How to go to Mount Shibutsu 至仏山

From the western side of Mount Shibutsu 至仏山, you can access it via Yunogoya Bus Stop 湯の小屋バス停, while the more common route is from the eastern side through Hatomachi Pass 鳩待峠. Additionally, you can traverse Ozegahara Wetlands 尾瀬ヶ原 from the east, with the opportunity to detour to Mount Hiuchigadake 燧ヶ岳, another member of Japan's renowned 100 mountains, starting from Oze Numayama Pass Bus Stop 尾瀬沼山峠バス停, Oze Miike Bus Stop 尾瀬御池バス停 or Oshimizu Bus Stop 大清水バス停.

We highly recommend utilizing the cost-effective transport packages offered by Tobu Top Tours 東武トップツアーズ for your journey to Mount Shibutsu 至仏山. These packages allow for a flexible combination of train and bus options to navigate the vicinity of Oze National Park 尾瀬国立公園 over a span of four days.


Appendix (Timetables & Fares)

Hiking Trails to Mount Shibutsu 至仏山

There are 4 main trails to hike up Mount Shibutsu 至仏山. We personally recommend Hiuchi Ozegahara Shibutsu Trail 燧-尾瀬ヶ原-至仏コース 4.

  1. Hiuchi Ozegahara Shibutsu Trail 燧-尾瀬ヶ原-至仏コース
  2. Hatomachi Pass (Yamanohana) Trail 鳩待峠(山の鼻)コース
  3. Hatomachi Pass Trail 鳩待峠コース
  4. Sakurasawa Trail 咲倉沢コース

We highly recommend exploring any of the Hiuchi Ozegahara Shibutsu Trail 燧-尾瀬ヶ原-至仏コース routes and making a detour to Mount Hiuchigadake 燧ヶ岳 during your adventure on Mount Shibutsu 至仏山.

Given the logistical challenges and associated costs of reaching Oze National Park 尾瀬国立公園, it's wise to maximize your journey by including another peak from the celebrated list of Japan's 100 famous mountains, especially one as conveniently located as Mount Hiuchigadake 燧ヶ岳.

For those with ample endurance, consider adding another gem from the Japanese 100 famous mountains to your itinerary, Mount Aizu-Komagatake 会津駒ヶ岳.

Returning to the topic of Hiuchi Ozegahara Shibutsu Trail 燧-尾瀬ヶ原-至仏コース.

The ascent to Mount Hiuchigadake 燧ヶ岳 via the Hiuchi Ozegahara Shibutsu Trail 燧-尾瀬ヶ原-至仏コース offers multiple starting points, with the three most accessible being Oshimizu Bus Stop 大清水バス停, Oze Numayama Pass Bus Stop 尾瀬沼山峠バス停, and Oze Miike Bus Stop 尾瀬御池バス停.

Let's start with the Oze Numayama Pass Bus Stop 尾瀬沼山峠バス停 and the Oze Miike Bus Stop 尾瀬御池バス停 first.

Both Oze Numayama Pass Bus Stop 尾瀬沼山峠バス停 and Oze Miike Bus Stop 尾瀬御池バス停 can be accessed by the Oze Night Train 23:45 Private Bus 尾瀬夜行23:45専用バス, a chartered bus specifically for travelers who opt for the Liberty Express Train 東武特急リバティ号 or Oze Night Train 23:45 尾瀬夜行23:45 package, in the early morning.

At other timings, the Oze Numayama Pass Line 尾瀬沼山峠線 servicing under the normal operating hours can be used.

Oze Miike Bus Stop 尾瀬御池バス停

Oze Numayama Pass Bus Stop 尾瀬沼山峠バス停

The Oze Night Train 23:45 尾瀬夜行23:45 package consist of taking the overnight Oze Night Train 23:45 尾瀬夜行23:45 from Asakusa Station 浅草駅 to Aizukogen-Oze-Guchi Station 会津高原尾瀬口 in the early morning.

The Oze Night Train 23:45 尾瀬夜行23:45 requires reservation. You are also required to write down your itinerary among other personal details when making the booking. In kanji 🫠

Oze Night Train 23:45 尾瀬夜行23:45 operates only on Fridays and Saturdays from Jun 07 (Fri) to Oct 18 (Fri) except these dates:

  • Aug 09, 2024 (Fri)
  • Aug 10, 2024 (Sat)
  • Aug 30, 2024 (Fri)
  • Aug 31, 2024 (Sat)
  • Oct 04, 2024 (Fri)
  • Oct 05, 2024 (Sat)
  • Oct 12, 2024 (Sat)

This overnight train will reach Aizukogen-Oze-Guchi Station 会津高原尾瀬口 at 3:08am.

