Mount Nasu Hiking Trail

Enjoy beautiful vistas on a gondola before summiting one of the region's most iconic peaks

Mount Nasu, also known as Mount Chausu, is one of the region’s most iconic active volcanoes.

The course starts with a scenic ride on the Nasu Ropeway up to the mountain's Ninth Station (the waypoint marking the ninth stage of the hike). From here, it is a 50-minute climb to the summit of Mount Chausu. You can ramble around the crater’s edge and scan the rest of the Nasu mountain range, including Mount Asahi’s dramatic rock face and the summit of Mount Sanbonyari. The rising peaks of the Aizu region can be seen in the distance. After hiking the course, consider a long soak in one of Nasu’s many hot springs.

Highlights

Mount Chausu

Mount Chausu's active crater

Mount Chausu is an active volcano featured in a famous book by writer and mountaineer Kyuya Fukada called “One Hundred Mountains of Japan.” The Nasu Ropeway provides easy access to the summit. For more experienced and adventurous climbers, there are several hiking trails from the foothills.

Looking out from Nasu Ropeway Sancho Station

Expansive views of the region's scenery

Nasu Ropeway Sancho Station, just below Mount Chausu's summit, offers great vistas of the mountain range and the Nasu foothills. At this height, you'll be above the lowland clouds on misty days.

The Nasu Ropeway

The terrain seen from the gondola

The large gondolas running along the Nasu Ropeway can transport more than 100 people at a time and offer a lofty and memorable perspective of the local landscape. Depending on the season, you can see colorful blooms of azaleas during the spring and summer, the rich hues of fall foliage, or a snowy winter scene.

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Mount Nasu Hiking Trail

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