Mt. Mitsumata-Rengedake

Mt. Mitsumata-Rengedake is a 2,841m peak located at the tri-prefectural border of Toyama, Nagano, and Gifu. The ridgeline connecting to Mt. Sugoroku and Mt. Washiba offers one of the finest panoramic routes in the Northern Alps, with sweeping views of the Yari-Hotaka range and the Kurobe headwaters. It is one of Japan’s 300 Famous Mountains.
The trailhead at Oritate is accessed by the Toyama Chiho Railway summer mountain bus (Arimine Line) from Arimine-guchi Station. This service is seasonal and reservation-required, with two types: a direct bus from Toyama Station and a connecting bus from the train station.

The trailhead is Oridachi. Take a bus from Arimine-guchi Station on the Toyama Chiho Railway. The same trailhead is also used for Yakushidake and Washibadake.

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1. Going: Arimine-guchi → Oridachi

Take the Toyama Chitetsu Bus “Oridachi Line” from Arimine-guchi Station to Oridachi. From Oridachi, hike via Tarohdaira to reach Mitsumatarenge-dake (typically a multi-day trek). There is a direct bus and a transfer service via Arimine Kinenkan (reservations available from 1 month before departure).
Operating period: mid-July – late September (varies yearly; daily service in peak season, weekends & holidays only otherwise)
Fare: 3,700 yen

Bus Timetable: Arimine-guchi → Oridachi

Reference: Toyama Chiho Railway

2. Return: Oridachi → Arimine-guchi

Take the Toyama Chitetsu Bus “Oridachi Line” from Oridachi to Arimine-guchi Station. If you want to visit an onsen on the way back, get off at Kamedani Onsen for Shirakaba Heights day-use bath.
Operating period: mid-July – late September (varies yearly)
Fare: 3,700 yen

Bus Timetable: Oridachi → Arimine-guchi

Reference: Toyama Chiho Railway