Mt. Washibadake (鷲羽岳)

Mt. Washibadake is a 2,924m peak on the border of Toyama and Nagano Prefectures and one of Japan’s 100 Famous Mountains. It forms the core of the Northern Alps’ Ura-Ginza Traverse Route, and from the summit a 360-degree panorama unfolds encompassing Mt. Yarigatake, Mt. Hotakadake, Mt. Suishodake, and Mt. Kurobegoro. The spectacular view of Washiba Pond just below the summit with Mt. Yarigatake in the background is one of the most iconic scenes of the Northern Alps.

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 Suishodake.

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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. Oridachi serves as the trailhead for Yakushidake, Kumo-no-Daira, and Washibadake. 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