Ulanzi Zero Y Tripod: Field Tested As a solo content creator or photographer, there are some things you can forgo when making videos or snapping photos—and some things you can’t. You might opt for a smartphone over a dedicated camera or a shotgun...
Why I’m Not Chasing Japan’s 100 Famous Mountains Anyone who’s hiked a bit in Japan has probably come across the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains, or (Hyakumeizan). My first was Fuji-san, which I climbed 25 years ago during my first stint in Japan...
Hiked on Mar 6, 2025 . Kanhasshu-miharashidai 関八州見晴台 – Koburi-toge 顔振峠 Duration: 5 hours Distance: 12 km Elevation change: 601 metres Highest point: 771 metres Start: Nishi-Agano Station (Seibu Chichibu Line) Finish: Agano Station (Seibu...
Hiked on Feb 20, 2025 . Hisari-toge 尺里峠 – Nishihirabatake Park 西平畑公園 Duration: 5.5 hours Distance: 14.6 km Elevation change: 711 metres Highest point: 801 metres Start: Takamatsu-iriguchi Bus Stop Finish: Shin-Matsuda Station (Odakyu...
Hiked on Feb 14, 2025 . Yamanakako Panorama-dai 明神山パノラマ台 – Mt. Mikuni 三国山 – Mt. Takasasu 高指山 Duration: 4.5 hours Distance: 10.5 km Elevation change: 338 metres Highest point: 1328 metres Start: Mikuniyama Hiking Course Iriguchi Bus Stop ...
Hiked on Feb 7, 2025 . Konpira-kyu 金比羅宮 – Mt. Daidosan 大同山 – Mt. Momokurayama 百蔵山 If you wish to include neighbouring Mt. Ougiyama, you can also undertake it as a station-to-station hike starting from Torisawa Station. Duration: 4.5 hours ...
Hiked on Jan 24, 2025 . Kinsho 金勝山 – Kannokura-toge 官ノ倉峠 – Mt. Sekison 石尊山 Duration: 4 hours Distance: 11.3 km Elevation change: 244 metres Highest point: 345 metres Start: Tobu-Takezawa Station (Tobu Tojo Line) Finish: Ogawamachi...
Hiked on Dec 17, 2024 . Misaka-toge 御坂峠 – Kurodake Tenbodai 黒岳展望台 – FUJIYAMA ツインテラス Duration: 6 hours Distance: 12 km Elevation change: 783 metres Highest point: 1793 metres Start: Mitsutoge Iriguchi Bus Stop Finish: Kawaguchiko Natural...
Enter Naka-Shirane-san et al. TL;DR Not all 3,000-metre mountains in Japan are officially recognised. Peaks like Naka-Shirane-san and Gendarme lack prominence and are classified as secondary. Cultural factors and quirks, such as Fuji’s lesser-known...
Hiked on Dec 10, 2024 . Mt. Myojingatake 明神ヶ岳 – Yagurasawa-toge 矢倉沢峠 Duration: 6.5 hours Distance: 15.7 km Elevation change: 1144 metres Highest point: 1169 metres Start: Tsukahara Station (Daiyuzan Line) Finish: Sengoku Bus Stop ...
The Trail Less Rushed: 150 Hikes Quietly, last month I marked a major milestone: my 150th hiking trail guide on RIDGELINEIMAGES.com! Over the past 12 years, creating these trail guides has been a labour of love. While they make up less than half of...
Hiked on Nov 30, 2024 . Mt. Shomureyama 聖武連山 – Mt. Nodake 能岳 – Mt. Yaeyama 八重山 Duration: 4 hours Distance: 9 km Elevation change: 265 metres Highest point: 543 metres Start: Oduku Bus Stop Finish: Ohori Bus Stop Difficulty: ...
Hiked from Oct 11 to Oct 14, 2024 . Kannon-daira 観音平 to Puru-daira プール平 This is a long and demanding multi-day hike suitable for experienced hikers. Do not attempt this hike unless you have experience in route-finding. Carry the relevant...
Hiked on Nov 9, 2024 . Keikan Shrine 鶏冠神社 – Roppongi-toge 六本木峠 – Marukawa-toge 丸川峠 . Duration: 6 hours Distance: 15.3 km Elevation change: 826 metres Highest point: 1716 metres Start: Ochiai bus stop Finish: Daibosatsu-toge trailhead bus...
Hiked on Nov 3, 2024 . Yunosawa-toge 湯ノ沢峠 – Mt. Okuratakamaru 大蔵高丸 – Mt. Takigoyama 滝子山 Do not attempt this hike unless you have experience in route-finding and make sure you carry a topographic map and handheld GPS device. Duration: 2 days ...
Kanto’s Autumn Blues I write this with utter exasperation over the current state of the weather. Ordinarily, I would be setting off on a multi-day autumn adventure, but now it seems I’ll have to wait until later in the week for the autumn rain...