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We are as passionate about our community as we are about our products.
On this COMMUNITY page, you can find information about our Yamatomichi Hike Life Community (HLC) programs, hosted throughout Japan by our dedicated Yamatomichi Ambassadors and our friends.
- Upcoming events
- What is Yamatomichi HLC?
- HLC Annual Schedule
- HLC Hokkaido
- HLC Tohoku
- HLC Kita-kanto
- HLC Kamakura
- HLC Hokuriku
- HLC Kansai
- HLC Shikoku
- HLC Taiwan
- HLC Program Descriptions
- Yamatomichi HLC Hiking Festival
- Yamatomichi HLC PLACE
- Ambassadors & Project Directors
Upcoming events
Currently the below application forms are only available in Japanese.
Please view the page with a translating engine of your choosing or with a good friend who reads Japanese.
Although all our events are of course open to anyone regardless of your Japanese level, please understand that English might not be spoken at any of our events. If you are interested in signing up but not sure which event is for you, feel free to contact us and we will help you out.
What is Yamatomichi HLC?
Yamatomichi HLC is a community that shares the joy of UL (Ultra Light) hiking, pursues its possibilities, and builds its culture. Programs are hosted by Ambassadors with specific areas of expertise.
Yamatomichi HLC recognizes that community, life, and hiking are not independent, but all part of your life. We hope our events will help to make you have more fun and enjoy life more, both on and off the hiking trails.
Yamatomichi HLC Project Leader Hideki Toyoshima
HLC Annual Schedule
HLC Hokkaido
Dates | Category, Title |
May 11, Sat – 12, Sun | BASIC Lake Toya Ultralight Hiking Workshop: 2-day/1-night |
May 19, Sun | BASIC Ultralight Hiking Lecture for Beginners (YAMAtune, Daisetsuzan shop) |
June 6, Fri – 9, Sun | AMBASSADOR’S SIGNATURE Exploring Lifestyles from Niseko: 4-day/3-night |
July 5, Fri – 7, Sun | PRACTICE HLC Hokkaido Ultralight Hiking Practice: 3-day/2-night |
Sep 7, Sat – 8, Sun | BASIC Ultralight Hiking Workshop in Higashikawa: 2-day/1-night |
Oct 6, Sun | LOCAL STUDY HIKING Niseko’s trails |
March 15, Sun | BASIC Ultralight Hiking Lecture for Beginners (ZERODAY / Lake Toya) |
HLC Tohoku
Dates | Category, Title |
April 14, Sun | BASIC Ultralight Hiking Lecture for Beginners (Dry Flower Shop Toka / Shiwa) |
May 25, Sat – 26, Sun | BASIC Michinoku Coastal Trail Ultralight Hiking Workshop: 2-day/1-night |
June 21, Fri – 23, Sun | PRACTICE Ultralight Hiking on the Volcano Trail: 3-day/2-night |
Aug. 3, Sat – 4, Sun | LIFE & COMMUNITY HLC Tohoku & HLC North Kanto Meetup Hiking: 2-day/1-night |
Nov. 10, Sun | BASIC Ultralight Hiking Lecture for Beginners (Dry Flower Shop Toka / Shiwa) |
Dec. 10, Tue – 11, Wed | AMBASSADOR’S SIGNATURE Mt. Goyo Winter Hiking with a tent: 2-day/1-night |
March. 15, Sat – 16, Sun | LIFE & COMMUNITY HLC Tohoku Meetup Hiking; 2-day/1-night |
HLC Kita-kanto
Dates | Category, Title |
April 6, Sat | BASIC Ultralight Hiking Lecture for Beginners (LUNNETS+Yamadouguya at Nasu-Shiobara) |
April 13, June 8, Sep 28 – 29 | AMBASSADOR’S SIGNATURE MYOG Workshop |
Aug. 3, Sat – 4 Sun | LIFE & COMMUNITY HLC Tohoku & HLC North Kanto Meetup Hiking: 2-day/1-night |
Aug 23, Fri – 25, Sun | PRACTICE HLC Kita-Kanto Ultralight Hiking: 3-day/2-night |
Oct. 18 Fri – 19, Sat | BASIC Nikko Ultralight Hiking Workshop: 2-day/1-night |
