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With its prime location at the heart of the Japan Alps, Mt. Yari is at the crossroads of many of the most popular hiking routes in the area, including:-
Expeditions up and down the length of the Yari-Hodaka range including the infamous “Dai-kirretto” The “Alps Ginza” course from Tsubakuro-dake The Tateyama trail which the Lonely Planet guide calls “the ultimate hike in Japan” Day trips to Tenguhara and out along the ridges offer some stunning views of the Northern Alps Mt Yari - with something for everyone from the experienced alpinist to the novice hiker.

Latest Scenes around Mt Yari & Yarigatake Sanso LINKS (in Japanese):-

Perched on the shoulder of Mt Yari some 100 metres below the peak, Yarigatake Sanso is a sizeable mountain lodge with substantial accommodation facilities as well as a Dining room, Gift shop and Cafeteria. Being the closest lodge to the summit it is ideally located for a summit ascent in time to catch the often-spectacular sunrise.

	Opening period:		April 27 - early Nov (the hut is closed during the winter)
	Capacity:		650 people
	Medical Facilities:		The Tokyo Jikei University of Medicine runs a summer clinic
			(open from approximately 20th July -20th August)
	Direct telephone line:		090 26411911
	Making a reservation:		Reservations are not required, even during peak season, other than for groups of 10 people or more. There is an additional charge for private rooms.

May		The season begins after the official opening of the mountain huts at the end of April. Spring skiing is relatively unknown but in fact there is great downhill skiing around 3000m-1500m right through till June.
June		Snow grouse and kamoshika emerge as the last of the surviving snow gives way to rapidly-emerging green shoots. The often-favourable weather in the serene mountains makes this one of the best months for a visit.
July		Alpine vegetation bursts into life when the rainy season comes round. Baby snow grouse frolic in the pristine alpine meadows. Welcome to the delight of summer in the mountains!
August		Down on the plains the summer heat is stifling but the mountains are a heavenly escape. A summer trip to 3000m is a truly matchless experience.
September		The turning leaves of Fall move steadily down the mountains as we enter a season of beauty. White clouds drift overhead of a splendid patchwork of multi-coloured foliage. September is the best season to see the autumn colours around Yarisawa. (…just be sure to pack some warm clothes!)
October		By the middle of the month the autumn leaves have fallen as the mountains prepare for winter. The world is wrapped in a blanket of white, until the following spring.