Settogatake (雪頭ヶ岳) is an easy dayhike with amazing views of Fuji. This little hike is perfect if you're in the Fuji 5 lakes area and want to get away from the masses at Kawaguchiko.
Time: 3h
Location: Yamanashi
Distance: 9km
Difficulty: Easy
Elevation Gain: 820m
Dayhike
Access
Trailhead starts behind Lake Saiko.
There is free parking and toilets at the lake.
The bus stop is called Gyominsou and you can take the bus from Kawaguchiko station. It runs about once an hour and costs 710¥ one way.
Trail description
Start at the lake and cross the road. Walk up into the residential area and follow a small paved then gravel road past a small campground on the right.
It took us 2h up through the forest and 1h back down.
Elevation Profile & Map
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