Nov. 23 Sat | LIFE & COMMUNITY HLC Kita-kanto Meet Up |
Jan. 18 | BASIC Ultralight Hiking workshop for Beginners (LUNNETS+Yamadouguya at Nasu-Shiobara) |
March 15, Sat – 16, Sun | BASIC Tochigi prefecture Hiking Workshop: 2-day/1-night |
HLC Kamakura
Dates | Category, Title |
April 21, Sun | BASIC Ultralight Hiking Lecture for Beginners (Online) |
May 19, Sun | BASIC Ultralight Hiking Lecture for Beginners (Yamatomichi Kamakura) |
June 15, Sat – 16, Sun | BASIC Izu Ridge Line Trail Ultralight Hiking Workshop: 2-day/1-night |
Aug. 3, Sat | BASIC Ultralight Hiking Lecture for Beginners (Yamatomichi Kamakura) |
Oct. 11, Fri – 14, Mon | PRACTICE Japan Southern Alps Ultralight Hiking: 4-day/3-night |
Nov. 6, Wed | BASIC Ultralight Hiking Lecture for Beginners (Yamatomichi Kamakura) |
Nov. 9, Sat | LOCAL STUDY HIKING The Beauty of Hiking Your Local Trails |
Nov. 29, Fri – 30, Sat | BASIC Tanzawa Ultralight Hiking Workshop: 2-day/1-night |
Jan. 18, Sat | BASIC Ultralight Hiking Lecture for Beginners (Yamatomichi Kamakura) |
Feb. 8, Sat – 9, Sun | LIFE & COMMUNITY HLC Kamakura Meet Up Hike: 2-day,1-night |
HLC Hokuriku
Dates | Category, Title |
April 6, Sat | LIFE & COMMUNITY HLC Hokuriku kick off meet up |
May 12, Sun | BASIC Ultralight Hiking Lecture for Beginners (The Gate Mountain Fukui) |
Aug. 4, Sun | BASIC Ultralight Hiking Lecture for Beginners (The Gate Mountain Fukui) |
Aug 17, Sat – 18, Sun | BASIC Hakusan Hiking Workshop: 2-day/1-night (Summer ver.) |
Oct. 12, Sat – 14, Mon | PRACTICE Kaetsu Border Long Trail UL Hiking: 3-day/2-night |
Nov. 9, Sat – 10, Sun | BASIC Chubuhokuriku Long Distance Nature Trail Hiking Workshop: 2-day/1-night |
Jan. 12, Sun | BASIC Ultralight Hiking Lecture for Beginners (Winter ver.), (The Gate Mountain Fukui) |
March 22, Sat – 23, Sun | AMBASSADOR’S SIGNATURE Satoyama100 Fast Packing: 2-day/1-night |
HLC Kansai
Dates | Category, Title |
April 6, Sat | BASIC Ultralight Hiking Lecture for Beginners (Otowa Sanso / Minoh) |
May 11, Sat – 12, Sun | BASIC Daikō Moutain Range Ultralight Hiking Workshop: 2-day/1-night |
June 1, Sat – 2, Sun | LIFE & COMMUNITY HLC Kansai, HLC Shikoku Meet Up Hike: 2-day/1-night |
July 7, Sun | BASIC Ultalight Hiking Lecture for Beginners (Yamatomichi Kyoto) |
Aug. 24, Sat – 25, Sun | BASIC Hira Mountain Range Ultralight Hiking Workshop: 2-day/1-night |
Sep. 8, Fri | LOCAL STUDY HIKING Mount Ōmine and the Shugendō Path |
Oct. 18, Fri – 20, Sat | PRACTICE Takashima Trail: 3-day/2-night |
Dec. 22, Sun | BASIC Ultalight Hiking Lecture for Beginners (Yamatomichi Kyoto) |
March 15, Sat – 16, Sun | AMBASSADOR’S SIGNATURE Fast Packing the Tokai Nature Trail: 2-day/1-night |
HLC Shikoku
Dates | Category, Title |
April 21, Sun | LOCAL STUDY HIKING Mt. Ishizuchi Trail Maintenance |
May 19, Sun | BASIC Ultralight Hiking Lecture for Beginners (Shiraishi Lodge / Kuwan Kogen) |
June 1, Sat – 2, Sun | LIFE & COMMUNITY HLC Kansai, HLC Shikoku Meet Up Hike: 2-day/1-night |
July 20, Sat – 21, Sun | BASIC Mt. Miune Ultralight Hiking Workshop: 2-day/1-night |
Sep. 22, Sun – Sep. 23, Mon | AMBASSADOR’S SIGNATURE Niyodo River Bike Rafting/Camping; 2-day/1-night |
Oct. 5, Sat – 6, Sun | BASIC Kagamigamori Hiking Workshop; 2-day/1-night |
Nov. 2, Sat – 4, Mon | PRACTICE Tsurugi Moutain Range Ultralight Hiking Practice; 3-day/2-night |
Dec. 15, Sun | AMBASSADOR’S SIGNATURE Ultralight Winter Hiking Lecture |
