How to climb from Daisekkei/Kata-no-Koya entrance to the summit of Mt. Norikura (Kengamine) (Norikura Echo Line road closure lifted on July 17th (Fri)) (Edited July 18th)

(7/18(Editor's note: The Norikura Echo Line road closure will be lifted on July 17th (Fri) at 11:00 AM, and the shuttle bus service to Tatamidaira will resume on July 18th (Sat)).

Even from the Daisekkei/Kata-no-Koya-guchi bus stop,
Did you know that it's actually possible to climb all the way to the summit of Mount Norikura (Kengamine)?

This time, we will guide you on a route from the Daisekkei bus stop to the summit of Mt. Norikura and Tatamidaira.

In front of the Daisetsukei bus stop is a large snow-covered slope, which is the origin of the bus stop's name.

By climbing this section, you can reach the point where it merges with the hiking trail coming from Tatamidaira.
Please see the map for detailed location information.

Actually, the distance to Kengamine is
You'll see that it's closer from the Daisekkei/Kata-no-Koya entrance than from Tatamidaira.
Instead, the starting point is about 80 meters lower than Tatamidaira, so there will be more uphill sections.

The hiking trail is located to the right of the Daisekkei (Great Snow Valley), and as of July 16th (Thursday), there is no snow on the trail.

At the mountain hut at the top of the Daisekkei (Great Snow Valley), you'll rejoin the trail coming from Tatamidaira.
From there to the summit of Kengamine, the route is the same as the one from Tatamidaira.

The time required to get from the Daisekkei/Kata-no-Koya-guchi bus stop to Kata-no-Koya hut is approximately30-40 minutesIt is.
There isn't much difference compared to walking from Tatamihira.

Also, from the shoulder hut to KengamineApproximately 50 minutesIt is.

The round trip from the Daisetsukei bus stop to the summit takes approximately 3 hours.It is.

From the hut on the shoulderTatamihira Flower GardenUp to that point, it was the same.30-40 minutesThis is how it will be. (From the Daisetsukei bus stop)Approximately 1 hour one way)

(The time required varies from person to person.)

Please note that the facilities near the Daisetsukei/Kata-no-Koya-guchi bus stop are
This is a restroom only.

Please prepare your food, drinks, and hiking equipment before boarding the bus.

Or the middleShoulder hut」「Summit HutDrinks and light snacks will be available for purchase at [location/store name].

Currently, from the flower fields of Tatamidaira to the vicinity of Kata-no-Koya hut,
It's a beautiful time of year when various alpine flowers, such as Dicentra peregrina and Anemone narcissiflora, are in bloom.

Even if you're just thinking, "Maybe I should try climbing it?"
If you feel inclined
Please also consider hiking from the Daisekkei/Kata-no-Koya trailhead!