Place to visit
Houei Sanso, Japan: what it is and when to go
Houei Sanso is a mountain hut (宝永山荘) in Japan, at 2,490 m above sea level. Interests: Mountains and Hiking. The best time to visit is June to October, a short season because of the altitude. In June there are 14 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 38. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Mountain hut · Mountains, Hiking
- Local name
- 宝永山荘
- Where
- Japan
- Elevation
- 2,490 m
- You can go
- June to October.
- Nearest airport
- HND Tokyo, 98 km as the crow flies
- Beds
- 100
- Coordinates
- 35.33927, 138.73819
What it is and where
Houei Sanso is a mountain hut (宝永山荘) in Japan, at 2,490 m above sea level.
Its coordinates are 35.33927, 138.73819; the nearest main airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND, Tokyo), 98 km as the crow flies. How to get around Japan (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Beds
- 100
It is one of the Mountains and Hiking places in Japan. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
Months when you can visit Houei Sanso: June to October, and the season is short because it sits at 2,490 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanBetter not9:52
- FebBetter not10:43
- MarBetter not11:44
- AprBetter not12:54
- MayBetter not13:52
- JunPossible14:22
- JulPossible14:10
- AugPossible13:20
- SepPossible12:13
- OctPossible11:05
- NovBetter not10:06
- DecBetter not9:38
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 38. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Mountains | — | June to October |
| Hiking | — | June to October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Houei Sanso has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Japan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Japan
To enter Japan there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport covering your whole stay”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Japan checklist. Currency: Japanese yen (JPY); plugs: Type A and B · 100 V · 50/60 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 110 police · 119 ambulance and fire.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Unkai SoMountains · Hiking16 m
- Goraiko SansoMountains · Hiking617 m
- Yamaguchi SansoMountains · Hiking1.1 km
- Mount HōeiMountain in Japan1.3 km
- Ikeda KanMountains · Hiking1.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Japan guide.
More in Japan: Mountains
- Mount Asama: volcano on the border of Gunma and Nagano prefectures in Japan
- Mount Ontake: mountain in Nagano and Gifu Prefectures, Japan
- Mount Hiei: mountain in Kyōto, Kyōto prefefecture and Ōtsu, Shiga Prefectures, Japan
- Mount Kita: mountain in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan
- Mount Suribachi: a 169-metre (554 ft)-high mountain on the southwest end of Iwo Jima
- Shinmoedake: mountain in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan
Every Japan place under Mountains, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Houei Sanso?
It is a mountain hut (宝永山荘 in the local language) in Japan.
When is the best time to visit Houei Sanso?
June to October, and it is worth checking carefully: at 2,490 m the season is shorter than lower down. In June there are 14 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 38.
How do you get to Houei Sanso?
The nearest main airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), 98 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Japan is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Japan map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Unkai So, Goraiko Sanso, Yamaguchi Sanso. The rest is in the Japan guide.
Keep reading
- Mountains1915 places for mountains in Japan, from Mount Asama to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to May and October. Each with its own season by altitude and dayligh
- JapanBefore travelling to Japan: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism: up to 90 days with a valid passport.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.