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Section10
Koakazawa – Mt. Naeba trailhead, first station – third station – Mt. Naeba summit
Section length: 8.5 kilometers; Time required: approx. 5-6 hours (not including the approach from the summit of Mt. Naeba)
Section highlights
The route travels from villages in a deep valley to Alpine marshes—the change in elevation is some 1,350 meters. This is a section that requires knowledge in mountain climbing, and good physical strength.
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Key points
point1 This is a real mountain-climbing section, as the summit is more than 2,000 meters above sea level. You’ll need good climbing gear and the physical strength to carry it and get up the mountain. The first snow each year is around the beginning of October; snow will remain until early July.
point2 There are steep ups and downs from the third station up to the summit of Mt. Naeba. There is also a section that is climbed using fixed chains. Consider your physical fitness level, and careful plan for the section.
point3 Make a reasonable plan for the climb. Doing the round trip to the summit in one day, or completing the section from Koakazawa to the Mt. Naeba summit and then on to the Haraigawa trailhead (toward Echigo-Yuzawa) in one day will take time and considerable strength. Staying at the mountain lodge at the summit is recommended.
Milestones
Tonenbo, the Sakae Akiyama-gō Information Center
The starting point for sections 9 and 10, depending on hiking direction. An exhibition introduces the history and culture of Akiyama-gō. Toilet and parking available.
Third station, Mt. Naeba
Large parking lot and toilet available. There are many people climbing Mt. Naeba, so it can be crowded on weekends from July to September.
Naeba summit hut
A mountain lodge near the summit, Open from June to late October.
Haraigawa trailhead
The most popular starting point for climbing Mt. Naeba. This is the recommended route for the section between Echigo-Yuzawa Station and the Shin-etsu Trail. Accessible by car or taxi from Echigo-Yuzawa Station.
Motohashi trailhead
Trail begins here for the summit of Mt. Naeba via Akayu Onsen. Several sections of fixed climbing chains. This is an advanced route, with few climbers. Accessible by bus from Echigo-Yuzawa Station (Minami-Echigo Kanko Bus) or taxi. Accommodations are available at Akayu Onsen.
Accommodations
Tent site- Accommodations
Tent siteAccommodationson the trail, within walking distance of the trail
- Koakasawa Village
- Mt. Naeba summit hut
- Akayu Onsen
off-trail accommodations
- Echigo-Yuzawa
- Mimata pension area
information on the trail and nearby facilities
Tonenbo, the Sakae Akiyama-gō Information CenterNearby facility
Rakuyokan, Koakazawa OnsenOnsen
Kurokoma TaishidōHistory and culture
Akiyama-gō Hozon Minka (preserved farmhouse)History and culture
Ōse no Taki waterfallNature
Yashiki OnsenOnsen
Ōakiyama village ruinsHistory and culture
Columnar joints, Mt. NunoiwaNature
Mt. NaebaNature
Noyosa no SatoNearby facility
Kiriake OnsenOnsen
Kiriake no KawaharaOnsen
Mt. TorikabutoNature
Mt. SaburyuNature
Mt. Naeba Hut/Activity and Community CenterNearby facility
Akayu OnsenOnsen
Wada Goya hutNearby facility
Snow Country Tourist Association, Echigo-Yuzawa OnsenNearby facility
Mitsumata Michi no EkiNearby facility
JR Echigo-Yuzawa Onsen StationNearby facility
Mt. TairapyōNature