be holding a mountain climbing tour to commemorate its 40th anniversary. This is a 3-day, 2-night itinerary departing from Utsunomiya City and using a mountain hut, aiming for Mt. Kitadake, the second highest mountain in Japan. ……
Aim to become the “leader of the Southern Alps” by using a chartered bus and staying in a mountain hut for 2 nights
The tour dates will be from July 18th (Thursday) to July 20th (Saturday), with a two-night stay at a mountain hut and four meals included. Take a chartered bus from Utsunomiya to Mt. Kitadake in the Southern Alps. On the first day, it took about 3 hours to climb, and on the second day, it took about 3 hours to reach the mountain hut, and from there we lightened our packs and headed to the summit. On the final day, it’s a relaxing two-night stay at a mountain hut where you can enjoy the sunrise and the spectacular view of Mt. Fuji from in front of the hut before heading down the mountain. An itinerary manager (WILD-1 staff) and a guide will accompany you for the entire itinerary.
WILD-1 Utsunomiya Station East Store Opening 40th Anniversary Climbing tour held 2 nights in a mountain hut to Mt. Kita in the Southern Alps Outdoor life store “WILD-1” operated by Kanseki Co., Ltd. (Head office: Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture, Representative: Ichiro Otagaki) is celebrating its 40th anniversary since the opening of its first store, the Utsunomiya store (currently Utsunomiya Station East store). To express our gratitude for your support, we will be holding a mountain climbing tour to commemorate our 40th anniversary. This is a 3-day, 2-night itinerary departing from Utsunomiya City and using a mountain hut, aiming for Mt. Kitadake, the second highest mountain in Japan. [Details] https://www.wild1.co.jp/cms/events/73713
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[Tour destination] Kitadake (Yamanashi Prefecture, Southern Alps) 3193m above sea level. It is the second highest peak in Japan after Mt. Fuji, and together with Mt. Ainodake and Mt. Nochodake, it makes up the Shiramine Sanzan, and is also called the “leader of the Southern Alps.” From the top of the mountain, you can see the majestic green Southern Alps and Mt. Fuji peaking out from a sea of clouds. There are many dense flower fields, and it is also known as a treasure trove of alpine plants. [Implementation Overview] Date: Thursday, July 18, 2024 – Saturday, July 20, 2024 Application deadline: Wednesday, July 10, 2024 Participation fee: 79,200 yen (tax included) *Chartered bus fee, local guide fee, Mt. Hut 2 Includes overnight stay with 4 meals, bathing fee after descending, and insurance. Number of participants: 12 people (minimum number of participants: 7) Those who can climb 4 to 6 hours a day. How to apply: Special page (https://www.wild1.co) Please apply using the dedicated application form available at (.jp/cms/events/73713). Planning and execution WILD-1 Travel Service (Kanseki Co., Ltd.) Tochigi prefecture governor registered travel agency No. 2-589 Full member of the National Association of Travel Agents 321 -0158 3-1-1 Nishikawa Tahonmachi, Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture TEL:028-688-6597 FAX :028-688-7615 [Schedule] ●July 18th (Thursday) Kanseki Head Office Parking Lot (Meeting at 5:15, Departing at 5:30) ⇒⇒ (Chartered Bus) ⇒⇒ Ashiyasu Parking Lot (9:00) ⇒⇒ (Shuttle bus) ⇒ ⇒ Hirogawara trailhead (11:00)…Shirane Oike hut (15:00) Overnight at Shirane Oike hut ●July 19th (Fri) Shirane Oike hut (7:00)…The hut on the shoulder of Mt. Kita (10:00)…Walking around the top of Mt. Kitadake and the flower garden (11:00)…The hut on the shoulder of Mt. Kitadake (14:00) Overnight at the hut on the shoulder of Mt. Kitadake ●July 20th (Sat) Hut on the shoulder of Mt. Kitadake (7:00) …Shirane Oike Hut (9:00)…Hirogawara trailhead ⇒⇒ (shuttle bus) ⇒⇒ Ashiyasu parking lot (13:00, take a bath at the adjacent Shiramine Kaikan) ⇒⇒ (chartered bus) ⇒⇒ Kanseki head office parking Car lot (19:00) *The schedule may change depending on the day’s weather, mountain trail conditions, participants’ physical condition, traffic conditions, etc. *Please prepare your own lunch for the entire trip. (You can also arrange lunch boxes at the mountain hut.)
[Guide in charge] Noriko Yamamoto Certified Climbing Guide Stage II by Japan Mountain Guide Association
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mountaineering guide. We will guide you through mountain areas across the country, mainly in Nagano Prefecture, Yamanashi Prefecture, and the Tohoku area. We have a reputation for providing guided tours that allow you to enjoy climbing while being close to nature, and we plan and hold programs for individual tours, such as alpine traverses, satoyama trekking, and experiential nature guides, based on the themes of “mountain trips” and “forest trips.” [About Kanseki Co., Ltd.] Since its founding in 1975, our company has been operating under the management philosophy of “providing products and services that enrich and comfort homes and lifestyles, and help improve the living culture of local people.” With our home center business as our core, we have developed multiple businesses including outdoor specialty stores. We will continue to strive to be a “safe, kind, and convenient store” that will help our customers in their daily lives, from “creating a comfortable life” to “proposing a lifestyle that enriches their lives.” I will continue to do so. [About WILD-1] Kanseki opened its first store in Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture in April 1984 as an outdoor life store operated by Kanseki. As of April 2024, we have 24 stores in 12 prefectures nationwide. We offer products and services based on three store concepts: “Providing tools” tailored to the characteristics of the field, “Distributing information” for comfortable outdoor activities, and “Improving morale” to pass on the excitement we get from nature to the next generation. We provide services. [Company profile] Company name: Kanseki Co., Ltd. Head office location: 3-1-1 Nishikawatahonmachi, Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture President and CEO: Ichiro Otagaki Business details: Management of home centers, specialty stores, etc. and all related businesses Established: 1975 HP: https://www.kanseki.co.jp/ [For inquiries regarding this article] WILD-1 Utsunomiya Station East Store Person in charge: Nagai TEL: 028-633-1182
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