Shimonita Boulder Tutte Bouldering 32 vie in area

Exit the Joshin-etsu Expressway at the Shimonita IC and follow Road 254 towards Shimonita town. Just after you pass the large Seino distribution centre on the right, turn right onto a small side road that leads downhill towards the river (side road identifiable by the traffic mirror on the opposite side of the main road). Continue across a bridge over the river and park a further 100m up the road on a small grassy lay-by on the right side (space for about 5 cars). Walk slightly back up the road towards the bridge, then drop down between the traffic barriers onto a small path that leads to the river bed and the location of the boulders (1 minute approach from parking area).

If the grassy lay-by is full, turn round and head back up the 254 towards the Shimonita IC. Further parking is available at the Shimonita Michi-no-eki parking area on the right side about 10 minutes walk from the boulders.

Anyone stopping at the 7-11 convenience store just off the expressway at the Shimonita IC should be aware that it only has a Japanese-style 'Washiki' toilet. A much more pleasant experience can be had at the newer Lawson convenience store further up the road towards the crag, just before the Seino distribution centre.