Best trails in Minami Alps National Park
4.5(177 reviews)
Want to find the best trails in Minami Alps National Park for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 72 great trails for hiking, camping, and walking 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 580 to 15,472 feet in elevation gain. Whatever you have planned for the day, you can find the perfect trail for your next trip to Minami Alps National Park.
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(62)
•Hard
•7.4 mi
Mount Kitadake - Hirogawara (北岳 - 広河原)
A mountaineering tour leads you to Mount Kitadake, the second-highest mountain in Japan after Mt. Fuji from Hirogawara.
Mount Kitadake is known for Kitadake Buttress, the highest rock wall in Japan, located on the eastern slope, and its varied climbing courses that include abundant alpine plants, forest belts, and snow ravines.
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(14)
•Hard
•3.3 mi
•Est. 2h 50m
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.
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(10)
•Hard
•4.8 mi
•Est. 4h 32m
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.
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(6)
•Hard
•16.4 mi
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.
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(6)
•Hard
•15.3 mi
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.
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(5)
•Hard
•11.0 mi
•Est. 9h 58m
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...
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(5)
•Hard
•11.9 mi
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.
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(2)
•Hard
•7.4 mi
•Est. 7h 33m
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...
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(6)
•Hard
•6.2 mi
Umanose Hutte - Mount Senjogatake - Mount Kosenjogatake Loop (馬の背ヒュッテ - 仙丈ヶ岳 - 小仙丈ケ岳ループ)
This route commences from Kitazawa Pass to Mount Senjogatake and returns to the pass via the route going through Umanose Hutte.
Mount Senjogatake is known as the "Queen of the Southern Alps" because of its gentle mountain ridge and graceful appearance with three cirques.
The views from the summit are spectacular, and alpine plants can be seen in abundance.
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(3)
•Hard
•10.0 mi
Hoo Sanzan Mountains - Aoki Kosen Loop (鳳凰三山 - 青木鉱泉ループ)
Commencing from Aoki Kosen, this loop hiking route takes you to Hoo Sanzan Mountains consisting of Mount Jizogatake, Mount Kannon, and Mount Yakushi.
The ridges are covered with whitish granite rocks and sand, and it is known as a mountain of faith and legend.
The summit of Jizugatake has a rocky huge spire called the Jizugatake Obelisk, which is very characteristic. From the ridgeline and peaks, you can enjoy the superb mountainous...
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike in Minami Alps National Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Minami Alps National Park is Mount Kitadake - Hirogawara, which has a 4.8 star rating from 62 reviews. This trail is 7.4 mi long with an elevation gain of 5,511 ft.
What is the longest trail in Minami Alps National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Minami Alps National Park is Mount Akadake - Mount Arakawa - Koshibukawa Loop. This trail is estimated to be 29.4 mi long.
How many trails are in Minami Alps National Park?
There are 72 trails in Minami Alps National Park. These trails have an average 4.5-star rating from 177 AllTrails community reviews.
Which trail has the most elevation gain in Minami Alps National Park?
If you're looking for elevation gain, Minami Alps National Park has you covered. Mount Akadake - Mount Arakawa - Koshibukawa Loop boasts the most elevation gain with 15,472 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Mount Arakawa - Mount Hijiri - Sawarajima lodge Loop, which will get you 13,126 ft of elevation gain.
Are there camping trails available in Minami Alps National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 57 camping trails in Minami Alps National Park and the most popular is Mount Kitadake - Hirogawara with an average 4.8 star rating from 62 community reviews.
Are there running trails available in Minami Alps National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 12 running trails in Minami Alps National Park and the most popular is Mount Hinata - Yadateishi Trailhead with an average 4.1 star rating from 14 community reviews.