A special five-day journey begins in the majestic mountains of Yamanashi Prefecture.
We are now accepting entries for “Kai no Kuni Long Trail PASaPASA 2025”!
This event is a long trail tour in stages in which participants take five days to traverse an epic course of approximately 280 km in length and 19,300 m in cumulative elevation, including the three national parks surrounding the Kofu Basin (Chichibu-Tama-Kai, Fuji-Hakone-Izu, and Southern Alps).
A luxurious time to experience the rich nature of Yamanashi with your whole body
Yatsugatake, Mt. Kinpu, the Southern Alps, Mt. Daibosatsurei, the Misaka Mountains, and the majestic Mt. Fuji. The circular course around the edge of the Kofu Basin, admiring these famous peaks that represent Japan and sometimes even going deep into their bosoms, is an experience that can only be had in Yamanashi.
This is not a race. Participants will be able to enjoy a luxurious time that they cannot experience in their daily lives, walking through the mountains with their friends, relaxing in Yamanashi hot springs, and tasting local ingredients. By the time they reach the finish line, they will surely have unforgettable memories.
Event Outline
- Date: November 4th (Wed) – 9th (Sun), 2025
- November 4th, 18:00~ Opening Ceremony, Kei Setsu Dormitory, Nirasaki City, Yamanashi Prefecture
- November 9th 17:00~ Closing Ceremony, Kei Setsu Dormitory, Nirasaki City, Yamanashi Prefecture
- Course: A circular course around the Kofu Basin (total distance approx. 280km, cumulative elevation gain approx. 19,300m)
- Accommodation: Large tent (provided by the organizer)
- Meals: Dinner prepared by a special chef (provided by the organizers)
- Bathing: Mitomi Onsen, Shimobe Onsen, Ashiyasu Onsen (sauna available at the lily of the valley colony)
- Participation fee: 150,000 yen (not included in the fee: transportation to the venue, dinner on November 4th, hot spring, dinner on November 9th)
- Application period: April 1st (Tuesday) to May 31st (Saturday), 2025
- Number of participants: 20 general participants, invited participants, and support athletes, totaling approximately 35 people
Recommended for:
- Those who want to enjoy the magnificent nature of Yamanashi
- Those who want to try long trails
- People who want to work together with others to achieve their goals and share the joy of doing so
- Those who want to enjoy hiking as a journey rather than a race
About application
If you would like to participate, please fill out the application form at the bottom of this page. Participants will be selected through a screening process.
Please check the links below for detailed information on each day’s itinerary, equipment, and participation conditions.
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- Event details, rules and recruitment requirements:
We look forward to receiving your entries!
