How to go to Mount Kobushi 甲武信ヶ岳
You can access Mount Kobushi 甲武信ヶ岳 from 3 main trailheads, the Nishizawa Valley Trailhead 西沢渓谷入口 from the south, or the Oodarumi Pass 大弛峠 from the west, the Moki Daira Trailhead 毛木平登山口 from the north. The Nishizawa Valley Trailhead 西沢渓谷入口 and Oodarumi Pass 大弛峠 can be easily accessed by public transport from Enzan Station 塩山駅, while the Moki Daira Trailhead 毛木平登山口 can be accessed from Shinano-Kawakami Station 信濃川上駅.
- Oodarumi Pass Tour 大弛峠ツアー
- Nishizawa Valley Line 西沢渓谷線
- Kawakami Village Bus Route 川上村営バス |
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Hiking Trails to Mount Kobushi 甲武信ヶ岳
There are 3 main trails we would recommend to hike up Mount Kobushi 甲武信ヶ岳.
- Oodarumi Pass Trail 大弛峠コース
- Jumonji Pass Trail 十文字峠コース
- Nishizawa Valley Trail 西沢渓谷コース
Mount Kobushi 甲武信ヶ岳 stands as a majestic peak right at the border of 3 prefectures, Yamanashi Prefecture 山梨県, Saitama Prefecture 埼玉県 and Nagano Prefecture 長野県. These 3 prefectures are formerly known as the Ko State 甲州, the Bu State 武州 and Shin State 信州, hence the name "Kobushi".
Mount Kobushi 甲武信ヶ岳 offers hikers and climbers an enticing challenge with its elevation of over 2,400 meters. Renowned for its panoramic views that span the Japanese Southern Alps 南アルプス, Mount Fuji 富士山, and the Okuchichibu Mountains 奥秩父山地, it attracts nature enthusiasts and adventurers seeking to immerse themselves in Japan's stunning natural beauty.
The 2 main start points are Enzan Station 塩山駅 or Shinano-Kawakami Station 信濃川上駅. from these convenient JR train stations, you can access the trailheads of the 3 main trails of Mount Kobushi 甲武信ヶ岳.
You can get to Oodarumi Pass 大弛峠 for a relatively relaxing hike up Mount Kobushi 甲武信ヶ岳, or to Nishizawa Valley Trailhead 西沢渓谷入口 for, in my humble opinion, a much much more challenging one.
Oodarumi Pass 大弛峠 has an elevation of 7,743 feet / 2,360m, which puts it very close in terms of altitude, to Mount Kobushi 甲武信ヶ岳. Indeed, this would be the easiest route to get to Mount Kobushi 甲武信ヶ岳 and Mount Kinpu 金峰山.
With an elevation of 7,743 feet / 2,360m, Oodarumi Pass 大弛峠 almost matches the altitude of Mount Kobushi 甲武信ヶ岳, making it the most accessible route for those aiming to reach both Mount Kobushi 甲武信ヶ岳 or Mount Kinpu 金峰山.
The proximity of Oodarumi Pass 大弛峠 in elevation not only facilitates a smoother transition to these peaks but also positions Oodarumi Pass 大弛峠 as a strategic starting point for climbers and hikers looking to explore these prominent mountains.
The Oodarumi Pass Tour 大弛峠ツアー operates from Jun 03, 2024 (Mon) to Oct 29, 2024 (Tue).
You will need to book for this bus route. Refer to the source at the bottom of this widget to make your booking. You may need to know Japanese to make your booking.
| Enzan Station 塩山駅 | Oodarumi Pass 大弛峠 |
|---|---|
| 7:30 | 8:55 |
| 9:00 | 10:25 |
Source: Eiwa Kotsu 栄和交通 (Last updated: 2024-06-01)
The ascent from Nishizawa Valley Trailhead 西沢渓谷入口 presents a formidable challenge, characterized by its steep incline and prolonged duration.
I strongly recommend that only experienced climbers or those in training for advanced climbing consider tackling this path due to its demanding nature.
The schedule for this bus route is as such:
- Weekdays:
- Apr 22 (Mon) – May 07 (Tue)
Jul 08 (Mon) – Aug 15 (Thu)
Sep 30 (Mon) – Nov 19 (Tue)
- Apr 22 (Mon) – May 07 (Tue)
- Weekends & Public holidays:
- Apr 15 (Mon) – Nov 19 (Tue)
| Enzan Station 塩山駅 | Mount Kentoku Trailhead Bus Stop 乾徳山登山口バス停 | Nishizawa Valley Trailhead 西沢渓谷入口 |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 | 9:02 | 9:30 |
| 9:05 | 9:37 | 10:05 |
| 13:30 | 14:02 | 14:30 |
| 14:30 | 15:02 | 15:30 |
Source: Yamanashi Kotsu Co.,Ltd. (Last updated: 2024-06-01)
Take the Kawakami Village Bus Route 川上村営バス and alight at Azusayama Bus Stop 梓山バス停.
From there, you can walk to Moki Daira Trailhead 毛木平登山口 to officially start your climb via the Jumonji Pass Trail 十文字峠コース!
Azusayama Bus Stop 梓山バス停
Moki Daira Trailhead 毛木平登山口
| Shinano-Kawakami Station 信濃川上駅 | Azusayama Bus Stop 梓山バス停 |
|---|---|
| 7:00 | 7:25 |
| 8:36 | 9:01 |
| 10:57 | 11:22 |
| 13:42 | 14:07 |
| 15:29 | 15:54 |
| 16:54 | 17:19 |
| 18:09 | 18:34 |
| 19:49 | 20:14 |
Source: Kawakami Village (Last updated: 2024-06-01)
The Oodarumi Pass Tour 大弛峠ツアー operates from Jun 03, 2024 (Mon) to Oct 29, 2024 (Tue).
You will need to book for this bus route. Refer to the source at the bottom of this widget to make your booking. You may need to know Japanese to make your booking.
| Oodarumi Pass 大弛峠 | Enzan Station 塩山駅 |
|---|---|
| 15:00 | 16:25 |
| 16:15 | 17:40 |
Source: Eiwa Kotsu 栄和交通 (Last updated: 2024-06-01)
The schedule for this bus route is as such:
- Weekdays:
- Apr 22 (Mon) – May 07 (Tue)
Jul 08 (Mon) – Aug 15 (Thu)
Sep 30 (Mon) – Nov 19 (Tue)
- Apr 22 (Mon) – May 07 (Tue)
- Weekends & Public holidays:
- Apr 15 (Mon) – Nov 19 (Tue)
| Enzan Station 塩山駅 | Mount Kentoku Trailhead Bus Stop 乾徳山登山口バス停 | Nishizawa Valley Trailhead 西沢渓谷入口 |
|---|---|---|
| 9:35 | 10:03 | 10:35 |
| 13:10 | 13:38 | 14:10 |
| 14:40 | 15:08 | 15:40 |
| 15:40 | 16:08 | 16:40 |
Source: Yamanashi Kotsu Co.,Ltd. (Last updated: 2024-06-01)
| Shinano-Kawakami Station 信濃川上駅 | Azusayama Bus Stop 梓山バス停 |
|---|---|
| 6:20 | 6:45 |
| 7:50 | 8:15 |
| 10:17 | 10:42 |
| 13:02 | 13:27 |
| 14:45 | 15:10 |
| 16:14 | 16:39 |
| 17:33 | 17:58 |
| 19:10 | 19:35 |
Source: Kawakami Village (Last updated: 2024-06-01)