Mt. Kinpu

Mt. Kinpu2,599 mYamanashi

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🚃 Reachable by public transport · Day trip · Beginner · fine for beginners

Beginner

Stamina3/10 (Official 2–7)

TechnicalA well-maintained trail 〜 C Official

Trail time 5h 27mestimatedDistance 9.33 kmmeasuredTotal ascent ↑1,302 mmeasuredHighest point 2,596 m

📍 Distance, ascent and trail time are for the route shown on the map. (of 2 routes; others differ in difficulty)

Access ease Moderate First bus reaches trailhead by 10:05, No transfers, Seasonal access

Gateway station JR Enzan Station, JR Nirasaki Station → Trailhead Mizugaki Sanso, Ōdarumi Pass

2 public-transport routes ・ Station→trailhead approx. 85 min ・ One way ¥3,000

🌸 Best season: Jun, Oct 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. Kinpu (金峰山) is a 2,599m peak on the border of Yamanashi and Nagano Prefectures. One of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains, with the towering Gojo-iwa at the summit as its symbol. Long known as a mountain of worship, views of the Southern Alps and the Yatsugatake Range can be enjoyed from the ridge. Autumn foliage and winter rime ice are also magnificent.

From Nirasaki Station on the JR Chuo Main Line, access Mizugaki Sanso by bus, or from Enzan Station to Odarumi Pass by bus.

*Timetable last checked: May 16, 2026

The trailheads are two: Mizugaki Sanso and Odarumi Pass. Depending on the season, you can access by bus from Nirasaki Station or Enzan Station. The bus to Odarumi Pass requires advance reservation.

How to access the trailheads

[Outbound] JR Nirasaki Station → Mizugaki Sanso
[Outbound] JR Enzan Station → Odarumi Pass
[Return] Mizugaki Sanso → JR Nirasaki Station
[Return] Odarumi Pass → JR Enzan Station

Hiking Course Details — Mt. Kinpu

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Map & Recommended Route — Mt. Kinpu

1. [Outbound] JR Nirasaki Station → Mizugaki Sanso

From JR Nirasaki Station, take the Nirasaki Mizugaki Line (Mizugaki route) bus and get off at the terminus, Mizugaki Sanso.

Operating period: daily from April 4 to November 23, 2026
Travel time: about 1 hour 15 minutes
Fare: ¥2,500

Bus TimetableJR Nirasaki Station → Mizugaki Sanso Bus Timetable

Weekday
Nirasaki Station Dep.	Mizugaki Sanso Arr.
08:50	10:05
09:35	10:50
12:40	13:55
13:30	14:45

Sat/Sun/holidays
Nirasaki Station Dep.	Mizugaki Sanso Arr.
08:50	10:05
09:35	10:50
11:25	12:40
12:40	13:55
13:30	14:45
14:50	16:05

Specific days (weekdays from July 27 – August 20, 2026 ※ excluding Sat/Sun/holidays)
Nirasaki Station Dep.	Mizugaki Sanso Arr.
08:50	10:05
09:35	10:50
11:25	12:40
12:40	13:55
13:30	14:45

Reference:
Yamanashi Kyohoku Kotsu — Nirasaki Mizugaki Line Timetable
NAVITIME (Nirasaki → Mizugaki Sanso)

2. [Outbound] JR Enzan Station → Odarumi Pass

From JR Enzan Station, board the reservation-only Eiwa Kotsu “Yakeyama Pass, Odarumi Pass (Mt. Kinpu) Line”. A transfer is made en route at the Yanagidaira bus stop.

Operating period: Sat/Sun/holidays from May 30 to November 8, 2026
Travel time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Fare: ¥3,000

Reservation is required via the web or phone to use this service.
Details: Odarumi Pass (Mt. Kinpu) Tour application guide

Bus TimetableJR Enzan Station → Odarumi Pass Bus Timetable

Enzan Station North Exit	Yanagidaira	Odarumi Pass
07:30	08:15	08:55
09:00	09:45	10:25

3. [Return] Mizugaki Sanso → JR Nirasaki Station

From Mizugaki Sanso, take the Nirasaki Mizugaki Line (Mizugaki route) bus and get off at the terminus, JR Nirasaki Station.

Operating period: daily from April 4 to November 23, 2026
Travel time: about 1 hour 15 minutes
Fare: ¥2,500

Bus TimetableMizugaki Sanso → JR Nirasaki Station Bus Timetable

Weekday
Mizugaki Sanso Dep.	Nirasaki Station Arr.
10:30	11:47
11:30	12:47
14:25	15:42
15:25	16:42

Sat/Sun/holidays
Mizugaki Sanso Dep.	Nirasaki Station Arr.
09:20	10:36
10:30	11:47
11:30	12:47
13:05	14:22
14:25	15:42
15:25	16:42
16:25	17:42

Specific days (weekdays from July 27 – August 20, 2026 ※ excluding Sat/Sun/holidays)
Mizugaki Sanso Dep.	Nirasaki Station Arr.
09:20	10:36
10:30	11:47
11:30	12:47
13:05	14:22
14:25	15:42
15:25	16:42

Reference:
Yamanashi Kyohoku Kotsu — Nirasaki Mizugaki Line Timetable /
NAVITIME (Mizugaki Sanso → Nirasaki)

4. [Return] Odarumi Pass → JR Enzan Station

From the Odarumi Pass bus stop, board the reservation-only Eiwa Kotsu “Yakeyama Pass, Odarumi Pass (Mt. Kinpu) Line”. A transfer is made en route at the Yanagidaira bus stop.