Explore the rich nature of a snowy mountain freely in snow shoes!
(1)Beginner Course “Exploring beech woods”: A beginner course where participants mainly climb down. Explore the beech woods freely.
(2)“Exploring beech woods and gigantic trees”: Explore the beech woods and gigantic trees
(3)“Climbing up to the mountain top of Mt. Izumigatake”: A course for intermediate participants with a higher quality of snow and less mountaineers.
(4)“Climbing up to the mountain top of Mt. Kitaizumigatake”: Climb up to the mountain top of Mt. Kitaizumigatake, which is higher than Mt. Izumigatake. Explore the primeval forests.
*(3) and (4) are for intermediate and advanced mountaineers.
About Activity
- Program Name
- Eco Tour (Snow Shoe Tour)
- Fee
- (1)¥4,500 (2)¥5,900 (3)¥7,000 (4)¥7,500
*The prices do not include insurance, lift and rental snow shoes. - Available Period
- Each course is available once or twice every month from January until March.
- Time Required
- (1)Beginner Course “Exploring beech woods” About 2 hours
(2)“Exploring beech woods and gigantic trees” About 4 hours 30 minutes
(3)“Climbing up to the mountain top of Mt. Izumigatake” about 5 hours
(4)“Climbing up to the mountain top of Mt. Kitaizumigatake” About 6 hours
*(1) ~ (4) include rest time. - Opening Hours
- (1)9:20AM ~ 12PM (2)9:30AM ~ 2:30PM
(3)8:30AM ~ 2PM (4)8:30AM ~ 3PM - Number of Persons
- 8 persons a day (minimum: 2 persons)
- Program Details
- Please make a reservation at least five days in advance via phone calls or E-mail.
(1)Admission at 9:20AM → Start at 10AM → Back to Spring Valley Izumi Kogen Skiing Ground at 12PM
(2Admission at 9:30AM → Start at 10AM → Back to Spring Valley Izumi Kogen Skiing Ground at 2:30PM
(3)Admission at 8:30AM → Start at 9AM → Back to Spring Valley Izumi Kogen Skiing Ground at 2PM
(4)Admission at 8:30AM → Start at 9AM → Back to Spring Valley Izumi Kogen Skiing Ground at 2PM ~ 3PM - Fee includes
- Tour guide
- Fee doesn't include
- Insurance fee ¥500, One-way lift ticket ¥400, Snow shoe (with ski poles) ¥1,200
*These fees must be paid additionally. - Things to prepare
- Snow wear, snow boots, goggles (or sunglasses), hats, gloves
- Meeting Time/Place
- (1)9:20AM(2)9:30AM(3)(4)8:30AM Reception at Spring Valley Izumi Kogen Skiing Ground Skiing School
- Application starts on / ends on
- Please make a reservation at least five days in advance.
Please tell us which tour you want, date, name, address, cellphone number, date of birth, and whether you want to use our rental snow shoes or not. - Age Limit
- You must be older than the age of 12. Please contact us for senior participants.
- Cancellation Fee
- The day before the reservation: 50%
On the actual reserved day: 100% - Notes
- The activity may not be available depending on the weather.
Please wear warm clothes when you participate. Please wear comfortable clothes that you can walk in the snow for a long time, such as winter trekking shoes, snowboarding boots or snow boots.
Activity Location
- Address
- 〒981-3225 14-2 Dakeyama, Fukuoka, Izumi Ward, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture
- TEL / FAX
- TEL 022-379-3755、FAX 022-379-4423
- E-Mail Address
- Please access our website and click「the contact form」.
- Access
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http://www.springvalley.co.jp/access/6141
Approximately 40 ~ 50 minutes from the city center of Sendai by car (600 vehicles can be parked)
Sendai City Bus: Operating from late-July until October 31st (“To Izumi Kogen Skiing Ground” from Sendai City Subway Izumichuo Station / 50 minutes (One way / Adults ¥930)