Why Most Hikers in Japan Still Have Little to Fear Watching the NHK nightly news recently, it’s rare to go a night without a story about a bear attack somewhere in Japan. But is there really much to worry about for the average hiker? Returning along...
The Familiar Jingle of the Trail On nearly every well-trodden mountain trail in Japan, from the gentle slopes of Mt. Takao to the exposed ridgelines of Yatsugatake, one sound is almost always present: the steady jingle of bear bells. Dangling from...
Hiked on Aug 7, 2022 . Hotaka-jinja 武尊神社 – Kengamine 剣ケ峰山 Duration: 7.5 hours Distance: 13 km Elevation change: 1058 metres Highest point: 2158 metres Start: Urami-no-taki carpark Finish: Urami-no-taki...
Hiked on May 24, 2022 . Jinzasan 神座山 – Mt.Shakagatake 釈迦ヶ岳 – Shindo Pass 新道峠 Duration: 2 days Distance: 18.4 km Elevation change: 1028 metres Highest point: 1793 metres Start: Himine jinja mae Bus Stop ...