Mt. Kinpō (金峰山)

Mount Kinpu (金峰山, Kinpusan) rises to 2,599 m on the border of Yamanashi and Nagano. Revered since ancient times, it’s famed for the summit monolith Gojō-iwa (五丈岩) and sweeping views across the Southern and Northern Alps. With well-marked ridgelines and seasonal wildflowers, it’s a classic “100 Famous Japanese Mountains” peak that suits strong beginners through advanced hikers.

Trailheads & Access (Quick Look)
Two popular gateways are Mizugaki Sanso (みずがき山荘) and Ōdarumi-tōge (大弛峠, Odarumi Pass). Mizugaki Sanso is reached by a regular route bus from JR Nirasaki Station (Chūō Line). Ōdarumi-tōge is served by a reservation-only seasonal tour bus from JR Enzan Station. Always check the latest timetable before you go.

last updated : 2025/08/11

How to access

1. 【Outward】Nirasaki Sta. → Mizugaki Sanso(みずがき山荘)
2. 【Outward】Enzan Sta. → Ōdarumi-Tōge(大弛峠)
3. 【Return】Mizugaki Sanso(みずがき山荘) → Nirasaki Sta.
4. 【Return】Ōdarumi-Tōge(大弛峠) → Enzan Sta.

1.【Outward】Nirasaki Station → Mizugaki Sanso(みずがき山荘)

From JR Nirasaki station(韮崎駅), take the bus of “Nirasaki-Mizugaki Line Mizugaki route(韮崎瑞牆線 みずがきルート” and get off at Mizugaki Sanso(みずがき山荘).

From JR Nirasaki Station, take the Yamanashi Kyohoku Kotsu “Nirasaki–Mizugaki Line (Mizugaki Route)” and get off at the terminal stop, Mizugaki Sanso.
Operation period: early April (first Sat) – Nov 23, 2025 (daily)
Approx. time: 1 hr 15–20 min  |  Fare: ¥2,300 (one way)

Bus TimetableNirasaki Sta. → Mizugaki-sanso

References:
Japan Travel by NAVITIME — Nirasaki–Mizugaki Line (EN) ／
NAVITIME timetable (JP)

2.[Outward] Enzan Station → Ōdarumi-Tōge(大弛峠)

From JR Enzan Station, use the reservation-only seasonal “Ōdarumi-tōge (Mt. Kinpu) Tour Bus.” Change at Yanagidaira and continue to Ōdarumi-tōge. Seats sell out on good-weather weekends—book early.
Operation period: Weekends & holidays, May 31 – Oct 26, 2025
Approx. time: 1 hr 25 min total  |  Fare: ¥3,940 total (Enzan→Yanagidaira ¥940 + Yanagidaira→Ōdarumi ¥3,000)
Reservation: Required online (credit cards not accepted on board; cash only).

Advance reservation is required by web or telephone :
Web : Odarumi Pass (Mt. Kinpo) Tour

timetableEnzan Sta.(塩山駅) → Ōdaru-Tōge(大弛峠)

3.【Return】Mizugaki Sanso(みずがき山荘) → Nirasaki Station

Return from Mizugaki Sanso by the same route bus to JR Nirasaki Station.
Operation period: early April (first Sat) – Nov 23, 2025 (daily)
Approx. time: 1 hr 15–20 min  |  Fare: ¥2,300 (one way)

timetableMizugaki Sanso → Nirasaki Sta.

References:
Japan Travel by NAVITIME — Nirasaki–Mizugaki Line (EN) ／
NAVITIME route search (JP)

4.【Return】Ōdaru-Tōge(大弛峠) → Enzan Sta.(塩山駅)

Board the tour bus at Ōdarumi-tōge, change at Yanagidaira, and continue to JR Enzan Station.

Operation period: Weekends & holidays, May 31 – Oct 26, 2025
Approx. time: 1 hr 25 min total  |  Fare: ¥3,940 total

Advance reservation is required by web or telephone :
Web : Odarumi Pass (Mt. Kinpo) Tour

timetableŌdaru-Tōge(大弛峠) → Enzan Sta.(塩山駅)