Akadake

Akadake (2,899m) is the highest peak of the Yatsugatake Range, straddling Nagano and Yamanashi Prefectures. It is renowned for its rocky ridgeline traverses, 360-degree panoramic views, and well-established mountain hut network.

This page introduces bus access to Minotoguchi and Sun Meadows Kiyosato. For access from the same trailheads, see also Iodake, Yokodake, and Tengudake.

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1. Going: Chino Sta. → Minotoguchi

From JR Chuo Main Line Chino Station West Exit Platform 4, take the Alpico Kotsu Minotoguchi Line bus to the terminal Minotoguchi.
Fare: ¥1,900
Operating days: Weekends & holidays (additional services in summer)
Travel time: Approx. 38 min

Bus Timetable: Chino Sta. → Minotoguchi

Reference: Alpico Kotsu Minotoguchi Line

2. Going: Takebashi Sta. → Minotoguchi (Mainichi Alpen-go)

From Mainichi Shimbun Bldg. near Takebashi Station (Tokyo Metro), take the Mainichi Alpen-go express bus to Minotoguchi (seasonal overnight service, reservation required).

Approximate schedule: Depart Takebashi 22:30 / Shinjuku 23:00 → Arrive Minotoguchi around 4:30–5:10. Check the official website for the latest details.

Reference: Mainichi Alpen-go (Outbound) / Yatsugatake Return

3. Going: Kiyosato Sta. → Sun Meadows Kiyosato

From JR Koumi Line Kiyosato Station, take the Kiyosato Picnic Bus (South Loop) to Sun Meadows Kiyosato. Convenient for the Shinkyo-ji Ridge / Sai-no-Kawara approach (advanced route).
Season: Apr 26 – Nov 10, 2025

Bus Timetable: Kiyosato Sta. → Sun Meadows Kiyosato

Reference: Kiyosato Picnic Bus

4. Return: Minotoguchi → Chino Sta.

From Minotoguchi, take the Alpico Kotsu Minotoguchi Line bus to Chino Station.
Fare: ¥1,900
Operating days: Weekends & holidays (additional services in summer)
Travel time: Approx. 38 min

Bus Timetable: Minotoguchi → Chino Sta.

Reference: Alpico Kotsu Minotoguchi Line

5. Return: Minotoguchi → Shinjuku Sta. (Mainichi Alpen-go)

From Minotoguchi, take the Mainichi Alpen-go express bus to Shinjuku (seasonal service, reservation required).

Approximate schedule: Depart Minotoguchi 15:40 → Arrive Shinjuku 18:45 → Tokyo Sta. 19:15. Check the official website for the latest details.

Reference: Mainichi Alpen-go (Yatsugatake Return)

6. Return: Sun Meadows Kiyosato → Kiyosato Sta.

From Sun Meadows Kiyosato bus stop, take the Kiyosato Picnic Bus (North Loop) to Kiyosato Station.
Season: Apr 26 – Nov 10, 2025

Bus Timetable: Sun Meadows Kiyosato → Kiyosato Sta.

Reference: Kiyosato Picnic Bus