North Alps Trekking Tour to Kumonodaira, Japan
Discover a five‑day trek through the rugged Hida Range in Japan’s Chubu Sangaku National Park with the help of local certified guide Chikako! Summit Mt. Sofu, Suisho and Washiba, stay in traditional huts, and finish with a soak at Shin‑Hotaka Onsen—your ultimate Northern Japanese Alps adventure awaits!
Group
Hida Mountains
5 Days
Sep, Oct
High
Intermediate
Highlights
- Trek through the remote and scenic Hida Range in Chubu Sangaku National Park
- Summit iconic peaks like Mt. Sofu, Mt. Suisho, and Mt. Washiba
- Stay in cozy, authentic Japanese mountain huts each night
Description
High in central Japan’s Chubu Sangaku National Park lies the rugged Hida Range—a secluded segment of the Northern Japanese Alps. Over five days, this women’s-only tour will take you across towering summits and narrow ridgelines, with overnights in cozy mountain huts, all far from the typical tourist routes.
We’ll meet inside Toyama Station (Hokuriku Shinkansen), near the entrance of the 7-Eleven. Please arrange your accommodation for the night before, as the guide will park nearby and walk to the meeting point.
The trek begins with a climb from Oritate to Tarō-daira Hut (overnight), followed by a scenic ridge route to Yakushizawa Hut and on to Kumo-no-daira Hut on Day 2. On Day 3, we summit Mt. Sofu and Mt. Suisho, break for lunch at Suisho Hut, and continue over Mt. Washiba to Mitsumata Hut. Day 4 takes us across Mt. Sugoroku, with lunch at Sugoroku Hut, before reaching Kagami-daira Hut for the final night. We end the journey with a long descent on Day 5 to Shin-Hotaka Onsen, where you can enjoy a relaxing hot spring soak.
This multi-day hike offers high-altitude adventure, stunning mountain views, and the unique experience of staying in traditional Japanese mountain huts —all in the company of like-minded women.
Come along and hike Japan’s hidden alpine frontier! Feel free to reach out with any questions or to secure your spot—your guide is happy to help you prepare!
Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Mountain guide expenses
Price details
- Local Expenses (Not Included):
- * Lunches or bento for 4 days
- * Optional souvenirs at mountain huts
- * Toilet donation fees
- * Hot spring entry fee
- * Mountain lodge accommodation (approx. ¥58,000 total, to be paid directly to the guide onsite)
Meeting point
Itinerary
Day 1: Hike to Oritate
We’ll meet on Day 1, Wednesday at 7:00 AM, inside Toyama Station (Hokuriku Shinkansen), near the entrance of the 7-Eleven.
Please arrange your own accommodation for the night before. The guide will park nearby and walk to the meeting point.
That day, we’ll hike from Oritate to Tarō-daira Hut (overnight stay), covering 6.2 km with an elevation gain of 1000m and descent of 50m over approximately 4.5 hours.
Lunch: Please make sure to bring your own!
Note: There are no showers at the mountain hut. Please bring wet towels or other items to wipe down and stay comfortable during your stay.
Day 2: Reach Kumo-no-daira Hut
Hike from Tarō-daira Hut to Yakushizawa Hut, then continue to Kumo-no-daira Hut for the night. Distance: 7.9 km | Ascent: 780m | Descent: 550m | Time: ~5h20m
Lunch: Pre-order a bento at Tarō-daira or bring freeze-dried food.
Day 3: Mt. Sofu and Mt. Suisho Peaks
From Kumo-no-daira Hut, we’ll summit Mt. Sofu and Mt. Suisho, stop for lunch at Suisho Hut, then continue over Mt. Washiba to Mitsumata Hut (overnight).
There are no showers at the mountain hut ( Please bring your own wet towels or other items to wipe down to make yourself comfortable. ) Distance: 10.3 km | Ascent: 900m | Descent: 940m | Time: ~7h
Lunch: Light meal available at Suisho Hut.
