Kori station to Hatonosu station via Kawanori-Yama

Hiking route from Kori Station (古里駅) to Hatonosu Station (鳩ノ巣駅) via Kawanori-Yama (川苔山)

This trail minimizes walking on pavement while hiking up to Kawanori-Yama from a train station.

• Total pavement walking: approximately 23 minutes.

⚠️ Note: It is recommended to hike in the opposite direction from the one taken here. The ascent from Hatonosu Station to Mt. Kawanori is steep, and it may be more enjoyable to climb from that side.

Metrics

• Total time: 09:43
• Distance: 14.5 km
• Elevation gain ↗️: 1,380 m
• Elevation decline ↘️: 1,356 m

Gear and food

• Hiking poles are a must. There are many steep, slippery, and uneven sections on this hike.
• Hiking shoes are required.
• Carried and consumed approximately 4.5 L of fluids (tea, water, and sports drinks).

Locations

• Start: Kori Station / 古里駅
• Kori to Akakunayama Trailhead
• Hatonosu to Mt. Kawanori Trailhead
• Goal: Hatonosu Station / 鳩ノ巣駅

Mountains and landmarks

English with Google Maps link	Japanese with Yamap link
Akagunayama	赤久奈山
Mt. Momonokidaira North Peak	桃ノ木平北峰
Mt. Manaisawa	真名井沢ノ峰
Mt. Magaritani North Peak	曲ヶ谷北峰
Mt. Kawanori	川苔山
Mt. Kobutaka	瘤高山
Mt. Tonoue	殿上山
Daikonyamanokami	大根山の神

Food and restrooms

• 7-Eleven near Kori Station - approximately 5-minute walk.
• Kori Station public restrooms
• Hatonosu Station public restrooms
• Hatonosu Trailhead public restrooms

Timeline

• 07:05 - Start at Kori Station / 古里駅
• 07:25 - Kori to Akakunayama Trailhead
• 09:40 - Akagunayama / 赤久奈山
• 12:20 - Mt. Kawanori / 川苔山
• 15:50 - Daikonyamanokami / 大根山の神
• 16:40 - Hatonosu to Mt. Kawanori Trailhead
• 16:48 - Finish at Hatonosu Station / 鳩ノ巣駅

Route

• Kori station to Hatonosu station via Kawanori-Yama - YAMAP

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