From Tamugimata to Mt. Yudono

Beech tree tunnels
THE HIGHLIGHTS
OF THIS TRAIL

The "Dragon god" tree

STEP
1
You're in Tamugimata, look for the Several-layered thatch-roof house (Tasôminka 多層民家)

STEP
4
Now you have written down your info, you can follow the harsh slope.

STEP
7
After getting back on the track, you'll arrive at Umadachi (馬立). It's recognizable by its beautiful beech forest.
210m
5 min.

STEP
10
You'll arrive to a National Road (Road 112). Follow it for a while
835m
30 min.

STEP
13
Further, there is a rest area built on the ruins of Dokko Teahouse (独鈷茶屋). There's a portable toilet.

STEP
16
After some time walking, you'll follow a rather flat path that gives you an unobstructed view on the mountains around.
240m
10 min.

STEP
19
Here's the slope that leads to Gassan's viewing spot.

STEP
22
Wonders are not over! Cross the bigger Tree Tunnel : Ohonogi (大掘抜). How beautiful is it?
1060m
25 min.

STEP
25
Start to climb down the beech tree forest
105m
5 min.

STEP
28
You arrive at Sasagoya ruin (笹小屋跡).
267m
15 min.

STEP
31
Go up the harsh slope. There's a crossing at the end.

STEP
34
You will have to cross a paved road. Follow towards the direction of the 六十里越街道 flag.

STEP
37
After the beech forest, you'll arrive in a paved road.

STEP
2
Go up the paved road to find the Arikoshi-zaka (蟻腰坂) entrance. It's not far from the place you can see the Nanatsutaki (七ツ滝) falls. Watch out!
800m
30 min.

STEP
5
There's a crossing. Turn left.

STEP
8
Look for the "Dragon God Beech Tree" (龍神ブナ). Do you see the shape of a dragon's face?
450m
20 min.

STEP
11
Walk on the snowshades.

STEP
14
Now it's time to continue our adventure. You will reach the "Thousand-handed Beech Tree" (千手ブナ).
350m
15 min.

STEP
17
You enter a beech forest again

STEP
20
Here's a reward for your efforts: the beautiful view on Mt. Gassan from Gassan Yohaijo (月山遥拝所)

STEP
23
You arrived at the Hosogoe-toge rest area. There is a portable toilet here.
435m
10 min.

STEP
26
You arrived at a spring source. Quench your thirst here and fill in your water bottle before continuing.
340m
20 min.

STEP
29
Follow the wooden path
200m
5 min.

STEP
32
Turn left at the crossing.
100m
5 min.

STEP
35
Follow straight on the Zangezaka (ザンゲ坂)
400m
20 min.

STEP
38
You can see Mt. Yudono's giant torii. You made it! You accomplished the pilgrimage to Mt. Yudono!

STEP
3
There's a little house-shaped box with a drawer. Inside the drawer, there's a little booklet. Please write your name, your contact info and other additional information before going further. This will help us find you if you get lost.
500m
30 min.

STEP
6
You arrive at Kobo Teahouse's ruins (弘法茶屋跡). There was once a pilgrim teahouse there, but due to the lack of pilgrim through time, it was abandoned.

STEP
9
After a while, you'll have reached Hananoki-zaka (花ノ木坂), famous for its snow camellia flowers.
160m
5 min.

STEP
12
Now you have reached the "Lovers' Beech Trees" (ラブラブナ), two beech trees which branches are intertwined, making them look like lovers hugging eachother.