Kamikochi Gear Rental

Book your gear

1 — Choose your kit

Standard Kit$129

Established trails, hut stays

✓ Backpack 50–65L (Western L–XL fit)
✓ Rain jacket + rain pants (Montbell grade)
✓ Headlamp (300lm)
✓ Pack cover + dry bag
✓ Bear bell ← locals swear by this

Best for: Karasawa, Chogatake, Jonen (hut stay)

Full KitMost popular$149

Most routes — long descents need poles

✓ Everything in Standard
✓ Trekking poles (pair, folding aluminium)

Best for: Yarigatake, Jonen–Nenen traverse, Enzanso loop

Alpine Kit$179

Scrambles, chains, rockfall zones — helmet included

✓ Everything in Full Kit
✓ Climbing helmet (helmet add-on included — no extra charge)

Best for: Yarigatake (Hozaki chains) ← recommended here, Hotaka / Daikiretto

Add-ons (optional)

Helmet Add-on+$30

Strongly advised on Yari–Hotaka scrambles.

Tent Pack+$89

Most tent sites (including Karasawa) are walk-in, no reservation needed. A spot is not guaranteed at peak — but no Japanese phone call required.

⚠️ Limited availability — we'll confirm before shipping

Cook Pack+$35

Stove + cookset only — fuel canister NOT included. Gas canisters cannot be shipped; pick one up in Matsumoto on your way (we'll send you a map of where to buy). Required for self-cooking at tent sites.

Cold Pack+$29

3,000m ridgelines drop to 0–5°C even in August. Microspikes also useful for late-spring snow (through early June). Sharp metal = restricted in aircraft carry-on; renting solves that.

Add to your order (sold, not rented)

Yama-to-Kogen Paper Map (槍・穂高 No.37)+$7

No cell signal on most Japan Alps routes. This is the map local guides trust. Offline apps miss trails.

Work Gloves (chains & ladders)+$5

Essential for chain sections. Sold (not rented) for hygiene — yours to keep.

Total$149 USD

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