Best trails in Yatsugatake Chushin Kogen Quasi-National Park
Yatsugatake Chushin Kogen Quasi-National Park, which straddles Nagano and Yamanashi prefectures, was designated as a quasi-national park in 1964. Various famous and scenic spots are located here, including Mt. Yatsugatake, Mt. Akadake, the highest peak in the Yatsugatake mountain range, and the Kiyosato area. Utsukushigahara offers spectacular views of the majestic Northern Alps, Okuchichibu mountains, and Mt. Fuji, and the park also has lakes and ponds where you can enjoy water activities.
There is a vast farmland at the foot of Mt. Yatsugatake that produces fresh milk and a variety of fresh foods such as cabbage and lettuce. If you are primarily looking for a mountain climbing course, be sure to visit Kirigamine, which is known as a lava plateau. Tateshina is also known as a historic hot spring area, so please soak in various types of hot springs and soothe your tired body.
Top trails
- (24)•Moderate•5.0 mi•Est. 2–2.5 hrHeads 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.
- (22)•Hard•13.2 miAkadake-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.
- (19)•Hard•6.3 mi•Est. 4.5–5 hrTobira 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....
- (10)•Hard•7.1 miJizoone 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.
- (9)•Moderate•6.6 mi•Est. 3.5–4 hrKirigamine - 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,...
- (16)•Hard•10.2 miMount 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...
- (10)•Hard•3.8 mi•Est. 4–4.5 hrMt. Tateshina - Suzuran Pass（蓼科山ーすずらん峠） This climbing route starts from Suzuran Pass, and from the summit, you can see many of Japan's famous peaks, such as the Southern Alps and the Central Alps. The altitude is high and the weather is changeable, so before you go to Mt. Tateshina is a mountain located at the northern end of the Yatsugatake mountain range, and is also called "Suwa Fuji" because of its impressive mountain shape. The summit is very wide, with rugged rocks stretching as far...
- (7)•Hard•10.1 miMount Akadake - Bunzaburo Ridge - Minoto (赤岳 - 文三郎尾根 - 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 Bunzaburo Ridge. The rocky and gravel ridge path is slippery, so please be careful.
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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 Ogahana - Utsukushigahara Loop, which has a 4.3 star rating from 24 reviews. This trail is 5.0 mi long with an elevation gain of 787 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 335 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 22 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 24 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.
