HAKUBA OIKE ROUTE

Hakuba Oike Route (Tsugaike–Mt. Hakuba)

Hakuba Oike Route (Tsugaike–Mt. Hakuba)

Strength Requirement

Difficulty

This is a hiking route where you can enjoy walking along the ridgeline. It is popular for its numerous photo spots, such as Hakuba Oike and Raichozaka.
In autumn, you have to watch the autumn leaves at Tsugaike Nature Park.

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ROUTE INFO

Hiking Information

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  • Duration Ascent: 7 hrs 10 mins, Descent: 5 hrs 40 mins
  • Distance 9.3km (one way)
  • Opening Period June to Late October
  • Elevation Gain 1003m

Hiking Route

Ascent Descent Toilet Water Supply Caution Campsite Mountain Lodges

Tsugaike Nature Park/Tsugaike Hutte

1 hrs 20 mins 1 hrs

Tenguppara

2 hrs 1 hrs 30 mins

Oike Sanso Lodge

2 hrs 10 mins 1 hrs 30 mins

Mt. Korenge

30 mins 40 mins

Mikunisakai

1 hrs 45 mins

Mt. Hakuba

10 mins 15 mins

Hakuba Sanso Lodge

binoculars Views along the Route

①Tenguppara

①Tenguppara

②Hakuba Oike Pond

②Hakuba Oike Pond

③The ridgeline between Mt. Korenge and Mt. Hakuba

③The ridgeline between Mt. Korenge and Mt. Hakuba

Hiking Time between the Main Checkpoints
Ascent: [1. Tsugaike – 3. Oike Sanso Lodge: 3 hrs 20 mins] [3. Oike Sanso Lodge – 7. Hakuba Sanso Lodge: 3 hrs 50 mins]  
Descent: [7. Hakuba Sanso Lodge – 3. Oike Sanso Lodge: 3 hrs 10 mins] [3. Oike Sanso Lodge – 1. Tsugaike: 2 hrs 30 mins]

Precautions

  • There is a rocky section at the hillside of Mt. Hakuba-Norikura (There might be a snowfield remaining as well).

Required Equipment

  • Helmet
  • Crampons (if the snowfield at Mt. Hakuba Norikura is still there)

Getting Here

Trailhead: Tsugaike Kogen
Transportation: Bus or car + gondola lift and ropeway