Mt. Shiroumadake is 2932m (9619ft) above sea level, and a popular mountain for walking on the largest snowy gorge in Japan.
I will introduce you to Japanese wilderness for 4 days trekking that starts from Tokyo buy bus.
Hiking Day-1
- Express BusShinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal バスタ新宿 (Basuta Shinjuku)
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Hakubacho 白馬町 Bus StopIt takes 5h 10m.
Fare: One-way 3700 - 6600 yen
This terminal is located beside Shinjuku 新宿 Station in Tokyo. - Local BusHakuba-eki (station) 白馬駅 Bus Stop
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Sarukura 猿倉 Bus StopIt takes 27m.
Fare 1000 yen - TrekkingSarukuraso 猿倉荘 (Lodge)
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Hakubajiri Goya 白馬尻小屋 (Lodge)1h 30m walking
Express Bus
Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal バスタ新宿 (Basuta Shinjuku)
Local Bus
After you get off the express bus you need to quickly walk to the next bus stop in front of Hakuba 白馬 Station.
Hakuba Station 白馬駅.
Take the local bus. (No reservation)
There are some bus stops in front of Hakuba 白馬 Station. Find the bus stop for Sarukura 猿倉.
Trekking
Lodge name
Sarukuraso 猿倉荘
Click this menu on the website (in Japanese) above...
Top page→ご宿泊→施設の案内→猿倉荘
Hiking Information Center at the lodge 登山相談所
1250m (4101ft)
Entrance of Mt. Hakubadake 白馬岳登山口
No admission
中部山岳国立公園 猿倉
Chubusangaku National Park: Sarukura
Welcome!
Lodge name
Hakubajiri-goya 白馬尻小屋
Beer, Coffee, etc.
Food is available between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm.
Curry rice, Noodles, etc.
1560m (5118ft) at the lodge
There is a camping site and bathroom. (No reservation for camping)
Camping fee 1000 yen / person
My friend and I brought camping equipment and food.
Good night⭐
Photos were taken in August 2013.