Mt. Ontake

Mt. Ontake is rated as moderate difficulty.

Mt. Ontake is 10 km long.

The elevation gain on Mt. Ontake is 1100 meters.

Hiking Mt. Ontake typically takes about 7 hours.

The best season to hike Mt. Ontake is July to October, check volcanic status.

Mt. Ontake is located in Nagano, Chubu region of Japan.

Mt. Ontake is a alpine trail.

Warnings for Mt. Ontake: Mt. Ontake is an active volcano—the 2014 eruption killed 63 people. Check the volcanic alert level before climbing. Some areas near the summit remain restricted. Emergency shelters are provided along the trail. Carry a helmet. Be prepared for rapid evacuation if warnings are issued. Weather changes rapidly at 3,000m..

Access information for Mt. Ontake: Take the JR Chuo Line to Kiso-Fukushima Station, then a bus or taxi to the Tanohara trailhead (about 45 minutes). The Ontake Ropeway operates from the Otaki side. By car, use the Chuo Expressway to Nakatsugawa IC or Ina IC..

The maximum elevation on Mt. Ontake is 3067 meters.

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

For Mt. Ontake, proper hiking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended. Check warnings: Mt. Ontake is an active volcano—the 2014 eruption killed 63 people. Check the volcanic alert level before climbing. Some areas near the summit remain restricted. Emergency shelters are provided along the trail. Carry a helmet. Be prepared for rapid evacuation if warnings are issued. Weather changes rapidly at 3,000m..

Highlights of Mt. Ontake include: Sacred mountain with deep spiritual history; Multiple crater lakes on summit plateau; Volcanic landscape and fumaroles; Alpine flower meadows; Views across the Central and Northern Alps.

Access to Mt. Ontake: Take the JR Chuo Line to Kiso-Fukushima Station, then a bus or taxi to the Tanohara trailhead (about 45 minutes). The Ontake Ropeway operates from the Otaki side. By car, use the Chuo Expressway to Nakatsugawa IC or Ina IC..

The best season for Mt. Ontake is July to October, check volcanic status. Check conditions before hiking in winter.