Myoko, Niigata / 高谷池（こうやいけ）
Koyaike Pond
A pond just before the summit on the way up Mt. Hiuchi. In summer Primula cuneifolia flowers draw climbers, and in autumn the autumn leaves; the Koyaike Hutte nearby is a place for climbers to rest.
Last official check
26 Sept 2026
Traveler reports
0
Reports open in Phase 2
Next scheduled check
25 Dec 2026
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- Getting there
- Train / Bus / Car
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- Opening hours
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- Admission
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- Getting there
50 minutes by bus from Myoko-Kogen Station (Myoko Haneuma line) to the Sasagamine trailhead; 40 minutes by car from Myoko-Kogen IC (Joshin-etsu Expressway).
Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site- Parking
Car parking at the trailheads (Tsubame Onsen / Sasagamine).
Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site- Payment
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Address: Myoko, Niigata (Japanese address: 新潟県妙高市杉野沢)
Official site: https://niigata-kankou.or.jp/spot/10649
Location
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- Busiest days
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- Busiest season
Primula cuneifolia in summer, autumn leaves in autumn.
Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site- Latest traveler report
- None yet
Traveler crowd data by time of day appears after 5 traveler reports (0 so far).
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Verification log
- 26 Sept 2026First check · Tourism board · https://niigata-kankou.or.jp/spot/10649Access, parking and description read from a tourism organization's site.