Mt. Harinokidake

Mt. Harinokidake is a 2,821m peak in the Ushiro-Tateyama Range of the Northern Alps, straddling Toyama and Nagano Prefectures. Its elegant pyramidal shape is striking, and it is designated as one of Japan’s 200 Famous Mountains and the New 100 Famous Flower Mountains. The Harinoki Great Snow Valley is one of Japan’s three great snow valleys, offering snow walking even in summer.
The trailhead at Ogizawa can be reached by route bus from JR Shinano-Omachi Station, express bus from Nagano Station, or overnight bus from Tokyo (Mainichi Alpen-go). Ogizawa is also the Nagano-side gateway to the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route.

The trailhead is Ogizawa. Buses run from JR Shinano-Omachi Station or JR Nagano Station. Overnight buses from Tokyo are also available (Mainichi Alpen-go). The same trailhead is also used for Kashimayari-gatake.

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1. Going: Shinano-Omachi Sta. → Ogizawa

Take the Alpico Kotsu “Ogizawa Line” bus from JR Shinano-Omachi Station to Ogizawa Station.
Operating period: Apr 15 – Nov 30, 2025
Fare: 1,650 yen | Travel time: Approx. 40–45 min

Bus Timetable: Shinano-Omachi Sta. → Ogizawa

Reference: Alpico Kotsu – Ogizawa Line

2. Going: Nagano Sta. → Ogizawa

Take the Express Bus (Nagano – Omachi / Ogizawa) from JR Nagano Station East Exit directly to Ogizawa.
Operating period: Apr 15 – Nov 30, 2025
Fare: 4,300 yen | Travel time: Approx. 1 hr 35 min – 2 hr 15 min

Bus Timetable: Nagano Sta. → Ogizawa

Reference: Alpico Kotsu – Express Bus Nagano–Omachi/Ogizawa

3. Going: Tokyo (Takebashi/Shinjuku) → Ogizawa (Mainichi Alpen-go Night Bus)

Take the Mainichi Alpen-go night bus (operated by Maitabi, advance reservation required) from Takebashi or Shinjuku to Ogizawa, arriving early morning. Schedules vary within the season — check the official page for the latest calendar.

Reference: Mainichi Alpen-go (Maitabi)

4. Return: Ogizawa → Shinano-Omachi Sta.

Take the Alpico Kotsu “Ogizawa Line” bus from Ogizawa Station to JR Shinano-Omachi Station.
Travel time: Approx. 35–45 min

Bus Timetable: Ogizawa → Shinano-Omachi Sta.

Reference: Alpico Kotsu – Ogizawa Line

5. Return: Ogizawa → Nagano Sta.

Take the Express Bus from Ogizawa directly to JR Nagano Station East Exit.

Bus Timetable: Ogizawa → Nagano Sta.

Reference: Alpico Kotsu – Express Bus Nagano–Omachi/Ogizawa

6. Return: Ogizawa → Shinjuku (Mainichi Alpen-go)

Take the Mainichi Alpen-go bus (advance reservation required) from Ogizawa to Shinjuku/Tokyo. Schedules vary by date — check the official page for details.

Reference: Mainichi Alpen-go (Maitabi)