Mt. Kita (北岳)

Kitadake (3,193m) is a mountain in Minami-Alps City, Yamanashi Prefecture. It is the second highest peak in Japan, after Mt. Fuji, and one of the most prominent summits in the Southern Alps (Akaishi Mountains).

The trailhead is Hirogawara. Buses run from JR Kofu Station (seasonal). The same trailhead is also used for Ainodake.

Note: The Okakurasawa route (Shiraone-ike junction – Futamata) remains closed due to typhoon damage. Use the Shiraone-ike route (Kusasuberi or Migimata course) instead.

*Timetable last checked: May 17, 2026

1. Going: Kofu Sta. → Hirogawara

Take the Minami-Alps Climbing Bus from JR Kofu Station South Exit Bus Stop #6 to Hirogawara.
Travel time: Approx. 1 hr 55 min | Fare: 2,400 yen + 300 yen (user cooperation fee)
Operating period: late June – early November

Bus TimetableKofu Sta. → Hirogawara

Reference: [Yamanashi Kotsu]

2. Return: Hirogawara → Kofu Sta.

Take the Minami-Alps Climbing Bus from Hirogawara to JR Kofu Station.
Travel time: Approx. 1 hr 55 min | Fare: 2,400 yen + 300 yen (user cooperation fee)
Operating period: late June – early November

Bus TimetableHirogawara → Kofu Sta.

Reference: [Yamanashi Kotsu]