Enjoy Safe Mountain Trekking
in NAGANO!

～Guidelines for Safe and Enjoyable Trekking～

NAGANO PREFECTURE

~Introduction~

Nagano is Japan’s leading mountain resort, where the nature, landscapes, climate,culture, and other blessings of the mountains are nurtured by the mountains. They
are our unique treasure, creating overwhelming beauty.
These days, many people from both inside and outside Japan have been attracted
to the beauties of the mountains, and aim for their peaks.
Needless to say, mountains are attractive. People climb mountains to see spectacular landscapes that emerge from their overwhelming existence, which are too
beautiful for words. Mountains awe and inspire people in ways that can never be
experienced in their daily lives.
However, these attractive mountains are a part of nature with another, more
dreadful aspect. Mountains that look attractive cause unforeseen troubles, becoming
dangerous and unpleasant due to trekkers’ carelessness and unpreparedness.
These days, trekkers have been rapidly increasing in number. Accidents in themountains are also increasing. The trekking style has also diversiﬁed, and there are
more and more solo, elderly and foreign trekkers in the mountains.
Responding to the situation, Nagano Prefectural Government enacted Nagano
Prefecture Mountain Safety Ordinance in December 2015 in order to comprehensively promote safety measures for trekkers as well as the maintenance of trekking trails
and signs in the mountains so that many people will be able to enjoy Nagano’s
world-renowned mountains.
Based on this ordinance, these guidelines have been compiled including rules andcodes of conduct that trekkers should abide by so that they can avoid tragic
mountain accidents and practice safe, enjoyable trekking.
We hope that trekkers will understand the spirit of these guidelines, and enjoy ourmountains by practicing them.

[Basic Concept of the Guidelines]◇ These guidelines include rules and codes of conduct that trekkers must under-

stand and remember.

◇ These guidelines apply to trekkers during the green season on general trails in themountains.
◇ The deﬁnition of “accidents” in these guidelines is a situation where a trekker isunable to come down from the mountains on his/her own, regardless of the cause
or condition.
<Reference>[Excerpt from Nagano Prefecture Mountain Safety Ordinance (Dec. 17, 2015)](Compliance Items for Trekkers)
Article 11: Trekkers must abide by the following:(1) Trekkers must create a Trekking Itinerary, acknowledging that knowledgeof mountain characteristics and careful preparation lead to fewer trekking
accidents.
(2) Trekkers must wear and pack proper gear for the season and weather.
(3) Trekkers must abide by the item designated in Section 1 of the next article.
(Guidelines for Safe and Enjoyable Trekking）
Article 12: The Governor of Nagano Prefecture shall stipulate guidelines for safeand enjoyable trekking.

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1 What to Know Before You Leave
Despite being indispensable in a city, social infrastructure such as electricity, water,
public transportation or hospitals is unavailable in the mountains. Therefore it isnecessary for you to bring all the gear you need and to act responsibly as follows:① Take care of your health in your daily life, and know your health conditions aheadof time.
② Understand that your safety is not guaranteed in the mountains, and that you mustact at your own risk.
③ Understand that accidents do not happen only to others, but that they could
happen to you.
④ Understand that trekking is a sport. Therefore, you must build up enough strengthand endurance to bear the physical load over an extended period.

2 Make Up a Plan
In order to enjoy safe trekking, it is important for you to carefully draw up a plan, ﬁll
out a Trekking Itinerary and share it with other members in your party as well as yourfamily and friends.

