Hiked on Mar 14, 2024 . Tengu-iwa 天狗岩 – Mt. Tsutaiwa 蔦岩山 – Mt. Futago 二子山 Duration: 5.5 hours Distance: 11.4 km Elevation change: 722 metres Highest point: 1052 metres Start: Nago Bus Stop ...
Hiked on Mar 7, 2024 . Takao Plum Tree Road 高尾梅郷遊歩道 – Kogesawa Plum Grove 木下沢梅林 Duration: 3 hours Distance: 8.5 km Elevation change: 275 metres Highest point: 108 metres Start: Takao Station (Chuo Main Line) ...
Tips for Conquering the Trail Alone Last year, I shared some general safety tips for hiking in Japan. This time, we’ll delve deeper into solo hiking and the extra precautions you can take to stay safe when exploring the trails on your own. Solo...
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2024 Release of Maps of Mountains and Plateaus The map images and contents of this article have been obtained with the permission of the publisher (株式会社昭文社 Shobunsha Publications, Inc.). The opinion expressed in this article is that of the author...
Hiked on Feb 17, 2024 . Setsubun Soen 節分草園 – Ryokami Jinja-Okusha 両神神社奥社 Do not attempt the chain section of the Tsutsuji Shindo course unless you are confident in your ability to support your full body weight on a fixed chain. ...
Garmin Handheld GPS vs iPhone 14 Pro The prevailing wisdom suggests that flagship smartphones like the iPhone 14 Pro can’t compete with dedicated GPS devices in terms of durability, battery life, and gloved operation. However, they are...
Hiked on Feb 10, 2024 . Kenkyoji Temple 顕鏡寺 – Daimyojin Observation Deck 大明神展望台 Duration: 4.5 hours Distance: 8.5 km Elevation change: 482 metres Highest point: 702 metres Start: Sekirozan Sanpaisha carpark Finish: Sekirozan...
German Gairaigo Mountain Terms The other night, while watching Let’s Trek Japan on NHK World Japan, which coincided with the unseasonably early snowfall in Karasawa last year, the show mentioned the word “morugenrōto”. If you haven’t heard of it...
Why the Garmin GPSMAP 67 is a Game-Changer There has always been a compelling argument for carrying a stand-alone GPS device, whether it be a smartwatch or a handheld unit. These dedicated devices offer distinct advantages in terms of durability...
Hiked on Jan 22, 2024 . Sojogamine 相定ヶ峰 – Mt. Kurami 倉見山 – Dooyama Park 堂尾山公園 Duration: 4 hours Distance: 9.8 km Elevation change: 695 metres Highest point: 1256 metres Start: Higashi-Katsura Station...
Interweaving Three Tragic Tales Japanese refuge huts, known as hinan-goya, serve as vital resting places for hikers and climbers in the country’s mountainous regions. Hikers value them not only for being free but also as essential shelters from...