Tag: Chichibu Tama Kai National Park

20 Top Day Trips From Tokyo

Some Great Places to Explore Around Tokyo There’s lots to love about Tokyo including its vibrant culture, nightlife and atmospheric alleyways full of nook and cranny style eating establishments. However, you need the occasional getaway whether...

The Misotsuchi no Tsurara Icicles

Chichibu’s Natural Ice Sculpture If you’re looking for a day adventure to get your nature fix during the winter months the Misotsuchi no Tsurara 三十槌の氷柱 (Icicles of Misotsuchi) could be just the ticket. Located in a remote pocket in Chichibu, Saitama...

Shiraiwa Falls Hike

Hiked on Dec 1, 2018    Jan 3, 2022 . Mt. Aso 麻生山 – Mt. Hinodeyama 日の出山 – Tsurutsuru onsen つるつる温泉   Duration: 3.5 hours   Distance: 8 km   Elevation change: 597 metres   Highest point: 902 metres   Start:...

Classic Tokyo Hike: Mt. Takao to Mt. Jinba

Hiked on Oct 21, 2018    Apr 19, 2022 . Mt. Takao 高尾山 – Mt. Shiroyama 城山 – Mt. Kagenobu 景信山   Duration: 6 hours   Distance: 17.2 km   Elevation change: 665 metres   Highest point: 857 metres   Start: Takaosanguchi...

Family Friendly Day Hikes Around Tokyo

Where to Hike as a Family in the Greater Tokyo Area Hiking with children is a great way to get them connected to the outdoors and enjoy nature but knowing exactly where to go can be a challenge. Thankfully the Greater Tokyo Area has plenty of...

Irikawa Gorge 入川渓谷

Hiked on Jun 6, 2018 . Irikawa Gorge 入川渓谷 – Arakawa River Starting Point 荒川起点石標   Duration: 4 hours   Distance: 12.3 km   Elevation change: 290 metres   Highest point: 920‬ metres   Start: Kawamata bus stop   Finish:...

Mt. Tenmoku 天目山

Hiked on May 5, 2017    Nov 13, 2022 . Mt. Bonomine 棒ノ峰山 – Mt. Sobatsubu 蕎麦粒山 – Mt. Tenmoku 天目山   Duration: 2 days   Distance: 19.8 km   Elevation change: 1171 metres   Highest point: 1576 metres  ...

Tsuzuraiwa Rock つづら岩

Hiked on Apr 28, 2018 . Tenguno Falls 天狗の滝 – Tsuzuraiwa Rock つづら岩 – Fujimidai 富士見台   Duration: 5 hours   Distance: 8 km   Elevation change: 764 metres   Highest point: 1054 metres   Start: Senzoku bus stop  ...

Tenguno Falls in Hinohara Village

The Tranquil Tenguno Falls Hinohara Village in the backblocks of Tokyo has nature in abundance and is home to several stunning waterfalls including the Odake and Hossawa Falls. Located a stone’s throw away from the latter is the no less...

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