Hida

Mt. Washiba
Mt. Kurobegoro

Altitudes(m)Mt. Mitsumata- Renge

19TAKAYAMAtreetkanubu JChusreExp

41

158

Takayama
SakurayamaHachimangu Shrine

Takayama
Station158

yTaka

600

361

hatahoko

Main

1

2

kute

sa RivAzu

Mt. Otaki

800
500

nel

Sakamaki Onsen

MidonoDam

Lake Azusa
Norikura Kogen

Mt. Norikura(Kengamine)
Nagawa Kogen

Matsumoto Castle
MatsumotoIC
Matsumoto Station

Azo

Shinshimashima

158

InekokiDam

Nagawado zusa
Dam Ainechi L

Kamik

Shimashimatani - Tokugo Passpassage closed as of April 2024

Shirahone Onsen

143

MatsumotoSection 2

Sawando Onsen

3km

Section1

Shimashimatani Riv780

Riv.

2,135

Hirayu Pass

For the stretch between Kute Bus Stop and Hatahoko
Bus Stop in Section 5, as there is no pedestrian path,and vehicle traffic is heavy and potentially hazardous,
it is recommended to use the bus for passage.

0

AlpsParkusa

Tokugo Pass

Taisho Pond

Tun
Abo

Passage through Section 5

9Matsumoto City

Azusagawa
SIC

1,684

Line01,500

2,444

Hirayu IC

18254

Myojin Pond

Hirayu Onsen （North Peak）Nakanoyu Onsen

Hirayu27147

Nabekanmuriyama

Shiojirikita ICgmu

No19690

oaidiK

Yamagata-mura
Passagethrough Section 2Riv

Section 2, besides the route passing through Tokugo Pass, there are
two alternative ways to travel it starting from inshimashima:● Travel directly to Kamikochi by bus from Shinshimashima
and skip Section 2.
● Travel directly to Norikura Kogen by bus from Shinshimashima
and skip Section 2. Enjoy a day in Norikura Kogen and get abus to Kamikochi where you can continue the journey.

朝日村amaN158a Riv

Kamikochi OnsenAzumino IC

AzuminoMt. Mae-hotaka

Section 3 Kamikochi

Abo Pass720

Kohachig

Hida Takayama

Takayama ICyswa

Nyukawa

Section 6

Mt. Nishi-hotaka

Mt. Yakedake Mt. Kasumizawa

471

Section 5

Mt. Chogatake

Mt. Oku-hotaka

y

1,000

Shinhirayu Onsen Nakao
PassFukuchi Onsen

36yesswao Exprhu S

Takayama

45

Nagan

Etc

Nakao otaka
RopKogenewa
Nakao Onsen

Section 4

Difficulty Levels of Each Section★ Beginner-friendly ★★ Intermediate level for mountain climbers★★★ Advanced level for experienced mountain climbers

Mt. Kita-hotaka

Tochio Onsen
471

54143

Hida Mountains Mt. Minamidake(Northern Alps)inh

Shin-Hotala Onsen

63

ine

Mountain Passes

Okuhida-Onsengo

81 72

Mt. Jonen

Mt. Nukedo

Sh

Mt. Shakujo

90

Yokodoridake

Mt. Yari

Mt. Kasagatake

99

1200

noi L

Prefectural Borders

Mt. Higashi-Otensho

eRoadways

Mt.Yumiori(km)
Distance 115 108

Lin

Hot Springs Areas

Chubusangaku National Park

Oito

SHINPI TRAIL

Mt. OtenshooShin

The "Kita Alps Traverse Route" was establishedin February 2023 and connects the Matsumoto City area
and the Takayama City area through the southern regionof the Chubusangaku National Park.
NAGANOGIFU
The Shinpi Trail is a walking trail that passes
through the region and will open in 2024.
The trail will connect ancient paths andhighways to allow hikers to enjoy a walking journey along the routefrom Matsumoto to Takayama divided into six sections.

1600

403

Mt. Momisawa

2400
2000

Mt. IoMt. Sugoroku

LegendCity and Town Borders

Ikeda

Matsukawa

Mt. Tsubakuro

長野
自動車道

MATSUMOTO

Yumatadake
Minami Masagodake

Sofudake19

Shiojiri

Shiojiri
Shiojiri ICChuo Main L

ine153*Created by processing the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan's Geospatial Information Vector Map.

Section 6

Section 5

Section 4

Section 3*Helmets recommended

Section 2*Helmet recommended

Section1

Nyukawa to Takayama

Hirayu to Nyukawa

Nakao Kogen to Hirayu

Kamikochi to Nakao Kogen

Shimashima to Kamikochi

Matsumoto to Shimashima

As you walk from Nyukawa to Takayama, the rurallandscapes remain seemingly untouched and give
travelers a glimpse of Japan's ancient beauty.
Once in Takayama, you can feel the charm of
traditional shopping districts, Hida craftsmanship,
and the rich culture of woodworking.

Crossing Hirayu Pass, savor the regional
culture with stone structures like Dōsojin(roadside deities) and the deep connection
with the forest as you head towards
Nyukawa in Takayama City.

Pass through Okuhida Onsengo hot Springs
areas and experience the geothermal
blessings of the many hot springs, as you
journey from Nakao Kogen to Hirayu.

Cross through the scenic Kamikochi areawith its clear streams, then over the active
volcano Yakedake and Nakao Pass, arriving
at the former checkpoint of the Kamakura
Kaido and Hida Shindo, leading to theremote Nakao Kogen in the Hida Mountains.

Follow the classic trail beloved byWalter Weston, crossing Tokugo Pass toreach Kamikochi.

Starting from the Alps Park in Matsumoto,experience the culture of the area
nurtured by the abundant water that flows
down from the Northern Alps. Follow theAzusa River to Shimashima valley.

Walking distance
22.3 km
Estimated Time
Approx. 8 h
Altitudes (Highest / lowest) 785 / 540 m
Difficulty★

Walking distance
22 km
Estimated Time
Approx. 7 h
Altitudes (Highest / lowest) 1,684 / 785 m
Difficulty★

16.1 km
Walking distance
Estimated Time
Approx. 6 h 30 min
Altitudes (Highest / lowest) 1,265 / 783 m★
Difficulty

11.2 km
Walking distanceApprox. 8 h
Estimated Time
Altitudes (Highest / lowest) 2,444 / 1,083 m★★
Difficulty
Closed in winter from late October to early May

As of April 2024,
the passage fromShimashima to Tokugo Pass is closed.
Walking distanceDifficulty

25.3 km★★★

Walking distance
18.1 km
Estimated Time
Approx. 4 h 30 min
Altitudes (Highest / lowest) 780 / 574 m
Difficulty★

20