There will be a connecting bus to transport the passengers to the various trailheads in the Oze National Park 尾瀬国立公園 area that does not arrive until 4:20am.

Fortunately, to a certain extent, you can rest in the train until 3:50am.

The Oze Night Train 23:45 尾瀬夜行23:45 departs from various stops in Tokyo, offering boarding options. However, please note that not all stops, except the first stop at Asakusa Station 浅草駅, may be available for every trip.

For additional details, please refer to the source provided at the bottom of the widget.

Asakusa Station
浅草駅
Aizukogen-Oze-Guchi Station
会津高原尾瀬口
23:453:08

Source: TOBU TOP TOURS CO.,LTD. (Last updated: 2024-06-02)

Then, the Oze Night Train 23:45 Private Bus 尾瀬夜行23:45専用バス will take the passengers from Aizukogen-Oze-Guchi Station 会津高原尾瀬口 to the various trailheads in the Oze National Park 尾瀬国立公園 area to start their climb.

The Oze Miike Bus Stop 尾瀬御池バス停 and Oze Numayama Pass Bus Stop 尾瀬沼山峠バス停 are along this line.

This is a special chartered bus that is meant to connect passengers who boarded the Oze Night Train 23:45 尾瀬夜行23:45 from Aizukogen-Oze-Guchi Station 会津高原尾瀬口 to the various trailheads in the Oze National Park 尾瀬国立公園.

There will be a little more than 1 hour of resting time after the night train has arrived at Aizukogen-Oze-Guchi Station 会津高原尾瀬口 till the bus departs.

You can remain on the train for that about until 3:50am while waiting for the bus, which is scheduled to arrive at 4:20am.

This arrangement is pretty interesting, a first for me 😀

Refer to the source at the bottom of the widget for more information.

Aizukogen-Oze-Guchi Station
会津高原尾瀬口
Aizu Komagatake Trailhead Bus Stop
会津駒ケ岳登山口バス停
Oze Miike Bus Stop
尾瀬御池バス停
Oze Numayama Pass Bus Stop
尾瀬沼山峠バス停
5:006:006:306:50

Source: TOBU TOP TOURS CO.,LTD. (Last updated: 2024-06-02)

Aizukogen-Oze-Guchi Station
会津高原尾瀬口
Aizu Komagatake Trailhead Bus Stop
会津駒ケ岳登山口バス停
Oze Miike Bus Stop
尾瀬御池バス停
Oze Numayama Pass Bus Stop
尾瀬沼山峠バス停
Remarks
-6:307:007:20Everyday:
May 18 (Sat) – Sep 30 (Mon)
-8:008:308:50Everyday:
Jun 01 (Sat) – Sep 30 (Mon)
9:4010:4811:2011:40
10:4011:4812:2012:40
12:3514:4314:1514:35
14:1015:1815:50-
--16:3016:50

Source: Aizu Bus 会津乗合自動車株式会社 (Last updated: 2024-06-02)

Opting for the Liberty Express Train 東武特急リバティ号 or the Oze Night Train 23:45 尾瀬夜行23:45 package is highly recommended for its cost-effectiveness compared to organizing your trip logistics independently.

Additionally, these packages' departure and arrival times are particularly well-suited for hikers, allowing you to spend precious daylight hours on the trails instead of on the road. This ensures you get more bang for the buck on your journey to this relatively secluded area of Japan.

For more information, check out Tobu Top Tours 東武トップツアーズ for the Liberty Express Train 東武特急リバティ号 package and the Oze Night Train 23:45 尾瀬夜行23:45 package.

Oshimizu Bus Stop 大清水バス停

The Oshimizu Bus Stop 大清水バス停 is not located at the foot of Mount Hiuchigadake 燧ヶ岳. It requires a bit of trekking to get there.

The trek from Oshimizu Bus Stop 大清水バス停 to the start of the Nadekkubo Trail ナデッ窪コース at Mount Hiuchigadake 燧ヶ岳 is about 2.5 hours. This preliminary hike, although a requirement before the actual ascent, provides an ideal warm-up.

The silver lining is that the overnight Oze Line 尾瀬号, catering specifically to Oshimizu Bus Stop 大清水バス停, reaches at the wee hour of 3:50 AM.

