Tag: Saitama hikes

Mt. Hiwada 日和田山

Hiked on Nov 17, 2020 . Kitamuki-Jizo 北向地蔵 – Mt. Monomi 物見山 – Mt. Takazasu 高指山   Duration: 3.5 hours   Distance: 9.2 km   Elevation change: 270 metres   Highest point: 380 metres   Start: Musashi-Yokote Station...

Mt. Kasatori 笠取山

Hiked on Oct 31, 2020    Nov 10, 2021 . Gan-toge 雁峠 – Kasatori-goya 笠取小屋 – Tama River Headwaters 多摩川源流   Duration: 2 days   Distance: 20 km   Elevation change: 893 metres   Highest point: 1953 metres  ...

Koburi Pass 顔振峠

Hiked on Jul 17, 2020 . Suwa Shrine 諏訪神社 – Mt. Ogamiyama 越上山 – Yugate ユガテ   Duration: 4.5 hours   Distance: 11.9 km   Elevation change: 396 metres   Highest point: 566 metres   Start: Agano Station (Seibu...

Sayama Hills Loop Hike

Hiked on Jun 16, 2020 . Saitama Prefectural Nature Park – Noyamakita-Rokudoyama Park   Duration: 4 hours   Distance: 12.9 km   Elevation change: 60 metres   Highest point: 172 metres   Start: Seibu-Kyujo-mae Station  ...

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...

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:...

Tokyo Hiking: 8 Mountain Huts to Stay for Free

Sleep in these Mountain Huts and Save Some Coin While hiking purists might scoff at the idea of bedding down for the night in a mountain hut either due to cost considerations or the thought of suffering through an ensemble of snorers, huts do have...

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  ...

Waterfall Wonders: Marugami Falls

Tracking Down Saitama’s Tallest Waterfall Saitama Prefecture like neighbouring Tokyo has only one waterfall chosen as one of the 100 Japanese waterfalls of Japan way back in 1990. Whilst it’s not the easiest location to reach by public transport...

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