(1) Choose the Best Mountain and Trail for You or Your Party① Choose the best season and route for trekking that suit the member’s ability(physical strength, skill, experience, age, etc.).
※Nagano Prefecture has published NAGANO TRAIL GUIDE BY GRADE to help
trekkers choose the best route (see p. 7).
② Consider not only the altitude of the peak, but also the vertical drop between the
trailhead and the mountaintop when you make up an itinerary.
③ When you choose a mountain, look up dangerous sections and situations, andpast accidents of your destination, and make a decision comparing them with yourparty members’ skills.
(2) Make a Leisurely Itinerary① In the mountains, sunrise and sunset are the basis of your activity. Try to leave
early and arrive early.
② Taking bad weather and troubles into consideration, make sure to include an extra
day in your itinerary for ﬂexibility.
③ Plan an escape route (emergency route) to prepare for bad weather or troubles.
④ Set a location and time (turning point) to make a decision for turning around, after
checking the weather and physical conditions of your party.
(3) Prepare Enough Food and Water① Prepare enough food and water for the length of the trip, walking distance, vertical
drop and weather conditions.
② Prepare ready-to-eat food with sugar which metabolizes quickly.
③ Also prepare some emergency food with high calories.
(4) Join a Trekking Party① Avoid solo trekking as much as possible. It is better to join a party.

2② Select a leader and a sub-leader in the party, and follow their leadership in making

decisions about actions.

(5) Create and Submit Trekking Itineraries① Create a Trekking Itinerary.
② Share the itinerary with all party members, so that everyone understands theitinerary.
③ Take the Trekking Itinerary with you to the mountain. Also, let your family or friends
know about the trip and leave your itinerary with them.
④ If you are planning to hike on Nagano’s designated trails, make sure to submit the
Trekking Itinerary to the governor. (※See the back to ﬁnd out how to submit it.)(6) Trekking Insurance① If a private rescue team is dispatched for search and rescue activities, the rescued
person will be charged a hefty fee. We recommend purchasing trekking insurance
which covers rescue costs for accidents.

3 Get Ready for Trekking
To be well-prepared for bad weather and accidents, pre-trekking preparation isimportant, including proper gear and good health management.

(1) Basic Concepts of Trekking Gear

① Prepare proper gear with function and practicality in mind. Pack properly for thelength of your trip and where you will stay overnight.

② Prepare for emergency situations including bad weather and troubles.

(2) What to Pack
① Even for a day trip, pack a headlamp, map, compass, rain jacket, compact tent,
and enough water.
② Take the season into consideration when you pack.
③ Depending upon the mountain or trail, we recommend packing a helmet.
(3) What to Wear
① Wear a warm jacket appropriate for the altitude of the mountain or the season.
② Choose sweat-wicking and quick-drying materials to retain body heat. Avoid
cotton underwear and undershirts. Wear nonrestrictive, stretchy pants.
③ Pack extra clothes, for you get may wet in bad weather.
④ Pack your warm or extra clothes in a waterproof bag or a plastic bag to keep them dry.
(4) Collect Information Ahead of Time
① Conﬁrm conditions of the trails before you leave.
② Check the weather forecast of the mountains before you leave. Consider postponing or canceling your trip if the forecast is bad.

4 During Trekking
In order to reduce risks and enjoy trekking until the end of you trip, it is important tostay healthy, make the right decisions, and have good manners in the mountains.

(1) Stay Healthy① Be aware of one another’s physical conditions, and make a decision as to whether
the pacing is appropriate.
② Take breaks frequently to avoid accumulating fatigue.
③ Drink water often and before you feel thirsty.
④ Eat ready-to-eat foods with sugar before you feel hungry, for sugar metabolizes quickly.
⑤ Maintain comfortable body temperature by putting on or removing your jacket as necessary.
(2) Understand Conditions and Make Decisions① While trekking, always be aware of your current location, understanding yourrelative position to the destination and the time required to get there. Also conﬁrm
the itinerary ﬁlled out in the Trekking Itinerary form.
② Take the weather, members’ physical conditions, and time into consideration when
making a comprehensive decision about whether to bivouac, retreat, or proceedwith the original itinerary.
(3) How to Conquer Diﬃcult Sections of the Trail① On rocky sections of the trail, be aware of your surroundings and be careful not to
let rocks or your belongings fall down.
② On diﬃcult sections of the trail, including sections with rocks, ladders or chains,
keep enough distance and space between other trekkers. Climb and descend
while supporting yourself with three points of contact.
③ On diﬃcult sections of the trail, including rocky areas and snowy valleys, wear ahelmet to protect your head from injury due to falling, falling rocks, etc.
④ In a snow-covered valley, use crampons and poles as necessary.
⑤ A snow-covered valley has more risks of falling rocks. Try to look uphill and pass
the valley quickly.
⑥ Avoid walking on the middle part of the valley because the snow is thin and may
cave in.
⑦ If your plan includes fording a river but due to rainfall the water level is higher thanusual, wait until it lowers before proceeding.
⑧ When you walk downhill, take your time and do not strain yourself. Instead, walk insmall steps, and do not run down the hill.
(4) Find Proper Place and Way for Rest

