登山前後に使いやすい宿泊、食事、温泉、イベントの関連ガイドです。
Tohoku(Yamagata)
中級距離
8.5 km
累積標高差
600m
最高標高
1984m
所要時間
5時間
出羽三山の一つ。山形県の霊峰で高山湿原が広がる。
月山は山形県にある標高1,984mの山で、1,400年以上の歴史を持つ出羽三山の一つとして修験道の信仰を集めています。なだらかな草原の山頂台地は夏に高山植物で覆われ、希少なガッサンフウロも見られます。深い雪が夏まで残り、日本一遅いスキーシーズンと古の巡礼路を同時に楽しめます。
7月〜10月（夏の高山植物が美しい）
出羽三山の一つ; 夏の高山植物の草原; 山頂の月山神社; 夏まで残る深い雪渓; 古の修験道の巡礼路
JR羽越本線で鶴岡駅、バスで月山八合目まで約2時間（夏季のみ）。八合目から月山リフトが運行。車の場合は山形自動車道月山ICを利用。
Snow fields persist into July—gaiters and trekking poles recommended. The summit shrine closes in winter. Weather is highly changeable with sudden fog. The trail from the 8th Station crosses exposed ridgelines. Bears are present in forested areas. Access road closes from November to late June.
Mt. Gassan is rated as moderate difficulty.
Mt. Gassan is 8.5 km long.
The elevation gain on Mt. Gassan is 600 meters.
Hiking Mt. Gassan typically takes about 5 hours.
The best season to hike Mt. Gassan is July to October, summer alpine flowers.
Mt. Gassan is located in Yamagata, Tohoku region of Japan.
Mt. Gassan is a day_hike trail.
Warnings for Mt. Gassan: Snow fields persist into July—gaiters and trekking poles recommended. The summit shrine closes in winter. Weather is highly changeable with sudden fog. The trail from the 8th Station crosses exposed ridgelines. Bears are present in forested areas. Access road closes from November to late June..
Access information for Mt. Gassan: Take the JR Uetsu Line to Tsuruoka Station, then a bus to Gassan 8th Station (about 2 hours, summer only). The Gassan Ski Lift operates from the 8th Station. By car, use the Yamagata Expressway to Gassan IC..
The maximum elevation on Mt. Gassan is 1984 meters.
Mt. Gassan is rated moderate, making it accessible for hikers of that level.
For Mt. Gassan, proper hiking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended. Check warnings: Snow fields persist into July—gaiters and trekking poles recommended. The summit shrine closes in winter. Weather is highly changeable with sudden fog. The trail from the 8th Station crosses exposed ridgelines. Bears are present in forested areas. Access road closes from November to late June..
Highlights of Mt. Gassan include: One of the Three Sacred Mountains of Dewa; Alpine flower meadows in summer; Gassan Shrine at the summit; Deep snow fields into summer; Ancient Shugendo pilgrimage routes.
Access to Mt. Gassan: Take the JR Uetsu Line to Tsuruoka Station, then a bus to Gassan 8th Station (about 2 hours, summer only). The Gassan Ski Lift operates from the 8th Station. By car, use the Yamagata Expressway to Gassan IC..
The best season for Mt. Gassan is July to October, summer alpine flowers. Check conditions before hiking in winter.
