How to go to Mount Daibosatsu 大菩薩嶺

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.

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.

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.

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.