Best trails in Yatsugatake Chushin Kogen Quasi-National Park
Want to find the best trails in Yatsugatake Chushin Kogen Quasi-National Park for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 111 great trails for hiking, walking, and camping 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 252 to 10,009 feet in elevation gain. Whatever you have planned for the day, you can find the perfect trail for your next trip to Yatsugatake Chushin Kogen Quasi-National Park.
Top trails
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(19)
•Hard
•13.2 mi
Akadake-Yokodake-Iodake (赤岳ー横岳ー硫黄岳)
It is a course for advanced users who go around Mt. Aka, the highest peak of Mt. Yatsugatake, Mt. Yokodake, and Mt. Iou. A day trip is possible, but we recommend staying overnight and walking slowly. In the middle of the mountain trail, there are many mountain lodges on the ridgeline such as Iodake Sanso, Akadake Tenboso, and Akadake Summit Sanso.
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(21)
•Moderate
•5.0 mi
•Est. 2h 15m
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.
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(7)
•Hard
•10.4 mi
Mount Akadake - Jizoone Ridge - Minoto (赤岳 - 地蔵尾根 - 美濃戸)
From the Minoto trailhead, this mountaineering journey takes you to Mount Akadake, which is known as the main peak in the Yatsugatake mountain range through Jizoone Ridge. The rocky and gravel ridge path is slippery, so please be careful.
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(15)
•Hard
•10.2 mi
Mount Akadake - Mount Yokodake - Mount Iodake (赤岳 - 横岳 - 硫黄岳)
This climbing course will take you to three mountains in the Yatsugatake mountain range: Mount Akadake, Mount Yokodake, and Mount Iodake.
The upper part of Mount Akadake, the main peak of the Yatsugatake mountain range, has moderate chains and ladders, making it an attractive mountain for beginners as well as experienced climbers. The route follows the ridges of the mountains, allowing you to enjoy the magnificent mountain...
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(12)
•Hard
•6.3 mi
•Est. 4h 31m
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....
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(6)
•Hard
•6.9 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.
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(13)
•Hard
•3.0 mi
Seventh Station - Mount Tateshina (七合目登山口 - 蓼科山)
Mount Tateshina is located at the northern end of the Yatsugatake Mountain Range. It is also known as "Suwa-Fuji" because of its impressive mountain shape.
This is the shortest route to the summit, passing through the seventh station's torii gate, continuing through the forest, and then climbing steeply over rocky terrain to reach the summit.
Climbers can have stunning views of the famous mountains in Japan, such as the southern, the...
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(6)
•Moderate
•6.5 mi
•Est. 3h 17m
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,...
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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 Akadake - Mount Yokodake - Mount Iodake, which has a 4.9 star rating from 19 reviews. This trail is 13.2 mi long with an elevation gain of 5,518 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 26.4 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 rating from 282 AllTrails community reviews.
Which trail has the most elevation gain in Yatsugatake Chushin Kogen Quasi-National Park?
If you're looking for elevation gain, Yatsugatake Chushin Kogen Quasi-National Park has you covered. Yatsugatake Traverse boasts the most elevation gain with 10,009 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Southern Yatsugatake Mountains Climbing Tour, which will get you 8,087 ft of elevation gain.
Are there camping trails available in Yatsugatake Chushin Kogen Quasi-National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 80 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 19 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 21 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.