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Best trails in Yatsugatake Chushin Kogen Quasi-National Park

Best trails in Yatsugatake Chushin Kogen Quasi-National Park

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Yatsugatake Chushin Kogen Quasi-National Park, which straddles Nagano and Yamanashi prefectures, was designated as a quasi-national park in 1964. Various famous and scenic spots are located here, including Mt. Yatsugatake, Mt. Akadake, the highest peak in the Yatsugatake mountain range, and the Kiyosato area. Utsukushigahara offers spectacular views of the majestic Northern Alps, Okuchichibu mountains, and Mt. Fuji, and the park also has lakes and ponds where you can enjoy water activities.

There is a vast farmland at the foot of Mt. Yatsugatake that produces fresh milk and a variety of fresh foods such as cabbage and lettuce. If you are primarily looking for a mountain climbing course, be sure to visit Kirigamine, which is known as a lava plateau. Tateshina is also known as a historic hot spring area, so please soak in various types of hot springs and soothe your tired body.

Top trails

  1. #1 - Mount Ogahana - Utsukushigahara Loop

    4.3(24)
    ·Moderate
    ·5.0 mi
    ·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Heads to Mount Ogagashira (王ヶ頭) and Mount Ogahana (王ヶ鼻) through Utsukushigahara (美ヶ原). It is a popular course where you can walk while looking at the impressive mountains of the Northern Alps of Japan. Since there is almost no difference in elevation, it is also recommended for beginners.

  2. #2 - Mount Akadake - Mount Yokodake - Mount Iodake

    4.9(22)
    ·Hard
    ·13.6 mi
    This trail is defined by exposed, highly technical alpine terrain. The path features a rocky, undulating ridgeline walk that requires scrambling and navigating near-vertical sections. Hikers must use numerous fixed chains and ladders bolted directly into the granite to bypass sheer rock faces. The final ascent is a steep climb over loose, rocky terrain. Hikers are treated to an unobstructed vista of the major mountain ranges of Japan, including the distant Mount Fuji, the Northern Japan Alps,...

  3. #3 - Tobira Onsen - Mount Hachibuse

    4.8(21)
    ·Hard
    ·6.4 mi
    ·Est. 4.5–5 hr
    Tobira Onsen - Mount Hachibuse（扉温泉 - 鉢伏山） Mt. Hachibuse can be accessed by car during the snowless season. If you go by car in spring and summer, you can also enjoy the view from the top of the mountain. For mountain climbing, it is common to climb from Ushibushi Temple in Shiojiri City or Tobira Pass in Matsumoto City. Because it is far from other trailheads, you cannot go around it, and you can walk on the promenade where you can enjoy the view from the wide and gentle summit of Mt....

  4. #4 - Mount Kuruma Loop

    4.5(19)
    ·Moderate
    ·2.4 mi
    ·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Kurumayama (車山) The highest peak of Mount Kirigamine and is located in Yatsugatake Chushin Kogen Quasi-National Park. The whole area of ​​Mount Kuruma is called Kurumayama Kogen (Plateau), where you can see various wildlife and rich green landscapes.

  5. #5 - Jizoone Ridge - Mount Akadake - Akadake Sanso Loop

    4.2(10)
    ·Hard
    ·7.4 mi
    Jizoone Ridge - Mount Akadake - Akadake Sanso Loop (地蔵尾根 - 赤岳 - 赤岳山荘ループ) This climbing course will take you to MouAkadake, the highest peak of the Yatsugatake mountain range, which has moderate chains and ladders, making it an attractive mountain from Akadake Sanso hut. The descent route will go via the Jizoone Ridge to the starting point. From the trail, you can enjoy the magnificent mountain scenery of the Yatsugatake mountain range.

  6. #6 - Akadake Kosen - Minoto

    5.0(7)
    ·Hard
    ·4.5 mi
    ·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Akadake Kosen - Minoto (赤岳鉱泉 - 美濃戸) From the Minoto trailhead, this path heads to Akadake Kosen, which is known as a base for climbing Mount Akadake and other mountains in the southern Yatsugatake range.

