Hiked on Apr 19, 2024 . Mt. Konosu 神ノ主山 – Gappo 合峰 – Doppyo 独標 Duration: 4.5 hours Distance: 10.6 km Elevation change: 561 metres Highest point: 1104 metres Start: Tobu-Nikko Station (Tobu Nikko Line) ...
Hiked on Apr 13, 2024 . Kamimagi Shrine 上真木大神社 – Mt. Oiwa 大岩山 – Mt. Hanasaki 花咲山 Duration: 3.5 hours Distance: 6.7 km Elevation change: 247 metres Highest point: 750 metres Start: Kamimagi bus stop...
The Sacred Power of Haha-no-Shirataki Waterfall In addition to our recent visit to the Tenku-no Torii (Torii Gate in the Sky), we also made a stop at the Haha-no-Shirataki Waterfall (Mother’s White Waterfall) located nearby. It’s definitely worth a...
Mount Fuji’s Majesty from the Tenku-no Tori Last week, Akiko and I were lucky enough to spend a couple of nights auto camping at the rather lovely Retreat Camp Mahoroba which is sheltered above the waters of Lake Kawaguchiko in Yamanashi. While...
Hiked on Apr 2, 2024 . Mt. Ariyama 蟻山 – Mt. Fuji viewpoint 富士山展望台 – Mt. Tenshin 天神山 Duration: 5 hours Distance: 10.5 km Elevation change: 246 metres Highest point: 713 metres Start: Tsurushi Station...