Archive: June 2018

Secret Point: Niijima’s Best Surf Spot

How Not to Keep a Secret Spot Secret Habushiura Beach on Niijima is said to be the most beautiful in the Izu Islands and has long lured surfers looking to ride the best waves around. There’s a section of beach oddly named “Secret Point” in that just...

Niijima’s Unclimbable Peak: Mt. Miyatsuka

Hiked on Mar 17, 2018 . Fujimitoge Lookout 富士見峠展望台 – Mt. Miyatsuka 宮塚山   Duration: 4 hours   Distance: 13.3 km   Elevation change: 376 metres   Highest point: 376 metres   Start: Habushiura Campground   Finish:...

Family Friendly Day Hikes Around Tokyo

Where to Hike as a Family in the Greater Tokyo Area Hiking with children is a great way to get them connected to the outdoors and enjoy nature but knowing exactly where to go can be a challenge. Thankfully the Greater Tokyo Area has plenty of...

Irikawa Gorge 入川渓谷

Hiked on Jun 6, 2018 . Irikawa Gorge 入川渓谷 – Arakawa River Starting Point 荒川起点石標   Duration: 4 hours   Distance: 12.3 km   Elevation change: 290 metres   Highest point: 920‬ metres   Start: Kawamata bus stop   Finish:...

Mt. Akagi 赤城山

Hiked on May 24, 2018    May 15, 2022 . Mt. Kurobi 黒檜山 – Mt. Komagatake 駒ヶ岳登山 – Mt. Choshichiro 長七郎山   Duration: 2 days   Distance: 22.3 km   Elevation change: 1330 metres   Highest point: 1828 metres  ...

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