Guiding from Hakuba to the overseas destinations of your dreams
BLUECLIFF, founded in 2000 by its representative, IFMGA and UIAGM international mountain guide Tomoo Takimoto, has been a guide service based in Hakuba Village, providing mountain guiding, backcountry skiing and snowboarding, and climbing guide services in Japan and around the world.
In Japan, the company offers backcountry guide services in the large fields of the Hida Mountains, the Northern Alps, and the Hakuba Mountain Range. The lineup includes short hikes open to beginners and experienced riders alike, one-day tours with extensive mountain skiing, and expert tours for advanced skiers. Based in Asahikawa, the company also offers ski tours throughout Hokkaido.
BLUECLIFF has long established a backcountry style for skiing and snowboarding, operating in Japan's most iconic mountain areas both domestically and internationally. Leveraging the extensive experience of its staff, the company offers a safe and enjoyable experience.
The scale unique to IFMGA/UIAGM International Mountain Guides
BLUECLIFF can also guide you to popular overseas destinations such as the Matterhorn, Mont Blanc, the Dolomites, and the Haute Route. They will escort you on a large-scale journey, making full use of the know-how of international mountain guides
BLUECLIFF's signature "One Day Tour" for experienced hikers
The One-Day Tour is Blue Cliff's main tour, which takes you into the authentic backcountry area and is recommended for experienced backcountry skiers. The Hakuba area, home to the Northern Alps, offers short hikes that efficiently utilize the lifts, allowing you to ski on open runs with elevation gains of over 1,000 meters and deep tree runs.
Skiing in Hakuba, with its large mountains and deep valleys, requires not only skill and stamina, but also preparation and mental readiness to avoid danger. Please check the details beforehand if you wish to participate. The location and course will be decided the day before or on the day itself, based on the conditions and the level of the participants.
Event Period: Until Golden Week in May, advance reservations required.
Event Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Level: Beginners and above.
Equipment: Backpack, beacon, probe, shovel, etc.
Price: ¥13,200 (excluding tax)
. *Lift ticket, lunch, and insurance are not included.
Be sure to purchase mountain or hiking insurance in advance. Participants without insurance are not permitted.
representative
At the age of 15, after reading Naoki Uemura's "Betting Your Youth on the Mountains," he traveled 1,200km on foot and camping from Ibaraki Prefecture to Takinoue Town, Monbetsu County, Hokkaido.
After that, he became actively involved in mountaineering and climbing in Hokkaido, Tanigawa, the Northern Alps, and the Southern Alps. At the age of 19, he became interested in climbing, including the Mont Blanc Major Route and the North Face of the Drus. He has since been active throughout the country, focusing on free climbing and backcountry snowboarding. In 2000, he moved to Hakuba Village and began working as a mountain guide.
[Qualifications]
UIAGIM, IFMGA International Mountain Guide
Guide Area
| Main guide area | Hakuba Otari, Northern Alps, Hokkaido |
| Other areas | Hida, Kubiki, Myoko, Central Alps, European Alps, Dolomites, Norway, Chile |
| Representative name (guide qualification) | Tomoo Takimoto (International Mountain Guide) |
| Main guide name (guide qualification) | Kengo Shibata (JMGA Mountaineering Guide Stage II), Yuki Shibata (JMGA Mountaineering Guide Stage II) |
| Number of guides | 2 full-time employees, 2 part-time employees (including 3 qualified employees) |
| Guide Ratio | 1 guide: 5 guests |
| Percentage of guests | Skiing/Snowboarding (8 vs. 2) / Men and Women (8 vs. 2) |
rental
| Snow Safety Gear | Beacon Probe Shovel (Ant) |
| backpack | Something that can be fitted with a board (yes) |
| Skiing | Skis with touring bindings (available) |
| Climbing gear | Climbing skins (Ali) Snowshoes (Ali) |
Fee
| 1DAY | 13,200 yen |
| others | Powder Guide 11,000 yen |
The actual tour content
| First time participating | BC experience | The most difficult | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Activity time | About 4 hours | About 6 hours | About 8 hours |
| Total altitude difference | 400 to 600 m | 600 to 1,200 m | Over 1400m |
| Average hike time | 3 hours | 4 hours | More than 6 hours |
| Slope Contents | Gentle to medium slopes | Medium to steep slopes | steep slope |
Information
| address | 7077-1 Kitajo, Hakuba Village, Kitaazumi District, Nagano Prefecture |
| TEL | 090-2430-5806 |
| mtaki@blucliff.jp | |
| WEB | http://bluecliff.jp/ |
| Social Media | bluecliff bluecliff |
*The information posted is as of October 2023
