Kumonodaira (雲ノ平)

Kumonodaira (雲ノ平, approx. 2,600m) is a vast lava plateau deep in the heart of the Northern Alps (Kita Alps) in Toyama Prefecture. Often called “Japan’s last unexplored frontier,” it stretches over 250,000 square meters of highland dotted with ponds and featuring distinctively named areas such as Alps Garden and Greece Garden. It is also a treasure trove of alpine flora. Using Kumonodaira-sansō hut as a base, hikers can enjoy a traverse linking Mt. Sofudake, Mt. Suishōdake, and Mt. Washibadake.

The trailhead is Oridachi. Take a bus from Arimine-guchi Station on the Toyama Chiho Railway. The same trailhead is also used for Yakushidake and Washibadake.

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Map

Access to Trailhead

1. 1. Going: Arimine-guchi Sta. → Oridachi
2. 2. Return: Oridachi → Arimine-guchi Sta.

1. Going: Arimine-guchi Sta. → Oridachi

Take the Toyama Chitetsu Bus “Oridachi Line” from Arimine-guchi Station to Oridachi. From Oridachi, hike via Tarohdaira to reach Kumonodaira (typically a 2-day trek). There is a direct bus and a transfer service via Arimine Kinenkan (reservations available from 1 month before departure).
Operating period: mid-July – late September (varies yearly; daily service in peak season, weekends & holidays only otherwise)
Fare: 3,700 yen

Bus Timetable: Arimine-guchi Sta. → Oridachi

Reference: Toyama Chiho Railway

2. Return: Oridachi → Arimine-guchi Sta.

Take the Toyama Chitetsu Bus “Oridachi Line” from Oridachi to Arimine-guchi Station. If you want to visit an onsen on the way back, get off at Kamedani Onsen (one stop before the station) for Shirakaba Heights day-use bath.
Operating period: mid-July – late September (varies yearly)
Fare: 3,700 yen (to Arimine-guchi Station)

Bus Timetable: Oridachi → Arimine-guchi Sta.

Reference: Toyama Chiho Railway