Please Contact Us

Meeting Place Goshikigahara Forest Visitor CenterStart TimeEnd Time

Advanced reservations are required for the hiking tours.
Contact us at least 10 days prior to the tour date.

7:00 a.m. for Shirabiso Route& Gosuwara Route7:30 a.m. for Kamoshika RouteGoshikigahara Forest Visitor Center

Address: 471-3, Kute, Nyukawacho, Takayama, Gifu,
Japan 506-2252
Phone: +81-577-79-2280
Fax:+81-577-79-2888
E-mail: info@goshikinomori.com
HP:
https://goshikinomori.com

4:30 p.m.

＊ The schedule is subject to change due to the weather,trail conditions, the number of visitors, etc.

Tour Price“Goshikigahara” the unbeaten forest zone ofMt.Norikura in Chubusangaku National Park

Adult 9,000 JPN yen (tax included)Child (10 to 18 years old) 5,300 JPN yen (tax included)＊ The tour price includes tour guide fee, facility fee,accident insurance, a guide book, etc.
＊ Additional fees might be required, when there are less than six
participants.
●We will contact you 10 days prior to the tour for the ﬁnal
conﬁrmation.

●Visitors over nine years old can participate in the tourin principle.

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Feel free to contact the Visitor Center for details anytime.

Accident Insurance is included in the tour price.
In case of accidental injuries, it covers hospital costs(“caps” or “maximum” are set).
＊ Please be advised that the association and the tour guides are
not responsible for any accidents or injuries.

Notes for Hiking
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Hida Mountains Geopark Project

Follow the Guideʼs Instruction
Selﬁsh behavior would be dangerous and could disturb others.
Keep Walking on the Paths
Stay on certain paths and keep out of the rope fences.
A single step could easily damage the precious wildlife.
Mind your Health
Eco friendly Toilets are installed
All toilets in the huts along the paths are Eco friendly.
Help Save the Forest of Goshikigahara
We strongly aim to preserve the natural environment of the area.
Watch your step as the paths are narrow.
Donʼt pick and try not to step on any plants.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

<Check the following List>■ Elevation ranges from approximately
1350m ‒ 1920m (4429ft ‒ 6300ft)■ Come rain or shine, we will hike.
Prepare for the changeable weather in the mountain.
You may be caught in a shower.
■ Prepare for large temperature diﬀerence.
It may drop to 10 ℃ even in summer.
■ Quick‒dry, warm, and insulated cloths are expected.
■ Be ready for mosquitoes in summer.
■ There are several ladders and scree-covered slopeson the routes.
◎ Required〇 Recommended▪Long ‒ sleeve shirt …… ◎▪Trouser ……………… ◎▪Rainwear(Jacket & Pants) … ◎▪Gloves ……………… ○▪Extra clothes………… ○▪Backpack rain cover … △▪Gaiters ……………… △▪Waste bags ………… ◎▪Insurance card ……… ◎▪Sit mat ……………… ○▪Watch………………… ○▪Insect repellent …… ○▪Water bottle ………… ◎△ Optional▪Undershirts……………… ◎▪Lightweight jacket……… ○▪Hiking socks …………… ◎▪Hats or Caps …………… ○▪Hiking back pack ……… ◎▪Hiking boots or shoes …… ◎▪Towel …………………… ◎▪Camera ………………… ○▪Emergency medicine…… ◎▪Tissues ………………… △▪Sunglasses ……………… △▪Lunch & Snacks………… ◎Hokuriku Shinkansen
To Kanazawa Toyama

OyabeTonami JCT

Hokuriku Main LineTo Tokyo

Hokuriku Expressway

To Niigata

Toyama IC

Inotani

Shinhotaka
Ropeway

KamiokaR471

Shirakawago IC
Takayama IC

Kamikochi
HirayuOnsen

Takayama

Hidakiyomi IC

R158
Goshikigahara Forest
Visitor Center

Takayama Nishi IC
Takayama Main Road

Accident Insurance makes you
Prepared for Unexpected happenings

Preparation is the First Step to Success

Hiking season could change according to the weather

R41

Norikura
SkylineNagano Expressway

10 or less people in one group per one guide.

What to Bring

Hiking Season From 20 May to 31 OctoberTokaihokuriku Expressway

Step Deep into
the Hidden Forest●Kutemikoshi Waterfall

MatsumotoIC

Goshikigahara
ForestGeroOkaya JCT

R257

Chuo Expressway

Mino-Seki JCT

Nakatsugawa IC
Gifu

Toki JCT
Ichinomiya JCT

To Osaka

Komaki IC

NagoyaKomaki JCT

Toyota JCT Tomei Highway

Tokaido Shinkansen

To Tokyoby Car
Meishin Expressway
2hTomei Expressway
15min
Hokuriku Expressway
Kanazawa
40min

Osaka

NagoyaIchinomiya JCT

Tokai Hokuriku
Expressway
2h

Takayama IC

ToyamaR41
1h 40minTakayama

R158
1h20minMatsumoto

R158
40min

R158
40min
R158
20min

Hirayuby Train / BusTokyo
Shin OsakaKanazawa

Tokaido Shinkansen
1h30minTokaido Shinkansen
50min
Hokuriku Shinkansen
25min

NagoyaToyama

Takayama Main Line（Limited Express）
2h30minTakayama Main Line（Limited Express）
1h30minTakayama