① Rest where you don’t block other trekkers and have fewer risks of falls or falling rocks.
② When you rest, drink some water and eat some food. Also adjust your clothes, conﬁrm

your current position, and check the physical conditions of your party members.

(5) Check Your Health Before Your Trip
① Note your physical condition on the day of departure and cancel the trip if you do
not feel well.

(5) Good Manners during Trekking① Space and resources (water, electricity, etc.) are limited in the mountains. Be
considerate and share them with others.
② When you pass other trekkers on the trail, communicate with one another and be
prepared to yield.
③ When you give way to hikers coming from the other way, face them and wait on

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④ When you give way to a group of hikers, also wait on the mountain side to avoid
risks of falling.
⑤ If you cause or notice a falling rock, immediately shout “Raku!” in a loud voice to let
other trekkers know.

(6) Conserve Nature① Do not damage or take home animals and plants. You must not take stones home either.
② Do not walk outside the trails.
③ Do not feed wild animals.
④ As a general rule, do not bring your pet with you to the mountains.
⑤ When walking into the mountains, remove mud from your boots and seeds fromyour clothes to avoid bringing in foreign species.
⑥ Do not bring things that may become trash. If something becomes trash, take ithome with you.
⑦ If you use hiking poles, cover the edge for protection.
⑧ Always act considering the safety of others.
⑨ Abide by instructions and advice from rangers who represent the government or prefecture.

5 At an Overnight Facility
It is important to understand the role of overnight facilities in the mountains that areoperated under severe conditions with limited resources. Please use them considering
the needs of others, not only of yourself.

(1) Use of a mountain lodge or a camp site
① Arrive at the lodge before sunset at the latest.
② Set up your tent at the designated area in the camp site.
③ Do not waste water in the mountains.
④ Check the weather forecast for the activities of the next day on.
⑤ Do not cause troubles for others, including making noise late at night or early in the morning.
⑥ Exercise caution when you use ﬁre for cooking.

6 Avoiding Risks
In order to reduce risks and avoid crises, it is important to understand the characteristics of various risks and ways to avoid them.

(1) Solo Trekking① Understand that solo trekking, compared to group trekking, carries greater risk ofdeath or getting lost.
(2) Older Trekkers① Older trekkers should maintain or improve their physical and muscular condition byhiking often.
② Do not be overconﬁdent about your past experiences; rather, choose the rightcourse that ﬁts your present conditions.
③ If you have a health problem, consult your doctor ﬁrst before planning a trekking trip.

