KOZANDO ROUTE

Kozando Route (Renge Onsen–Mt. Hakuba)

Kozando Route (Renge Onsen–Mt. Hakuba)

Strength Requirement

Difficulty

In autumn, this route is beautifully colored with vibrant foliage.
It’s a relatively quiet trail with fewer hikers, allowing you to fully enjoy the journey from forested areas to the ridgeline.
There is also a spot with delicious natural spring water along the way.

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ROUTE INFO

Hiking Information

  • Duration Ascent: 6 hrs 50 mins, Descent: 5 hrs 10 mins
  • Distance 11km (one way)
  • Opening Period Late June to Mid October
  • Elevation Gain 1357m

Hiking Route

Ascent Descent Toilet Water Supply Caution Campsite Mountain Lodges

Renge Onsen/Renge Onsen Lodge

4 hrs 40 mins 3 hrs 40 mins

Trail junction

1 hrs 30 mins

Mikunisakai

1 hrs 45 mins

Mt. Hakuba

10 mins 15 mins

Hakuba Sanso Lodge

binoculars Views along the Route

①God's Rice Field

①God's Rice Field

②Delicious Water

②Delicious Water

③Mt. Hachigatake and Mt. Yukikura

③Mt. Hachigatake and Mt. Yukikura

Precautions

  • There are relatively few hikers, so be careful of bears.

Required Equipment

  • bear bell

Getting Here

Trailhead: Renge Onsen
Transportation: Bus, taxi, car

PLANNING

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