Place to visit
Odaira Kaido, Japan: what it is and when to go
Odaira Kaido is a hiking trail (大平街道) in Japan. Interests: Hiking and History. The best time to visit is February to May and October to November. In June there are 14 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 36. 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
- Hiking trail · Hiking, History
- Local name
- 大平街道
- Where
- Japan
- Best time
- February to May and October to November.
- Nearest airport
- HND Tokyo, 188 km as the crow flies
- Trail network
- Regional
- Coordinates
- 35.54375, 137.70804
What it is and where
Odaira Kaido is a hiking trail (大平街道) in Japan.
Its coordinates are 35.54375, 137.70804; the nearest main airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND, Tokyo), 188 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)
- Trail network
- Regional
It is one of the Hiking and History 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 Odaira Kaido is February to May and October to November.
- JanPossible9:51
- FebBest time10:42
- MarBest time11:44
- AprBest time12:54
- MayBest time13:53
- JunPossible14:23
- JulPossible14:11
- AugPossible13:21
- SepPossible12:13
- OctBest time11:05
- NovBest time10:05
- DecPossible9:36
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 36. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hiking | April to May and October | November to March and June to September |
| History | February to May and October to November | December to January and June to September |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Odaira Kaido 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 HageMountain in Japan1.1 km
- Kogurogawa Mizunara Oak TreeProtected area2.3 km
- Seinanomori SaunaHot spring bath5.3 km
- Shinanoji Nature TrailHiking6.5 km
- Mount KazakoshiMountain in Japan6.9 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Japan guide.
More in Japan: Hiking
- Tōkaidō: road of premodern Japan
- Mount Ena: mountain in Nagano Prefecture, Japan
- Kohechi: pilgrimage road to reach Kumano
- Nakahechi
- Akadake Kōsen: in Nagano prefecture, Japan
- Azohara Onsen: hot spring in Kurobe, Toyama, Japan
Every Japan place under Hiking, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Odaira Kaido?
It is a hiking trail (大平街道 in the local language) in Japan.
When is the best time to visit Odaira Kaido?
February to May and October to November. In June there are 14 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 36.
How do you get to Odaira Kaido?
The nearest main airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), 188 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 Hage, Kogurogawa Mizunara Oak Tree, Seinanomori Sauna. The rest is in the Japan guide.
Keep reading
- Hiking487 places for hiking in Japan, from Tōkaidō to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to May and October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- 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.