Jan. 25, Sat | LIFE & COMMUNITY HLC Shikoku Meet Up |
March 29, Sat | BASIC Ultralight Hiking Lecture for Beginners (Saragamine Emergency Shelter / Higashion) |
HLC Taiwan
Dates | Category, Title |
April 13, Sat | GUEST SEMINAR Repair Your Own Merino Wool |
May 11, Sat | BASIC&GUEST SEMINAR Ultralight Hiking Lecture for Beginners(Samplus / Taipei) |
June 22, Sat – 23, Sun | BASIC Mount Pilu Ultralight Hiking for Beginners |
Sep. 7, Sat | BASIC&GUEST SEMINAR Ultralight Hiking Lecture for Beginners(Samplus / Taipei) |
Oct. 5, Sat | BASIC Ultralight Hiking Lecture for Beginners(Samplus / Taipei) |
Oct. 6, Sun | LOCAL STUDY HIKING Caoling Historic Trail |
Oct. 26, Sat – 27, Sun | BASIC Beikeng Mountain Ultralight Hiking Workshop; 2-day/1-night |
Nov. 29, Fri – Dec. 1, Sun | PRACTICE Qilai South Peak Ultralight Hiking Workshop; 3-day/2-night |
HLC Program Descriptions
For 2024, we simplified the categories by adding a BASIC category which include all of our introduction programs such as “Ultralight Hiking for beginners” and the “Ultralight Hiking Workshop” program. These programs are conducted in either a classroom setting or out in the field.
As usual, we have PRACTICE, a culminating program where ambassadors and participants team up for challenging hikes to explore the possibilities of ultralight hiking. PRACTICE, a culminating program in which ambassadors and participants team up for challenging hikes to explore the possibilities of ultralight hiking; AMBASSADOR’S SIGNATURE; GUEST SEMINAR; LOCAL STUDY HIKING and many more.
Other programs include MEET UP, which serves as a platform for ultralight hikers to come together and interactact, and SHOP/STAFF/PRODUCTS, which is showcases our Staff and their lifestyles.
BASIC
The first step to joining our Hike, Life, Community (HLC). This category offers two types of programs. The “Ultralight Hiking Lecture for Beginners ” teaches methods, mindset, and philosophy of ultralight hiking in a classroom setting. With that knowledge you are granted access to the “Ultralight Hiking workshop for Beginners” which is a beginner friendly workshop conducted on overnight hiking trips.
2024 BASIC Programs
“Ultralight Hiking Lecture for Beginners”, “Lake Toya Ultralight Hiking Workshop: 2-day/1-night”, “Michinoku Coastal Trail Ultralight Hiking Workshop: 2-day/1-night”,”Izu Ridge Line Trail Ultralight Hiking Workshop: 2-day/1-night”,”Hira Mountain Range Ultralight Hiking Workshop: 2-day/1-night”
HLC Kamakura, Ultralight Hiking Lecture for Beginners
HLC Shikoku, Kamegamori Ultralight Hiking Workshop: 2-day/1-night
PRACTICE
The PRACTICE is the climax event of the yearly Yamatomichi HLC for those who have already participated in the HLC programs in the past. Here, ambassadors and participants work as one team to complete challenging hikes.
2024 PRACTICE Programs
“Japan Southern Alps Ultralight Hiking: 4-day/3-night” “Kaketsu Border Long Trail UL Hiking: 3-day/2-night” “Tsurugi Moutain Range Ultralight Hiking Practice: 3-day/2-night” etc..
HLC Hokkaido, Hiking Daisetsuzan Mountain Range Ultralight Workshop:3-days/2-night
AMBASSADOR’S SIGNATURE
This is a program that combines UL hiking with other activities in each ambassador’s area of expertise, such as bike packing, fastpacking, backcountry skiing, headwaters fishing, etc. The essence of UL hiking added, each activity will have new possibilities.
