Yama Guchi street can be reached by going straight up the main street from the station and up to the highway, then turning right and continuing until you see the supermarket. At Yama Guchi street entry on one side of the road is a supermarket, and on the other side is an outdoor equipment shop.
The signpost for the mountain trail is at the top of the Yama Guchi street, and then the trail head is down the road to the left, and then just round the bend on the left hand side.
Taro san is a steep climb up to the 1164 metre top, and has many little shrines along the way that are well tended and add to the appeal of the mountain.
The track is well maintained and clearly marked. When you reach the top you are rewarded with a lovely view of the Japanese Alps, in layers of blue on blue reminiscent of an asian watercolour painting, and on a clear day Mt Fuji can be seen in the distance, towering as it does over all the other peaks in this part of Japan.
There is a large temple at the mountain summit. The age of the original temple building is unknown but the current building was constructed in the Meiji era.
With plenty of alpine forest trees and lots of bird life, this is a great short hike and a good side trip when visiting Bessho Onsen.
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