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.

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

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.

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”

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..

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..

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年の各エリアのGUEST SEMINARプログラム
『リペア・ユア・オウン・メリノ』など

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年の各エリアのLOCAL STUDY HIKINGプログラム
『ニセコトレイルの幕開け』『大峰山・修験の道を知るローカルスタディハイキング』『草嶺古道ローカルスタディハイキング』など

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年の各エリアのLIFE & COMMUNITYプログラム
『HLC北陸キックオフミートアップ』『HLC東北1泊2日ミートアップハイキング』『HLC関西・HLC四国1泊2日ミートアップハイキング』など

This program focuses on Yamatomichi products, the shop and our staff.

“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 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.

Camp&Go
〒044-0051 Hokkaido, Abuta-gun, Kutchan-cho, Kita 1jo Nish,i 3-11
https://campandgo.jp/

Knotty
〒028-3318 Iwate, Shiwa-gun, Shiwa-cho, Shiwa Chuo Eki-mae, 2-3-94, Ogar center
TEL:019-601-5512
http://knottysports.com/

lunettes
〒325-0051 Tochigi, Nasushiobara-shi, Toyomachi, 8-37
TEL:0287-74-2405
https://www.lunettes-yamanodouguya.com/

Yamatomichi Laboratory
〒248-0013 Kanagawa, Kamakura, Zaimokuza, 1-13-16
https://www.yamatomichi.com

Taninokisha Mountain Gear
〒542-0012 Osaka City, Chuo-ku, Tanimachi 7-1-25
TEL:06-4305-7600
https://www.instagram.com/taninoki_yamadougu/

T-mountain
〒790-0004 Ehime Prefecture, Matsuyama City, Okaido, 3-8-12, Honda Building 1F
TEL:089-946-2936
http://www.t-mountain.com/

samplus
2F, No. 11, Lane 107, Sec. 1, Fuxing South Road, Daan District, Taipei, Taiwan
https://www.yamatomichi.com/stores/7277/

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.