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Mt. Mizugaki

2,230m · Yamanashi

Timetable checked 2026/07/01
Mt. Mizugaki2,230 mYamanashi
100 Famous Mountains100 Mountains of Yamanashi
🚃 Reachable by public transport · Day trip · Intermediate · for reasonably fit hikers
Access ease Moderate First bus reaches trailhead by 10:05, No transfers, Seasonal access
Gateway station JR Nirasaki Station  →  Trailhead Mizugaki Sanso
1 public-transport routes ・ Station→trailhead approx. 75 min ・ One way ¥2,500
Intermediate
Stamina2/10
TechnicalC rocky sections / chains Official
Trail time 4h 54mestimated
More figures and data sources
Distance 5.36 kmmeasuredTotal ascent ↑873 mmeasuredHighest point 2,226 m
📍 Distance, ascent and trail time are for the route shown on the map.
🌸 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. Mizugaki (瑞牆山) is a 2,230m peak in Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture. One of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains, characterized by its distinctive silhouette of massive granite rocks rising in formation. From the summit, views of Mt. Kinpu, the Southern Alps, and the Yatsugatake Range unfold. Rhododendron flowers in early summer are also magnificent.

From Nirasaki Station on the JR Chuo Main Line, access Mizugaki Sanso by local bus (seasonal). The traverse to neighboring Mt. Kinpu is also popular.

*Timetable last checked: July 1, 2026

The trailhead is Mizugaki Sanso, accessible by bus from Nirasaki Station seasonally.

How to access the trailheads

  1. [Outbound] JR Nirasaki Station → Mizugaki Sanso
  2. [Return] Mizugaki Sanso → JR Nirasaki Station

Hiking Course Details — Mt. Mizugaki

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Mt. Mizugaki — Reference Hiking Times

Standard pace; times rounded to 5 min
Segment Distance Ascent/Descent Out Back
Mizugaki Sanso Bus Stop → Water Source 1.0 km +292 m / −0 m 0:50 0:50
Water Source → Mt. Mizugaki 1.6 km +500 m / −82 m 1:35 1:40
Round trip 5.4 km +873 m / −873 m 5:05

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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. [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)

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