Mt. Sennokura

Mt. Sennokura (仙ノ倉山) is a 2026m peak straddling Gunma and Niigata Prefectures, and the highest peak of the Tanigawa Range.

Its mountain form is gentle with continuous flower fields, blessed with views, and selected as one of the 200 Famous Japanese Mountains.
For climbing routes, in addition to the traverse along the Joetsu border ridge from Kata-no-Koya hut of Mt. Tanigawa via Mt. Mantaro, you can also enter from Tairappyo Trailhead at Motohashi in Yuzawa Town on Route 17 via Mt. Tairappyo.

Here we introduce access to the Tairappyo Trailhead bus stop and the timetable.

*Timetable last checked: May 30, 2026

1. [Outbound] Echigo-Yuzawa Station → Tairappyo Trailhead
2. [Return] Tairappyo Trailhead → Echigo-Yuzawa Station

1. [Outbound] Echigo-Yuzawa Station → Tairappyo Trailhead

From JR Joetsu Shinkansen Echigo-Yuzawa Station, board the Minami-Echigo Kotsu Bus “Yuzawa ~ Mitsumata ~ Kaikake Onsen ~ Asakai ~ Seibu Crystal Line” and get off at Tairappyo Trailhead

Travel time: 34 minutes
Fare: ¥610

Bus TimetableEchigo-Yuzawa Station → Tairappyo Trailhead Bus Timetable

Weekdays

Echigo-Yuzawa Station Dep.	Tairappyo Trailhead Arr.
5:35	6:09
8:20	8:54
9:40	10:14
11:50	12:24
13:10	13:44
15:30	16:04
17:15	17:49
18:40	19:14

Weekends & Holidays

Echigo-Yuzawa Station Dep.	Tairappyo Trailhead Arr.
5:35	6:09
8:20	8:54
9:40	10:14
10:35	11:09
11:50	12:24
13:10	13:44
15:30	16:04
17:15	17:49
18:40	19:14

Reference: [NAVITIME]

2. [Return] Tairappyo Trailhead → Echigo-Yuzawa Station

From Tairappyo Trailhead, board the Minami-Echigo Kotsu Bus “Yuzawa ~ Mitsumata ~ Kaikake Onsen ~ Asakai ~ Seibu Crystal Line” and get off at the terminus, JR Joetsu Shinkansen Echigo-Yuzawa Station

Travel time: 38 minutes
Fare: ¥610

Bus TimetableTairappyo Trailhead → Echigo-Yuzawa Station Bus Timetable

Weekdays

Tairappyo Trailhead Dep.	Echigo-Yuzawa Station Arr.
6:25	7:03
9:30	10:08
10:50	11:28
13:00	13:38
14:20	14:58
16:55	17:33
18:25	19:03
19:42	20:20

Weekends & Holidays

Tairappyo Trailhead Dep.	Echigo-Yuzawa Station Arr.
6:25	7:03
9:30	10:08
10:50	11:28
11:45	12:23
13:00	13:38
14:20	14:58
16:55	17:33
18:25	19:03
19:42	20:20

Reference: [NAVITIME]

Sennokurayama Trail Guide: Route, Difficulty and Best Season

Sennokurayama is the highest peak of the Tanigawa Range, and the ridgeline running from Mt. Tairappyo is lined with alpine flower meadows. The classic outing is a loop from the Tairappyo trailhead, climbing over Matsudeyama and Mt. Tairappyo to the summit and descending via the Hiramoto Shindo trail past the Tairappyo-sanno-ie hut.

Main route

• Tairappyo trailhead → Matsudeyama → Mt. Tairappyo → Sennokurayama loop (descent via the Hiramoto Shindo trail and the Tairappyo-sanno-ie hut)
• Distance about 14 km / total ascent about 1,311 m / walking time about 8.5 hours
• Physically demanding, but a well-maintained regular trail with few technical hazards (wooden steps in place)

Difficulty and fitness

The long loop takes some stamina, but there are few technical spots such as chained sections; it is a well-graded trail with wooden steps for much of the way. The ridge between Mt. Tairappyo and Sennokurayama is fully exposed, so take care in strong winds.

Best season

Late June to July, when the alpine flower meadows are at their peak, and late September to early October for the autumn colours are especially rewarding. Watch for lingering snow until around early June and for strong winds along the ridge.

Highlights

The main draws are the flower meadows along the Mt. Tairappyo–Sennokurayama ridge (Hakusan-ichige, Hakusan-kozakura and others), the sweeping views of the Tanigawa Range and the Joshinetsu mountains, and the Tairappyo-sanno-ie hut, a handy spot to rest and refill water.

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