Hiked on Apr 19, 2024 . Mt. Konosu 神ノ主山 – Gappo 合峰 – Doppyo 独標 Duration: 4.5 hours Distance: 10.6 km Elevation change: 561 metres Highest point: 1104 metres Start: Tobu-Nikko Station (Tobu Nikko Line) ...
Hiked on Apr 13, 2024 . Kamimagi Shrine 上真木大神社 – Mt. Oiwa 大岩山 – Mt. Hanasaki 花咲山 Duration: 3.5 hours Distance: 6.7 km Elevation change: 247 metres Highest point: 750 metres Start: Kamimagi bus stop...
The Sacred Power of Haha-no-Shirataki Waterfall In addition to our recent visit to the Tenku-no Torii (Torii Gate in the Sky), we also made a stop at the Haha-no-Shirataki Waterfall (Mother’s White Waterfall) located nearby. It’s definitely worth a...
Mount Fuji’s Majesty from the Tenku-no Tori Last week, Akiko and I were lucky enough to spend a couple of nights auto camping at the rather lovely Retreat Camp Mahoroba which is sheltered above the waters of Lake Kawaguchiko in Yamanashi. While...
Hiked on Apr 2, 2024 . Mt. Ariyama 蟻山 – Mt. Fuji viewpoint 富士山展望台 – Mt. Tenshin 天神山 Duration: 5 hours Distance: 10.5 km Elevation change: 246 metres Highest point: 713 metres Start: Tsurushi Station...
Hiked on Mar 27, 2024 . Fudo-yu 不動湯 – Ozasu-toge 大榷首峠 – Mt. Takazasu 高座山 Duration: 5.5 hours Distance: 14.4 km Elevation change: 848 metres Highest point: 1598 metres Start: Shimoyoshida Station...
Hiked on Mar 14, 2024 . Tengu-iwa 天狗岩 – Mt. Tsutaiwa 蔦岩山 – Mt. Futago 二子山 Duration: 5.5 hours Distance: 11.4 km Elevation change: 722 metres Highest point: 1052 metres Start: Nago Bus Stop ...
Hiked on Mar 7, 2024 . Takao Plum Tree Road 高尾梅郷遊歩道 – Kogesawa Plum Grove 木下沢梅林 Duration: 3 hours Distance: 8.5 km Elevation change: 275 metres Highest point: 108 metres Start: Takao Station (Chuo Main Line) ...
Tips for Conquering the Trail Alone Last year, I shared some general safety tips for hiking in Japan. This time, we’ll delve deeper into solo hiking and the extra precautions you can take to stay safe when exploring the trails on your own. Solo...
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