Rock Climbing Japan, Sports, Trad & Multi-pitch
It’s no wonder Japan produces some of the world’s best climbers when you start to understand how many amazing spots exist!
JOI Rock Climbing Japan offers tours and training – for first timers through to advanced in English, Japanese & Chinese.
Join a course date or request a private tour with a location that matches your interest.
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Rock Climbing Experiences :
Please see our scheduled tours and trainings OR we welcome any private or organisation groups to request specific training, dates and locations to your needs. Our trainings can also crossover with any Wilderness First Aid, Avalanche Safety, Rescue & Survival training. If you are looking for alpine mountaineering and ice climbing please CLICK HERE.
Rock Climbing Level 1 Beginner Course
Duration: 1 day or 2 days option (Guests to arrange overnight accommodation)
Location: Saku, Nagano (see details here)
Experience: Beginner Level to Intermediate Level
An easily accessible and growing in popularity for groups from Tokyo, the Saku crag is only a 5 minute approach, offers forgiving climbs for beginners with a wide variety of grades up to 5.13 to challenge the experts.
It’s a great beginner spot to feel comfortable with little exposure along with a great chance of progression with routes gradually increasing from 5.9 up to 5.11 within a small area – so everyone of every experience can find a challenge!
Language:Japanese, Chinese & English (Chinese on request)
Requirements: Good level of fitness, some climbing experience ideally.
Gear: Approach shoes, climbing shoes, helmet, climbing harness, self arrest belay device – Also available for rent
Grading: Beginner Level to Intermediate Level (US 5.8-5.10, FR 5-6b)
/ Intermediate to advanced (US 5.13+ /8c+)
*Training & schedule is weather dependent for safety. During extreme storms training may be delayed or postponed to another date.
Rock Climbing Level 2 Intermediate Course
Duration: 2 days / 1 night (Mountain Lodge Accomodation or Camping)
Location: Ogawayama ranges 小川山 up to 2,400m+, Nagano (see details here)
Experience: Beginner Level to Intermediate Level / Advanced available
What is known as one of the two top climbing mecca’s of Japan with countless routes. Boasting great bouldering, sport climbing, trad climbing and some lovely multi-pitch and alpine style routes on Japan’s hard granite.
Suitable for anyone, whether you are a beginner, from indoors to outdoors or experienced and wanting to progress further and have guidance of experienced instructors. Join as a group, or schedule private guiding we will take you to some of the best classic routes and mix styles from slab, crack through to overhangs.
Language:Japanese, Chinese & English (Chinese on request)
Requirements: Good level of fitness, some climbing experience.
Gear: Approach shoes, climbing shoes, helmet, headlamp, harness – Also available for rent
Grading: Beginner Level to Intermediate Level (US 5.8-5.10, FR 5-6b)
/ Intermediate to advanced (US 5.10+ / 6b+)
*Training & schedule is weather dependent for safety. During extreme storms training may be delayed or postponed to another date.
“Join a climbing experience in Japan that will forever ignite a passion in the mountains and inspire countless adventures & memories!”
Ice, Mixed & Mountaineering Experiences :
Please see our scheduled tours and trainings OR we welcome any private or organisation groups to request specific training, dates and locations to your needs. Our trainings can also crossover with any Wilderness First Aid, Avalanche Safety, Rescue & Survival training.
MOUNTAIN INSURANCE POLICY –
Included in tour & training is our backcountry insurance for any incidents or evacuation covering up to ¥5m. However it is our policy that each participant has a valid personal insurance which covers ‘extreme activities’ including backcountry & mountain climbing. We recommend :
YAMIFIKU – Offers 1-4day short period coverage (¥600-4000) www.yamakifu.or.jp
MONTBELL – Offers 1 yr extended coverage (¥8,000+) hoken.montbell.jp