Mt. Hinokiboramaru 檜洞丸

Hiked on Jun 14, 2024 . Nishi Tanzawa Visitor Center 西丹沢ビジターセンター – Gorasawa-deai ゴーラ沢出合 – Aogatake Sanso 青ヶ岳山荘   Duration: 5.5 hours   Distance: 11 km   Elevation change: 1061 metres   Highest point: 1601 metres   Start: Nishi Tanzawa...

Mt. Hinata 日向山

Hiked on May 23, 2024 . Hakushukanko Ojiro Campground 白州観光 尾白キャンプ場 – Ojiragawa Gorge 尾白川渓谷   Duration: 2 days   Distance: 16.8 km   Elevation change: 1046 metres   Highest point: 1660 metres   Start: Michi-no-Eki...

Ojiragawa Gorge 尾白川渓谷

Hiked on May 22, 2024 . Chikukomagatake Shrine 竹宇駒ヶ岳神社 – Ojiragawa Gorge 尾白川渓谷   Although the Ojiragawa Gorge loop includes fixed chains, there are sections with significant exposure, so proceed with caution.   Duration: 3 hours...

Otsuki’s 12 Beautiful Views of Mt. Fuji

Otsuki 20: Best Fuji-san Viewpoints Being a little over an hour away by train from my local station in west Tokyo has meant I have been able to visit Otsuki City frequently over the past decade. This proximity has allowed me to climb many of its...

Mt. Narakura 奈良倉山

Hiked on May 4, 2024 . Kosuge-no-Yu 小菅の湯 – Mt. Omatei 大マテイ山 – Mt. Muko 向山   Do not attempt this hike unless you have experience in route-finding and make sure you carry a topographic map and handheld GPS device.   Duration: 2...

Mt. Nakimushi 鳴虫山

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)  ...

Mt. Oiseyama お伊勢山

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...

Haha-no-Shirataki Waterfall

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...

Tenku-no Torii (Torii Gate in the Sky)

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...

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