Reading Japanese Hiking Maps

Japanese Mapping Nomenclature Debunked Knowing your limits, keeping safe and out of harm’s way should be your number one priority when hitting the mountain trails and a big part of this is being able to read Japanese maps. While maps, signs...

Mt. Iwatakeishiyama 岩茸石山

Hiked on Jan 27, 2013    Aug 23, 2023 . Mt. Sogakusan 惣岳山 – Mt. Iwatakeishiyama 岩茸石山 – Mt. Takamizusan 高水山   Duration: 4.5 hours   Distance: 9.2 km   Elevation change: 543 metres   Highest point: 793 metres  ...

Mt. Takao 高尾山

Hiked on Jan 17, 2013    Aug 23, 2023 . Mt. Kobotoke-Shiroyama 小仏城山 – Sagamiko Station 相模湖駅   Duration: 4 hours   Distance: 11.4 km   Elevation change: 409 metres   Highest point: 670 metres   Start: Takaosanguchi...

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