5(3) Bad Weather① Understand that you have more risks in bad weather, including falling/sliding downor hypothermia.
② If it starts raining, quickly put on a rain jacket to avoid getting wet.
③ Depending upon the weather, make a decision to stick to your itinerary, bivouac,
or turn around.
④ If you notice thunder or thunderclouds, hide in a hollow of the ground and crouch.
(4) Getting Lost
① Set up your itinerary with enough room and arrive at the destination before dark.
② While in the mountains, always be aware of your current location and relative
position to your destination.
③ If you feel something is wrong, go back to a place where you can conﬁrm yourcurrent position.
(5) Hypothermia① When bad weather is expected, avoid wind and rain by staying in a lodge or tent.
② When strong winds and rainfall is expected on the ridge, put on warm clothes or arain jacket to avoid getting wet.
③ From time to time, eat ready-to-eat foods with sugar, which metabolizes quickly.
(6) Altitude Sickness① When you walk uphill, go up gradually.
② Drink a lot of water during hiking.
(7) Heatstroke① Drink enough liquid with sodium often to avoid dehydration.
② Avoid heat and direct sun by wearing breathable clothes and a hat.
(8) Cardiovascular Diseases (Heart and brain diseases)① Check your condition and move at a slow pace.
② Drink liquid often to avoid dehydration.
(9) Trekking on a Volcano① Check if the mountain is volcanic or not, and obtain proper information about volcanos.
② Check news on volcanic activities before your trip, and obey any access restrictions on the mountain. Even if entry is not limited, check the news on volcanic
activities while on the mountain.
(10) Requesting Rescue① If a member of your party or another hiker is involved in an accident, stay calm andsecure safety for yourself and others.
② Understand that a general hiking principle is to come down from the mountain on
your own. Ask for rescue after carefully judging your situation.
③ When you need rescue, call 110 or 119 if your cell phone works. If your phone isout of range, contact the nearest cottage.
④ Make sure to have a communication means in case of an accident.
(After contacting for rescue, also try to keep the battery charged to communicate
with the rescue team.)

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The larger the number, the more physical strength is needed.
Physical Level● Mt. Iodake (Minoto) <Kitazawa>● Mt. Azumaya (Minenohara)● Mt.Azumaya (Sugadaira Farm) ＜Mt.Nekodake＞● Mt. Azumaya (Torii Pass)● Mt.Kurohime（Ohashi Trailhead）● Mt. Ena (Minekoshi Forest Road Gate)● Mt.Iwasuge（Iwasuge Trailhead）● Mt. Karamatsudake (Happoike Hut)
● Mt.Kinpu（Mawarime Daira）● Mt. Tengudake (Shibunoyu)● Mt.Naeba（Koakazawa 3th Sta.）● Mt. Kazafukidake (Kazafuki Trailhead)● Mt. Tengudake (Karasawa Kosen) <West Ridge>● Mt.Sannosawadake（Senjojiki）● Hakuba Oike (Tsugaike)● Mt. Ontake (Tanohara) ※3● Mt. Iodake (Sakura Daira)● Mt. Ontake (Iimori highland Sta.) ※3● Mt. Yakedake (Shin Nakanoyu Trailhead) ※3● Mt. Iizuna (Ichino Torii Park)● Mt. Tateshina (Megami Chaya )● C Utsukushigahara（Sanjiro Farm）● Mt. Hakuba Norikuradake (Tsugaike)● Mt.Ogura（Kurio Trailhead）● Mt. Nekodake (Minenohara)● Mt. Tateshina (7th Sta. Trailhead)● Mt. Tateshina (Ogawara Pass)● Mt. Kiso Komagatake (Senjojiki)● C Kirigamine（Yashima Wetlans）● Mt. Nekodake (Sugadaira Farm)● Mt. Eboshidake (Jizo Pass)● Mt. Takao (Omote Sando)● Mt. Kurofu (Kurumasaka Pass) ※3● C Mt.Arafune（Arafunefudo）● Mt. Takao (Biwa Falls)◇Trekking equipment necessary

down if you trip.

◇Well-maintained most of the section.
◇ Small possibility of falling and sliding◇ Some sections do not have enough◇Some possibility of falling and sliding◇Trekking experiences necessary◇Map-reading ability desirable

down if you trip in some sections.

Trail
Technique,ability

Togakushi Campground)● Mt. Togakushi (Okusha Parking)● T Mt. Togakushi (Okusha Parking・technique to steadily go across rockyand snowy sections necessary◇Route-ﬁnding technique necessary◇ Map-reading ability, balance andslopes. Some sections have ladders or chains andthickets to push your way through. Some trails havesnowy valleys and streams to walk across.
◇Steep ups and downs where you need to use your hands.
◇Artirﬁcial support including ladders, chains and signs arelimited. Many dangerous sections with possibility offalling and sliding down.

