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Mt. Odake

Travel Information

Mt. Odake (王岳) is one of the 100 best mountains of Yamanashi. It is located in between Kawaguchiko Town and Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture. It has a stunning view of Mt. Fuji, Aokigahara Forest and Lake Saiko. The altitude is 1623m from the sea level and because it is located near Tokyo, it is very popular hiking spots.

Tourist Info.
There are parking and restroom.
The route takes about 5 hours.
For the intermediate level.
Use the parking at Iyashinosato Nenba.

Access
0. at Kawaguchiko Station
1. use local bus to Fuketsu mae.
2. walk north (20 min.)


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Map around Mt. Odake

Detailed Travel Guide

Mt. Odake
The altitude: 1,623m
Entitled: the 100 best Yamanashi mountain.
The altitude difference: 735m
Level: Intermediate people, not Kids friendly.


Mt. Odake is one of the best viewpoints of Mt. Fuji. Mt. Odake is 1623m tall mountain with a great view of north side of Mt. Fuji, Aokigahara Forest and Lake Saiko. The route takes about 5 hours. Once you reach the roof point, you can see Mt. Fuji all the time. On the other side of the Mt. Fuji, you can also see the Kofu Vasin, Minami Alps and Yatsugatake mountains.