Shosenkyo gorge is a prominent scenic spot of Yamanashi, which showcases unique rocks and waterfalls. Mt.Rakanji is a rocky peak on the cliff straight up from the river.

The trail is a part of the old route of religious trek leading up to Mt.Kinpu. A Japanese Ukiyo-e artist, Hiroshige Utagawa walked this way and admired beautiful scenes along the trail.

In 2022, Shosenkyo was designated as the Japan Heritage and has attracted the attention worldwide.

Season available : Through the year

Trail distance : 7km

Altitude difference : 600m

Level ★

Day 1

(Depart at Tokyo (Shinjuku) in the morning and 1.5 hours by train. *ref. Location and Access )

9:00 Meet up at Kofu Station.

9:30 Nagatoro Bridge (by guide's car or a taxi) and start the hike

12:00 Mt.Shirosuna (Lunch break)

14:00 Mt. Rakanji.

14:30 Shosenkyo Rope-way Station (Top)

15:00 Shosenkyo Park (ride on a local bus)

16:00 Arrive back to Kofu Station

*Accommodation can be arranged before and after the tour.

1 person : USD250

2 - 5 people : Add USD50 per person

Over 5 people : Negotiable

What’s included

Guiding fee

What’s not included

Transportation for a taxi = approx. JPY4,000

Transportation for a local bus = JPY1,090 per person (2025 season)

Rope-way at Shosenkyo = JPY800 per person (2025 season)

Guide expense : transportation, rope-way

*Prices mentioned above are currently applicable and subject to change without notice.

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