Mt. Houo
Name in Japanese: Houo-san (鳳凰山)
Location: Yamanashi
Elevation: 2,764 m
Mountain known for sharp strangely shaped rock and nice view from the mountain ridge
Mt. Houo (Houo-san) is formed by Mt. Jizo, Mt. Kannon and Mt. Yakushi. It is also called as Houo-sanzan (Houo three mountains). Among mountains in southern Alps, it is good in accessing Mt. Houo from the Tokyo area. It is a popular mountain because it has the most Alps-like appearance and fine view of Mt. Fuji.
Hiking
There are several routes to Mt. Houo. One route is shown here as an example.
- From Yashajin-touge trailhead: 12 hours 50 minutes (18.2 km)
Sample route
Route: From Yashajin-touge trailhead
Distance: 18.2 km
Distance in elevation: 1,460 m
Difficulty during the best season: intermediate level
Season for hikers: May to early November
Route and estimated course time:
Yashajin-touge trailhead -[1:00]- Yashajin-touge -[2:00]- Tsuetate-touge -[2:00]- Ichigo-daira -[0:30]- Minami-omuro-goya -[1:20]- Mt. Yakushi -[1:00]- Mt. Kannon -[1:00]- Mt. Jizo -[0:40]- Houo-goya -[2:00]- Minamishojin-no-taki fall -[1:20]- Kamisaka-touge [12 hours 50 minutes]
Description:
Although the elevation in difference between the trailhead and the highest peak is over 1,400 meters, there is no remarkable steep slope or dangerous point on the route. It is just a long trail. From Yashajin-touge to Tsuetate-touge, it is rather a steep slope among trees. On the way to Ichigo-daira, almost midpoint between Tsuetate-touge and Ichigo-daira, good view of Mt. Fuji and Mt. Kita is expected. Until Mt. Sunabarai, the trail is in the depths of the wood. The view from Mt. Yakushi and Mt. Kannon is good. An obelisk is be characteristic of Mt. Jizo.
Route map
Hiking report
It is not available yet.
Directions
Public transportation
- From Yashajin-touge trailhead: Kofu station -(taxi)- Yashajin-touge trailhead
Area information
Hot bath after hiking
Ojira-no-yu ( 尾白の湯)
Fee: 820 yen/adult
Bathing time: TBC
Telephone: 0551-35-2800