2024 AMBASSADOR’S SIGNATURE Programs
“Mt. Goyo Winter Hiking with a tent: 2-day/1-night” “MYOG Workshop” “Fast Packing the Tokai Nature Trail: 2-day/1-night” etc..
HLC Kansai, Kohechi Fast Packing: 2-day/1-night
GUEST SEMINAR
In this program, various guests are invited to each session to learn knowledge and methodology useful for hikers, such as meals for hikers, making your own gear, experiences in the long trail hiking, etc.
2024 GUEST SEMINAR
“Repair Your Own Merino Wool” etc..
HLC Hokkaido Mountain Weather Seminar
LOCAL STUDY HIKING
This program provides new insights and perspectives on trails and mountains by knowing the local attractions and learning about the history and background of the area through walking, a hiker’s specialty.
2024 LOCAL STUDY HIKING Programs
“Niseko’s trails” “Mount Ōmine and the Shugendō Path” “Caoling Historic Trail”
HLC Kansai, Choishimichi Local Study Hiking
LIFE & COMMUNITY
This category is for programs about LIFE and COMMUNITY at HLC. We will conduct “MEET UP” and other programs related to lifestyle and community building related to UL hiking.
2024 LIFE & COMMUNITY Program
“HLC Hokuriku kick off meet up” “HLC Tohoku Meetup Hiking; 2-day/1-night” “HLC Kansai, HLC Shikoku Meet Up Hike: 2-day/1-night”
HLC Kansai Meetup
SHOP/STAFF/PRODUCTS
This program focuses on Yamatomichi products, the shop and our staff.
HLC Kamakura, Yamatomichi Staff Junki Nakamura’s report on the Continental Divide Trail
Yamatomichi HLC Hiking Festival
The “Yamatomichi Festival” is a festival by hikers, for hikers.
“Yamamichi-sai” is an annual festival for hikers.
Last year, after a four-year wait, the second Yamamichi-sai was held at Mt. Ishizuchi in Shikoku, bringing together hikers from all over Japan and around the world, making it a day filled with smiles.
We are currently in the planning stages for 2024.
We’ll inform you once the details are finalized, so stay tuned!
Yamatomichi HLC PLACE
Yamatomichi HLC PLACE is the hub for our HLC activities in each area. It will serve as a place to hold programs, meet and exchange knowledge with other UL hikers.
Hokkaido Region
Camp&Go
〒044-0051 Hokkaido, Abuta-gun, Kutchan-cho, Kita 1jo Nish,i 3-11
https://campandgo.jp/
Tohoku Region
Knotty
〒028-3318 Iwate, Shiwa-gun, Shiwa-cho, Shiwa Chuo Eki-mae, 2-3-94, Ogar center
TEL:019-601-5512
http://knottysports.com/
Kita-kanto Region
lunettes
〒325-0051 Tochigi, Nasushiobara-shi, Toyomachi, 8-37
TEL:0287-74-2405
https://www.lunettes-yamanodouguya.com/
Kamakura Region
THE GATE MOUNTAIN
〒910-0121 Fukui, Fukui-shi, Sadamasa-cho 1304
TEL:0776-55-2702
http://www.the-gate.jp/
Hokuriku
Yamatomichi Kamakura
〒248-0013 Kanagawa, Kamakura, Zaimokuza, 1-13-16
https://www.yamatomichi.com
Kansai Region
Taninokisha Mountain Gear
〒542-0012 Osaka City, Chuo-ku, Tanimachi 7-1-25
TEL:06-4305-7600
https://www.instagram.com/taninoki_yamadougu/
Taninokisha Mountain Gear
〒600-8114 Kyoto, Kyoto-shi, Shimogyo-ku, Hayao-machi 312-1
https://www.yamatomichi.com
Shikoku Region
T-mountain
〒790-0004 Ehime Prefecture, Matsuyama City, Okaido, 3-8-12, Honda Building 1F
TEL:089-946-2936
http://www.t-mountain.com/
Taiwan
samplus
2F, No. 11, Lane 107, Sec. 1, Fuxing South Road, Daan District, Taipei, Taiwan
https://www.yamatomichi.com/stores/7277/
Ambassadors & Project Directors
Below, are the local ambassadors and project directors that work with Yamatomichi, and make HLC possible. They are dedicated to building local hiking communities through programs in their areas of expertise.