2023 Release of Maps of Mountains and Plateaus The map images and contents of this article have been obtained with the permission of the publisher (Shobunsha). As is customary, Shobunsha Publications (MAPPLE) released their annual Yama to Kogen...
Hiked on Feb 26, 2023 . Oni-no-iwaya 鬼の岩屋 – Mt. Iwadono 岩殿山 – Yosuike 用水池 Duration: 2.5 hours Distance: 7.7 km Elevation change: 270 metres Highest point: 634 metres Start: Otsuki Station (JR Chuo Main...
Hiked on Feb 11, 2023 . Hachioji Jouseki 八王子城跡 – Sugisawa-no-Atama 杉沢ノ頭 – Mt. Karasawayama 唐沢山 Duration: 4.5 hours Distance: 10.9 km Elevation change: 389 metres Highest point: 556 metres Start: Takao Station...
Deciphering Fact From Fiction Over the years, social media, guidebooks, including Lonely Planet’s Hiking in Japan, as well as various Japanese and foreign websites have kept alive a number of myths about hiking in Japan. In this post, we bring to...
Celebrating 10 Years Blogging in Japan This month, RIDGELINEIMAGES.com celebrates its 10th anniversary. For a decade now, I’ve been snapping pictures, sharing my hikes, adventures, gear selections, and how-tos. It’s hard to believe I’ve been...
100 Things You Should Know About Hiking Japan In spite of the fact that blogging is often thought of as a solitary pursuit, most of us count on the support, wisdom, and good deeds of others to cobble things together. This blogger included. I...
Hiked on Dec 19, 2022 . Senzoku-toge 千足峠 – Shinyanone-toge 新矢野根峠 – Gozenyama 御前山 Duration: 5 hours Distance: 10.5 km Elevation change: 493 metres Highest point: 733 metres Start: Shiotsu Station (Chuo Main Line) Finish:...
Hiked on Dec 7, 2022 . Mt. Hizure-kongozan 日連金剛山 – Mt. Yasaka 八坂山 – Mt. Takara 宝山 Duration: 3.5 hours Distance: 10.4 km Elevation change: 297 metres Highest point: 460 metres Start: Fujino Station (Chuo Main Line) Finish:...
10 Mountains In Tokyo Worth Climbing As this blog approaches its 10th anniversary, it’s time to do what any self-respecting Tokyo hiking blogger would; rate from 1 to 10, Tokyo’s best mountains – specifically the list focuses on mountains...
Hiked on Nov 12, 2022 . Mitsumine Shrine 三峯神社 – Mt. Shiraiwayama 白岩山 – Mt. Tenso 天祖山 Do not attempt this hike unless you have experience in route-finding and make sure you carry a topographic map and handheld GPS device...
