Mt. Kobushigatake

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: July 3, 2026

1. [Outbound] JR Chuo Main Line Enzan Station → Nishizawa Valley Entrance
2. [Outbound] Shinano-Kawakami Station → Mokidaira Trailhead
3. [Return] Nishizawa Valley Entrance → JR Chuo Main Line Enzan Station
4. [Return] Mokidaira Trailhead → Shinano-Kawakami Station

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 (2026):
Sat/Sun/holidays from April 25 to November 23
Daily service: July 21 – August 31, April 30, May 1, and October 1 – November 13

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 (2026):
Sat/Sun/holidays from April 25 to November 23
Daily service: July 21 – August 31, April 30, May 1, and October 1 – November 13

Bus TimetableNishizawa Valley Entrance to Enzan Station 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