Wandersaison:

Hike to the top of Mt. Haguro

Climb the 2446 steps within the cedar forests that received 3 stars in the Green Michelin Guide.

km.

3.5 Distanz:

Elevation:

310 Meter

Erforderliche Zeit:

1.2 h

Wanderkarte:

Gefahrenstufe:

Rather safe

Zu den Gefahren gehören:

Heat strokes, Slippery when raining

Schwierigkeitsgrad (für Anfänger) :

Moderate

Die Schwierigkeitsgrade wurden für Personen mit einem PAI-Wert (Personal Activity Intelligence) von unter oder gleich 60 entwickelt. Erfahrene Wanderer oder Personen mit einem PAI über 100 können zwei Fälle zurückziehen, um den durchschnittlichen Schwierigkeitsgrad für ihr Fitnessniveau zu erfahren. Beispiel: Als „schwierig für Anfänger“ gekennzeichnete Wege entsprechen „durchschnittlichen“ Wegen für erfahrene Wanderer oder Personen mit einem PAI über 100.

Schritte:

1. Start climbing from Zuishinmon

To come by bus from the Station, get on the bus bound for Hagurosan 羽黒山行き in front of the station (Tsuruoka ekimae 鶴岡駅前) at the bus stop n°1 バスのりば①, and get off the bus at Haguro Zuishinmon 羽黒随神門.

2. Beyond this point is the start of Haguro's steps

2446 stone steps are waiting for you. Make sure to bring enough water with you.

3. Go down the Mamako-zaka

Go down the Mamakozaka 継子坂, to arrive at the Haraikawa shrines 祓川. This place is the metaphor of hell in Dewa Sanzan's Shugendo practices.

4. On your right, you will find the Suga Falls

The Suga falls 須賀の滝 are where the yamabushi priests of the Dewa Sanzan shrine accomplish the Omisogi cleansing ritual in late March.

5. A little bit further, on your left, is Grandpa Cedar

Grandpa Cedar (Jiji-sugi 爺杉) is a Natural National Monument that has more than 1000 years old.

6. A little further, yo will find the Five-Storied Pagoda

A National Treasure.

7. Continue climbing

8. Continue

9. You will arrive at the Ninosaka slope

The Ninosaka 二ノ坂 slope is the steepest part of Mt. Haguro's hike.

10. You can rest at Ninosaka Teahouse

Ninosaka Chaya 二ノ坂茶屋 is a teahouse that proposes tea, mochi cakes (chikara mochi 力餅), drinks and souvenirs. Please buy a little something if you wish to use the teahouse to rest.

11. Continue hiking

12. On your left, an ancient graveyard

A giant cedar tree divided in two trunks marks the spot of an ancient graveyard. It is authorized to visit and take pictures, but please remain respectful of the place when visiting.