Mt. Hinokiboramaru (檜洞丸) is a 1,601m peak located in the western Tanzawa Mountains of Kanagawa Prefecture.
The fourth-highest in the Tanzawa Mountains, known for the beautiful Shiroyashio and azalea colonies in early summer, it is a hidden famous peak of Tanzawa beloved by many hikers. The quiet mountain area with spreading beech virgin forest is also an attraction.
From Shin-Matsuda Station, head to the Nishi-Tanzawa Visitor Center by bus, and from there it is common to climb.
How to access the trailheads
- [Going] Shin-Matsuda Station → Yaga Station → Nishi-Tanzawa Visitor Center
- [Return] Nishi-Tanzawa Visitor Center → Yaga Station → Shin-Matsuda Station
*Timetable last checked: May 17, 2026
1. [Going] Shin-Matsuda Station → Nishi-Tanzawa Visitor Center
From the bus stop in front of Odakyu Shin-Matsuda Station or JR Yaga Station, board the Fujikyu Mobility bus bound for Nishi-Tanzawa Visitor Center.
Operating period: year-round (schedule changes by season)
Fare: ¥1,360 (from Shin-Matsuda Station) | ¥780 from Yaga Station
Travel time: 43 minutes (from Yaga Station) | 1 hour 11 minutes (from Shin-Matsuda Station)
Bus TimetableShin-Matsuda Station → Yaga Station → Nishi-Tanzawa Visitor Center Bus Timetable
| Shin-Matsuda Station | Yaga Station | Nishi-Tanzawa Visitor Center |
|---|---|---|
| 7:15 | 7:41 | 8:26 |
| 8:25 | 8:51 | 9:36 |
| 12:55 | 13:21 | 14:06 |
| 14:25 | 14:51 | 15:31 |
| 15:50 | 16:16 | 17:01 |
| 17:45 | 18:11 | 18:56 |
| Shin-Matsuda Station | Yaga Station | Nishi-Tanzawa Visitor Center |
|---|---|---|
| 7:20 | 7:46 | 8:31 |
| 7:30 | 7:56 | 8:41 |
| 8:25 | 8:51 | 9:36 |
| 9:35 | 10:01 | 10:46 |
| 13:05 | 13:31 | 14:16 |
| 14:25 | 14:51 | 15:31 |
| 15:50 | 16:16 | 17:01 |
| 17:45 | 18:11 | 18:56 |
Reference: [Fujikyu Mobility]
2. [Return] Nishi-Tanzawa Visitor Center → Yaga Station → Shin-Matsuda Station
From Nishi-Tanzawa Visitor Center, board the Fujikyu Mobility bus bound for Shin-Matsuda Station.
Operating period: year-round (schedule changes by season)
Fare: ¥1,360 (to Shin-Matsuda Station) | ¥780 to Yaga Station
Travel time: 43 minutes (to Yaga Station) | 1 hour 11 minutes (to Shin-Matsuda Station)
Bus TimetableNishi-Tanzawa Visitor Center → Shin-Matsuda Station Bus Timetable
| Nishi-Tanzawa Visitor Center | Yaga Station | Shin-Matsuda Station |
|---|---|---|
| 7:10 | 7:53 | 8:19 |
| 8:45 | 9:28 | 9:54 |
| 9:50 | 10:33 | 10:59 |
| 14:40 | 15:23 | 15:49 |
| 15:40 | 16:23 | 16:49 |
| 17:05 | 17:48 | 18:14 |
| 18:58 | 19:43 | 20:09 |
| Nishi-Tanzawa Visitor Center | Yaga Station | Shin-Matsuda Station |
|---|---|---|
| 8:45 | 9:28 | 9:54 |
| 9:05 | 9:48 | 10:14 |
| 9:50 | 10:33 | 10:59 |
| 10:55 | 11:38 | 12:04 |
| 14:40 | 15:23 | 15:49 |
| 15:40 | 16:23 | 16:49 |
| 17:05 | 17:48 | 18:14 |
| 18:58 | 19:43 | 20:09 |
Reference: [Fujikyu Mobility]


