Mt. Hijiri (聖岳) is a 3,013m peak on the border of Shizuoka and Nagano Prefectures in the southern part of the Southern Alps. It is selected as one of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains, the 100 Famous Mountains of Koshin, and the 100 Famous Mountains of Shinshu.
The most convenient approach to Mt. Hijiri is from the Hijirisawa Trailhead.
This is a remote mountain area deep in the southern Southern Alps, but during the season it can be reached using the Mainichi Alpen-go (overnight bus) and the Tokushu Tokai Forest shuttle bus.
⚠ Western routes (Binga-shima / Iorto) still closed (as of May 2026)
- Binga-shima – Nishizawado (Seiko Mountain Hut – Katsurasawa Bridge, about 2km): Closed to through-traffic since late December 2023 for geological surveys; likely to remain closed through 2026. Check the latest information.
- Shibasawa Gate – Iorto: Vehicles have been prohibited since a city road slope collapsed in 2015; park at Shibasawa Gate and walk approximately 4 km.
The eastern routes (Sawarajima / Hijirisawa Trailhead / Shizuoka side) remain available.
2026 Season Tokushu Tokai Forest shuttle bus: Runs from July 11 – October 12, 2026. 7/11 – 9/23 is reservation-only (handled by Mainichi Kikaku Service); 9/24 – 10/9 accepts same-day boarding. Free for guests staying at partner mountain huts (Sawarajima Lodge / Hijiridaira-goya / Chausu-goya, etc.); tent campers cannot use it. Latest info: Tokushu Tokai Forest.
*Timetable last checked: May 17, 2026
For access from Sawarajima or the Mt. Akaishi direction, see the Mt. Akaishi page.
How to access the trailheads
- [Outbound] Takebashi Station (Tokyo) → Hijirisawa Trailhead
- [Return] Hijirisawa Trailhead → Shinjuku Station
Hiking Course Details — Mt. Hijiri
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Map & Recommended Route — Mt. Hijiri
1. [Outbound] Takebashi Station (Tokyo) → Hijirisawa Trailhead
Step 1.
From Takebashi Station or Hachioji Station in Tokyo, take the Mainichi Alpen-go “Hatanagi Dam / Ikawa direction” service and get off at the Hatanagi Summer Temporary Parking Lot. (Reservation required)
Step 2.
At the Hatanagi Summer Temporary Parking Lot, transfer to the Tokushu Tokai Forest shuttle bus and get off at the Hijirisawa Trailhead. (Reservation required)
Step 1 Fare: from ¥15,500 / Travel time: about 7 hours (overnight)
Step 2 Travel time: about 1 hour (shuttle bus, free for mountain-hut guests)
Bus TimetableBus Timetable to Hijirisawa Trailhead
| Takebashi Station Dep. | Hachioji Station Dep. | Hatanagi Summer Temporary Parking Lot Arr. |
|---|---|---|
| 23:00 | 24:15 | 5:30 |
↓ Transfer
| Hatanagi Summer Temporary Parking Lot | Hijirisawa Trailhead |
|---|---|
| 6:45 | 8:00 |
2. [Return] Hijirisawa Trailhead → Shinjuku Station
Step 1.
From the Hijirisawa Trailhead, take the Tokushu Tokai Forest shuttle bus and get off at the Hatanagi Summer Temporary Parking Lot. (Reservation required)
Step 2.
From the Hatanagi Summer Temporary Parking Lot, board the Mainichi Alpen-go “Hatanagi Dam ⇒ Shinjuku” and ride to the terminus, Shinjuku Station. (Reservation required)
[Note]
The shuttle bus is for climbers staying at the mountain huts managed by Tokushu Tokai Forest (Hijiridaira-goya, Chausu-goya, Yokokubo Sanso, Sawarajima Lodge, etc.). Other parties cannot use it.
Operating period: Typically mid-July to mid-October (varies by year)
Reference: Maitabi (Mainichi Alpen-go) | Tokushu Tokai Forest Shuttle Bus
Step 1 Travel time: about 1 hour (shuttle bus, free for mountain-hut guests)
Step 2 Fare: from ¥15,500 / Travel time: about 6–7 hours
Bus TimetableBus Timetable from Hijirisawa Trailhead to Shinjuku
| Hijirisawa Trailhead Dep. | Hatanagi Summer Temporary Parking Lot Arr. |
|---|---|
| 13:00 | 13:55 |
↓ Transfer
| Hatanagi Summer Temporary Parking Lot Dep. | Shinjuku Station Arr. |
|---|---|
| 14:15 | 21:30 |
Photo by T hino
