Archive: October 2018

Classic Tokyo Hike: Mt. Takao to Mt. Jinba

Hiked on Oct 21, 2018    Apr 19, 2022 . Mt. Takao 高尾山 – Mt. Shiroyama 城山 – Mt. Kagenobu 景信山   Duration: 6 hours   Distance: 17.2 km   Elevation change: 665 metres   Highest point: 857 metres   Start: Takaosanguchi...

Yamabushi: The Mountain Priests of Japan

The Weird and Wonderful World of Yamabushi # 1. What is a Yamabushi? Yamabushi also known Shugenja are the mountain-wandering priests of Japan. Their name literally means “those who lie in the mountains” from kanji 山 (yama) mountain and 伏 (bushi) in...

Mt. Mitsutoge 三ッ峠山

Hiked on Oct 9, 2018    Feb 4, 2021 . Mt. Kaiun 開運山 – Mt. Tenjo 天上山   Duration: 6.5 hours   Distance: 17 km   Elevation change: 1171 metres   Highest point: 1785 metres   Start: Mitsutoge Station (Fujikyuko Line)...

Mt. Tsukuba 筑波山

Hiked on Sep 28, 2018 . Tsukuba Shrine 筑波神社 – Mt. Nantai 男体山 – Mt. Nyotai 女体山   Duration: 3.5 hours   Distance: 5.9 km   Elevation change: 600 metres   Highest point: 877 metres   Start: Tsukuba Shrine bus stop  ...

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