Hiked on Jul 13, 2026 . Hirogawara 広河原 – Shiraneoike 白根御池 – Mt. Mae-Kotaroyama 前小太郎山 Duration: 2 days Distance: 13.3 km Elevation change: 1340 metres Highest point: 2860 metres Start: Hirogawara Bus Stop Finish: Hirogawara Bus Stop ...
A Pocket Guide for Climbing Mt Fuji in 2026 Hot on the heels of the Japan Hiking Field Guide comes its first companion: a pocket reference built for one mountain and one mountain only. If you’re climbing Mt Fuji this season, this pocket guide is...
Where to Pitch a Tent in the Kiso Valley Most people walking the Nakasendo Kiso Valley stay in ryokan and minshuku, and for good reason: it’s both the traditional and enjoyable way to do this route, and the welcome at places like Minshuku Matsuo or...