What other travelers are saying about Mount Chougatake
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).
My first attempt at the popular Mt. Chogatake 🎶
The Mimata parking lot seems to be full the night before❗
Mayumiike parking lot at 6am on Saturday morning.
I can barely stop.
At first, you walk along the river and the forest belt continues.
It’s also great during hot weather 🎵
There are quite a few stairs, so
Everyone has a pole.
When you reach the summit, the Hotaka mountain range is right in front of you.
It's very powerful.
Many people stay in tents
So colorful
I will come 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.
2025/07/06 (Sun)
I was really tired after the traverse from Jonen. But the summit was very open and I wanted to stay there longer. The family of ptarmigans I found along the way were so cute.
