Place to visit
Mitsumatasanso, Japan: what it is and when to go
Mitsumatasanso is a mountain hut (三俣山荘) in Japan. Interests: Mountains and Hiking. The best time to visit is April to May and October. In June there are 14 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 32. 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
- 三俣山荘
- Where
- Japan
- Best time
- April to May and October.
- Nearest airport
- HND Tokyo, 219 km as the crow flies
- Run by
- 三俣山荘事務所
- Coordinates
- 36.39526, 137.59685
What it is and where
Mitsumatasanso is a mountain hut (三俣山荘) in Japan.
Its coordinates are 36.39526, 137.59685; the nearest main airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND, Tokyo), 219 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)
- Run by
- 三俣山荘事務所
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
The best time to visit Mitsumatasanso is April to May and October.
- JanPossible9:47
- FebPossible10:40
- MarPossible11:43
- AprBest time12:56
- MayBest time13:56
- JunPossible14:28
- JulPossible14:15
- AugPossible13:23
- SepPossible12:13
- OctBest time11:03
- NovPossible10:01
- DecPossible9:32
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 32. 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 | April to May and October | November to March and June to September |
| Hiking | April to May and October | November to March and June to September |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Mitsumatasanso 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
- Mount MitsumatarengeMountain in Japan1.0 km
- Mount WashibaMountain in Japan1.1 km
- Mount WarimoMountain in Japan1.6 km
- Mount JiiMountain in Japan1.8 km
- Mount SugorokuMountain in Japan2.7 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 Mitsumatasanso?
It is a mountain hut (三俣山荘 in the local language) in Japan.
When is the best time to visit Mitsumatasanso?
April to May and October. In June there are 14 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 32.
How do you get to Mitsumatasanso?
The nearest main airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), 219 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 Mount Mitsumatarenge, Mount Washiba, Mount Warimo. 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.