🏔️ 3-Day Minami Alps hiking : Mt. Senjō & Mt. Kai-Komagatake

📅 July 18 (Evening) – July 21, 2025
🚗 Departing from Tokyo | 🏕️ Tent camping at Kitazawa Pass
👟 Intermediate level | 🧭 Trail info shared in LINE group

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🗓️ Schedule

📍 July 18 (Fri Evening)
• Meet at Shinkiba Station ~7:00 PM
• Drive to Senryūsō Parking (Nagano side)
• Overnight at Senryūsō Lodge or camp nearby (TBC)

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📍 July 19 (Sat)
⛰️ Mt. Senjō Hike (3,033m)
• Early shuttle bus from Senryūsō to Kitazawa Pass (~1.5 hrs)
• Set up camp at Kitazawa Pass Campsite
• Ascend via Senjō Hut (~1,000m elevation gain)
• Return to camp for dinner & overnight

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📍 July 20 (Sun)
⛰️ Mt. Kai-Komagatake Hike (2,967m)
• Ascend via Komagatake Hut (~1,000m elevation gain)
• Return to Kitazawa Pass
• Dinner & second night at camp
• Relax at campsite in the evening

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📍 July 21 (Mon – Public Holiday)
• Pack up camp, shuttle bus back to Senryūsō
• Optional onsen soak at Senryūsō
• Drive back to Tokyo, arrive by evening

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❗ IMPORTANT

• The Senryūsō parking lot fills up early — plan is to arrive Friday night.
• If anyone knows whether camping overnight at Senryūsō is allowed, or if staying at the lodge is the only option, please share info!

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💰 Estimated Costs

• Gas/tolls: Split equally (~¥6,000–8,000 pp, depending on group size)
• Shuttle bus: ~¥4,000 round trip
• Campsite fee: ~¥2,000 (2 nights)
• Onsen: ~¥500–1,000 (optional)
• Bring your own food/snacks for all days

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📦 What to Bring

• Proper hiking shoes, poles, backpack
• Tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat
• Rain gear, warm layers, headlamp
• Cash for shuttle, campsite, onsen

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💬 How to Join

Message me on LINE with this event name:
🔗 https://line.me/ti/p/rW9s9Vqrw6

Once confirmed, I’ll add you to the trip LINE group for updates and coordination.

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Let me know if you’re interested — and let’s tackle the Southern Alps together! 🏕️⛰️✨