Such an early commencement ensures that by the time you reach the trailhead of Nadekkubo Trail ナデッ窪コース, dawn will have already illuminated the landscape with its first rays of light of the day.

The schedule for the Oze Line 尾瀬号 is provided below.

The Oze Line 尾瀬号 operates from May 24, 2024 (Fri) to Oct 20, 2024 (Sun), apart from the overnight bus.

Shinjuku Bus Terminal
新宿バスターミナル
Kawagoe Station
川越駅
Kamada Bus Stop
鎌田バス停
Oze Tokura Bus Stop
尾瀬戸倉バス停
Oshimizu Bus Stop
大清水バス停
Remarks
6:358:1010:4010:5511:15May 25 (Sat) – Oct 20 (Sun)
7:15-10:5511:1011:30
22:4000:153:554:104:30May 24 (Fri) – Oct 19 (Sat)

Source: Kan-estsu 関越交通株式会社 (Last updated: 2024-06-01)

Alternatively, we can take the JR train to Jomokogen Station 上毛高原駅, Gokan Station 後閑駅 or Numata Station 沼田駅 and transfer to the Kamada Line 鎌田線 to reach Oshimizu Bus Stop 大清水バス停

The Kamada Line 鎌田線 operates from Apr 01, 2024 (Mon) to Dec 01, 2024 (Sun).

Jomokogen Station
上毛高原駅
Gokan Station
後閑駅
Numata Station
沼田駅
Kamada Bus Stop
鎌田バス停
Oze Tokura Bus Stop
尾瀬戸倉バス停
Oshimizu Bus Stop
大清水バス停
Remarks
ArrivalDepartureArrivalDepartureArrivalDeparture
----6:207:17---
----6:417:38---
----7:208:148:238:438:55The last part of the trip from Oze Tokura Bus Stop 尾瀬戸倉バス停 to Oshimizu Bus Stop 大清水バス停 operates from Apr 20 (Sat) to Nov 04 (Mon) only.
----8:059:049:139:33-
8:108:208:228:358:409:349:389:5810:10
----9:2010:1410:1810:3810:50
9:309:409:429:5510:0010:5410:5811:18-
10:1510:2510:2710:4010:4011:3411:3811:5812:10
----11:2012:1912:2312:4312:55
11:3511:4511:4712:0012:0013:0213:0613:26-
----12:2613:2013:2413:4513:57
----13:0013:5413:5814:18-
----14:0215:02---
----14:4415:41---
15:0615:1615:1815:3115:3116:3016:3416:54-
----16:2517:2817:3217:52-
17:0017:0817:1017:2317:2618:2518:2918:49-
----18:0018:54---
17:5318:0318:0518:1818:2119:1819:2219:42-
----19:1320:10---
----20:3721:34---

Source: Kan-estsu 関越交通株式会社 (Last updated: 2024-06-01)

No matter which entry point you choose for the Hiuchi Ozegahara Shibutsu Trail 燧-尾瀬ヶ原-至仏コース, you'll find your path leading you through the enchanting Ozegahara Wetlands 尾瀬ヶ原, descending from Mount Hiuchigadake 燧ヶ岳 via the scenic Miharashi Shindo Trail 見晴新道コース.

It's advisable to spend a restful night amidst the serene Ozegahara Wetlands 尾瀬ヶ原 before embarking on the ascent of Mount Shibutsu 至仏山 the following day.

Should your focus be solely on Mount Shibutsu 至仏山, consider beginning your journey either from Hatomachi Pass 鳩待峠 or Yunogoya Bus Stop 湯の小屋バス停, offering distinct starting points to this magnificent peak.

Hatomachi Pass 鳩待峠

If you're contemplating beginning your adventure at Hatomachi Pass 鳩待峠, climbing up Mount Shibutsu 至仏山, and then planning to descend via the Yamanohana Route 山の鼻ルート to Oze Yamahana Goya 尾瀬 山の鼻小屋, as illustrated as the red line on the route map below, there's an important consideration.

Yamanohana Route 山の鼻ルート

Regrettably, descending through the Yamanohana Route 山の鼻ルート is not an option as it is designated for ascent only.

Consequently, alternative paths such as those shown by the Hatomachi Pass (Yamanohana) Trail 鳩待峠(山の鼻)コース and Hatomachi Pass Trail 鳩待峠コース will need to be part of your itinerary.

Hatomachi Pass (Yamanohana) Trail 鳩待峠(山の鼻)コース

Hatomachi Pass Trail 鳩待峠コース

To reach Hatomachi Pass 鳩待峠, a transfer is necessary. Your journey will start at Oze Tokura Bus Stop 尾瀬戸倉バス停, from where you'll catch the Tokura Hatomachi Connecting Bus 尾瀬戸倉鳩待峠間連絡バス to your destination.

