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Karasawa Base: the Hotaka circuit

Walk in from Kamikochi to the Karasawa cirque, then round Kita-Hotaka and Oku-Hotaka and back down.

Typical
2 nights / 3 days
Walking time
15h
High point
Oku-Hotaka 3,190m
Places to sleep
6 huts
Elevation profile of Karasawa Base: the Hotaka circuit. Horizontal axis is cumulative walking time, vertical axis is elevation.1,5002,0002,5003,0000h2h4h6h8h10h12h14hmKamikochi (上高地) · 1,500m · 0h from the start · TrailheadKamikochi 1,500mTokusawaen (徳澤園) · 1,560m · 2h from the start · Hut (tap for details)Tokusawaen 1,560mYokoo Sanso (横尾山荘) · 1,620m · 3h from the start · Hut (tap for details)Yokoo Sanso 1,620mKarasawa Hutte (涸沢ヒュッテ) · Elevation not confirmed · 6h from the start · Hut (tap for details)Karasawa Hutte Not confirmedKarasawa-goya (涸沢小屋) · 2,350m · 6h10 from the start · Hut (tap for details)Karasawa-goya 2,350mKitahotaka-goya (北穂高小屋) · 3,100m · 9h from the start · Hut (tap for details)Kitahotaka-goya 3,100mKita-Hotaka (北穂高岳) · 3,106m · 9h10 from the start · Point passedKita-Hotaka 3,106mKarasawa cirque (涸沢カール) · 2,300m · 11h10 from the start · Point passedKarasawa cirque 2,300mHotakadake Sanso (穂高岳山荘) · 2,996m · 14h10 from the start · Hut (tap for details)Hotakadake Sanso 2,996mOku-Hotaka (奥穂高岳) · 3,190m · 15h from the start · Point passedOku-Hotaka 3,190m Elevation profile of Karasawa Base: the Hotaka circuit. Horizontal axis is cumulative walking time, vertical axis is elevation.1,5002,0002,5003,0000h3h6h9h12h15hmKamikochi (上高地) · 1,500m · 0h from the start · TrailheadKamikochiTokusawaen (徳澤園) · 1,560m · 2h from the start · Hut (tap for details)TokusawaenYokoo Sanso (横尾山荘) · 1,620m · 3h from the start · Hut (tap for details)Yokoo SansoKarasawa Hutte (涸沢ヒュッテ) · Elevation not confirmed · 6h from the start · Hut (tap for details)Karasawa Hutte Not confirmedKarasawa-goya (涸沢小屋) · 2,350m · 6h10 from the start · Hut (tap for details)Karasawa-goyaKitahotaka-goya (北穂高小屋) · 3,100m · 9h from the start · Hut (tap for details)Kitahotaka-goyaKita-Hotaka (北穂高岳) · 3,106m · 9h10 from the start · Point passedKita-HotakaKarasawa cirque (涸沢カール) · 2,300m · 11h10 from the start · Point passedKarasawa cirqueHotakadake Sanso (穂高岳山荘) · 2,996m · 14h10 from the start · Hut (tap for details)Hotakadake SansoOku-Hotaka (奥穂高岳) · 3,190m · 15h from the start · Point passedOku-Hotaka

High point 3,190m ／ Total ascent approx. 2,496m ／ 1,690m of climbing from Kamikochi (1,500m)

Hut (tap for details) Trailhead Point passed Elevation not confirmed

The horizontal axis is cumulative standard walking time in the snow-free season, not distance. The ridge line simply joins the recorded points, so it does not show the real shape of the terrain. Total ascent is an approximation summed between those points. Karasawa Hutte have no confirmed elevation, so they are placed provisionally between the points either side.

Shows whether each hut is open that day

  1. Start 1,500m

    Kamikochi (上高地)Trailhead

    Closed to private cars all year. Bus or taxi from Sawando or Hirayu.

  2. 2h up 60m

  3. 2h 1,560mtopo map

    Tokusawaen (徳澤園)Lodge

    25 Apr – 3 Nov Secondary source (as of 2026-09-13)

    Dinner + breakfast ¥17,600+ No meals ¥11,000 Tent ¥2,000

    • QR payment
    • Bath

    Booking opensTaking bookings for the whole season now, by phone only

    Book on the official site Call 0263-95-2508 Details and access
  4. 1h up 60m

  5. 3h 1,620m

    Yokoo Sanso (横尾山荘)Mountain hut

    27 Apr – 3 Nov Closed for repairs 1-30 June Confirmed on the official site (2026-09-13)

    Dinner + breakfast ¥15,600 No meals ¥11,000 Tent ¥2,000

    • Charging available
    • Cards accepted
    • Bath

    Booking opensOne month before your stay, 07:00 JST, by phone. For 1 July - 25 Oct a limited number opens two months ahead via Yamatan.

    Book on the official site Call 0263-95-2421 Details and access
  6. 3h up 692m (some elevations not confirmed)

  7. 6h Elevation not confirmed

    Karasawa Hutte (涸沢ヒュッテ)Mountain hut / Karasawa Hutte

    27 Apr – 3 Nov Closed for refurbishment 11-31 May Confirmed on the official site (2026-09-13)

    Dinner + breakfast ¥16,000 No meals ¥11,000 Tent ¥2,000

    • Toilet ¥100
    • Water: Free

    Booking opensOne month before your stay (same date), 08:00 JST

    Book on the official site Call 090-9002-2534 Details and access
  8. 0h10 up 38m (some elevations not confirmed)

  9. 6h10 2,350m

    Karasawa-goya (涸沢小屋)Mountain hut

    27 Apr – 3 Nov Confirmed on the official site (2026-09-13)

    Dinner + breakfast ¥16,000 No meals ¥9,800

    • Toilet: Composting

    Booking opensOne month before your stay (same date). Stays up to 25 May open on 25 April.

    Book on the official site Call 090-2204-1300 Details and access
  10. 2h50 up 750m

  11. 9h 3,100m

    Kitahotaka-goya (北穂高小屋)Mountain hut

    28 Apr – 3 Nov Campsite opens from mid June Confirmed on the official site (2026-09-13)

    Dinner + breakfast ¥15,500 No meals ¥11,000 Tent ¥2,000

    • Water: Free

    Booking opensOne month before your stay (same date, previous month), 07:00 JST

    Book on the official site Call 090-1422-8886 Details and access
  12. 5h10 up 702m down 806m via Kita-Hotaka 3,106mvia Karasawa cirque 2,300m

  13. 14h10 2,996m

    Hotakadake Sanso (穂高岳山荘)Mountain hut

    27 Apr – 3 Nov Confirmed on the official site (2026-09-13)

    Dinner + breakfast ¥15,500 No meals ¥11,000 Tent ¥2,000

    • Toilet: Flush
    • Water: Free
    • Cards accepted

    Booking opensOne month before your stay, 08:00 JST, online

    Book on the official site Call 090-7869-0045 Details and access