How to go to Mount Daibosatsu 大菩薩嶺
You can reach Mount Daibosatsu 大菩薩嶺 from Kai-Yamato Station 甲斐大和駅 or Enzan Station 塩山駅. Take a local bus from either of these stations to reach the either of the 2 main trailheads of Mount Daibosatsu 大菩薩嶺, namely Mount Daibosatsu Trailhead 大菩薩峠登山口 and Kamihikawa Pass 上日川峠 respectively.
- Daibosatsu Kamihigawa Pass Line 大菩薩上日川峠線 |
Timetable | Fares - Enzan Daibosatsu Onsen Line 塩山大菩薩の湯
- Enzan Ochiai Line 塩山落合線
Hiking Trails to Mount Daibosatsu 大菩薩嶺
There are 2 main trails we would recommend to hike up Mount Daibosatsu 大菩薩嶺.
- Karamatsu Ridge Trail 唐松尾根コース
- Marukawa Pass Trail 丸川峠コース
Kai-Yamato Station 甲斐大和駅, located in Yamanashi Prefecture 山梨県, is slotted in the valley between the Tanzawa Mountains 丹沢山地 on the south and Okutama Mountains 奥多摩山地 on the north.
It serves as a crucial access point for hikers and climbers targeting the region's mountains, especially the representative of 100 famous Japanese mountains in the area, Mount Daibosatsu 大菩薩嶺. It offers direct connectivity through regional train lines to the isolated trailheads and onsen facilities, making it a convenient hub for adventurers starting their mountainous journeys.
Be sure to check train schedules and the closest trailheads before your trip, optimizing your travel plan to and from the mountains.
The Daibosatsu Kamihigawa Pass Line (Ascend) 大菩薩上日川峠線 (上り) operates on separate weekends and weekdays schedules.
On the weekends and holidays, it operates from Apr 20, 2024 (Sat) to Dec 15, 2024 (Sun).
Kai-Yamato Station 甲斐大和駅 | Kamihikawa Pass 上日川峠 |
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8:10 | 8:51 |
9:20 | 10:01 |
9:50 | 10:31 |
13:50 | 14:31 |
14:50 | 15:31 |
On the weekdays, it operates from Apr 22, 2024 (Mon) to Nov 29, 2024 (Fri).
Kai-Yamato Station 甲斐大和駅 | Kamihikawa Pass 上日川峠 |
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8:10 | 8:51 |
9:50 | 10:31 |
14:50 | 15:31 |
Source: Eiwa Kotsu 栄和交通 (Last updated: 2024-06-01)
Enzan Station 塩山駅, nestled in Koshu City 甲州市 of Yamanashi Prefecture 山梨県, is a key gateway for adventurers keen on exploring the surrounding mountains.
This well-situated station not only offers direct routes to numerous hiking destinations but also lies in proximity to various accommodations, catering to hikers who prefer to start their ascents at dawn.
There are 2 lines that you can take to reach the trailhead of Mount Daibosatsu 大菩薩嶺, namely Enzan Daibosatsu Onsen Line 塩山大菩薩の湯 and Enzan Ochiai Line 塩山落合線.
The platform to board these buses are different, but they are in the same area, right outside Enzan Station 塩山駅.
Note that the bus will pass by Daibosatsu-no-Yu Onsen 大菩薩の湯 to stop at Mount Daibosatsu Trailhead 大菩薩峠登山口, before making its way back to Daibosatsu-no-Yu Onsen 大菩薩の湯, the last stop of the route.
In addition, please also take note of the location of Mount Daibosatsu Trailhead 大菩薩峠登山口 below. This trailhead's location is different from what is marked on Google maps. That trailhead is referring to the other trailhead from Kamihikawa Pass 上日川峠.
