Updated: June 25, 2025

Reservations are required for all mountain huts and tent sites.
Please be sure to check the official website of each mountain hut and make a reservation in advance. Also, when planning your climbing schedule, make sure to allow ample time for your hike.

Reservations are mandatory for all mountain huts and tent sites. Please check the [Hakuba Village Mountain Hut Information] to confirm which facilities you plan to use.

 

Entire Hakuba Mountain Range Area – [Caution for Late-Snow Season Hiking (June to Mid July)]

This year, a significant amount of snow remains, and many parts of the trails are still snow-covered. In areas where the summer trail is not visible, carefully look for pink ribbons or other route markers and proceed cautiously over the snow.
Be especially careful not to break through thin snow surfaces.

Snow may be frozen in the early morning hours. Due to steep ascents and traverses, crampons with front points are necessary—not just chain spikes or 4 nails crampons.

To avoid getting lost in areas where the summer trail is not yet visible, please carry a paper map that can be used even in places with no signal. Additionally, be well-prepared with adequate food, warm clothing, and gear.

If at any point during your hike you feel unsure about your ability, physical condition, or equipment, do not hesitate to turn back. The mountains will always welcome you again.

 

Mt. Karamatsu-dake (As of June 23)

There is still remaining snow on the Happo-one Nature Trail (mountain trail), and only the ridge course is currently passable.
Please be careful as some sections of the wooden boardwalk are damaged.

In some areas, meltwater is flowing over the trail, so waterproof footwear is strongly recommended. When walking over remaining snow, watch out for sudden postholes (breaking through thin snow layers).

Happo Pond is still covered in snow.

If you are planning to summit Mt. Karamatsu, note that significant snow remains, and you will need front nails crampons, an ice axe, and other proper mountaineering equipment.

Up to the area called Shimo-no-Kamba, the summer trail is accessible. However, please be aware that some sections of the trail have collapsed. Entering the bush to avoid these areas can be dangerous, as the bamboo grass is slippery—proceed with caution.

From Kami-no-Kamba and above, the route involves steep snow-covered slopes. The snowfield at Maruyama is still preserved.

Above Maruyama, you will follow the summer trail for a while, but before reaching the 2,554-meter marker (Doppyo), the trail returns to the ridgeline (winter route), with a traverse across snow-covered sections.

While walking on snow, please follow the bengara (red soil markers) and pink ribbons. On days with rain, wind, or fog, exercise extra caution and make prudent decisions.

For climbers who are not used to walking on snow, it is strongly recommended to actively use crampons.

★ Toilet Information
The Usagidaira Terrace currently has the highest accessible toilet.
Please use the restroom at Usagidaira Terrace, located at the gondola terminal.

※ Due to a water shortage at Happo-ike Sanso, toilet use is limited to overnight guests and those using the dining facilities.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Please plan your hike with ample time so that you can return in time for the last gondola or lift operations.

Reference Links:

Hakuba Happo-One Ski Resort
Karamatsu-dake Chojo Sanso (Summit Hut)
Happo-ike Sanso

 

Mt. Hakuba / Shirouma (Updated June 20)

【Partial Lifting of Traffic Restrictions on Prefectural Road to Mt. Hakuba】
On Prefectural Road Hakuba-dake Line (Futamata – Sarukura), vehicle access is currently closed 1.2 km before Sarukuraso Lodge. Walking access is allowed.

Only public transportation such as taxis and buses are permitted beyond the restriction point. Private vehicles are not allowed, except for authorized transport to the Hakubakan Helipad.

If you are coming by car, please park at Happo Parking Lot No.3 or No.5 (free parking), and then use public transportation from the Happo Bus Terminal.
For details, please refer to the press release issued by Omachi Construction Office on June 10.

For inquiries regarding this matter:
Omachi Civil Engineering Office, Maintenance Management Section (Tel: 0261-23-6533)
Hakuba Village Office, Construction Section (Tel: 0261-85-0724)

For the Alpico Transportation Hakuba–Sarukura Line bus schedule, please refer to the following link:
 [Alpico Hakuba–Sarukura Line Schedule]

 

【Hakuba Daisekkei – Mt. Hakuba / Shirouma】 (As of June 19)
This year, a significantly larger amount of snow remains than usual, and frequent cases of hikers losing the route have been reported.
(Many are mistakenly climbing directly up the snow traverse of the “Shousekkei” heading toward the slope of Mt. Shakushi.)

Please review the route thoroughly in advance, and be sure to use a map and GPS on the day of your hike.

Those planning to cross the Hakuba Daisekkei must bring crampons with front points and an ice axe. Chain spikes are not suitable.

Above Hakuba-Jiri, the summer trail is still under snow, so you’ll be walking on the snowfield. The snow along the summer trail line is safe, but avoid approaching the central part of the snowfield, where collapses have occurred.

For details on the Hakuba Daisekkei route, please check the Hakubakan website.

Also refer to:

Hakuba Sanso Facebook Page
Hakubakan Co., Ltd.

【Tsugaike – Mt. Hakuba / Shirouma Route】 (As of June 19)
From the Tsugaike trailhead, snow remains on the trail, but some parts of the summer trail are visible, and pink tape markers are in place. Please proceed calmly and with a wide field of view, carefully following the markers.
As the snow continues to melt, watch out for postholes.

There is no snow in the Tenguhara area.

The slope of Mt. Norikura is still heavily snow-covered and quite steep. Crampons with front points, an ice axe, and trekking poles are essential for the time being.

It is critical that you:

Understand the location of the summer trail
Know your current position at all times.
In thick fog, it becomes difficult to see the pink markers, increasing the risk of getting lost.
Please be thoroughly equipped with crampons, poles, a detailed map, and other essential gear.

Also refer to:

Hakuba Oike Sanso Facebook Page
Hakubakan Co., Ltd.
Tsugaike Ropeway

Yari Onsen Area (As of June 20)
The Hakuba Yari Onsen Mountain Hut is scheduled to open for the season on Friday, July 25.
Trail maintenance will begin in conjunction with the start of hut operations. If you plan to hike through the area before the hut opens, we strongly recommend hiking with a certified guide, and taking extra caution to avoid getting lost, as route conditions may be unclear.

Hakuba Yari Onsen Hut Facebook
Hakubakan Co., Ltd.

Killet – Mt. Goryu Area (As of June 25)

・Toomi Ridge
Between Mt. Nishi-Toomi and Goryu Hut, there is still a considerable amount of lingering snow with steep slopes, so please carry crampons and an ice axe. Also, the boundary between the snow and the summer trail has crevasse-like deep cuts, so extreme caution is required.

・From Goryu Hut to the summit
Most of the route follows the summer trail, but since snow remains on just below the summit, please do not leave your crampons and ice axe at the Hut—carry them to the summit with you.

・Traverse route toward Mt. Karamatsu
Just below Mt. Shiradake, there is a section of about 30 meters that traverses across snow.
Steps were cut today, but please wear crampons.

・Killet Hut to Mt. Goryudake
There is no remaining snow on the trail. After descending the ladder at point G7, there is a narrow, sloping traverse section to the lower left where the rocks on the right side are brittle, so caution is required when passing through. Overall, there are many loose rocks and the trail surface is relatively soft, but there are no issues with the chains or ladders.

Goryu Sanso Facebook
Hakubakan Co., Ltd.
Hakuba Goryu Alpine Botanical Garden

For the Latest Mountain Information
Please also refer to the following official sources:

Hakuba Mountain Guide Association – Official Facebook
Hakuba Village Promotion Agency – Official Facebook