◇ There are some diﬃcult rocky ridges, unstable scree<Mt. Kita Hotakadaketechnique to steadily go across rockyand snowy sections necessary
judgment necessary◇Some trekkers need to use a rope forsafe climbing in some sections.

◇ Route-ﬁnding technique and sound◇ Map-reading ability, balance andand diﬃcult rocky ridges. Dangerous
sections with possibility of falling andsliding down continue.
◇There may be a series of deep thickets
to push your way though.

◇Continuous ups and downs on intense● Other prefecture● Other mountain area

● Yatsugatake Mountain Range● Central Alps

● Southern Alps

● Northern Alps

(C)2005 Shin'ichi Ishizuka/SHOGAKUKAN Inc.
Nagano Prefecture Comprehensive Mountaineering Center
Sampo Shimazaki, Specially-appointed Instructor

Choose the trails that best
ﬁt your ability!

→Mt. Mae Hotakadake>● C Hotakadake Traverse (Kamikochi)● C Dai Kiretto (Kamikochi)<Mt. Kita Hotakadake→Mt. Yarigatake>E

For further information, search for "Outdoor Activities - Go! Nagano".

(Remarks)※1 These routes require a physical level of 4 (one night or longer), but there are no huts or campgrounds on the route. Please be aware that some trekkers may not be able to come back by the sunset.
※2 These routes require a physical level of 3 (a day trip is possible), but a trip to the entrance requires a long time. We recommend a plan including an overnight stay to avoid failure to come back in a day.
※3 These routes are located on or around a volcano. Please conﬁrm the volcanic activity information before your trip, and follow instructions.
<Precautions>
1 This chart shows an evaluation of physical and technical levels of mountain trails based on their geographical characteristics during the snow-free season under fair weather conditions. During your trip, there are risks caused byincidental elements other than your physical and technical levels, including the bad weather, remaining snow, and physical conditions. Please plan your trip considering these elements.
2 Specially diﬃcult routes which are not considered "general" climbing routes for many trekkers are not included in the chart.
【Examples】Mt. Nishi Hodaka ~ Mt. Oku Hodaka (Northern Alps), Kita Kamaone Ridges (Northern Alps), Mt. Akaishi (Southern Alps), etc.
3 Earthquakes, ground collapse and avalanches may cause restrictions on or changes to the routes. We recommend all trekkers conﬁrm the situations of trails ahead of time with mountain huts or nearby police stations.

〇Map-reading ability: Ability to ﬁnd your current position and identify a route to the destination【Deﬁnitions】〇Route-ﬁnding technique: Technique to identify the safest route when there is no trail or a trail is not clearly seen

strength to climb a ladder/chain
necessary◇ Map-reading ability and physicalsigns.

sliding accidents in some sections.

◇ Carelessness may lead to falling andor chains. Some trails have snowy
valleys and streams to walk across.

◇There are some sections with ladders

indicated.

<Jutaro New Trail>● Mt. Takatsuma (Togakushi Campground) ※1● C Mt. Takatsuma(Togakushi Campground) ※1● Mt. Akadake (Kenkai Trailhead)● T Mt.Torikabuto（Mujina Daira・Yashiki）● Mt. Mae Hotakadake (Kamikochi)● Mt. Nishi Hotakadake (Kamikochi)● T Mt. Gongendake→Mt. Akadake(Kannon Daira・Minoto)(Kesazawa Bridge)<Karasawa>● T Kaerazu Kiretto(Sarukura・Happoike Hut)
● Mt. Minami Komagatake

Higher technical level is needed toward the right.
◇Steep ups and downs◇Some sections of a trail are not clearlyvalleys in some trails.

