Best trails in Chubusangaku National Park
Want to find the best trails in Chubusangaku National Park for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 206 great trails for hiking, camping, and backpacking and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
Ready for your next hike or bike ride? We've got you covered, with trails ranging from 209 to 15,902 feet in elevation gain. Whatever you have planned for the day, you can find the perfect trail for your next trip to Chubusangaku National Park.
Top trails
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(400)
•Moderate
•4.8 mi
•Est. 1h 56m
Take a walk at Myojin Ike Pond Loop (明神池周回コース). Kamikochi (上高地) is an area famous for its beautiful views of the Northern Alps and the Azusa River. This course is well-maintained and you can walk along the Azusa River to the Myojin Bridge. Myojin Pond is known for its serene landscape and stunning views. During the autumn, the leaves paint a gorgeous backdrop at the pond.
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(157)
•Hard
•7.6 mi
Mount Yakedake - Kamikochi (焼岳 - 上高地)
Explore the only active volcano in the Northern Alps, Mount Yakedake from Kamikochi. Enjoy remarkable views of the mountains surrounding Kamikochi from the summit. Mount Yakedake to Kamikochi may be closed due to heavy rain fall. Please check with https://www.kamikochi.org/ for more information.
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(91)
•Moderate
•2.3 mi
•Est. 55m
Taisho-ike Pond (大正池)
Designated as a special scenic site and special natural monument by the Japanese government. The surface of Taisho-ike Pond reflects the Hotaka Mountains Range during the daytime and numerous stars at night like a mirror of nature. The beauty of Kamikochi attracts many visitors.
This route leads you along the Tashiro-ike Pond to Kamikochi Visitor Center through Tashiro Pond.
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(101)
•Hard
•4.6 mi
Mount Yakedake - Nakanoyu Onsen (焼岳 - 中の湯温泉)
The only active volcano in the Northern Alps, Mount Yakedake that rises on the border between Nagano and Gifu prefectures, south of Kamikochi.
This trail commences from Nakanoyu Onsen hot springs, located at the southwest bottom of the mountain continues to the north peak, where you can enjoy stunning landscapes of the magnificent mountains of Kamikochi. (the trail continues to the south peak is closed due to hazardous conditions.)
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(60)
•Hard
•6.4 mi
•Est. 5h 4m
Kamikochi - Mount Yakedake (上高地 - 焼岳)
Hike up the only active volcano in the Northern Alps, Mount Yakedake.
This path begins from the trailhead at Nakanoyu Onsen hot springs continues to the Kamikochi via the north peak of Mount Yakedake, where you can enjoy stunning landscapes of the famous mountains around Kamikochi.
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(42)
•Moderate
•3.9 mi
•Est. 1h 40m
Matsumoto City Trail（松本市トレイル）
It is a trail from Konashidaira Campsite in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture to Yokoo Sanso. Walk along the Azusa River.
Konashidaira Campsite is a campsite near the central suspension bridge "Kappa Bridge" in Kamikochi. About a 10-minute walk from the bus terminal, which is the gateway to Kamikochi, the free site is divided into 12 blocks, and there are multiple types of Kevin and permanent tents as accommodation facilities. Even if you don't have a tent, you...
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike in Chubusangaku National Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Chubusangaku National Park is Myojin Ike Pond Loop, which has a 4.7 star rating from 400 reviews. This trail is 4.8 mi long with an elevation gain of 544 ft.
What is the longest trail in Chubusangaku National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Chubusangaku National Park is Northern Alps 4 days Backpacking : Ogizawa - Kurobe Dam. This trail is estimated to be 34.5 mi long.
How many trails are in Chubusangaku National Park?
There are 206 trails in Chubusangaku National Park. These trails have an average 4.5-star rating from 2,288 AllTrails community reviews.
Which trail has the most elevation gain in Chubusangaku National Park?
If you're looking for elevation gain, Chubusangaku National Park has you covered. Northern Alps 4 days Backpacking : Ogizawa - Kurobe Dam boasts the most elevation gain with 15,902 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Hotaka Mountain Range - Mount Yarigatake - Mount Otaki Loop, which will get you 15,275 ft of elevation gain.
Are there camping trails available in Chubusangaku National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 166 camping trails in Chubusangaku National Park and the most popular is Myojin Ike Pond Loop with an average 4.7 star rating from 400 community reviews.
Are there running trails available in Chubusangaku National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there is 1 running trail in Chubusangaku National Park which is Murodo Daira - Shomyo Fall Walk with an average star rating from 0 community reviews.
Are there biking trails available in Chubusangaku National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 3 biking trails in Chubusangaku National Park and the most popular is Taisho Pond Trail with an average 4.6 star rating from 91 community reviews.