Archive: December 2020

Mt. Raiden 雷電山

Hiked on Dec 29, 2020 . Enoki-toge 榎峠 – Nago-toge 名郷峠 – Mt. Sanbosan 三方山   Duration: 4 hours   Distance: 10.9 km   Elevation change: 244 metres   Highest point: 494 metres   Start: Ikusabata Station (Ome Line)  ...

Mt. Kintoki 金時山

Hiked on Dec 16, 2020 . Kintoki-jinja Shrine 金時神社 – Mt. Nagao 長尾山 – Otome-toge 乙女峠   Duration: 3.5 hours   Distance: 6.3 km   Elevation change: 517 metres   Highest point: 1212 metres   Start: Kintoki Jinja...

Mt. Kobotoke-Shiroyama 小仏城山

Hiked on Nov 28, 2020 . Umenokidaira 梅ノ木平 – Odarumi Pass 大垂水峠 – Mt. Takao 高尾山   Duration: 6 hours   Distance: 17.7 km   Elevation change: 480 metres   Highest point: 670 metres   Start: Takaosanguchi Station...

KS Ultralight Gear KS50 Backpack Review

Perennial Favourite Among Lightweight Backpackers KS ultralight gear is one of a growing number of cottage companies serving the needs of ultralight backpackers both here in Japan and around the world. It’s run by French expat Laurent Barikosky who...

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