NEWS & TOPICS

The Hakuba Daisekkei Route, which welcomed many hikers again this summer, is closed for the season as of 9/29 (Mon.), as snowmelt has made it difficult to ensure safe passage. To reach Mt. Shirouma, the Tsugaike Route via Hakuba Oike from the Tsugaike Visitor Center is now the shortest option.

Hakuba Daisekkei Route Closure
[Period] 9/29/2025 (Mon.) to 2026 mountain opening day
[Section] Hakuba Yari Onsen Route junction to the Mt. Hakuba Chojo Shukusha Hut

[Northern Alps Hut Closing Dates]
Mt. Hakuba Chojo Shukusha (9/30), Tengu Sanso (9/30), Funakubo Koya (late Sept.), Kazafuki Sanso (10/11), Asahi Koya (10/12), Kitamata Koya (10/12), Hakuba Oike Sanso (10/14), Hakuba Sanso (10/14), Karamatsu Chojo Sanso (10/14), Goryu Sanso (10/14), Tsumetai-ike Sanso & Tane-ike Sanso (10/14), Hakuba-dake Renge Onsen Lodge (10/18), Tsugaike Hutte (10/19), Tsugaike Sanso (10/25)
[Huts Already Closed for the Season]
Osawa Koya (closed this summer), Babadani Onsen Koya (closed this summer), Shinkoshi Sanso (9/23), Hakuba Yari Onsen Koya (9/24), Hakubajiri Campsite (9/27), Sarukura-so (9/27), Harinoki Koya (9/27), Kiretto Koya (9/28)
*The Happo-ike Hut is open year-round.