Mt. Mitsumata-Renge

Mt. Mitsumata-Renge2,841 mToyama

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🚃 Reachable by public transport · 2+ nights · Advanced · for strong, experienced hikers

Advanced

Stamina6/10

TechnicalD sustained difficult terrain

Trail time 16h 00mbkDistance 20.0 kmbkTotal ascent ↑2,050 mbk

Access ease Moderate Direct hiking bus

Gateway station Arimineguchi Station → Trailhead Oritate

1 public-transport routes

🌸 Best season: Jul, Sep bk🏠 Mountain huts, Water source, Toilets, Hot spring nearby

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“bk” = data from books (being replaced with our own measurements). Distance, ascent and trail time are measured/estimated from the map route.

Mt. Mitsumata-Renge (三俣蓮華岳) is a 2,841m peak at the tri-prefectural border of Toyama, Nagano, and Gifu Prefectures. The ridges continuing to Mt. Sugoroku and Mt. Washiba are some of the most scenic in the Northern Alps, offering grand panoramas of the Yari-Hotaka Range and the Kurobe headwaters. One of the 300 Famous Japanese Mountains.
To the Oritate trailhead, use the Toyama Chiho Railway’s Summer Mountain Bus (Arimine Line) from Arimineguchi Station. Operated seasonally with reservations; there are two types — direct service from in front of Toyama Station and connecting service via train.

Operating Information (2026 Season)

Toyama Chiho Railway Summer Mountain Bus (Arimine Line): Typically operates from mid-July to late September; verify the specific FY2026 schedule on the official site.
Shin-Hotaka Onsen route (via Sugoroku-goya): The classic access to Mt. Mitsumata-Renge. The Shin-Hotaka Ropeway official site and Nohi Bus Takayama – Shin-Hotaka Line are also usable.
Mt. Sugoroku – Mt. Mitsumata-Renge traverse trail: No closure information.

*Timetable last checked: unverified

How to access the trailheads

[Outbound] Arimineguchi → Oritate
[Return] Oritate → Arimineguchi

1. [Outbound] Arimineguchi → Oritate

Take the Toyama Chiho Railway Summer Mountain Bus (Arimine Line) to Oritate. Reservation system; boarding not possible when full. The direct bus from in front of Toyama Station also stops at Arimineguchi.

Operating period (FY2025 reference): daily July 12 – August 24 + Sat/Sun/holidays from August 30 – September 28
Travel time: about 50 – 55 minutes
One-way fare: Arimineguchi → Oritate ¥3,700 (adult)

Bus TimetableArimineguchi → Oritate

Arimineguchi	Oritate	Notes
7:00	7:50	Direct bus
10:00	10:55	Connecting bus (from in front of Arimineguchi Station)

Reference: [Toyama Chiho Railway Summer Mountain Bus (official)]

2. [Return] Oritate → Arimineguchi

From the Oritate bus stop, board the bus toward Arimineguchi direction. If you wish to take a day-trip onsen after descent, get off at “Kameya Onsen” en route and visit Shirakaba Heights near the bus stop.

Operating period (FY2025 reference): daily July 12 – August 24 + Sat/Sun/holidays from August 30 – September 28
Travel time: about 50 – 55 minutes
One-way fare: Oritate → Arimineguchi ¥3,700 (adult)