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Karamatsudake (唐松岳)

Elevation 2,696m. 1 routes go up this mountain.

Happo pond and the Hakuba peaks — Happo pond and the Hakuba peaks Photo: Alpsdake / CC0（Wikimedia Commons）

The easiest route starts at Happo-ike Sanso: Day trip, 7h06 of walking (stamina 3, technical B). 2 huts to stay at.

Routes up Karamatsudake

3D map of Karamatsudake from Happo-ike Sanso

Map: GSI Japan, EOxCloudless 2025 (Copernicus Sentinel) Karamatsudake 2,696m

Karamatsudake from Happo-ike Sanso Ride the Happo Alpen Line (gondola and lifts) to Happo-ike Sanso, walk past Happo pond to Karamatsudake (2,696 m), and back.

Day trip
Walking 7h06
Stamina 3 / Technical B
ropeway
Places to sleep 2 huts

Huts to stay at

Happo-ike Sanso (村営八方池山荘) Mountain hut / 1,850m
Karamatsudake Chojo Sanso (唐松岳頂上山荘) Mountain hut / 2,620m

Each route page gives the sources for times and grades.