Mt. Hakusan (2,702 m), straddling Ishikawa and Gifu Prefectures, is one of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains and, together with Mt. Fuji and Mt. Tateyama, one of Japan’s Three Holy Mountains. It is famous for its alpine flora, including many species that carry the “Hakusan” name such as Hakusan-ichige and the black lily (kuroyuri).
From Mattō or Komatsu Station on the JR Hokuriku Line, seasonal summer buses and a shared taxi connect to the Bettōdeai trailhead.
Key access notes for the 2026 season
- Private-car restriction: The roughly 6 km between Ichinose and Bettōdeai is closed to private cars on designated summer days; you park at Ichinose and transfer to a shuttle bus. The Hakusan Climbing Bus (Mattō service) and the shuttle bus start operating on 4 July 2026, running only on the designated calendar days centred on the restriction days (check the operating days with Kabushiki-gaisha Map or Ishikawa Prefecture).
- Hirase Trail (Gifu side): Prefectural Road Hakusan-kōen Line may remain closed long-term due to heavy-snow damage. Check the latest status with the Ministry of the Environment and the Hakusan Tourism Association.
How to access the trailheads
- [Outbound] Mattō Station → Bettōdeai
- [Outbound] Komatsu Station / Komatsu Airport → Bettōdeai
- [Return] Bettōdeai → Mattō Station
- [Return] Bettōdeai → Komatsu Station / Komatsu Airport
Hiking Course Details — Mt. Haku
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Map & Recommended Route — Mt. Haku
*Timetable last checked: June 4, 2026
1. [Outbound] Mattō Station → Bettōdeai
From the south exit of JR Mattō Station, take the Hakusan Climbing Bus (Mattō service, operated by Kabushiki-gaisha Map) and get off at Ichinose. At Ichinose, transfer to the shuttle bus for Bettōdeai. No reservation is required (seating is limited to bus capacity).
Travel time: Mattō Station → Ichinose, about 1 hr 35 min
Fare: Mattō Station → Ichinose, ¥2,500 one-way (adult) + shuttle bus (Ichinose → Bettōdeai), ¥1,000 one-way (adult)
Shuttle bus: Ichinose → Bettōdeai runs roughly every 20 minutes between 5:00 and 15:30 on climbing days (about 15 min; operating hours vary by restriction-day calendar).
Bus timetable Mattō Station → Ichinose (Hakusan Climbing Bus, Mattō service)
| Mattō Stn dep. | Ichinose arr. |
|---|---|
| 5:30 | 7:05 |
2. [Outbound] Komatsu Station / Komatsu Airport → Bettōdeai
From Komatsu Station (or Komatsu Airport), take the Hakusan Tozan Express shared taxi operated by Komatsu Taxi for a direct ride to Bettōdeai. You can also board or alight at Ichinose.
Travel time: Komatsu Station → Bettōdeai, about 2 hours
Fare: Komatsu Station → Bettōdeai ¥3,400 one-way (adult) / Komatsu Airport → Bettōdeai ¥3,800 one-way (adult)
Operating period: 30 June – 16 August and 19 – 23 September 2026 (service days: Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon and 14–16 August)
Reservation: online or by phone, up to 5 days before the service date (reservation required)
Timetable Komatsu Airport / Komatsu Station → Bettōdeai (Hakusan Tozan Express)
| Komatsu Airport dep. | Komatsu Stn dep. | Ichinose arr. | Bettōdeai arr. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 | 9:40 | 11:00 | approx. 11:30 |
3. [Return] Bettōdeai → Mattō Station
From Bettōdeai, take the shuttle bus down to Ichinose, then transfer to the Hakusan Climbing Bus (Mattō service) for JR Mattō Station.
Travel time: Ichinose → Mattō Station, about 1 hr 35 min
Fare: shuttle bus (Bettōdeai → Ichinose) ¥1,000 one-way (adult) + Ichinose → Mattō Station ¥2,500 one-way (adult)
Shuttle bus: Bettōdeai → Ichinose runs roughly every 20 minutes between 9:30 and 17:00 on the descent (last boarding 16:30; operating hours vary by restriction-day calendar).
Bus timetable Ichinose → Mattō Station (Hakusan Climbing Bus, Mattō service)
| Ichinose dep. | Mattō Stn arr. |
|---|---|
| 11:00 | 12:35 |
| 15:30 | 17:05 |
4. [Return] Bettōdeai → Komatsu Station / Komatsu Airport
From Bettōdeai, take the Hakusan Tozan Express shared taxi operated by Komatsu Taxi. The return trip includes a 60-minute bathing stop at Shiramine Onsen or an equivalent bathhouse.
Travel time: Bettōdeai → Komatsu Station, about 2 hr 50 min (including the 60-min bath)
Fare: Bettōdeai → Komatsu Station ¥3,400 one-way (adult) / Bettōdeai → Komatsu Airport ¥3,800 one-way (adult)
Operating period: 30 June – 16 August and 19 – 23 September 2026 (service days: Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon and 14–16 August)
Reservation: online or by phone, up to 5 days before the service date (reservation required)
Timetable Bettōdeai → Komatsu Station / Komatsu Airport (Hakusan Tozan Express)
| Bettōdeai dep. | Ichinose dep. | Komatsu Stn arr. | Komatsu Airport arr. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13:30 | 14:00 | 16:20 | approx. 16:30 |
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