Hiked on Sep 22, 2018 . Shobugahama Campground 菖蒲ヶ浜キャンプ場 – Senjugahama 千手ヶ浜 Duration: 2.5 hours Distance: 11.3 km Elevation change: 80 metres Highest point: 1295 metres Start: Shobugahama Campground Finish:...
Hiked on Sep 23, 2018 Jul 15, 2022 . Futarasan Shrine 二荒山神社 – Mt. Nantai 男体山 Duration: 7 hours Distance: 13.4 km Elevation change: 1204 metres Highest point: 2484 metres Start: Shobugahama Campground...
Fun, One-of-a-Kind Experience A waterfall that doubles as a natural hot spring is the best way to describe the Kamuiwakka Falls which are located up the road from the Shiretoko Five Lakes. These falls are one of Japan’s more amazing natural...
Small Town with an Aquamarine Pond Smack-bang in the middle of Hokkaido finds the Biei Blue Pond (Aoiike) an artificial pond flanking the Biei River and down the road from the Shirogane Onsen. The pond itself is little more than an oversized puddle...
Where Art and Nature Meet The Kiyotsu Gorge (Kiyotsukyo) in Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture is considered one of the three great gorges and is designated a natural monument of Japan. The gorge is 12.5 km in length and was carved out by the...
Refreshing Waterfalls to Beat the Heat There is something about waterfalls that captivates and beckons us to take a closer look. Perhaps it’s the sight and sound of falling water that refreshes and energises especially in Japan’s humid summer...
Hiked on Aug 4, 2018 . Mt. Yamizo 八溝山 – Nichirin Temple 日輪寺 Duration: 4 hours Distance: 9.8 km Elevation change: 667 metres Highest point: 1022 metres Start: Jakechi bus stop Finish: Jakechi bus stop ...
Vast Sea of Yellow Sunflowers In winter Tsunan Town, Niigata Prefecture has some of the heaviest snow falls in Japan. Come summer a small corner of the town (3 hectares to be precise) is transformed into a brilliant display of yellow sunflowers. The...
Hiked on Jul 20, 2018 Aug 15, 2021 . Mt. Mibudake 三峰岳 – Mt. Ainodake 間ノ岳 – Mt. Notoridake 農鳥岳 Duration: 4 days Distance: 27.5 km Elevation change: 1399 metres Highest point: 3189 metres ...
Hidden Waterfall on the Outskirts of Tokyo One needn’t look far to discover pockets of nature in Tokyo with Hachioji City being a good example. Located only 40 km west of the city centre it contains the hugely popular hiking destinations of Mt...
How Not to Keep a Secret Spot Secret Habushiura Beach on Niijima is said to be the most beautiful in the Izu Islands and has long lured surfers looking to ride the best waves around. There’s a section of beach oddly named “Secret Point” in that just...
Hiked on Mar 17, 2018 . Fujimitoge Lookout 富士見峠展望台 – Mt. Miyatsuka 宮塚山 Duration: 4 hours Distance: 13.3 km Elevation change: 376 metres Highest point: 376 metres Start: Habushiura Campground Finish:...