(Kesazawa Bridge)● T Hachimine Kiretto(Alps Daira Sta.・Otanihara)● Mt. Shiomidake (Torikura)● Mt. Kita Hotakadake (Kamikochi)[Legend]( ) : Trail entrance< > : Via points if a route cannot be identiﬁed with a mountain nameand trail entrance
T : A Traverse route with a diﬀerent entrance and exit
→ : Order of traverse
C : A circuit route with the same entrance and exit, but diﬀerent via
points● Kanayama (Kanayama Trailhead)● Mt. Akadake (Minoto)<Minamisawa・Bunzaburo>● Mt. Senjogatake (Kitazawa Pass) ※2● Mt. Amidadake (Minoto)<minamisawa>● Mt. Kai Komagatake (Kitazawa Pass) ※2● Mt. Amakazari (Otari Onsen)● Mt. Ariake (Nakabusa)

Mt. Iodake (Minoto)● Mt. Eboshidake (Takase Dam)
<Bunatate Ridge>● Mt. Tengudake (Honzawa Onsen)● Mt. Akadake (Somazoe Trailhead)● Mt. Amidadake (Funayama Crossroads)● Mt. Akadake (Minoto)<Kitazawa・Jizo Ridge>● Mt. Gongendake (Kannon Daira)● Mt. shiroumadake (Sarukura)● C Mt. Akadake・Mt. Yokodake・◇ There are streams, cliﬀs and snowy

Technical Level● Mt. Yunomaru (Jizo Pass)● Mt. Onagi (Yutoge Pass)● Mt. Kita Yokodake (Ropeway)● Mt. Maekake (Asama Trailhead) ※1,3
● Mt. Rengedake (Ogisawa)● Mt. Jonendake (Ichinosawa)● Mt. Harinokidake (Ogisawa)● C Mt.Kobushigatake（Mouki Daira）● Mt. Jiigatake (Ogisawa)● Mt. Iodake (Honzawa Onsen)● Mt. Maekake (Kurumasaka Pass) ※1,3
● Mt. Korengedake (Tsugaike)● Mt. Tsubakurodake (Nakabusa Onsen)● T Mt.Norikuradake（Suzuran Bridge・Tatami Daira）● Mt.Okuchausuyama（Shirabiso Pass）● Mt. Chogatake (Mitsumata)● Mt. Kyogatake (Chusenji Temple)● Mt. Kasumizawadake（Kamikochi）● Mt. Yokodake (Inagoyu)● Mt.Saburyu（Doronoki Daira）● T Mt. Karamatsudake・Mt. Goryudake(Happoike Hut・Alps Daira Sta.)● Mt. Gakidake (Shirosawa Trailhead)● Mt. Goryudake (Alps Daira Sta.)<AgematsuA>● Mt. Kiso Komagatake (Alps Hut)

● Mt. Kita Kuzudake (Nanakura)● T Mt. Chogatake・Mt. Jonendake(Mitsumata・Ichinosawa)● Mt. Kiso Komagatake (Katsurakoba)● Mt. Kiso Komagatake（Kogara）<KisofukushimaＢ>● Mt. Jonendake (Mitsumata)● Mt. shiroumadake (Tsugaike)● Karasawa（Kamikochi）● Mt. Iodake (Mugikusa Pass)● C Mt.Kitayokodake・Mt.Shimagare（Ogawara Pass）<Karasawa>● Mt. Oku Hotakadake (Kamikochi)● T Shogigashira→Mt. Utsugidake(Katsurakoba・Komagane Highland)● T Mt. shiroumadake→Mt. Asahidake(Sarukura・Renge Onsen)● Mt. Yarigatake (Kamikochi)● C Mt. Utsugidake→Mt. Kosumo● T Mt. Shiomidake→Mt. Kitadake (Torikura・Hirogawara)● T Mt.Arakawadake（Higashidake）（Torikura・Sawarajima）

Kamikochi)● T Omote Ginza (Nakabusa Onsen・D● T Mt.Hijiridake→Mt.Akaishidake（Seiko Hut・Sawarajima）

