Mt. Haruna (榛名山)

Mt. Haruna (榛名山) is a 1,449m peak in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture — a double-walled volcano whose multiple peaks ring Lake Haruna.
Together with Mt. Akagi and Mt. Myogi, it is counted among the Three Mountains of Jomo and has long been an object of mountain worship.
Starting from the lakeshore, you can enjoy varied courses such as Haruna Fuji (with ropeway), Mt. Kamon-ga-take, and Mt. Soma.
From JR Takasaki Station, access Lake Haruna by local bus.

*Timetable last checked: May 17, 2026
How to access the trailheads

1. [Going] Takasaki Station → Lake Haruna
2. [Return] Yaseone-toge → Shibukawa Station
3. [Return] Lake Haruna → Takasaki Station

1. [Going] Takasaki Station → Lake Haruna

From JR Takasaki Station West Exit Platform 2, take the Gunma Bus “bound for Lake Haruna” and get off at the terminus, Lake Haruna bus stop.

Operating period: year-round
Fare: ¥1,420
Travel time: 1 hour 25 minutes

Bus TimetableTakasaki Station to Lake Haruna

Reference: [Gunma Bus]

2. [Return] Yaseone-toge → Shibukawa Station

From the Yaseone-toge bus stop, take the Gunma Bus “bound for Ikaho Bus Terminal” and get off at Ikaho Bus Terminal.
At Ikaho Bus Terminal, transfer to the Kan-etsu Kotsu “bound for Shibukawa Station” bus.

Operating period: year-round

Fares:
Yaseone-toge ~ Ikaho Bus Terminal: ¥670
Ikaho Bus Terminal ~ Shibukawa Station: ¥750

Travel times:
Yaseone-toge to Ikaho Bus Terminal: 31 minutes
Ikaho Bus Terminal to Shibukawa Station: about 30 minutes

Bus TimetableYaseone-toge to Shibukawa Station

Reference: [Navitime]
Navitime

3. [Return] Lake Haruna → Takasaki Station

From the Lake Haruna bus stop, take the Gunma Bus “bound for Takasaki Station West Exit”.

Operating period: year-round
Fare: ¥1,420
Travel time: 1 hour 25 minutes

Bus TimetableLake Haruna to Takasaki Station

Reference: [Gunma Bus]

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