Mt. Kirigamine
Name in Japanese: Kirigamine (霧ヶ峰)
Location: Nagano
Elevation: 1,925 m
A mountain with a gradual peak stands behind the plateau covered with flowers
Mt. Kirigamine is known as a tourist resort since it was developed as a winter resort and is easily accessible by car. A lot of flower blooming around Kurumayama, one of the trailhead to Mt. Kirigamine, in summer. Many tourists visit here to see yellow flowers of broad dwarf day-lily in July.
Hiking
There are several routes to Mt. Kirigamine. The route shown here is the easiest one.
- From Kurumayama-kata: 1 hour 10 minutes (3.5 km)
Sample route
Route: From Kurumayama-kata
Distance: 3.5 km
Distance in elevation: 125 m
Difficulty during the best season: beginner level
Season for hikers: early May to early November
Route and estimated course time:
Kurumayama-kata -[0:40]- Mt. Kirigamine (Mt. Kurumayama) -[0:30]- Kurumayama-kata [3 hours 20 minutes]
Description:
It is very easy to hike Mt. Kirigamine using a wide trail from Kurumayama-kata. Distance in elevation from the trailhead is only 125 m. There is a lift that takes tourists close to the peak. So, you may meet many tourists on the top of the moluntain.
Route map
Hiking report
It is not available yet.
Directions
Public transportation
- From Kurumayama-kata: Chino station -(bus)- Kurumayama Royal Inn (Kurumayama-kata)
Area information
Hot bath after hiking
Suzuran-no-yu (白樺湖温泉 すずらんの湯)
Fee: 700 yen/adult
Bathing time: 10:00-21:00
Telephone: 0266-68-3424
