(滝子山) Mt. Takigo Hike

 

Oh boy. This looks like a challenging hike. 

Budget: JPY3,670 (~USD35)
  • JPY1,690. Train, Tokyo -> Hatsukari Station. 
  • JPY1,980. Train, Sasago Station -> Tokyo.
Hike Date / Difficulty (Elevation: 1,615m / 5,299ft)
  • Target: 2021
  • Difficulty: 3 out of 5
  • Route below is around 15kilometers, with an elevation change of ▲1,424m/ ▽1,270m (7h01m)
  • Map Link 

When to Go
I would like to see throughout the year, but I would bet this sees a lot of snow in winter.

Special Notes
  • Weather forecast: Japanese.  
  • Trailheads. Both trailheads accessible via train, though a bit of a walk. 
    • Hatsukari Station (初狩駅)
    • Sasago Station (笹子駅).
  • Mountain huts. 
    • Paid. None
    • Free. None
    • Camping. None
Itinerary
  • 05:42am. Train, Tokyo to Hatsukari Station. 
  • 07:50am. ETA: Hatsukari Station. 
  • 08:00am. Start hike
  • 12:05pm. ETA: Mt. Takigo Summit. One hour lunch.
  • 04:01pm. ETA; Sasago Station. 

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