Just 2 hours away from Tokyo! Bask in the beauty of winter Nikko in this unforgettable ice climbing experience!

【OUTLINE】

With a towering 25m ice wall located next to the Chojiga Waterfall in the Nikko Kirifuri Plateau as your backdrop, enjoy a breathtaking ice climbing experience.

【HIGHLIGHTS】

• This is the only place in Japan where you can experience ice climbing on a natural ice wall within just 2 hours from Tokyo! We are located just 15 minutes for the closest station!
• Use a huge 25m-high and magnificent ice wall that stands right next to the Kirifuri Hidden Waterfall in Nikko as your backdrop!
• Don't have the equipment? You can rent all equipment required for climbing, such as axes and crampons
• We also provide basic lectures, so even beginners can take up this exciting challenge
  

【SCHEDULE】

[10:15] Gather at Tobu Nikko Station, or JR Nikko Station, then drive to the office.
[10:30] Change clothes/lecture
[11:00] Move to Kirifuri Kogen by car
[11:10] Walk to Toji Waterfall
[11:20] Climb the Ice Wall
[13:40] Return to the office and change clothes
[14:30] Ride the car back to Tobu Nikko Station and dismissal

【DETAILS】

In this tour, experience authentic ice climbing on a towering ice wall with a height of 25m near the world heritage site Nikko Toshogu.
After you meet the staff at Tobu Nikko Station (or JR Nikko Station), we will ride the car to the office. There, while watching a small video on ice climbing, we will teach you how it's performed and what things you should watch out for. Rest assured that once you have changed into your ice climbing clothes, we will make sure you learn how to use your gear well.
Once you reach Kirifuri Plateau (Toji-no-taki waterfall), it's time to get ice climbing!
First of all, practice on a beginner's ice wall with a gentle slope and not very tall (about 15 m), and if you are used to it, you can then try climbing the large 25 m ice wall.
After the activity, return to the changing office by car, change clothes, and ride back to Tobu Nikko Station.

【THINGS TO NOTE】

• Time：3 hours (around 4.5 hours including changing clothes and transportation)
• Meeting point：
  Tobu Nikko Station
  4-3 Matsubara-cho, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture 321-1406
  Or
  JR Nikko Station
  115 Aioimachi-cho, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture 321-1413
  ※OnePlay-it's ice climbing tour staff will come to meet you. Please wait at the station exit.
  
• Access：
  ・Tobu Nikko Station
  About 2 hours by limited express train from Asakusa Station to Tobu Nikko Station
  ・JR Nikkko Station
  About 50 minutes from Tokyo Station to Utsunomiya Station by Tohoku Shinkansen. From Utsunomiya station it is about 45 minutes. 
• Language support：Japanese
  
• Included：
  ・Experience fee
  ・Rental of basic equipment (axe, harness, helmet, climbing irons)
  ・Insurance
• Excluded：
  ・Food
  ・Drink
  ・Rental of clothing
  ・Goggles
  ・Climbing shoes
• Items to bring：
  ・Backpack (packs personal equipment such as lunch, drinks, and winter clothes)
  ・Lunch box, portable food
  ・Drinks: For constant hydration.　　
  (plus a warm bottle for lunch would be useful)
  ・Other necessary items such as medicine, sunscreen, body warmer, garbage bags, etc.
  
  
• Clothes：
  ①Clothing
  ・outer
  (Windproof, waterproof, cold-resistant jackets, pants, ski wear, snowboard wear, etc.)
  ・Innerwear
  (warm fleece, down, wool sweaters, etc.)
  ・Underwear
  (Quick-drying chemical fiber T-shirts, long T-shirts, undershirts, spats, etc.)
  ・Compact down jackets to protect you from the cold during breaks and lunch
  ＊Ice climbing will be done by one or two climbers at a time. Please make sure to wear warm clothing as it will be very cold during the waiting time.
  ＊Charged rental
  Snow wear (top and bottom) ¥2,000, gloves ¥500, goggles ¥500
  Please let us know at the time of reservation as the number of rental items is limited.
  
  ②Other items
  ・Thick socks
  （Thick socks (warm, synthetic fiber socks are best)
  ・Hat (thin knit cap is suitable)
  Since you will be wearing a helmet, it would be better if there were no pompoms attached.
  ・Gloves (highly waterproof and cold-resistant)
  ・Sunglasses or goggles
  ・Spats, gaiters (*if available)
  
  ③Shoes
  ・Climbing shoes or trekking shoes with hard soles and waterproof/cold protection are recommended.
  ＊Shoes with soft soles may cause the crampons to come off during ice climbing.
  
  
• Participation requirements：Healthy people who can handle the cold
• Free Wi-Fi：×
  
• Toilet：Western style available
  ※Once you go in the field, there is no bathroom.
• Other things to note：
  ・We will do our best to let you know if the tour is cancelled by 7 pm on the day before your tour. However, in the case of sudden snow or bad weather, we may have to cancel on the day of.
  ・Please understand that we must work with the weather.
  ・This plan is only available in Japanese. Please note that an English-speaking guide will not be provided.
  

【CANCELLATION POLICY】