  7. #7 - Mount Iodake - Akadake Kosen - Minoto

    4.9(10)
    ·Hard
    ·12.1 mi
    Mount Iodake - Akadake Kosen - Minoto (硫黄岳 - 赤岳鉱泉 - 美濃戸) Starting from Minoto Trailhead, this route travels to Mount Iodake via Akadake Kosen. Mount Iodake offers views of the Southern Alps, the Northern Alps, and almost all of the North and South Yatsugatake Mountains.

  8. #8 - Kirigamine - Mount Kuruma - Yashimagahara Wetland Loop

    4.6(9)
    ·Moderate
    ·6.7 mi
    ·Est. 3.5–4 hr
    Kirigamine - Mount Kuruma - Yashimagahara Wetland Loop (霧ヶ峰 - 車山 - 八島ヶ原湿原ループ) The Kirigamine is a plateau that stretches from Mount Kuruma to Mount Washigamine, where a variety of seasonal alpine plants color the vast meadows. Many hikers come here to enjoy the panoramic views of famous Japanese peaks such as Mt. Fuji, the Alps, the Yatsugatake mountain range, and more. Kirigamine plateau is also home to the three major wetlands of Kirigamine, consisting of Kurumayama Wetland,...

  9. #9 - Mount Akadake - Mount Yokodake - Mount Iodake

    5.0(16)
    ·Hard
    ·10.6 mi
    This trail features a steep climb through dense evergreen coniferous forest, offering little visibility until hikers break the tree line. The section between Mount Iodake and Mount Akadake is a highly exposed, rocky ridgeline walk that involves significant scrambling. Hikers must use numerous fixed chains and ladders, bolted directly into the rock, to navigate vertical sections and narrow passes, particularly around Mount Yokodake and during the final push to Mount Akadake. The final climb to...

  10. #10 - Mount Tateshina - Suzurantoge

    4.5(11)
    ·Hard
    ·4.0 mi
    ·Est. 4–4.5 hr
    Mt. Tateshina - Suzuran Pass（蓼科山ーすずらん峠） This climbing route starts from Suzuran Pass, and from the summit, you can see many of Japan's famous peaks, such as the Southern Alps and the Central Alps. The altitude is high and the weather is changeable, so before you go to Mt. Tateshina is a mountain located at the northern end of the Yatsugatake mountain range, and is also called "Suwa Fuji" because of its impressive mountain shape. The summit is very wide, with rugged rocks stretching as far...
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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to hike in Yatsugatake Chushin Kogen Quasi-National Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Yatsugatake Chushin Kogen Quasi-National Park is Mount Ogahana - Utsukushigahara Loop, which has a 4.3 star rating from 24 reviews. This trail is 5.0 mi long with an elevation gain of 787 ft.

What is the longest trail in Yatsugatake Chushin Kogen Quasi-National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Yatsugatake Chushin Kogen Quasi-National Park is Yatsugatake Traverse. This trail is estimated to be 27.1 mi long.

How many trails are in Yatsugatake Chushin Kogen Quasi-National Park?

There are 111 trails in Yatsugatake Chushin Kogen Quasi-National Park.These trails have an average 4.4-star ratingfrom 346 AllTrails community reviews.

Which trail has the most elevation gain in Yatsugatake Chushin Kogen Quasi-National Park?

Yatsugatake Traverse has the most elevation gain with 10,167 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Southern Yatsugatake Mountains Climbing Tour, which has 8,126 ft of elevation gain.

Are there camping trails available in Yatsugatake Chushin Kogen Quasi-National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 81 camping trails in Yatsugatake Chushin Kogen Quasi-National Park and the most popular is Mount Akadake - Mount Yokodake - Mount Iodake with an average 4.9 star rating from 22 community reviews.

Are there running trails available in Yatsugatake Chushin Kogen Quasi-National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 5 running trails in Yatsugatake Chushin Kogen Quasi-National Park and the most popular is Mount Ogahana - Utsukushigahara Loop with an average 4.3 star rating from 24 community reviews.

Are there biking trails available in Yatsugatake Chushin Kogen Quasi-National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there is 1 biking trail in Yatsugatake Chushin Kogen Quasi-National Park which is Tateshina Bokujo - Tateshinayama-tozanguchi with an average 0.0 star rating from 0 community reviews.

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