Archive: April 2014

Hossawa Falls

Tokyo’s Famed Hossawa Falls One thing that never fails to amaze me about living in Tokyo is unearthing its hidden natural treasures. Many readers this would be probably surprised to learn that Tokyo contains one of the One Hundred Waterfalls...

The Best Day Hikes Around Tokyo

Hiking Trails on Tokyo’s Doorstep Given Japan’s mountainous terrain it should come as no surprise that Tokyo’s fringes boast many great hikes. So with that said, it’s time to dust off the hiking gear, grab some friends and hit the trails. The...

Mt. Odake 大岳山

Hiked on May 4, 2013    Aug 23, 2023 . Mt. Odake 大岳山 – Nokogiriyama 鋸山   Duration: 5.5 hours   Distance: 14.5 km   Elevation change: 916 metres   Highest point: 1266 metres   Start: Mitake Cable lower station...

Mt. Jinba 陣馬山

Hiked on Apr 5, 2014    Aug 23, 2023 . Mt. Jinba 陣馬山 – Meio-toge 明王峠 – Mt. Magoyama 孫山   Duration: 4 hours   Distance: 9.4 km   Elevation change: 434 metres   Highest point: 857 metres   Start: Jinba Kougen...

Darn Tough Socks Review

A virtually indestructible sock with a lifetime guarantee Let’s talk socks for a minute. If there is one single item in your hiking arsenal apart from your shoes perhaps, that is likely to make you miserable out on the trail it’s probably your socks...

Mt. Oyama 大山

Hiked on Mar 31, 2014    Aug 23, 2023 . Oyama Afuri Jinja 大山阿夫利神社 – Mt. Oyama 大山   Duration: 4 hours   Distance: 6.3 km   Elevation change: 942 metres   Highest point: 1252 metres   Start: Oyama Cable Car Bus Stop...

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