C● T Ura Ginza (Takase Dam・Kamikochi)● T Mt. Kashima Yarigatake・Mt. Jiigatake(Otanihara・Ogisawa)● Mt. Hijiridake (Seiko Hut)
● Mt. Kashima Yarigatake (Otanihara)● Mt. Hakuba Yarigatake (Sarukura) <Yari Onsen>● T Mt. Kiso Komagatake→Mt. Utsugidake(Senjojiki・Komagane Highland)● Mt. Utsugidake (Komagane Highland)● Mt. Kiso Komagatake (Ina Ski Resort)● T Mt.Kinpu・Mt.Kobushigatake（Mawarime Daira・Mouki Daira）● Mt. Masagodake (Takase Dam) <Yumata>● T Mt. Tsubakurodake→Mt. Jonendake(Nakabusa Onsen・Ichinosawa)● C Mt.Narusawadake→Mt.Harinokidake（Ogisawa）

B● Mt. Kashima Yarigatake (Ogisawa)● T Mt. Chogatake・Mt. Jonendake(Kamikochi・Ichinosawa) <Nagakabe Ridge>● Mt. Funakubodake (Nanakura)● Mt. Tekaridake (Irodo)● Mt.Chausudake（Irodo）

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We selected 123 popular mountain trails in Nagano, and graded them by physical and technical levels.

◇Small possibility of getting lost.

A day trip is possible

The physical level is shown based on the research by Professor Masayoshi Yamamoto.

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One night or longer

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1~2 nights or longer

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Grades of mountain trails during the snow-free season under fair weather conditions

NAGANO TRAIL GUIDE BY GRADE

Created by: Nagano Prefecture Comprehensive Mountaineering Center Supervised by: Nagano Prefecture Association for the Prevention of Mountain Accidents

2~3 nights or longer

The Nagano Prefecture
Mountain Safety Ordinanceis now in eﬀect.

You can submit
your trekking
itinerary online!

Submit a
Trekking Itineraryand Head into theMountainsof Nagano!

Explore the Mountains
with MulMoGON
What is MulMoGON?
The Multilingual Mountain Guides of Nagano Prefecture (MulMoGON) are certiﬁed
mountain guides who can operate tours in foreign languages (English and Chinese).
In addition to passing standardized tests and training implemented by Nagano
Prefecture, they all possess the following four traits:

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2

SafetyAwarenes
Guide skills including
judgment, technique,and leadership.

3

4

Climbing
Knowledge

Knowledge ofNagano’s Mountains,
Sightseeing, andRegional Culture

Foreign Language
Ability

Guides are highly
knowledgeable inmap-reading, climate,ﬁrst-aid, and local ﬂora
and fauna.

In addition tomountains, guides arefull of information on
local sightseeing,
cuisine, and culture.

So as not to invite disasterby miscommunication,
guides oﬀer precise
direction in foreign
languages.

MulMoGON oﬀers support to anyone traveling in Nagano’s sightseeing or mountainareas, actively sharing information on its sights, culture, mountains, and of course theimportance of safety. We hope that foreign travelers will enjoy Nagano even more,
become fond of Japan, and take their wonderful memories back with them to theirhome countries.

Contact Us

If you have questions or want to ﬁnd a multilingual guide in Nagano, please contact us.
Multilingual Mountain Guides of Nagano Prefecture (MulMoGON)
Email us at:[Sampo Shimazaki,
specially-appointed instructor]

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For questions regarding the brochure itself, please contact the oﬃce below:

Mountain and Highland Tourism Division, Tourism Department,
Nagano Prefectural Government
Tel: +81-26-235-7251
E-mail: sangaku@pref.nagano.lg.jp※See the link below to ﬁnd out how to submit a Trekking Itinerary:© 2005 Shin’ichi Ishizuka/SHOGAKUKAN, Inc.

http://www.go-nagano.net/climbing

As of July 1st, 2016, the submission of trekking itineraries is now mandatory.
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