Maku-Iwa 幕岩 Rock Climbing
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Elevation: | 648 ft |
GPS: |
35.16682, 139.0894 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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Shared By: | Michael Ferioli on Oct 4, 2013 · Updates |
Admins: | Christian Storms |
Description
Nestled in a small mountainside cut lies a collection of south facing, discontinuous crags reminiscent of Rumney New Hampshire. This area consists of more than 370 routes, most of which are bolted and single pitch. Many of the lines are easily top roped since scrambling to the top of the crags is generally easy and solid anchors abound. The parking lot is free but not very large, get there early even on weekdays as large groups of retirees have taken to climbing. However, from late February to late March when the plum trees are flowering and it gets very busy with tourists and hikers there is a park entrance and separate parking fee. No camping and no open flames.
There is a guide book that covers this area which includes basic topo maps, numbered lines, and grading using the Yosemite decimal and UIAA systems. However, all the text is written in Japanese so descriptions, route names, and area info will need translating.
The rock is mostly volcanic tuff.
There is a guide book that covers this area which includes basic topo maps, numbered lines, and grading using the Yosemite decimal and UIAA systems. However, all the text is written in Japanese so descriptions, route names, and area info will need translating.
The rock is mostly volcanic tuff.
Getting There
This area is located just north of the Izu peninsula in a place called Yugawara. It's easily accessible by public transportation. The closest train station is JR Yugawara station on the Tokaido line, about 1.5 hrs from Tokyo. From the station, you can take a bus, taxi, or walk for about 25 minutes. If coming by car there is free parking (except in Feburary-March, see above), but the closest parking gets full early. The second and third parking lots are usually not too busy. Approach times from the parking lot vary, but the closest crags are 5 minutes or less via obvious though unmarked trails.
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