Section length: 7.2 kilometers; Time required: approx. 4 – 5 hours

Section highlights

This section links the Sekida Mountains to the foothills of Mt. Naeba, and passes over mountains and through villages. Satoyama Deai is the border, as the Trail changes from a mountain path to paved road. The beech forest near the Matsunoyama trailhead is off the main Trail, but is very beautiful and well worth a side trip.

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7.2km

Mt. Amamizu＜1088m＞

Matsunoyama Trailhead

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Echigo-Tsumari Daigonji Kogen Campsite

Views toward Tsunan and the Myōhō breeding ranch

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3.6km

Satoyama Deai＜575m＞

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Walk along roads and narrow farm tracks

Key points

point1 The section includes a long descent from Mt. Amamizu, then a long, continuous climb from Mori-Miyanohara Station.

point2 Along with Section 6, this will see snow lingering longer than anywhere else on the Trail. Always check in springtime before heading out.

point3 The section on paved road slopes, and it’s easy to strain the knees. Walk slowly, and take plenty of breaks!

Milestones

Accommodations

• Tent site
• Accommodations

information on the trail and nearby facilities

• Mt. YamabushiNature
• Shinano-so, Echigo-Tanaka OnsenOnsen
• Kotaki Kōdo (Shikumi Kaidō)History and culture
• Kitano Tenmangu ShrineHistory and culture
• Kitano Tenman OnsenOnsen
• Kizuna, the Sakae Village Reconstruction Memorial HallNearby facility
• Mori-Miyanohara StationNearby facility