Tag: Chichibu Tama Kai National Park

Mt. Okuratakamaru 大蔵高丸

Hiked on Aug 31, 2014    Sep 2, 2021 . Mt. Okuratakamaru 大蔵高丸 – Mt. Hamaiba ハマイバ丸   Duration: 2 days   Distance: 16.1 km   Elevation change: 805 metres   Highest point: 1781 metres   Start: Yamatoten Mokusan Onsen...

Nishizawa Gorge 西沢渓谷

Hiked on Aug 12, 2014    Aug 23, 2023 . Nishizawa Keikoku Bus Stop 西沢渓谷入口 – Nanatsugama Godan Falls 七ツ釜五段の滝 The Nishizawa Gorge hiking trail closes during winter (December 1st-April 28th subject to change depending on snowfall) for the...

Dainichi Boulder Yamanashi Prefecture

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...

Mt. Mizugaki 瑞牆山

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  ...

Mt. Honita 本仁田山

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...

Mt. Takanosu 鷹ノ巣山

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...

Kawakami Village

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:...

Mt. Sengenrei 浅間嶺

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...

Hossawa Falls

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...

The Best Day Hikes Around Tokyo

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...

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