A YAMAP activity log describes a hike to Okumaruyama to view snow-capped Yarigatake and Hotakadake. The entry calls the spot the closest “SS seat” to the “superstar” peaks of Yari and Hotaka and notes that the route has been repeated many times. The log entry is timestamped 12 November 2026.
The recorded time was 9 hours 31 minutes covering 22.6 km with 1,559 m of ascent and matching descent. A standard time of 11 hours 13 minutes is given, with the course marked “tough” (42). Day 1 totals match those figures: 9 hours 31 minutes, including 1 hour 30 minutes of rest, 22.6 km, and 1,559 m of ascent and descent.
The day was clear and bitterly cold. Snow was lighter than feared, and chain spikes were sufficient. Another concern was the Takidani crossing after the bridge had been removed. After rain the previous day the water was moderate, and the crossing was completed without difficulty using a secret item. A note states that people usually climb higher and cross where the water is lower. The log suggests that Okumaruyama becomes harder with full snow cover, and that November, when the air is clear, may be a good time to go. The start is described as being made amid 120 percent expectations, with the views called a sure thing.
Members listed are Mokorin and Chikako kumac.
Original activity log: https://yamap.com/activities/52625824
