Mt. Gassan Guide Association

The Gassan Guide Association can help you find a guide for your climb of Mt. Gassan. All guides are certified by the Japan Mountain Guides Association, and each can lead from five to ten climbers up the mountain, depending on the course. Experienced local guides are ready to accompany you on a variety of routes, including a round trip to the peak from the Eighth Station rest house or the Ubasawa Lift, or the two-day, one-night Hijiori route. You can make your request by telephone, e-mail, or FAX.

Spot details

Address: Yamagata Tsuruoka-shi Haguromachi Toge Hagurosan 147-5 Tsukiyama Visitor Center Map
Area: Shonai Area (South)
Phone: 0235624321
Hours: [Guide period] July- Oct.Early (in the month) (until Monday mountain closure)
Fees: Per guide [Round trip from Monday Mt. 8th station rest house to the top] 25,000yen [Round trip from Ubasawa lift to the top] 25,000yen + transportation fee and round trip lift fee [Round trip from Yudonosan Shrine to the top] 28,000yen + transportation fee and shuttle Bus fare, Fee road fee Friday, etc.