Mt. Daibosatsu (大菩薩嶺) is a 2,057m peak in Koshu City, Yamanashi Prefecture, one of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains.
The ridge from Daibosatsu Pass to the summit is open, with sweeping panoramas of Mt. Fuji and the Southern Alps. It is popular among many climbers as a 100 Famous Japanese Mountain accessible as a day-hike from the Kanto area. The fresh greenery and autumn-foliage seasons are especially recommended.
From Kai-Yamato Station on the JR Chuo Main Line, access Kaminikkawa-toge by bus.
There are two trailheads: Kaminikkawa-toge and Daibosatsu-toge Trailhead.
From Kaminikkawa-toge to the summit takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
From Daibosatsu-toge Trailhead to the summit takes 4 hours 30 minutes.
*Timetable last checked: May 16, 2026
How to access the trailheads
- [Outbound] Kai-Yamato Station → Kaminikkawa-toge
- [Outbound] Enzan Station → Daibosatsu-toge Trailhead
- [Return] Kaminikkawa-toge → Kai-Yamato Station
- [Return] Daibosatsu-toge Trailhead → Enzan Station
Hiking Course Details — Mt. Daibosatsu
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Map & Recommended Route — Mt. Daibosatsu
1. [Outbound] Kai-Yamato Station → Kaminikkawa-toge
From JR Chuo Main Line Kai-Yamato Station, take the Eiwa Kotsu Bus “Daibosatsu Kaminikkawa-toge Line” and get off at Kaminikkawa-toge.
Travel time: 41 minutes
Fare: ¥1,020
The 2026 operating period is Saturday, April 18 – Sunday, December 13 on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, plus a portion of weekdays.
[Sat/Sun/holiday service]
Sat/Sun/holidays from April 18 – December 13, 2026
[Weekday service]
Weekdays in the following schedule
April 20 – 24, 27 – 30
May 1, 7 – 8
July 21 – 24, 27 – 31
August 3 – 7, 10 – 14, 17 – 21, 24 – 28, 31
September 1 – 4
October 1 – 2, 5 – 9, 13 – 16, 19 – 23, 26 – 30
November 2 – 6, 9 – 13, 16 – 19, 25 – 27, 30
Bus TimetableKai-Yamato Station to Kaminikkawa-toge
Sat/Sun/holidays
| Kai-Yamato Station Dep. | Kaminikkawa-toge Arr. |
|---|---|
| 8:10 | 8:51 |
| 9:20 | 10:01 |
| 9:50 | 10:31 |
| 13:50 | 14:31 |
| 14:50 | 15:31 |
Weekday (designated days only)
| Kai-Yamato Station Dep. | Kaminikkawa-toge Arr. |
|---|---|
| 8:10 | 8:51 |
| 9:50 | 10:31 |
| 14:50 | 15:31 |
Reference: [Eiwa Kotsu Bus]
2. [Outbound] Enzan Station → Daibosatsu-toge Trailhead
From JR Chuo Main Line Enzan Station, take the Koshu City Citizens’ Bus “Daibosatsu-toge Trailhead Line” or “Daibosatsu-no-Yu Line via Nihongi” and get off at Daibosatsu-toge Trailhead.
