Archive: May 2024

Mt. Hinata 日向山

Hiked on May 23, 2024 . Hakushukanko Ojiro Campground 白州観光 尾白キャンプ場 – Ojiragawa Gorge 尾白川渓谷   Duration: 2 days   Distance: 16.8 km   Elevation change: 1046 metres   Highest point: 1660 metres   Start: Michi-no-Eki...

Ojiragawa Gorge 尾白川渓谷

Hiked on May 22, 2024 . Chikukomagatake Shrine 竹宇駒ヶ岳神社 – Ojiragawa Gorge 尾白川渓谷   Although the Ojiragawa Gorge loop includes fixed chains, there are sections with significant exposure, so proceed with caution.   Duration: 3 hours...

Otsuki’s 12 Beautiful Views of Mt. Fuji

Otsuki 20: Best Fuji-san Viewpoints Being a little over an hour away by train from my local station in west Tokyo has meant I have been able to visit Otsuki City frequently over the past decade. This proximity has allowed me to climb many of its...

Mt. Narakura 奈良倉山

Hiked on May 4, 2024 . Kosuge-no-Yu 小菅の湯 – Mt. Omatei 大マテイ山 – Mt. Muko 向山   Do not attempt this hike unless you have experience in route-finding and make sure you carry a topographic map and handheld GPS device.   Duration: 2...

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