Day 4: Hike from Mitsumata Hut to Kagami-daira Hut
Hike from Mitsumata Hut over Mt. Sugoroku, stop at Sugoroku Hut for lunch, and finish at Kagami-daira Hut for the night. Distance: 7.9 km | Ascent: 590m | Descent: 860m | Time: ~4h45m
Lunch: At Sugoroku Hut.
Day 5: End of trip
Final stretch from Kagami-daira Hut down to Shin-Hotaka Onsen, marking the end of the trek. Distance: 8.5 km | Ascent: 30m | Descent: 1200m | Time: ~3h45m
Lunch: Optional snack at Wasabi-daira Hut if needed.
Details
Accommodation
Mountain Lodge Accommodation:
- Tarō-daira Hut: 13,000 yen (includes 2 meals), optional bento lunch: 1,300 yen
- Kumo-no-daira Hut: 16,000 yen (includes 2 meals)
- Mitsumata Hut: 14,500 yen (includes 2 meals)
- Kagami-daira Hut: 14,500 yen (includes 2 meals)
There are no showers at the mountain hut (Please bring your own wet towels or other items to wipe down to make yourself comfortable.)
More info
Please note that this trip is only available to book for the September scheduled Group Date, and this is a group date scheduled for women only.
Equipment you will need to bring
Bring a rain jacket and pants (both required), hiking boots, and a 40L backpack. You'll need a headlamp, gloves (plus a spare pair), a hat or cap, spare socks, a fleece or down jacket, and clothes to change into (base layers, socks, etc.). Pack 1.5L of water for day one (more is available at huts), snacks, a disposable toilet (guide provides some), and an inner sheet if you have one. Also bring a toothbrush, small towel, sunscreen, and sunglasses. Most huts don’t accept cards, so carry enough Japanese cash.
About the guide
Chikako
5.0
(90)
Mountain Guide
I am a Mt Fuji guide and a backcountry ski guide, certified by the JMGA. I was born in Tokyo but currently live in Fuji-Yoshida city, located at the foot of Mt Fuji. Teaching was something that interested me since my school years, and thus chose to join a specialized college for coaching, instructorship, and sports biology, where I also started climbing and skiing in the mountains. After my graduation, I worked as a ski patrol for 10 years, 5 of which I worked through the year - Hakuba in the winter (of northern hemisphere) and in Methven, New Zealand in the summer (of northern hemisphere), and a backcountry ski guide for 10 years.
My main and favourite field of guiding is on and around Mt Fuji, but backcountry skiing is my favourite mountain sports! I guide backcountry skiing mainly around Hakuba areas but also have been a guide in Hokkaido for 2 years, and know Furano and Niseko areas very well. I also currently teach Japan Avalanche Network level 1 courses on avalanche risks and safety. I also enjoy rock climbing in my free time and love to share with you the beauty of the Japanese mountains through my favourite guiding routes, let it to be in trekking the mountains, snowshoeing with an onsen stay or backcountry skiing in Hakuba areas!
For me, mountains are a part of my life. It teaches me upsides and downsides of life, and I want guests to join me in this environment to realize the conveniences that surround us in our ordinary life and to be grateful of everything that lets us live.
I guide visitors from abroad quite frequently. Contact me if you’re also up for fun mountain adventures!!
Languages
Japanese | English
Certificates
JMGA
What people are saying about Chikako
Anda
My guide, Chikako M., was amazing, nice, talkative, knowledgeable, strong and very well prepared. We hiked Mt Fuji two days after the first snow, so the path was well covered. Half way through the hike, the poles were almost completely covered in snow. Chikako set an amazing pace for climbing to the top, not too fast, not too slow, but a pace you could keep constantly without losing breath. After reaching the top, sun came out. Our descent was towards the sunshine with amazing views. What a great time we had!
Jerome
The weather started out sunny but quickly became very windy and rainy. My guide was absolutely excellent, coaching me, taking breaks, filming me, and helping me when I had a leg cramp. She was very personable, Friendly, informative and simply delightful. Highly recommended!!
Derek
We had an amazing excursion thanks to our guide!!!
Amy
Chika was phenomenal! I really enjoyed the hike, it was beautiful made all the better by Chika. Highly recommend and will be sending all my friends to her!
Evita
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