Archive: August 2025

10 Reasons to Start Hiking Early in Japan

Why Early Starts Became My New Normal After years of hiking in Japan, several of my “ways” have changed: I now tend to hike solo, rely on public transport instead of driving as I once did back in Australia, and carry a dedicated GPS. But above all...

Mt. Senjo 仙丈ヶ岳

Hiked on Aug 23, 2025 . Kitazawa-toge 北沢峠 – Choei-goya 長衛小屋 – Ko-senjogatake 小仙丈ヶ岳   Duration: 7 hours   Distance: 11 km   Elevation change: 1003 metres   Highest point: 3033 metres   Start: Kitazawa-toge  ...

5 More Hiking in Japan Myths, Busted

Debunking More Myths About Hiking in Japan You’d think most of the common misconceptions about hiking in Japan would’ve been put to rest by now, but a few still stubbornly hang around. Whether you’re new to the trails or have been hiking here for...

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