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The Hakuba mountains offer a wide variety of hiking routes—from gentle trails for beginners to challenging alpine traverses for experienced climbers.
Find a plan that fits your style and enjoy the full beauty of nature in Hakuba!
Enjoy the beauty of nature at a comfortable pace with these relaxed model plans. Perfect for first-time hikers or those who prefer a slower, less strenuous experience.
※Please note that all course times are approximate. Be sure to adjust your plan according to your own fitness level, skills, and experience.
A Leisurely Hike to Hakuba Oike Pond
Climbing from Tsugaike Nature Park and crossing the rocky section of Mt. Norikura, you will be greeted by a spectacular view of the lake.
Duration 2 days Distance Approx. 3.7km (round trip)
Details
Day 1
| 8:00 | Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort (Departing from Gondola Base Station) |
| 8:40 | Tsugaike Nature Park Trailhead (Arrives at Ropeway Shizenen Station) |
| 10:00 | Tenguppara |
| 12:00 | Oike Sanso Lodge |
Total 4 hours
Day 2
| 8:00 | Oike Sanso Lodge |
| 9:30 | Tenguppara |
| 10:30 | Tsugaike Nature Park/Tsugaike Hutte |
| ~ Walking around the nature park ~ | |
| 13:00 | Tsugaike Nature Park (Departing from Ropeway Shizenen Station) |
| 13:40 | Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort (Arrives at Gondola Base Station) |
Total 5 hour 40 minutes
Happoone–Karamatsu
A beginner-friendly Japan Alps hiking plan that allows you to enjoy a spectacular view of the Hakuba Three peaks and Happoike Pond.
Duration 2 days Distance Approx. 4.7km (round trip)
Details
Day 1
| 8:00 | Happo-one Ski Resort (Departing from Gondola Happo Station) |
| 8:30 | Happo/Happoike Sanso Lodge (Arriving at Chairlift Happo-ike Sanso Station) |
| 10:30 | Happoike Pond |
| 13:00 | Karamatsudake Chojo Sanso Lodge |
(Karamatsudake Chojo Sanso Lodge ⇆ the summit of Mt. Karamatsu 20 minutes )
Total 5 hours
Day 2
| 8:00 | Karamatsudake Chojo Sanso Lodge |
| 10:00 | Happoike Pond |
| 11:20 | Happo/Happoike Sanso Lodge (Departing from Chairlift Happo-ike Sanso Station) |
| 12:00 | Arriving at Happo-one Ski Resort Gondola Station (Arrives at Gondola Happo Station) |
Total 4 hours
Tomi Ridge - Mt. Goryu Round Trip
You can enjoy a ridgeline walk through the alpine botanical garden and up to Mt. Goryu, one of the 100 famous mountains in Japan.
Duration 2 days Distance Approx. 7.5km (round trip)
Details
Day 1
| 7:30 | Hakuba Goryu Ski Resort (Departing from Gondola Tomi Station) |
| 7:40 | Alps Daira (Arrives at Gondola Summit Station) |
| 8:00 | Jizo no Kashira |
| 9:30 | Kotomi |
| 13:30 | Goryu Sanso Lodge |
(Goryu Sanso ⇆ Mt. Goryu 1 hour)
Total 6 hours
Day 2
| 7:30 | Goryu Sanso Lodge |
| 10:30 | Kotomi |
| 11:30 | Jizo no Kashira |
| ~ Stroll through Hakuba Goryu Alpine Botanical Garden ~ | |
| 12:30 | Alps Daira (Departing from Gondola Top Station) |
| 12:55 | Hakuba Goryu Ski Resort (Arriving at Gondola Tomi Station) |
Total 5 hour 25 minutes
Daisekkei to Hakuba Oike Pond
This plan allows you to enjoy walking along the ridgeline, passing through the Hakuba Daisekkei and flower fields boasting a wide variety of alpine plants.
Duration 3 days Distance Approx. 15.5km
Details
Day 1
| 6:00 | Sarukura Trailhead/Sarukura Hut |
| 7:15 | Hakubajiri Campsite |
| ~ Hakuba Daisekkei ~ | |
| 12:15 | Hakubadake Chojo Shukusha Hut |
| 12:35 | Hakuba Sanso Lodge |
(15 minutes from Hakuba Sanso to the summit of Mt. Hakuba)
Total 6 hour 35 minutes
Day 2
| 8:00 | Hakuba Sanso Lodge |
| 8:15 | Mt. Hakuba |
| 9:00 | Mikunisakai |
| 9:40 | Mt. Korenge |
| 11:10 | Oike Sanso Lodge |
Total 3 hour 10 minutes
Day 3
| 8:00 | Oike Sanso Lodge |
| 9:30 | Tenguppara |
| 10:30 | Tsugaike Nature Park/Tsugaike Hutte |
| ~ Walking around the nature park ~ | |
| 13:00 | Tsugaike Nature Park (Departing from Ropeway Shizenen Station) |
| 13:40 | Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort (Arrives at Gondola Base Station) |
Total 5 hour 40 minutes
Daisekkei to Yari Onsen
After trekking through the Hakuba Daisekkei, the Alpine Plants flower field and the Hakuba Sanzan, you can relax yourself at the hot spring.
Duration 3 days Distance Approx. 17.6km
Details
Day 1
| 6:00 | Sarukura Trailhead/Sarukura Hut |
| 7:15 | Hakubajiri Campsite |
| ~ Hakuba Daisekkei ~ | |
| 12:15 | Hakubadake Chojo Shukusha Hut |
| 12:35 | Hakuba Sanso Lodge |
(15 minutes from Hakuba Sanso to the summit of Mt. Hakuba)
Total 6 hour 35 minutes
Day 2
| 7:00 | Hakuba Sanso Lodge |
| 7:15 | Hakubadake Chojo Shukusha Hut |
| 8:15 | Mt. Shakushi |
| 9:15 | Mt. Hakubayari |
| 9:35 | Trail junction |
| 12:20 | Yari Onsen Hut |
Total 5 hour 20 minutes
Day 3
| 7:00 | Yari Onsen Hut |
| 9:00 | Mt. Obinata |
| 11:00 | Sarukura Trailhead/Sarukura Hut |
Total 4 hours
Hakuba Oike Pond to Renge Onsen
After enjoying the spectacular view of Hakuba Oike Pond, you can head down the mountain and relax in the hot springs.
(The reverse route is also recommended as it is not that steep.)
Duration 3 days Distance Approx. 13km
Details
Day 1
| 8:00 | Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort (Departing from Gondola Bottom Station) |
| 8:40 | Tsugaike Nature Park/Tsugaike Hutte (Arriving at Ropeway Nature Park Station) |
| 10:00 | Tenguppara |
| 12:00 | Oike Sanso Lodge |
Total 4 hours
Day 2
| 8:00 | Oike Sanso Lodge |
| 10:20 | Renge Onsen Lodge |
| ~Hot Spring Time~ | |
(Renge Onsen Lodge ⇆ Senkinoyu 12 minutes)
Total 2 hour 20 minutes
Day 3
| You can relax and enjoy the hot springs until check-out. |
