(滝子山) Mt. Takigo Hike

 

Oh boy. This looks like a challenging hike. 

Budget: JPY3,670 (~USD35)

• JPY1,690. Train, Tokyo -> Hatsukari Station. 
• JPY1,980. Train, Sasago Station -> Tokyo.
• OR JPY2,410. One day's worth allocated with Seishun 18 ticket.

Hike Date / Difficulty (Elevation: 1,615m / 5,299ft)

• Target: 2021
• Difficulty: 3 out of 5
• Route below is around 15kilometers, with an elevation change of ▲1,424m/ ▽1,270m (7h01m)
• Map Link 

When to Go
I would like to see throughout the year, but I would bet this sees a lot of snow in winter.

Special Notes

• Weather forecast: Japanese.  
• Trailheads. Both trailheads accessible via train, though a bit of a walk. 
• Hatsukari Station (初狩駅). 
• Sasago Station (笹子駅).
• Mountain huts. 
• Paid. None
• Free. None
• Camping. None

Itinerary

• 05:42am. Train, Tokyo to Hatsukari Station. 
• 07:50am. ETA: Hatsukari Station. 
• 08:00am. Start hike. 
• 12:05pm. ETA: Mt. Takigo Summit. One hour lunch.
• 04:01pm. ETA; Sasago Station.