2020.1.18 Daibosatsu Pass Kosuge Route Snow-covered landscape

The Kosuge route over Daibosatsu Pass in the snow.
I heard that there was snow near the summit of Mt. Daibosatsu, so I went to try out gaiters and light crampons.
Since there seemed to be heavy snow on the Yamanashi side, we approached from Kosuge village on the east side.

basic information

Mountains Climbed
Daibosatsu Pass (1,897m)

●Period
January 2020

Climbing Record

▼We are worried about the road surface freezing, so we put on chains at Kosuge Roadside Station.
Now it's perfect!
I will run to the trailhead.

▼Get your equipment ready and head out!

▼Arrived at the trailhead!

▼It's piling up nicely!

▼There are signs so you won't get lost.

▼There are fallen leaves piled up under the snow, and your feet sink in more than you would expect.

The fallen leaves are slippery so proceed with care.

▼It's fun walking on snowy roads without footprints!

▼There are forks in the road at some points, but there are signs so you won't get lost.

Gradually the snow started falling harder.

▼Snow gradually piles up, and when it reaches a certain weight, it slides down and the branches jump up.

▼The footprints continue on.

Will it last until I get home?

▼Snow piles up on the bark of the trees, giving them a unique look.

▼After walking along the snowy road, we arrived at Daibosatsu Pass!

Kaisanso and Daibosatsu Pass Rest Area

▼ For lunch, I had soy milk tantanmen noodles from Lao
It's spicy but tastes great.

▼Let's go a little further.

▼We came to a place with a good view.
It's a beautiful sight, all white.

▼Arrived at Einokawara!
Due to time constraints, we decided to turn back here.

Mountain facility information

Mountain hut

・Kaizansou
The Kaisanso website isHerePlease enjoy!

toilet

There are toilets in the parking lot,Closed in winterIt has been done.
There are three convenience stores after getting off at Otsuki IC, so you can do your shopping there.
・Parking lot toilets
・The toilets at Kaisanso are available even in winter.

How to get to the trailhead

There is no public transportation to the trailhead.

By car

After Kosuge Village, the road continues narrowly.The area around the trailhead is off-road.I will.
Be careful with low-riding cars.

After exiting at Otsuki IC, get on National Route 20, turn left at the traffic light at the entrance to Takatsuki Bridge, and enter National Route 139.
Continue along the road and when it reaches the end, it will join Prefectural Route 505, so turn left.
After that, you basically just follow the road until you reach the trailhead.

Use of Google Maps and car navigation

If you set Kosuge Village Office as your destination, you can easily take the Daibosatsu Toge Line.

weather

The weather at Daibosatsurei isHerePlease enjoy!

Nearby facility information

Once you enter National Route 139, there are no facilities available for use in the early morning until the trailhead.
If you want to buy food and drinks early in the morning, use the convenience store right after exiting Otsuki IC.

Roadside Station Kosuge
There is also a hot spring, which is convenient. It is in a perfect location for when you return from hiking!

summary

Although we couldn't reach the summit, we were able to enjoy the snowy scenery of Mt. Daibosatsu.