Hiking season:

Rokujurigoe-Kaido: From the Nanatsu falls to Yudono

The final step before reaching Mt. Haguro through the Rokujurigoe-Kaido pilgrim trail.

km.

11 Distance:

Elevation:

834 meters

Required time:

5 h

Hiking Map:

Danger level:

Caution advised

Dangers include:

Bear presence, Snow, Slippery slopes

Difficulty level (for beginners) :

Moderate

Difficulty levels have been designed for people who have a PAI (Personal Activity Intelligence) score inferior or equal to 60. Experienced hikers or persons with a PAI above 100 can withdraw two cases to know the average difficulty for their fitness level. Example: Trails noted "Hard for beginners" correspond to "average" trails for experienced hikers or people with a PAI above 100.

Steps:

1. Locate the Nanatsu Falls

The Nanatsu Falls are located up a small village called Tamugimata 田麦俣. You can recognize Tamugimata by its thatched-roof houses like the Tasôminka 多層民家. If you come by bus, get off the bus at Tamugimata bus stop 田麦俣バス停. Walk up the waterfalls for 15 minutes from there.