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Strength Requirement
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You can walk on the snow of the Hakuba Daisekkei and see a wide variety of alpine plants at the flower fields.
This is a hiking route with lots of variation. Once you reach the ridgeline you can see the mountains of the Northern Alps and the Sea of Japan.
ROUTE INFO
Hiking Information
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- Duration Ascent: 6 hrs 50 mins, Descent: 4 hrs 40 mins
- Distance 6.2km (one way)
- Opening Period Late April to late October
- Elevation Gain 1682m
Hiking Route
Ascent 
Descent 
Toilet 
Water Supply 
Caution 
Campsite 
Mountain Lodges
Sarukura Trailhead/Sarukura Hut
1 hrs 15 mins 1 hrs 15 mins
Hakubajiri Campsite
5 hrs 3 hrs
Daisekkei
Hakubadake Chojo Shukusha Hut
20 mins 15 mins
Hakuba Sanso Lodge
15 mins 10 mins
Mt. Hakuba
Views along the Route
Views along the Route 
① Entrance to Hakuba Daisekkei
②Hakuba Daisekkei
③Flower Field
Precautions
- Be careful of falling rocks at the Daisekkei.
- Crevasse might form in the Daisekkei.
- Please proceed with caution when traversing the Shosekkei.
Required Equipment
- Crampons + Helmet
- It is better to bring an ice axe with you from April to June.
Getting Here
Trailhead: Sarukura
Transportation: Bus, car (Parking lot unavailable in 2025)