This is the same bus route as reference above.

The bus will pass by Oze Tokura Bus Stop 尾瀬戸倉バス停 before reaching Oshimizu Bus Stop 大清水バス停, the terminal station. Make sure to alight before that.

The Oze Line 尾瀬号 operates from May 24, 2024 (Fri) to Oct 20, 2024 (Sun), apart from the overnight bus.

Shinjuku Bus Terminal
新宿バスターミナル
Kawagoe Station
川越駅
Kamada Bus Stop
鎌田バス停
Oze Tokura Bus Stop
尾瀬戸倉バス停
Oshimizu Bus Stop
大清水バス停
Remarks
6:358:1010:4010:5511:15May 25 (Sat) – Oct 20 (Sun)
7:15-10:5511:1011:30
22:4000:153:554:104:30May 24 (Fri) – Oct 19 (Sat)

Source: Kan-estsu 関越交通株式会社 (Last updated: 2024-06-01)

The Kamada Line 鎌田線 operates from Apr 01, 2024 (Mon) to Dec 01, 2024 (Sun).

Jomokogen Station
上毛高原駅
Gokan Station
後閑駅
Numata Station
沼田駅
Kamada Bus Stop
鎌田バス停
Oze Tokura Bus Stop
尾瀬戸倉バス停
Oshimizu Bus Stop
大清水バス停
Remarks
ArrivalDepartureArrivalDepartureArrivalDeparture
----6:207:17---
----6:417:38---
----7:208:148:238:438:55The last part of the trip from Oze Tokura Bus Stop 尾瀬戸倉バス停 to Oshimizu Bus Stop 大清水バス停 operates from Apr 20 (Sat) to Nov 04 (Mon) only.
----8:059:049:139:33-
8:108:208:228:358:409:349:389:5810:10
----9:2010:1410:1810:3810:50
9:309:409:429:5510:0010:5410:5811:18-
10:1510:2510:2710:4010:4011:3411:3811:5812:10
----11:2012:1912:2312:4312:55
11:3511:4511:4712:0012:0013:0213:0613:26-
----12:2613:2013:2413:4513:57
----13:0013:5413:5814:18-
----14:0215:02---
----14:4415:41---
15:0615:1615:1815:3115:3116:3016:3416:54-
----16:2517:2817:3217:52-
17:0017:0817:1017:2317:2618:2518:2918:49-
----18:0018:54---
17:5318:0318:0518:1818:2119:1819:2219:42-
----19:1320:10---
----20:3721:34---

Source: Kan-estsu 関越交通株式会社 (Last updated: 2024-06-01)

The day's first bus from Oze Tokura Bus Stop 尾瀬戸倉バス停 departs at 5am, according to the timetable provided below.

For those arriving at Oze Tokura Bus Stop 尾瀬戸倉バス停 via the overnight bus at 3:50am, you'll have a bit of time on your hands before the first bus service begins, so planning ahead for this waiting period could be beneficial.

The Tokura Hatomachi Connecting Bus 尾瀬戸倉鳩待峠間連絡バス does not require reservation.

This bus operates from Apr 19 (Fri) to Nov 04 (Mon).

Oze Tokura Bus Stop
尾瀬戸倉バス停
Hatomachi Pass
鳩待峠
Remarks
5:306:05Everyday:
Apr 19 (Fri) – May 06 (Mon)
May 18 (Sat) – Oct 20 (Sun)
6:307:05
7:308:05
8:309:05
9:3010:05
10:3011:05
11:3012:05
12:3013:05
13:3014:05
14:3015:05
15:3016:05Everyday:
Apr 19 (Fri) – May 06 (Mon)
May 18 (Sat) – Aug 18 (Sun)
Sep 14 (Sat) – Oct 20 (Sun)

Weekends & Public holidays:
Aug 24 (Sat) – Sep 13 (Fri)
Price: ¥1,300 (Adult) / ¥530 (Child)

Source: Kan-estsu 関越交通株式会社 (Last updated: 2024-06-02)

The Sakurasawa Trail 咲倉沢コース originates from Yunogoya Bus Stop 湯の小屋バス停.

We recommend this path only for those who are experienced and swift hikers or are carrying minimal gear.

The reason is that even catching the earliest bus might not get you to the next campsite at Oze Yamahana Goya 尾瀬 山の鼻小屋 before nightfall.

