🌞 Mt. Hinata | Sky "beach" hike in Hokuto City, Yamanashi

⛰️ What makes it so great • The 1,660m-high vanguard peak of the Southern Alps. Beginners and families can climb it with ease, and you can enjoy the amazing views. • Gangahara, just off the summit, is like a beach in the sky, with white granite sand! You'll be amazed by the beach-like scenery. • On a clear day, you can see Mt. Kaikoma right in front of you, and if you look back, you can see the Yatsugatake mountain range, Mt. Fuji, and the Northern Alps in a 360° panorama! • ⸻ 🚶♂️ Hiking course and time required • Ojirogawa Valley Parking Lot (free, about 100 cars) → Yatateishi Trailhead → Hinatayama Peak → Gangahara round trip (about 4 hours round trip, 7km) • From the forest road entrance, the forest road gradually leads to a rocky area. There are well-maintained road signs, so even beginners can walk safely. • Just before the summit, there is a sandy open area called Karagahara. Be careful as it is slippery. ⸻ 🌿 Four seasons and attractions • Spring: The cloudy scenery, fresh greenery, azaleas, and misty sandy beach are fantastic! . • Summer: The refreshing coolness and refreshing blue sky are perfect. • Autumn: The contrast between the autumn leaves and the sandy beach is great. • Winter: The snow-covered sand and the white silence of below-freezing temperatures spread. ⸻ 🗺 Access & mini travel information • Car: About 25 to 30 minutes from Sudama IC or Nagasaka IC on the Chuo Expressway . • Public transportation: About 20 to 30 minutes by taxi from JR Kobuchisawa, Nagasaka, and Hinoharu stations . • Parking: Ojirogawa Valley Parking (free for 100 cars), Yatateishi Parking is also available but the spaces are small. . • If you are planning a full day trip, the Ojiro no Yu hot springs and the famous water and cafe set at the Hakushu Roadside Station are perfect. . ⸻ 📸 Recommended for these people • Mountain beginners, parents and children, girls who want to enjoy scenic spots • People who want to take a photogenic shot with the contrast between the sand and the mountain scenery • Perfect for hikers who want to take a leisurely walk in a park-like natural atmosphere ⸻ ✅ Model 1-day plan 1. Morning: Drive from Chuo Expressway IC to Ojirogawa Parking Lot → Start on foot 2. Morning: Hike with a spectacular view at the summit of the sandy beach 3. Noon: Lunch and photo time on the sandy beach 4. Afternoon: Take a break at the hot spring "Ojiro no Yu" and the roadside station and head home ⸻ Hinatayama is more than a satoyama but less than a small mountain -- but it has the luxury of being a "beach in the sky." Why not spend a special day satisfying both your heart and your photos while casually enjoying the nature of Shinshu? 🌄 #Absolutely free trip #Domestic travel #Yamanashi #Yamanashi trip #Mountain climbing #Mountain climbing #Mountain climbing girls