Mt. Jii & Mt. Kashimayari Backcountry
Mt. Kashimayari 2,889m · Nagano / Toyama
- Avalanche
- No bulletin for this area (Japan Avalanche Network bulletins) ↗
- Rules
- HAKUBA VALLEY rules: the Jiigatake and Kashimayari ski areas have no gates and backcountry access from them is prohibited. A climbing plan is required on designated trails under the Nagano ordinance. Official ↗
- Trip plan
- File one. Compass (Japan Mountain Guides Assn.) ↗
This page is not route guidance. It's information to help you decide. Carry avalanche gear, know how to use it, and go with a guide if in doubt.
Terrain
Colours show terrain angle (30° yellow, 35° orange, 40° red, 45°+ purple). Most avalanches start on 30–45° slopes, but no colour does not mean safe. Overlay your own GPX/KML to see distance and slope (the file is read on your device only, never uploaded).
Map & elevation: GSI Japan (slope computed by Japow Now! from the 10 m elevation tiles)
Snow now
| Resort | 24h snow | Depth | Tomorrow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jiigatake | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| KashimayariLIVE | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
24h snow & depth: JMA AMeDAS (resort-reported depth first) / Forecast: Open-Meteo (resort base)
Routes
Route maps on yama-ski.jp (Japanese). Download the GPX and add it to the map above to see it with slope angles.