Hiked on Jul 4, 2012 Aug 24, 2023 . Mt. Bonomine 棒ノ峰山 – Mt. Kuroyama 黒山 – Nasaka Pass 名坂峠 Duration: 6 hours Distance: 14.7 km Elevation change: 577 metres Highest point: 969 metres Start: Kawai...
Hiked on May 23, 2013 Aug 22, 2023 . Mitsumine Shrine 三峯神社 – Mt. Kumotori 雲取山 – Mt. Mutsuishiyama 六ッ石山 Duration: 2 days Distance: 29.2 km Elevation change: 977 metres Highest point: 2017 metres Start:...
Tama Lake – Seibu Dome – Tamako Jitensha Dori Ave For those looking for a nearby off road adventure try the Sayama Hills mountain bike course. Duration: 1 hour Distance: 13.1 km Elevation change: 63 metres Highest point: 158...
Hiked on Apr 28, 2013 Aug 24, 2023 . Hinodeyamakita Ridge 日ノ出山北尾根 – Mt. Hinodeyama 日の出山 – Mt. Mitsumuroyama 三室山 Duration: 5 hours Distance: 11 km Elevation change: 652 metres Highest point: 902 metres...
Hiked on Apr 4, 2013 Aug 22, 2023 . Mt. Tounotake 塔ノ岳 – Mt. Tanzawa 丹沢山 – Mt. Hirugatake 蛭ヶ岳 Duration: 2 days Distance: 23.7 km Elevation change: 1383 metres Highest point: 1673 metres Start: Okura Bus...
Unearthing the Longest Fish Ladder in Japan On recent nature outing near Okutama I stumbled across non-descript administrative building which just happens to house the longest fish ladder in Japan. The fish ladder is situated along a scenic stretch...
The Spoils of Early Spring Outings Tempted with the lure of warm weather for the first time this year, I made an ill-fated decision yesterday to set out knowing very well I had a good chance of succumbing to hay fever. This ignominious fate first...
A Bodhisattva Inspired Kannon Temple The township of Naguri is more than just a launching pad for local trekking adventures and includes the impressive Hakuunsan Torii Kannon 白雲山 鳥居観音 which makes a formidable statement on the surrounding landscape...
Hiked on Feb 28, 2013 Aug 23, 2023 . Naguri Lake 名栗湖 – Mt. Makinooyama 槙ノ尾山 – Mt. Bonomine 棒ノ峰山 Duration: 6 hours Distance: 11.2 km Elevation change: 736 metres Highest point: 969 metres Start:...
It has been almost two years since purchasing the EIZO SX2762W FlexiScan LCD monitor and with almost 3,500 hours on the clock, I felt it was time to revisit my original review (included below) and add some closing remarks. The primary reason for...