A viable alternative is staying near Yunogoya Bus Stop 湯の小屋バス停 to commence your hike at dawn, though be prepared for a strenuous 21km journey.

If you're set on this challenge, here's the route to Yunogoya Bus Stop 湯の小屋バス停.

The Yunogoya Line 湯の小屋線 operates from Apr 01, 2024 (Mon) to Nov 30, 2024 (Sat).

Minakami Station
水上駅
Yunogoya Bus Stop
湯の小屋バス停
8:329:19
10:4911:36
13:3514:22
15:5516:42

Source: Kan-etsu Transportation Co., Ltd. 関越交通株式会社 (Last updated: 2024-06-01)


Due to the fact that descending via the Yamanohana Route 山の鼻ルート is prohibited, most climbers will hike up Mount Shibutsu 至仏山 from east up Yamanohana Route 山の鼻ルート, usually from the other end of the Ozegahara Wetlands 尾瀬ヶ原, and end their journey at the Hatomachi Pass 鳩待峠.

Departing from Hatomachi Pass 鳩待峠 follows the same route as arriving; a transfer at Oze Tokura Bus Stop 尾瀬戸倉バス停 is necessary.

The Tokura Hatomachi Connecting Bus 尾瀬戸倉鳩待峠間連絡バス does not require reservation.

This bus operates until Nov 15 (Fri), unless otherwise stated in the schedule.

Hatomachi Pass
鳩待峠
Oze Tokura Bus Stop
尾瀬戸倉バス停
Remarks
8:409:15
9:4010:15
10:4011:15
11:1011:45
12:0012:35
12:3013:05
13:0013:35
14:0014:35
14:3015:05
15:0015:35
16:0016:35
16:4017:15

Source: Kan-estsu 関越交通株式会社 (Last updated: 2024-06-02)

The Oze Line 尾瀬号 back to Shinjuku Bus Terminal 新宿バスターミナル comes infrequently. Please take note of the time to

The Oze Line 尾瀬号 operates from May 24, 2024 (Fri) to Oct 20, 2024 (Sun).

Oshimizu Bus Stop
大清水バス停
Oze Tokura Bus Stop
尾瀬戸倉バス停
Kamada Bus Stop
鎌田バス停
Kawagoe Station
川越駅
Shinjuku Bus Terminal
新宿バスターミナル
Remarks
13:1013:3013:45-17:30
-14:3014:4517:2018:45
15:0015:2015:3518:1019:35

Source: Kan-estsu 関越交通株式会社 (Last updated: 2024-06-01)

The Kamada Line 鎌田線 operates from Apr 01, 2024 (Mon) to Dec 01, 2024 (Sun).

Oshimizu Bus Stop
大清水バス停
Oze Tokura Bus Stop
尾瀬戸倉バス停
Kamada Bus Stop
鎌田バス停
Numata Station
沼田駅
Gokan Station
後閑駅
Jomokogen Station
上毛高原駅
Remarks
ArrivalDepartureArrivalDepartureArrivalDeparture
---6:026:20----
---6:407:007:047:177:197:29
-6:507:107:158:088:128:258:278:37
-7:357:558:008:59----
---8:359:329:359:489:5010:00
---9:3510:3210:3610:4910:5111:01
9:159:279:479:5210:49----The first part of the trip from Oze Tokura Bus Stop 尾瀬戸倉バス停 to Oshimizu Bus Stop 大清水バス停 operates from Apr 20 (Sat) to Nov 04 (Mon) only.
-10:2510:4510:5011:52----
11:0011:1211:3211:3712:34----
11:5012:0212:2212:2713:1913:2313:3613:3813:48
-12:3512:5513:0014:02----
13:0013:1213:3213:3714:3014:3414:4714:4914:59
-13:4514:0514:1015:15----
14:0714:1914:3914:4415:3615:4015:5315:5516:05
15:0015:1215:3215:3716:2916:3316:4616:4816:58
15:5516:0716:2716:3217:34----
-17:1517:3517:4018:37----
---18:0018:57----Jun 01 (Sat) – Oct 27 (Sun)
-18:1018:3018:3519:32----
-18:5519:1519:2020:17----
-19:4920:0920:1121:08----

Source: Kan-estsu 関越交通株式会社 (Last updated: 2024-06-01)

If you intend to head to Mount Hiuchigadake 燧ヶ岳 and depart from there, refer to our article on "How to get to Mount Hiuchigadake 燧ヶ岳" for more information.