Yashajin Pass

What it is

• A mountain pass located at an elevation of 1,770 meters in Yamanashi Prefecture
• Part of the Minami Alps National Park area
• A scenic viewpoint overlooking the three peaks of the Shirane Sanzan mountains

What to see

• Panoramic views of the Shirane Sanzan mountain range
• The Yashajin Pass Hut located directly at the pass
• Takaya Mountain Observatory situated 700 meters from the pass
• The trailhead entrance featuring the Yashajin Hut and a parking lot

When to go

• Buses operate to the area from late June to early November

Getting there

• Buses run from Kofu Station to the trailhead during the hiking season
• The hike from the trailhead bus stop to the pass takes about one hour
• Private cars are restricted beyond the trailhead entrance parking lot

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.