Trekking Information

Hakkoda Gourd Line

The Hakkoda Gourd Line gets its name from its gourd-like shape. It is a wellmaintained walking trail that can be easily enjoyed in casual footwear such as sneakers.
Wetlands are scattered along the route, where a wide variety of alpine plants grow densely, creating what feels like a vast natural bonsai garden.

Hakkoda Gourd Line
(30-minute Course / 60-minute Course)

This trail offers two options:

• 1.0 km course that takes approximately 30 minutes, and
• 1.8 km course that takes approximately 60 minutes.

With gentle elevation changes (except for a few sections), this course can be enjoyed by visitors of all ages, including families.
During the peak autumn foliage season, the view of grassy autumn leaves from the wetland observation deck is truly breathtaking.

In summer, the trail is well maintained and easy to walk, making it ideal for family trekking with children.
However, as the walk can take some time, we recommend wearing comfortable, well-broken-in walking shoes.

Kenashi Paradise Line

Mt. Kenashi refers collectively to Kami-Kenashi and Shimo-Kenashi, which differ in elevation.
The Kenashi Paradise Line is a downhill-oriented trekking route that runs through the central area of Kenashi-tai, making it suitable even for beginner hikers.
From spring through autumn, hikers can enjoy changing mountain scenery and quietly blooming alpine plants along the trail.
In particular, the view from the stairway descending from Kami-Kenashi-tai to Shimo-Kenashi-tai during the autumn foliage season is spectacular.
※ This is a regular mountain trail. Please prepare thoroughly before entering the mountains.
For safety reasons, please be sure to submit a hiking registration form at Sancho Park Station before starting your hike.
(Registration forms are available at Sancho Park Station.)

Kenashi Paradise Line
(Approx. 2 hours 30 minutes)

Sancho Park Station
⇒ Kami-Kenashi-tai Entrance (approx. 60 min)
⇒ Shimo-Kenashi-tai Exit (approx. 90 min)
⇒ Sukayu / Jogakura (approx. 150 min)

Mt. Odake Trekking Course

This is the most representative trekking route in the Hakkoda Mountains, featuring a traverse that includes Mt. Odake, the highest peak of the range.
This is a full-scale mountain hike with a total duration of approximately 5 hours.
The panoramic view from the summit of Mt. Odake is exceptional, greatly enhancing the sense of achievement upon reaching the peak.
※ This is a regular mountain trail. Please prepare thoroughly before entering the mountains.
For safety reasons, please be sure to submit a hiking registration form at Sancho Park Station before starting your hike.
(Registration forms are available at Sancho Park Station.)

Mt. Odake Trekking Course
(Approx. 5 hours)

Sancho Park Station
⇒ Mt. Akakura (approx. 70 min)
⇒ Mt. Ido (approx. 20 min)
⇒ Odake Emergency Hut (approx. 30 min)
⇒ Mt. Odake Summit (approx. 60 min)
⇒ Odake Emergency Hut (approx. 40 min)
⇒ Kami-Kenashi-tai (approx. 40 min)
⇒ Shimo-Kenashi-tai (approx. 20 min)
⇒ Sukayu (approx. 80 min)