hiking guide service in Japan
About
MMGuide
We provide hiking guide service in Japan
- guide speaks Japanese and English
- our hiking trip is all private
- the trip separated into day or multiday hike
-customized plan is available
- guides are well trained on guiding and first aid
Area and season
In summer to mid autumn (Mid July to Mid Oct.)
-Northern Japan Alps, Yatsugatake, Tateyama etc.
The destinations above is alpine area. Above 2,500m from sea level.
(Because of the snow left, the alpine area is available in these season only)
In spring and autumn (April to June, Oct. and early Nov.)
-Lower mountains in Nagano, Mt. Kumotori (Tokyo), mountains in Nikko
*Please note that depending on the season and environmental conditions, availability for each place is different
Guide
Moto
(Motohiro Hayashi)
In 2009, I went to Nepal for two weeks and had a chance to see Manaslu, one of the highest mountain in Himalaya. That piece of experience is enough to lead myself where I am now. I spent most of my time in trail running in my 20's and shifted to skiing later on. At my last 20's, I went to New Zealand and worked for local guiding company, Ultimate Hikes for a season. I have met a lot of people from different countries and realized that Japan was more attractive than I thought.
Then, I started guiding mountain in Japan, now as MMGuide (Moto Mountain Guide.)
I have been working with Fuji Mountain Guides after I got back from NZ. In winter season, ski patrol was my main job. My base is currently Matsumoto city in Nagano prefecture which is the best place for mountain enthusiast. I love this place and want you to know Japan has not only Mt. Fuji, but also other beautiful mountains. If you want to spend your time on mountains in Japan, let's do it with us! Spending more time in nature, moving your body, breathing deeply and experiencing new environment enriches your lifetime, I believe.
Certified
Japan Mountain Guide Association - Trekking 1
able to guide any mountains on decent trail in Japan, except for winter.
Wilderness Advanced First Aid
