What other travelers are saying about Mount Chougatake
◎ Enjoy spectacular views of the Northern Alps.
⚫︎Starting Point: Mimata Trailhead (1,350m)
⚫︎Destination: Chogatake (2,677m)
⚫︎Elevation Gain: Approximately 1,300m
⚫︎Distance: Approximately 6.5-7km one way (13-14km round trip)
⚫︎Course Time (CT): 9-10 hours
⚫︎Technical Difficulty: Almost no dangerous areas, but many steep climbs
⚫︎Scenery: A spectacular panorama of Mt. Yari and the Hotaka mountain range.
◎ Impressions
⚫︎Time: Late August, round trip in one day
⚫︎Climbers: Mostly men and women in their 50s and 60s
⚫︎The trail is well maintained and wonderful.
⚫︎Parking: The closest parking lot is
I climbed it during Golden Week.
As expected, the view from the summit of Chogatake is amazing.
It's no wonder it's called the Northern Alps Observatory.
There's still a lot of snow during Golden Week, so crampons are a must.
Arrived at Mimata parking lot at 5:20 and waited for the rain to stop. I forgot my backpack cover and panicked. The rain had stopped, so we left the parking lot at 8:40 and arrived at the Mimata trailhead at 9:00. After walking for a while and crossing a suspension bridge, it's a gentle climb for about an hour. The road goes up the ridgeline and climbs through winding bends.
After climbing the ridge for about 30 minutes, you will reach Mameuchidaira. There is a rest area where you can relax.
Departs at 10:55. After about 30 minutes of gentle climbing, it feels like going diagonally up the mountainside. There are many wooden stairs and the slope is quite steep, so you can't climb them unless you have a day off. It's humid and my clothes are drenched. It's longer and more tiring than I expected. 12:50 Take a break at the final bench. I'm pretty tired. 13:40 Summit of Mt. Chogatake Not much view due to gas. 13:45 Arrive at Chogatake Hutte. Many people had already set up tents and were eating.
It's hard to climb the Northern Alps within the course time (sweat).
I attempted the popular Mt. Chogatake for the first time. 🎶
The Mimata parking lot was apparently full the night before. ❗
At 6 AM on a Saturday morning, I was able to find a spot at the Mayumiike parking lot.
The walk begins along the river and continues through the forest, which is great even in hot weather. 🎵
There are quite a few stairs, so everyone brought their hiking poles.
When I reached the summit, the impressive Hotaka mountain range was right in front of me.
There were many people camping in tents, and it was a colorful sight.
I'll definitely come back again.
2,677m above sea level
A magnificent view of Mount Yari (8 peaks at 3,000m) spreads out before your eyes from Mount Hotaka, which is 1,500m above sea level across the Azusa River.
This part is so overwhelming that the rest of the mountain fades away, but there are also magnificent views of the mountains in the direction of Kamikochi, Nagano, Matsumoto, such as Yatsugatake, Mount Fuji, and the Southern Alps, and there is a mountain hut just below the summit.
There are hiking trails from the Azumino side and the direction of Kamikochi. (Proper hiking equipment is required)
2024.08.07.
