Possible, but maybe not probable, unless you're Superman by: Gary Wolff
Only if you’re in excellent physical condition and are a mountain climber experienced hiking on snow. For safety, most hikers use crampons to hike across the Daisekkei Snow Valley, which is quite slippery in summer.
It takes the average climber 6 hours to the top (it took me 7), so I would recommend that you start hiking much earlier than 8 a.m.
Be careful trekking across the massive Daisekkei snow field, as it's one of the most dangerous places for hiking in Japan, with many tragic accidents there thru the years: Mt. Shirouma-dake Mountain Climbing Accidents
You may also want to check on the time of the last bus departing the Sarukura trailhead.
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