Mizugaki Explained

Mizugaki is a climbing area in Japan, located in the northern part of the Yamanashi Prefecture.^[1] The forest of Mizugaki is owned by the Emperor of Japan.^[2]

It is known for highball bouldering and long trad lines.^[3] The rock consists of granite with many natural pockets. Because of the higher altitude it is also possible to climb in Mizugaki during the summer.^[4]

Jason Kehl can be seen climbing in Mizugaki in the movie Big in Japan. He praises Mizugaki for its beautiful forest setting.^[5]

External links

• http://mountainproject.com/v/mizugaki-yama/107002228, short info on Mizugaki climbing
• http://www.ogawayama.com/Mizugaki/30m_slab.html, online guide to Mizugaki climbing
• http://www.videoclimb.com/2008/10/16/mizugaki-bouldering-in-japan-with-jason-khel-and-friends/, clip of Jason Kehl in Mizugaki

Notes and References

1. Web site: Climbing Map of Mizugaki Yama.
2. Web site: Thousand Cranes.
3. Web site: Bouldering in Mizugaki Yama, Japan.
4. Web site: Thousand Cranes: Mizugaki. 17 April 2007.
5. Web site: Videoclimb.com, The best climbing videos on the net » Mizugaki… Bouldering in Japan with Jason Khel and friends . www.videoclimb.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20081021080420/http://www.videoclimb.com/2008/10/16/mizugaki-bouldering-in-japan-with-jason-khel-and-friends/ . 2008-10-21.