Enzan Station 塩山駅 | Mount Daibosatsu Trailhead 大菩薩峠登山口 | Daibosatsu-no-Yu Onsen 大菩薩の湯 | Remarks |
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6:40 | 7:03 | 7:06 | |
13:00 | 13:23 | 13:26 | |
16:10 | 16:33 | 16:36 | |
18:35 | 18:58 | 19:01 | Not in operation: Dec 31 (Tue) – Jan 03 (Fri) |
Source: Yamanashi Kotsu Co.,Ltd. (Last updated: 2024-06-01)
Enzan Station 塩山駅 | Daibosatsu-no-Yu Onsen 大菩薩の湯 | Mount Daibosatsu Trailhead 大菩薩峠登山口 | Remarks |
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7:35 | - | 8:02 | |
8:30 | - | 8:57 | Mount Daibosatsu Trailhead 大菩薩峠登山口 is not the last stop Weekends & Public holidays: Apr 16 (Tue) – Nov 20 (Wed) |
9:30 | 9:54 | 9:57 | |
11:20 | 11:44 | 11:47 | |
12:40 | 13:04 | 13:07 | Mount Daibosatsu Trailhead 大菩薩峠登山口 is not the last stop Weekends & Public holidays: Apr 16 (Tue) – Nov 20 (Wed) |
14:28 | 14:52 | 14:55 | |
18:00 | 18:24 | 18:27 |
Source: Yamanashi Kotsu Co.,Ltd. (Last updated: 2024-06-01)
For those concerned with knee strain or wishing to avoid steep descents, the Daibosatsu Kamihigawa Pass Line 大菩薩上日川峠線 from Kamihikawa Pass 上日川峠 offers a gentler alternative.
Originating from the elevated Kamihikawa Pass 上日川峠, this bus route provides an option for a less strenuous descent compared to other options that we'll discuss shortly. Choosing this path allows for a more relaxed experience, enabling you to savor your surroundings with ease.
The Daibosatsu Kamihigawa Pass Line (Descend) 大菩薩上日川峠線 (下り) operates on separate weekends and weekdays schedules.
On the weekends and holidays, it operates from Apr 20, 2024 (Sat) to Dec 15, 2024 (Sun).
Kamihikawa Pass 上日川峠 | Kai-Yamato Station 甲斐大和駅 |
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9:00 | 9:45 |
13:00 | 13:45 |
14:00 | 14:45 |
15:00 | 15:45 |
15:45 | 16:30 |
On the weekdays, it operates from Apr 22, 2024 (Mon) to Nov 29, 2024 (Fri).
Kamihikawa Pass 上日川峠 | Kai-Yamato Station 甲斐大和駅 |
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9:00 | 9:45 |
14:00 | 14:45 |
15:45 | 16:30 |
Source: Eiwa Kotsu 栄和交通 (Last updated: 2024-06-01)
These 2 bus routes from Mount Daibosatsu Trailhead 大菩薩峠登山口 lead directly to Enzan Station 塩山駅, positioned at a lower altitude, demanding a bit more exertion for the journey down.
Yet, their accessibility from the Daibosatsu-no-Yu Onsen 大菩薩の湯 provides a perfect conclusion to your hike, offering a rejuvenating spot to relax and recuperate for the upcoming week.
Note that the bus will make it way back to Mount Daibosatsu Trailhead 大菩薩峠登山口 before going off.
In addition, please also take note of the location of Mount Daibosatsu Trailhead 大菩薩峠登山口 below. This trailhead's location is different from what is marked on Google maps. That trailhead is referring to the other trailhead from Kamihikawa Pass 上日川峠.
Daibosatsu-no-Yu Onsen 大菩薩の湯 | Mount Daibosatsu Trailhead 大菩薩峠登山口 | Enzan Station 塩山駅 | Remarks |
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7:08 | 7:11 | 7:34 | |
13:30 | 13:33 | 13:56 | |
16:40 | 16:43 | 17:06 | |
19:05 | 19:08 | 19:31 | Not in operation: Dec 31 (Tue) – Jan 03 (Fri) |
Source: Yamanashi Kotsu Co.,Ltd. (Last updated: 2024-06-01)
Mount Daibosatsu Trailhead 大菩薩峠登山口 | Daibosatsu-no-Yu Onsen 大菩薩の湯 | Enzan Station 塩山駅 | Remarks |
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7:05 | - | 7:32 | Weekends & Public holidays: Apr 16 (Tue) – Nov 20 (Wed) Not in operation: Dec 31 (Tue) – Jan 03 (Fri) |
8:00 | - | 8:32 | |
10:00 | 10:03 | 10:27 | |
10:33 | 10:44 | 11:00 | Mount Daibosatsu Trailhead 大菩薩峠登山口 is not the first stop Weekends & Public holidays: Apr 16 (Tue) – Nov 20 (Wed) |
11:57 | 12:08 | 12:24 | |
15:00 | 15:11 | 15:27 | |
16:03 | 16:06 | 16:30 | Mount Daibosatsu Trailhead 大菩薩峠登山口 is not the first stop Weekends & Public holidays: Apr 16 (Tue) – Nov 20 (Wed) |
18:30 | 18:41 | 18:57 |
Source: Yamanashi Kotsu Co.,Ltd. (Last updated: 2024-06-01)