Mt. Hakusan

Mt. Hakusan is rated as moderate difficulty.

Mt. Hakusan is 14 km long.

The elevation gain on Mt. Hakusan is 1500 meters.

Hiking Mt. Hakusan typically takes about 10 hours.

The best season to hike Mt. Hakusan is July to September, wildflowers in August.

Mt. Hakusan is located in Ishikawa, Chubu region of Japan.

Mt. Hakusan is a alpine trail.

Warnings for Mt. Hakusan: Mountain hut reservations required for overnight stays. The climbing season is July to October. Access roads close from November to June. Weather is notoriously unstable due to proximity to the Sea of Japan. Snow remains on trails into July. Bears inhabit the area—carry a bell..

Access information for Mt. Hakusan: Take the Hokutetsu bus from Kanazawa Station to Bettodeai trailhead (about 2 hours, summer weekends only). On weekdays and outside peak season, drive to Ichirino and take a shuttle bus. By car, use the Hokuriku Expressway to Komatsu IC..

The maximum elevation on Mt. Hakusan is 2702 meters.

Mt. Hakusan is rated moderate, making it accessible for hikers of that level.

For Mt. Hakusan, proper hiking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended. Check warnings: Mountain hut reservations required for overnight stays. The climbing season is July to October. Access roads close from November to June. Weather is notoriously unstable due to proximity to the Sea of Japan. Snow remains on trails into July. Bears inhabit the area—carry a bell..

Highlights of Mt. Hakusan include: Over 250 species of alpine flowers; Midorigaike crater lake; One of Japan's Three Sacred Mountains; Hakusan Shrine at the summit; Vast mountain panorama from summit plateau.

Access to Mt. Hakusan: Take the Hokutetsu bus from Kanazawa Station to Bettodeai trailhead (about 2 hours, summer weekends only). On weekdays and outside peak season, drive to Ichirino and take a shuttle bus. By car, use the Hokuriku Expressway to Komatsu IC..

The best season for Mt. Hakusan is July to September, wildflowers in August. Check conditions before hiking in winter.