Fare: ¥300
Travel time: “Daibosatsu-toge Trailhead Line” 27 minutes / “Daibosatsu-no-Yu Line via Nihongi” 23 minutes
Operating period: year-round (closed 12/31 – 1/3)
※-marked services run only on Sat/Sun/holidays from April 25 – November 23 (Daibosatsu-toge Trailhead Line seasonal service)
Bus TimetableEnzan Station to Daibosatsu-toge Trailhead
“Daibosatsu-toge Trailhead Line”: red text
“Daibosatsu-no-Yu Line via Nihongi”: black text
※ mark: only operates on Sat/Sun/holidays from 4/25 – 11/23
Weekday
| Enzan Station Dep. | Daibosatsu-toge Trailhead Arr. |
|---|---|
| 06:40 | 07:03 |
| 07:35 | 08:02 |
| 09:30 | 09:57 |
| 11:20 | 11:47 |
| 13:00 | 13:23 |
| 14:28 | 14:55 |
| 16:10 | 16:33 |
| 18:00 | 18:27 |
| 18:35 | 18:58 |
Sat/Sun/holidays
| Enzan Station Dep. | Daibosatsu-toge Trailhead Arr. |
|---|---|
| 06:40 | 07:03 |
| 07:35 | 08:02 |
| ※08:30 | ※08:57 |
| 09:30 | 09:57 |
| 11:20 | 11:47 |
| ※12:40 | ※13:07 |
| 13:00 | 13:23 |
| 14:28 | 14:55 |
| 16:10 | 16:33 |
| 18:00 | 18:27 |
Reference: [Yamanashi Kotsu Daibosatsu-toge]
3. [Return] Kaminikkawa-toge → Kai-Yamato Station
From Kaminikkawa-toge, take the Eiwa Kotsu Bus “Daibosatsu Kaminikkawa-toge Line” and get off at Kai-Yamato Station.
Travel time: 45 minutes
Fare: ¥1,020
The 2026 operating period is Saturday, April 18 – Sunday, December 13 on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, plus a portion of weekdays (same schedule as outbound).
Bus TimetableKaminikkawa-toge to Kai-Yamato Station
Sat/Sun/holidays
| Kaminikkawa-toge Dep. | Kai-Yamato Station Arr. |
|---|---|
| 9:00 | 9:45 |
| 13:00 | 13:45 |
| 14:00 | 14:45 |
| 15:00 | 15:45 |
| 15:45 | 16:30 |
Weekday (designated days only)
| Kaminikkawa-toge Dep. | Kai-Yamato Station Arr. |
|---|---|
| 9:00 | 9:45 |
| 14:00 | 14:45 |
| 15:45 | 16:30 |
Reference: [Eiwa Kotsu Bus]
4. [Return] Daibosatsu-toge Trailhead → Enzan Station
From Daibosatsu-toge Trailhead, take the Koshu City Citizens’ Bus “Daibosatsu-toge Trailhead Line” or “Daibosatsu-no-Yu Line via Nihongi” and get off at Enzan Station.
Fare: ¥300
Travel time: “Daibosatsu-toge Trailhead Line” 27 minutes / “Daibosatsu-no-Yu Line via Nihongi” 23 minutes
Operating period: year-round (closed 12/31 – 1/3)
※-marked services run only on Sat/Sun/holidays from April 25 – November 23 (Daibosatsu-toge Trailhead Line seasonal service)
Bus TimetableDaibosatsu-toge Trailhead to Enzan Station
“Daibosatsu-toge Trailhead Line”: red text
“Daibosatsu-no-Yu Line via Nihongi”: black text
※ mark: only operates on Sat/Sun/holidays from 4/25 – 11/23
Weekday
| Daibosatsu-toge Trailhead Dep. | Enzan Station Arr. |
|---|---|
| 07:11 | 07:34 |
| 08:00 | 08:32 |
| 10:00 | 10:27 |
| 11:57 | 12:24 |
| 13:33 | 13:56 |
| 15:00 | 15:27 |
| 16:43 | 17:06 |
| 18:30 | 18:57 |
| 19:08 | 19:31 |
Sat/Sun/holidays
| Daibosatsu-toge Trailhead Dep. | Enzan Station Arr. |
|---|---|
| 07:11 | 07:34 |
| 08:00 | 08:32 |
| 10:00 | 10:27 |
| ※10:33 | ※11:00 |
| 11:57 | 12:24 |
| 13:33 | 13:56 |
| 15:00 | 15:27 |
| ※16:03 | ※16:30 |
| 16:43 | 17:06 |
| 18:30 | 18:57 |
Reference: [Yamanashi Kotsu Daibosatsu-toge]
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