Mt. Kawanori

Mt. Kawanori1,363 mTokyo

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🚃 Reachable by public transport · Day trip · Beginner · fine for beginners

Beginner

Stamina3/10

TechnicalB some steep climbs

Trail time 7h 41mestimatedDistance 13.0 kmmeasuredTotal ascent ↑1,190 mmeasuredHighest point 1,358 m

📍 Distance, ascent and trail time are for the route shown on the map.

Access ease Moderate

Gateway station Kori Station, Okutama Station, Hatonosu Station → Trailhead Kawanoribashi

1 public-transport routes ・ Station→trailhead approx. 105 min

🌸 Best season: May, Nov bk🏠 Water source, Toilets

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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. Kawanoriyama (川苔山) is a 1,363m mountain in the Okutama area of western Tokyo. Known for the spectacular 40-meter Hyakuhiro Falls (百尋ノ滝) and beautiful valley scenery along the trail, it is one of the most popular mountains in the Okutama region. The fresh green season and autumn foliage are especially recommended.

From JR Okutama Station (奥多摩駅), take a bus to Kawanoribashi (川乗橋) and hike to the summit via Hyakuhiro Falls — the most popular route (approx. 3 hours 40 minutes to the summit). You can also start directly from Hatonosu Station (鳩ノ巣駅, approx. 3 hours 15 minutes) or Kori Station (古里駅, approx. 3 hours 45 minutes).

The Kawanoribashi trail offers scenic valley walking, with the section up to Hyakuhiro Falls being the highlight. Beginners can enjoy a round trip to the falls. A popular option is to descend to Hatonosu Station for a loop route.

*Timetable last checked: May 30, 2026

How to access the trailheads

[Outbound] Okutama Sta. → Kawanoribashi
[Outbound] Hatonosu Sta.
[Outbound] Kori Sta.
[Return] Kawanoribashi → Okutama Sta.

Hiking Course Details — Mt. Kawanori

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Map & Recommended Route — Mt. Kawanori

1. [Outbound] Okutama Sta. (奥多摩駅) → Kawanoribashi (川乗橋)

From JR Okutama Station (奥多摩駅), take the Nishi Tokyo Bus (西東京バス) Oku-20/Oku-21 bound for Higashi-Nippara/Shonyudo (東日原/鍾乳洞方面) and get off at Kawanoribashi (川乗橋).

Ride time: approx. 13 minutes
Fare: 310 yen (IC same)

Bus TimetableOku-20/21 (Higashi-Nippara / Shonyudo Direction)

Weekdays
Depart Okutama Sta.	Arrive Kawanoribashi
6:04	6:17
7:06	7:19
8:10	8:23
10:15	10:28
12:30	12:43
14:00	14:13
15:30	15:43
17:18	17:31
18:24	18:37

Weekends & Holidays
Depart Okutama Sta.	Arrive Kawanoribashi
6:31	6:44
7:31	7:44
8:35	8:48
9:50	10:03
11:30	11:43
12:45	12:58
14:12	14:25
15:51	16:04
16:53	17:06
18:10	18:23

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2. [Outbound] Hatonosu Sta. (鳩ノ巣駅)

Walk from JR Hatonosu Station (鳩ノ巣駅) on the JR Ome Line to the summit of Mt. Kawanoriyama via the valley trail (approx. 3 hours 15 minutes).

Fare guide: Shinjuku → Hatonosu IC 1,110 yen (JR Chuo Line / Ome Line)
Ride time: approx. 1 hour 45 minutes

3. [Outbound] Kori Sta. (古里駅)

Walk from JR Kori Station (古里駅) on the JR Ome Line to the summit of Mt. Kawanoriyama via the Akaguna Ridge (赤杭尾根, approx. 3 hours 45 minutes).

Fare guide: Shinjuku → Kori IC 945 yen (JR Chuo Line / Ome Line)
Ride time: approx. 1 hour 45 minutes

4. [Return] Kawanoribashi (川乗橋) → Okutama Sta. (奥多摩駅)

From Kawanoribashi (川乗橋), take the Nishi Tokyo Bus (西東京バス) Oku-20/Oku-21 bound for Okutama Station (奥多摩駅方面) and get off at the last stop, Okutama Station (奥多摩駅).

Ride time: approx. 15 minutes
Fare: 310 yen (IC same)

Bus TimetableOku-20/21 (Okutama Sta. Direction)

Weekdays
Depart Kawanoribashi	Arrive Okutama Sta.
6:47	7:02
7:49	8:04
9:06	9:21
11:11	11:26
13:27	13:42
14:54	15:09
16:27	16:42
18:02	18:17
19:08	19:23

Weekends & Holidays
Depart Kawanoribashi	Arrive Okutama Sta.
7:13	7:28
8:13	8:28
9:22	9:37
10:39	10:54
12:19	12:34
13:37	13:52
14:55	15:10
16:34	16:49
17:42	17:57