Here are the features of Epic Japan
Epic Japan is run by Akiko Nakae, a former alpine racer who became a business person, and became a professional guide after encountering the backcountry and being fascinated by the rich world. Its features are as follows.
1. A small number of people who are particular about the satisfaction of each guest. A
guide ratio (1:4) with a responsible guide ratio (1:4) and a group of people corresponding to the size of the slope. Correspondence.
"I'm guiding with the hope that someday I'll be able to stand on my own," he said.
2. Proposing the best conditions from a wide range of options that transcend regions From our
experience of having fun in Hokkaido, Tohoku and Shinetsu areas, as well as Hida, and from our experience guiding inbound foreign guests to those areas, we have found the optimal timing for each area. guide you to your destination. Specializes in guiding in English during the powder season in Satoyama and outback in spring.
3. A female guide who can participate with peace of mind even if you are a single woman
. Akiko Nakae is one of the only three female guides in Japan who hold Stage 2 ski guides under the current system. She is also a director of the Japan Backcountry Ski Guides Association.
'22-23 season offer tour
For the 2022-23 season, Epic Japan has set up a permanent public tour, a private tour held on request, and a planned tour with a fixed schedule and place.
[regular tour]
- Period: Mid-January to late May
- Guide fee: 15,000 yen/person/day (tax included)
- Guide ratio: 1:4
- Minimum number of participants: 2 people (plus 5,000 yen/day for 1 person charter)
- Candidate areas: Hakuba/Happo BC, Tsugaike BC, Otari Satoyama, Jiagatake BC, etc. Nozawa Onsen/Nozawa Onsen BC, Nabekurayama, etc.
Myoko/Myoko BC Togakushi BC
*Guide fee includes transportation, accommodation, food, and lift fees. and other expenses are not included. If necessary, the guide fee for the gondola and lift will be borne by the guest on a per capita basis.
[Renge Onsen Tour] 2 Days & 3 Days
A tour where you stay at the Renge Onsen Lodge in the back room of Hakuba.
After enjoying the north and west slopes of the Ushiro Tateyama mountain range, which is difficult to climb back up on a day trip, enjoy an open-air bath with a beer in hand while watching the sunset at Renge Onsen (photo). This is the ultimate luxury accommodation tour. Renge Onsen Lodge is an inn deep in the snow-covered mountains and has a wonderful atmosphere. If you apply for 3 days, you can also visit Mt. Yukikura and Mt. Asahi.
- Period: Mid-March to mid-April
- Guide fee: 1 night 2 days 35,000 yen/person (tax included) 2 nights 3 days 50,000 yen/person
- Guide ratio: 1:4
- Minimum number of participants: 2 people (2 days and 1 night: +10,000 yen, 3 days and 2 nights: +15,000 yen, even for 1 person
) not included. The lodging fee for Renge Onsen Lodge in the spring of 2021 is 14,000 yen for 1 night, 2 days and 2 meals.
[Private Tour]
Epic Japan also supports private tours tailored to your needs. It is possible to respond flexibly, such as traveling by connecting places other than open recruitment tours and good places from time to time, setting goals and training. Consult first.
- Period: Mid-December to late May
- Guide fee: 40,000 yen/group/day (tax included) (1-4 people) 70,000 yen/group/day (tax included) (5-8 people)
- Candidate areas: Hokkaido, Tohoku, Hokushinetsu, Tateyama, Southern Northern Alps, Mt.Fuji, and any mountain that is subject to skiing
*The guide fee does not include expenses such as transportation, accommodation, food, and lift fees. The necessary guide expenses are also borne by the guest.
Application: info@epicjapan.net , Facebook messenger, Instagram direct message.
Akiko Nakae
[Profile]
Until high school, he was engaged in alpine skiing, participating in national junior high school competitions, inter-high school competitions, and national sports competitions. After that, he discovered mountain skiing, and spent every weekend in the snowy mountains during the snow season. In 2014, he ended his life as a foreign-affiliated office worker in Tokyo, and since then has been active as the representative of Epic Japan.
・JMGA Ski Stage II ・Climbing Guide Stage II
・Completed JAN Avalanche Operator Level I
※JMGA: Japan Mountain Guides Association
JAN: Japan Avalanche Network
guide area
| main guide area | Hakuba/Nozawa Onsen/Myoko/Togakushi/Tateyama |
| Other areas | Hokkaido: Asahikawa, Furano area, Eastern Hokkaido, Niseko |
| Representative name (guide qualification) | Akiko Nakae (JMGA Ski Guide Stage II, JMGA Climbing Guide Stage II) |
| Main guide name (guide qualification) | Akiko Nakae (JMGA Ski Guide Stage II, JMGA Climbing Guide Stage II) |
| Number of affiliated guides | 1 full-time, 1 part-time (including 2 qualified employees) |
| guide ratio | 1 guide: 4 guests |
| percentage of guests | Skiing/Snowboarding (5 vs. 5) / Men and Women (5 vs. 5) |
rental
| snow safety gear | Beacon, probe, excavator (ant/charged) |
| Backpack | A board can be attached (none) |
| ski | Skis with tour bindings (pear) |
| snow board | Splitboard bindings with seals (no) Powderboard (no) |
| climbing gear | Climbing skin snowshoe (pear) |
price
| regular tour | 15,000 yen (tax included) |
| other | Purchase insurance to cover your backcountry rescue |
Actual contents of the tour
| beginner and first time | Pre-intermediate and above | expert | |
|---|---|---|---|
| action time | About 5 hours (including explanation and training) | about 6 hours | About 8 hours (only during the remaining snow season) |
| Cumulative elevation difference |
300-600m (depending on trip) | 600-1,400m (depending on itinerary) | 1,000-1,600m (depending on itinerary) |
| average hike time |
2-3 hours (time depends on participants' physical strength) | 3-5 hours (time depends on participants' physical strength) | 4-6 hours (time depends on participants' physical strength) |
| Slope content | We will set the line pitch so that you do not feel uneasy as much as possible according to the snow quality, obstacles and slope. | If it is powder, you can ski on slopes from around 30 degrees to 40 degrees, which is unique to the backcountry, and tree runs with a slight slope. | We will respond to your requests, including satoyama that is worth walking, the hinterland of snow caves, and secrets. |
Information
| address | Toyoshina, Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture |
| info@epicjapan.net | |
| Web | https://epicjapan.net/snow_season/ |
| SNS | ・Facebook・Instagram |
*The information on this page is as of July 2022.