Best trails in Minami Alps National Park

This trail begins at the Hirogawara trailhead. The path is a very steep, rugged, and rocky ascent that takes you high above the treeline. The final climb to the summit is an exposed scramble, aided by ladders and chains bolted into the mountain. The hike takes you through a stunning, high-alpine world. This mountain is a famous habitat for the rare, protected rock ptarmigan. The reward is a spectacular 360-degree view of the Southern Alps and a breathtaking sunrise over Mount Fuji.

Mount Hinata - Ojiragawakeikoku Trailhead (日向山 - 尾白川渓谷登山口) This course guides you to Mount Hinata from Ojiragawakeikoku Trailhead. The summit of the mountain is called "Gangahara" and is covered with white sand made of granite, offering gorgeous scenes. It is also known for its excellent views of Mount Yatsugatake, Mount Kuragake, and Mount Kai Komagatake.

Mount Hinata - Ojiragawakeikoku Trailhead (日向山 - 尾白川渓谷登山口) This course guides you to Mount Hinata from Ojiragawakeikoku Trailhead. The summit of the mountain is called "Gangawara" and is covered with white sand made of granite, offering gorgeous views. You can also see Mount Yatsugatake, Mount Kuragake, and Mount Kai Komagatake. It is also known as a mountain that can be enjoyed by beginners and families.

Hirogawara - Mt. Aino - Mt. Kitadake(広河原 - 間ノ岳 - 北岳山荘) This course climbs the Southern Alps in Yamanashi Prefecture. Ainodake is one of the 3rd highest mountains in Japan. Together with Mt. Kitadake and Mt. Notori, they are called Shiramine Sanzan. The scenery seen while walking along the ridgeline is spectacular, and you can see many views such as the Alps and Mt. Fuji. Ainodake is rarely climbed by itself, and is loved by climbers as a traversing course. Ainodake is recommended from...

Shirane Three Mountains Traverse (白峰三山縦走コース) A traverse route that starts from Hirogawara, traverses the three peaks of Shirane Three Mountains, consisting of Mount Kitadake, the second highest peak in Japan, Mount Ainodake, and Mount Notori, and descends to Narada. Please note that there are chains on the way down from Kitadake.

Kitadake Katanokoya - Hirogawara (北岳肩の小屋 - 広河原) From Hirogawara, which is known as the base for climbing Mount Kitadake, this trail will head for the Kitadake Katanokoya.

Mount Kai-komagatake - Kuroto Ridge - Ojiragawakeikoku Trailhead (甲斐駒ケ岳 - 黒戸尾根 - 尾白川渓谷登山口) Mount Kai-komagatak is located in the northernmost part of the Southern Alps and is the highest peak among the Komagatakes in Japan. Near the summit, white granite is exposed, giving the mountain a very impressive appearance. This mountaineering route originates from Ojiragawakeikoku Trailhead to Mount Kai-komagatake via several chain and Ladder sections on the rocky Kuroto Ridge.

Lake Narada - Mount Notori - Mount Ainodake (奈良田湖 - 農鳥岳 - 間ノ岳) Explore the superb ridgeline of the southern alps from Kitadake Sanso to Mount Notori via Mount Ainodake and down to Lake Narada. Mount Nōtori (農鳥岳) or Nōtoridake is one of the most prominent peaks in the northern Akaishi Mountains along with Mount Aino. There are Nōtori Huts (農鳥小屋) and Daimonzawa Huts (大門沢小屋) on the mountain.

Hirogwara - Kitadake Katanokoya (広河原 - 北岳 肩ノ小屋) This course starts at Hirogawara and heads for Kita-dake Kata hut. You will walk along the ridgeline to the mountain, but be careful as there are few footprints and it is difficult to walk. Also, compared to Mt. Kita-dake, there are fewer climbers, so you can enjoy a quiet ridgeline walk. Katano-koya is the best place to stay for one night climbing Mt. Kita-dake. Whether you are climbing on the first day of climbing or early in the morning the...

Hoo Sanzan Mountains - Yashajintoge (鳳凰三山 - 夜叉神峠) A mountaineering course leads you from Yashajintoge Pass to Hoo Sanzan Mountains (Mount Jizogatake, Mount Kannon, Mount Yakushi). You will travel along the granite sand and rock ridges with spectacular views of the Southern Alps mountains.