Tag: Tokyo hikes

Kongo Falls in Hachioji City

Hidden Waterfall on the Outskirts of Tokyo One needn’t look far to discover pockets of nature in Tokyo with Hachioji City being a good example. Located only 40 km west of the city centre it contains the hugely popular hiking destinations of Mt...

Secret Point: Niijima’s Best Surf Spot

How Not to Keep a Secret Spot Secret Habushiura Beach on Niijima is said to be the most beautiful in the Izu Islands and has long lured surfers looking to ride the best waves around. There’s a section of beach oddly named “Secret Point” in that just...

Niijima’s Unclimbable Peak: Mt. Miyatsuka

Hiked on Mar 17, 2018 . Fujimitoge Lookout 富士見峠展望台 – Mt. Miyatsuka 宮塚山   Duration: 4 hours   Distance: 13.3 km   Elevation change: 376 metres   Highest point: 376 metres   Start: Habushiura Campground   Finish:...

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...

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  ...

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...

Shikinejima Coastal Hike

Hiked on Mar 16, 2018 . Tojinzushiro 唐人津城 – Kanbiki Lookout 神引展望台   Duration: 3 hours   Distance: 6.4 km   Elevation change: 96 metres   Highest point: 109 metres   Start: Kamanoshita Campground   Finish: Oura Beach...

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