A Climb up the Dainichi Boulder Aside from scaling the majestic peak of Mt. Mizugaki, another equally stunning viewpoint was delivered from the Dainichi Boulder 大日岩 on the first day. I previously passed by this rather massive rock conglomeration...
Hiked on Jul 31, 2014 Aug 23, 2023 . Mizugaki-sansou 瑞牆山荘 – Mt. Mizugaki 瑞牆山 Duration: 5.5 hours Distance: 5.9 km Elevation change: 720 metres Highest point: 2230 metres Start: Mizugaki-sansou ...
Hiked on Aug 4, 2013 Aug 23, 2023 . Mt. Kobutaka コブタカ山 – Mt. Honita 本仁田山 Duration: 4.5 hours Distance: 7.7 km Elevation change: 914 metres Highest point: 1224 metres Start: Hatonosu station (JR Ome...
Hiked on May 22, 2014 Aug 23, 2023 . Mt. Takanosu 鷹ノ巣山 – Mt. Kayanoki 榧ノ木山 – Mt. Kurato 倉戸山 The Inamuraiwa Ridge remains closed due to collapses in several places. For the latest information please refer to the Okutama Visitor...
Hiked on May 1, 2014 Aug 23, 2023 . Kawahake 川端下 – Kinpo sansou 金峰山荘 Duration: 3 days Distance: 17.5 km Elevation change: 509 metres Highest point: 2048 metres Start: Kawahake Bus Stop Finish:...
Hiked on Apr 26, 2014 Aug 23, 2023 . Hossawa Falls 払沢の滝 – Mt. Sengenrei 浅間嶺 Duration: 4 hours Distance: 7.8 km Elevation change: 623 metres Highest point: 903 metres Start: Hossawa no taki iriguchi Bus...
Tokyo’s Famed Hossawa Falls One thing that never fails to amaze me about living in Tokyo is unearthing its hidden natural treasures. Many readers this would be probably surprised to learn that Tokyo contains one of the One Hundred Waterfalls...
Hiking Trails on Tokyo’s Doorstep Given Japan’s mountainous terrain it should come as no surprise that Tokyo’s fringes boast many great hikes. So with that said, it’s time to dust off the hiking gear, grab some friends and hit the trails. The...
Hiked on May 4, 2013 Aug 23, 2023 . Mt. Odake 大岳山 – Nokogiriyama 鋸山 Duration: 5.5 hours Distance: 14.5 km Elevation change: 916 metres Highest point: 1266 metres Start: Mitake Cable lower station...
Hiked on Dec 28, 2013 Aug 23, 2023 . Mt. Ougiyama 扇山 – Mt. Momokurasan 百蔵山 Duration: 6 hours Distance: 13.4 km Elevation change: 824 metres Highest point: 1138 metres Start: Torisawa Station (Chuo Main...
Looking Back on the Year The main impetus for getting this blog started was frustration with the lack of information in English on hiking trails around Tokyo. Over the past year I have relished the opportunity to document my experiences and realised...
Hiked on Dec 12, 2013 May 5, 2024 . Mt. Iyo イヨ山 – Mt. Nukazasu ヌカザス山 – Mt. Mito 三頭山 The floating bridge near the Ogouchi Jinja Bus Stop is temporarily closed due to the declining water level of Lake Okutama. For the...