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Sample Hiking Plans
In the Hakuba mountain area, a wide variety of routes are available—from beginner-friendly hikes to challenging traverses for experienced hikers.
Find a plan that suits your style and fully enjoy the great outdoors of Hakuba!
These are relaxing sample plans that let you enjoy nature at an easy pace and take your time.
It is recommended for those who are not confident in their fitness or are new to hiking.
※Course times are only estimates. Please adjust according to your own fitness level, skills, and experience.
TSUGAIKEーHAKUBA OIKE LAKE
Climb from Tsugaike Nature Park, and after crossing the rocky terrain of Mt. Hakuba-Norikura, a breathtaking mountain lake comes into view.
Duration 2 Days Distance 3.7km (Round Trip)
Details
Day 1
| 8:00 | Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort |
| 8:40 | Tsugaike Trailhead |
| 10:00 | Tenguppara |
| 12:00 | Hakuba Oike Sanso Lodge |
Total Time 4hrs
Day 2
| 8:00 | Hakuba Oike Sanso Lodge |
| 9:30 | Tenguppara |
| 10:30 | Tsugaike Trailhead |
| ~ A walk in the Nature Park ~ | |
| 13:00 | Tsugaike Nature Park |
| 13:40 | Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort |
Total Time 5hrs 40mins
HAPPO-ONE RIDGEーMT. KARAMATSU
A beginner-friendly Northern Alps hiking debut plan where you can enjoy a spectacular hike featuring the stunning views of the Hakuba Three Peaks and Happoike Pond.
Duration 2 Days Duration 4.7km (Round Trip)
Details
Day 1
| 8:00 | Happo-one Ski Resort |
| 8:30 | Happo Trailhead |
| 10:30 | Happoike Pond |
| 13:00 | Karamatsudake Chojo Sanso Lodge |
(Karamatsudake Chojo Sanso Lodge ⇆ Mt. Karamatsu (20mins)
Total Time 5hrs
Day 2
| 8:00 | Karamatsudake Chojo Sanso Lodge |
| 10:00 | Happoike Pond |
| 11:20 | Happo Trailhead |
| 12:00 | Happo-one Ski Resort |
Total Time 4hrs
TOMI-ONE RIDGEーMT. GORYU
Pass through an alpine botanical park and enjoy a scenic ridge walk to one of Japan’s 100 Famous Mountains, Mt. Goryu.
Duration 2 Days Distance 7.5km (Round Trip)
Details
Day 1
| 7:30 | Hakuba Goryu Ski Resort |
| 7:40 | Alps Daira |
| 8:00 | Jizo no Kashira |
| 9:30 | Mt. Kotomi |
| 13:30 | Goryu Sanso Lodge |
（Goryu Sanso Lodge ⇆ Mt. Goryu 1hr）
Total Time 6hrs
Day 2
| 7:30 | Goryu Sanso Lodge |
| 10:30 | Mt. Kotomi |
| 11:30 | Jizo no Kashira |
| ~A walk in the Botanical Park~ | |
| 12:30 | Alps Daira |
| 12:55 | Hakuba Goryu Ski Resort |
Total Time 5hrs 25mins
DAISEKKEIーHAKUBA OIKE LAKEーTSUGAIKE
A route that takes you through the Hakuba Daisekkei—one of Japan’s largest snow valleys—followed by beautiful alpine flower fields rich in variety, and an enjoyable ridge walk.
Duration 3 Days Duration 15.5km
Details
Day 1
| 6:00 | Sarukura Trailhead |
| 7:15 | Hakubajiri Campsite |
| ~Hakuba Daisekkei~ | |
| 12:15 | Hakubadake Chojo Shukusha Hut |
| 12:35 | Hakuba Sanso Lodge |
(Hakuba Sanso Lodge ⇆ Mt. Hakuba 15mins)
Total Time 6hrs 35mins
Day 2
| 8:00 | Hakuba Sanso Lodge |
| 8:15 | Mt. Hakuba |
| 9:00 | Mikunisakai |
| 9:40 | Mt. Korenge |
| 11:10 | Hakuba Oike Sanso Lodge |
Total Time 3hrs 10mins
Day 3
| 8:00 | Hakuba Oike Sanso Lodge |
| 9:30 | Tenguppara |
| 10:30 | Tsugaike Trailhead |
| ~A walk in the Nature Park~ | |
| 13:00 | Tsugaike Nature Park |
| 13:40 | Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort |
Total Time 5hrs 40mins
DAISEKKEIーYARI ONSENーMT.HAKUBA
Traverse one of Japan’s largest snow valleys, the Hakuba Daisekkei, pass through alpine flower fields rich in diverse plants, cross the Hakuba Three Peaks, and finish with a relaxing hot spring experience.
Duration 3 Days Distance 17.6km
Details
Day 1
| 6:00 | Sarukura Trailhead |
| 7:15 | Hakubajiri Campsite |
| ~Hakuba Daisekkei~ | |
| 12:15 | Hakubadake Chojo Shukusha Hut |
| 12:35 | Hakuba Sanso Lodge |
(Hakuba Sanso Lodge ⇆ Mt. Hakuba 15mins)
Total Time 6hrs 35mins
Day 2
| 7:00 | Hakuba Sanso Lodge |
| 7:15 | Hakubadake Chojo Shukusha Hut |
| 8:15 | Mt. Shakushi |
| 9:15 | Mt. Hakubayari |
| 9:35 | Trail Junction |
| 12:20 | Hakuba Yari Onsen Hut |
Total Time 5hrs 20mins
Day 3
| 7:00 | Hakuba Yari Onsen Hut |
| 9:00 | Mt. Kobinata |
| 11:00 | Sarukura Trailhead |
Total Time 4hrs
RENGE ONSENーHAKUBA OIKE LAKEーTSUGAIKE
After enjoying the spectacular views of Hakuba Oike Lake, descend and relax in a hot spring.
(The reverse route is also recommended, as it offers a gentle and gradual trail.)
Duration 3 Days Distance 13km
Details
Day 1
| 8:00 | Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort |
| 8:40 | Tsugaike Trailhead |
| 10:00 | Tenguppara |
| 12:00 | Hakuba Oike Sanso Lodge |
Total Time 4hrs
Day 2
| 8:00 | Hakuba Oike Sanso Lodge |
| 10:20 | Renge Onsen Lodge |
| ~Onsen Time~ | |
(Renge Onsen Lodge ⇆ Senke no Yu 12mins)
Total Time 2hrs 20mins
Day 3
| Enjoy the hot spring before check-out |
