Mt. Kobushigatake

2,475m · Yamanashi

Fitness 4 · ModerateTimetable checked 2026/05/16

Elevation2,475m

Fitness4/10

Walking9:40

Ascent1,615m

Mt. Kobushigatake2,475 mSaitama

100 Famous Mountains 100 Mountains of Kanto New 100 Mountains of Flowers 100 Mountains of Shinshu 100 Mountains of Yamanashi

🚃 Reachable by public transport · 1 night / 2 days · Intermediate · for reasonably fit hikers

Intermediate

Stamina4/10

TechnicalB some steep climbs Official

Trail time 9h 40mestimatedDistance 14.28 kmmeasuredTotal ascent ↑1,615 mmeasuredHighest point 2,472 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 9:30, No transfers, Seasonal access

Gateway station Chuo Main Line Enzan Station, Shinano-Kawakami Station, Enzan Station → Trailhead Nishizawa Gorge Entrance, Mokidaira Trailhead

2 public-transport routes ・ Station→trailhead approx. 60 min ・ One way ¥1,220

🌸 Best season: May, Nov 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. Kobushigatake (甲武信ヶ岳) is a 2,475m peak at the border of Yamanashi, Saitama, and Nagano Prefectures. One of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains, it is known as the headwaters region of the Arakawa, Chikuma, and Fuefuki Rivers, and the attractions are deep virgin forest and high mountain ridge walking. The rhododendron blooming season is especially popular.
From Enzan Station on the JR Chuo Main Line, access Nishizawa Valley Entrance by bus, or from Shinano-Kawakami Station on the JR Koumi Line, access Mokidaira Trailhead by taxi.

It is designated as 100 Famous Japanese Mountains, New 100 Mountains of Flowers, 100 Famous Mountains of Kanto, 100 Famous Mountains of Koshinetsu, 100 Famous Mountains of Yamanashi, and 100 Famous Mountains of Shinshu.

When using public transportation, the trailheads are approaches from Nishizawa Valley Entrance and Azusayama bus stop,
and the round-trip course from Nishizawa Valley Entrance is recommended.

*Timetable last checked: May 16, 2026

How to access the trailheads

[Outbound] JR Chuo Main Line Enzan Station → Nishizawa Valley Entrance
[Outbound] Shinano-Kawakami Station → Mokidaira Trailhead
[Return] Nishizawa Valley Entrance → JR Chuo Main Line Enzan Station
[Return] Mokidaira Trailhead → Shinano-Kawakami Station

Hiking Course Details — Mt. Kobushigatake

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Map & Recommended Route — Mt. Kobushigatake

Mt. Kobushigatake — Reference Hiking Times

Standard pace; times rounded to 5 min
Segment	Distance	Ascent/Descent	Out	Back
Nishizawa Keikoku Entrance Bus Stop → Toilet	1.1 km	+38 m / −12 m	0:20	0:20
Toilet → Nishizawa-sansō	0.6 km	+15 m / −0 m	0:10	0:10
Nishizawa-sansō → Shindō Junction	2.6 km	+714 m / −0 m	2:00	1:55
Shindō Junction → Kobushi Hut	2.6 km	+614 m / −110 m	2:10	1:55
Kobushi Hut → Mt. Kobushigatake	0.3 km	+106 m / −4 m	0:20	0:20
Round trip	14.3 km	+1615 m / −1615 m	10:15

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1. [Outbound] Enzan Station → Nishizawa Valley Entrance

From Enzan Station, board the “Kubodaira / Nishizawa Valley Line” and get off at Nishizawa Valley Entrance
Travel time: 1 hour
Fare: ¥1,220

Operating period:
Sat/Sun/holidays from mid-April ~ late September
Daily from mid-July ~ mid-August
Daily from October 1 ~ late November

Bus TimetableEnzan Station to Nishizawa Valley Entrance Bus Timetable

Enzan Station Dep.	Nishizawa Valley Entrance Arr.
08:30	09:30
09:05	10:05
13:30	14:30
14:30	15:30

Reference: [Yamanashi Kotsu Bus]

2. [Outbound] Shinano-Kawakami Station → Mokidaira Trailhead

From Shinano-Kawakami Station, board the Kawakami Village Bus “bound for Kawahake” and get off at “Azusayama.”
From Azusayama, walk another 1 hour to Mokidaira Trailhead.

Travel time: 25 minutes
Fare: ¥550

Bus TimetableShinano-Kawakami Station to Azusayama Bus Timetable

Weekday
Shinano-Kawakami Station	Azusayama
7:00	7:25
8:36	9:01
10:57	11:22
13:42	14:07
15:29	15:54
16:54	17:19
18:09	18:34
19:49	20:14
20:52	21:17

Sat/Sun/holidays
Shinano-Kawakami Station	Azusayama
7:00	7:25
8:36	9:01
10:57	11:22
13:42	14:07
15:29	15:54
16:54	17:19
18:09	18:34
19:49	20:14

Reference: [Kawakami Village Office Village Bus Timetable]

3. [Return] Nishizawa Valley Entrance → Enzan Station

From Nishizawa Valley Entrance, board the “Kubodaira / Nishizawa Valley Line”.
Travel time: 1 hour
Fare: ¥1,220

Operating period:
Sat/Sun/holidays from mid-April ~ late September
Daily from mid-July ~ mid-August
Daily from October 1 ~ late November

Bus TimetableEnzan Station to Nishizawa Valley Entrance Bus Timetable

Nishizawa Valley Entrance Dep.	Enzan Station Arr.
09:35	10:35
13:10	14:10
14:40	15:40
15:40	16:40

Reference: [Yamanashi Kotsu Bus]

4. [Return] Mokidaira Trailhead → Shinano-Kawakami Station

From Mokidaira Trailhead, walk to Azusayama bus stop. (About 1 hour)
At Azusayama bus stop, board the Kawakami Village Bus toward Shinano-Kawakami Station.

Travel time: 25 minutes
Fare: ¥550

Bus TimetableAzusayama to Shinano-Kawakami Station Bus Timetable

Azusayama	Shinano-Kawakami Station
6:20	6:45
7:50	8:15
10:17	10:42
13:02	13:27
14:45	15:10
16:14	16:39
17:33	17:58
19:10	19:35

Reference: [Kawakami Village Office Village Bus Timetable]

Photo byKirt Cathey

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