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A path that connects people, not a mountain wall
The Shinpi Trail is a community development project that connects the wonderful nature, history, culture and lifestyles of Matsumoto and Takayama to the future through walking trails.
Since ancient times, the mountain passes connecting Shinshu and Hida have crossed the towering Northern Alps and played an important role in the lives, culture and faith of the local people. However, with the development of tunnels and a car-oriented society, walking paths have declined, and the once bustling mountain villages along the passes have become quieter, with an aging and declining population.
Furthermore, with the exception of a few areas such as Kamikochi where tourists are concentrated, the length of stay is short, and the benefits to the local economy are not fully distributed.In light of this, we are creating the Shinpiji Trail to rediscover the value of local resources through scenery and encounters that can only be seen at walking speed, and to reconsider the shape of a future where people and nature can live together in abundance.
Currently, the Shinpi Trail is carrying out the following activities:
Cooperation in trail development and maintenance activities
Trail development and maintenance activities (funding and manpower) in cooperation with each trail manager
Community Management
We will manage a community of people who support the Shinpi Trail project, support trail maintenance and local activities, and work together to promote Shinpi's project.
Creation and implementation of guided tours
We plan and operate tours that provide moving experiences that convey the essential value of the region and are part of responsible tourism.
Promotional Activities
Spreading the Shinpiji Trail project throughout the region, introducing business activities, disseminating information through social media and websites to attract target users, and publishing a newsletter.
Human Resource Development
Establishment of a local guide system, risk management training, and creation of nature education programs for elementary and junior high school students.
How membership fees are used
Your membership fees and donations will be used in the following ways:
- ・Trail office operating costs
- - Purchase of tools and materials necessary for trail maintenance and daily work allowance
- ・Community operating costs
- ・Publishing newsletters
- ・Providing information and installing and maintaining signposts to improve trail safety
- ・Implementing nature education programs and environmental conservation activities
The Shin-Hi Trail is more than just a road. It is infrastructure that connects people, nature and culture, and the past and future. Your donations will be an important part of supporting this sustainable system. Join us as we take the first step into a new story.
Shinpi Trail Supporting Membership System
Individual Supporting Member
3,000 yen / year
Anyone who wants to support the Shinpiji Trail is welcome.
Benefits
・Priority information for events
・Issuance of membership cards
・Receive a newsletter once a year
Supporting members of businesses and organizations along the railway line
8,000 yen / year
This membership is for businesses and organizations that operate businesses and activities along the trail.
Benefits
・Featured on official websites, maps, and guidebooks
・Receive a newsletter once a year
・Participate in hiker support (disseminating information, etc.)
Corporate Special Member
100,000 yen/year and up
Benefits
・Featured on official websites, maps, and guidebooks
・Receive a newsletter once a year
・Participate in hiker support (disseminating information, etc.)
・Corporate training program using the Shinpi Trail
・Original tour planning
Current member companies