Goshikigahara
Forest Visitor
CenterNohi Bus
40min

by Highway Busfrom Tokyo

Shinjuku

Chuo Expressway & Nagano Expressway
4h30min

HirayuHida Takayama

Nohi Bus
20min

R2.3

Three Diﬀerent Routes for
Strolling into the Majestic
Beauty of the Naturein Mt. Norikura
Kamoshika
RouteShirabiso
RouteKamoshika Route〈Hiking Time: 8 hours including lunch time〉〈Distance: 6.7 km /4.2 miles〉Gosuwara

Shirabiso

Gosuwara

Route〈Hiking Time: 8 hours including lunch time〉〈Distance: 7.3 km /4.5 miles〉

Route〈Hiking Time: 8 hours including lunch time〉〈Distance: 6.4 km /4.0 miles〉

Starting Point
Goshikigahara
ForestVisitor Center

RouteElevation
1,360ｍKihadanomizubaElevation
1,400ｍ

AconiteRhododendron Nunobiki dakialbrechtii
Waterfall
Yashio toge Pass

Elevation
1,410ｍUshikubi

Sumiki iwa

A massive waterfall with a heightof more than 70 meters is locatedclose to Aodare Odaki Waterfall

Elevation
1,450ｍElevation
1,480ｍSawakurumizawa

Goshikigahara Forest in Mt. Norikura“Goshikigahara Forest”(Takayama City) is located on the northwestern
slope of Mt. Norikura, which is one of the main peaks in the Japan
Northern Alps, and the southern end of the Chubu Sangaku National Park.
The vast forest area of 3000ha includes the“Montane Zone”, mainly
consisting of deciduous broad-leaved trees, such as Beech, JapaneseOak, Wing Nuts, etc.
It also spreads up to the“Sub Alpine Zone”mainly consisting of
needle-leaved trees, such as Veitch’s silver Fir, Marie’s Fir, NorthernJapanese Hemlock, etc.
Various kinds of rare and threatened mountain flora species are also
found.

Elevation

Yokotemae 1,510ｍ
Deai goya HutElevation

Aodare Odaki 1,420ｍ
Waterfall
Aodare Medaki
Waterfall

Sumiki iwa

Elevation
1,410ｍElevation1,510ｍ

KanbaoElevation
1,520ｍChestnut tiger

Elevation
1,430ｍGosuwara no oka Hill

Uodome no taki
Waterfall

Shirabiso goya Hut

Gosuwara no oka Hill

Elevation 1,720ｍ

Elevation 1,910ｍ

Kagooshimizu

Nigoriike PondElevation
1,520ｍMimiarai notaki Waterfall

Mori no Ongakudo

Elevation 1,850ｍElevation1,740ｍ

Touhi mon Gate
Elevation1,750ｍ

Luckily you will be able to ﬁndsome “Char” in the transparent
water of the stream.

Shirabiso daira

Elevation
1,600ｍElevation1,760ｍ

Norikura rindo ato(the old path)

Wasabidairashitsugen
Marsh

Elevation 1,860ｍ

Iwanami goya
Shirabezawa Hutguchi
Elevation

Wasabidaira shitsugen
MarshViburnum
urceolatum

Shimoyokotemaeguchi
Elevation
1,450ｍElevation
1,640ｍShirokawa River

1,620ｍMonotropastrum humile

Oyama magnolia

This waterfall with a height of more than 90 meters is one of thehighlights.

Elevation
1,920ｍElevation
1,840ｍ

Ikenomatamikoshi daki
Waterfall

Aodare Odaki Waterfall

Genseirin(the oldgrowthforest)

Sennin goya Hut

Blessed water flows from Mt.Norikura into the beautiful streams,waterfalls, ponds, and marshlands.
A number of mammals, birds, insects inhabit the treasure area.
The seasonal sceneries, the rich wildlife, and the magnificent Mother
Nature will always attract and bring you back here.
Goshikigahara Forest is a site that demonstrates a sustainablecoexistence between people and nature.
All of the basic paths and facilities are planned and constructed topresent wilderness values and resources.

Nanashino taki
Waterfall
Elevation
1,670ｍHiyogoe daki
Waterfall

Elevation
Elevation 1,490ｍ
Sumiike Pond 1,490ｍ

Elevation
1,500ｍNezukabe

Nunobiki daki Waterfall

Elevation
1,510ｍElevation
1,430ｍElevation
1,490ｍEboshi goya HutElevation
1,500ｍOike Pond

Elevation
1,650ｍElevation1,620ｍ

Elevation
1,460ｍ

Ikenomatamikoshi daki
Waterfall

Jyadashidani Valley

Iwanami goya Hut

Meike Pond

Elevation
1,620ｍAodare MedakiWaterfall

Starting Point

Elevation 1,630ｍ

Yokote daki
Waterfall

Elevation
1,500ｍ

Nyuzanguchi
Gate

Deai goya HutElevation
1,480ｍKutemikoshi daki
WaterfallMenziesia cilicalyx

Starting Point

Oike Pond

The biggest pond which seasonally changes its size. The contrast ofthe blue water and the green forest is beautiful.

The old-growth forest

The spiritual, mystical scenery is deeply hidden in the forest.