Hiking in Japan

Hiking in Japan
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YASUDAGAWA Campground and Cabin in Kochi Japan

All facilities such as bathroom, shower room, kitchen and cabin are renovated in 2021. These are really clean and useful. You can also enjoy tent camping with your pet beside a beautiful river.
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Hydrangea Season Has Come in Japan

Hydrangeas are at their best between end-May and early-June in Kochi, Japan. It is the end of spring and beginning of summer in Japan.
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Hiking in Ryuokyo Ravine 龍王峡, Nikko 日光 Tochigi 栃木 - Kawaji Hot Spring 川治温泉・Kinugawa River 鬼怒川 (2/2 Northern Part)

Highlights of this part are a dam and hot springs. Taikan (Grand View) 大観 Columnar Joint 柱状節理 Shiroiwa 白岩 Kawaji 2nd Power Plant 川治第二発電所 Hamako Bridge 浜子橋 龍王峡遊歩道渓流散策コースは、この先、危険につき立入禁止とします。This trail is closed, but you can keep going on the other trail. Koa...
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Hiking in Ryuokyo Ravine 龍王峡, Nikko 日光 Tochigi 栃木 - Kawaji Hot Spring 川治温泉・Kinugawa River 鬼怒川 (1/2 Southern Part)

Ryuokyo Ravine is known as a scenic spot and a popular hiking place for a day. It is located in Nikko 日光 City Tochigi 栃木 Prefecture, Japan.You can enjoy the scenic views of Kinugawa river 鬼怒川, ravine, waterfalls forest, hot springs and Japanese food.
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A Hot Spring "Hikawago Asahanoyu at Mikawaya Ryokan" in Okutama Tokyo 東京 奥多摩 氷川郷麻葉の湯 三河屋旅館(Onsen 温泉)

I present you a Tokyo ryokan hot spring. A ryokan 旅館 is a type of Japanese style inn. Mikawaya Ryokan 三河屋旅館 has a good hot spring. The use of the hot spring in this ryokan is not limited to ryokan guests.
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Japan Alps Kamikochi 上高地 in Nagano 長野 is wonderful hiking and camping place in Japan.

I introduces international tourists to Japan Alps Kamikochi 上高地 in Nagano 長野 Prefecture.Kamikochi 上高地 is one of the most beautiful scenic hiking places in Japan. It is a part of the Chubu Sangaku National Park 中部山岳国立公園. Kamikochi is located about 1500 mete...
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Day-4 Kurobe Dam 黒部ダム: Trekking to Mt. Tsurugidake in the Northern Japan Alps 北アルプス 剱岳

Raichozawa Hyutte 雷鳥沢ヒュッテ (Lodge) → Murodo 室堂 → Daikanbo 大観峰 → Kurobedaira 黒部平 → Kurobeko (Lake Kurobe) 黒部湖 → Kurobe Dam 黒部ダム → Ogizawa 扇沢 → Shinjuku 新宿 of Tokyo
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Day-3 Climbing Down: Trekking to Mt. Tsurugidake in the Northern Japan Alps 北アルプス 剱岳

Mt. Tsurugidake 剱岳 → 10th Chain Point Kani-no-yokobai カニのよこばい → Mt. Maetsurugi 前剱 → Kenzanso 剣山荘 (Lodge) → Raichozawa Hyutte 雷鳥沢ヒュッテ (Lodge)
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Day-3 Climbing Up: Trekking to Mt. Tsurugidake in the Northern Japan Alps 北アルプス 剱岳

Kenzanso 剣山荘 (Lodge) → Mt. Maetsurugi 前剱 → 9th Chain Point: Kani-no-tatebai カニのたてばい → Mt. Tsurugidake 剱岳
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Day-2 Into the Wild: Trekking to Mt. Tsurugidake in the Northern Japan Alps 北アルプス 剱岳

Let's go into the adventurous wilderness!
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Day-1 Preface: Trekking to Mt. Tsurugidake in the Northern Japan Alps 北アルプス 剱岳

Preface The trip to Mt. Tsurugidake 剱岳 is my best memory of mountain trekking in Japan. However, I have experienced more dangerous and longer routes than Mt. Tsurugidake 剱岳 such as some high mountains around Japan Alps.I will introduce you to the recommend...
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Tateyama Kurobe Snow Corridor (Wall) in Toyama Japan 富山 立山黒部 雪の大谷

Snow Corridor (Wall) Festival is held from April 15 to June 22, 2021 in Toyama 富山 Prefecture.It is located in the Northern Japan Alps.
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Hiking Day-4 Mt. Shiroumadake (Mt. Shirouma) 白馬岳 in the Northern Japan Alps - Enjoy Trekking!

On the last day, we went easy hiking in Tsugaike Nature Park 栂池自然園. We felt comfortable and relaxed there.
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Hiking Day-3 Mt. Shiroumadake (Mt. Shirouma) 白馬岳 in the Northern Japan Alps - Enjoy Trekking!

All the day, you will never get tired of trekking through a variety of scenery, such as the trail going through peaks of mountains, a large pond, a forest , a marsh as well as a ropeway.
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Hiking Day-2: Mt. Shiroumadake (Mt. Shirouma) 白馬岳 in the Northern Japan Alps - Enjoy Trekking!

Today, the trail goes through the largest snowy gorge in Japan.Then, we will get to the top of Mt. Shiroumadake.
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Hiking Day-1: Mt. Shiroumadake (Mt. Shirouma) 白馬岳 in the Northern Japan Alps - Enjoy Trekking!

Mt. Shiroumadake is 2932m (9619ft) above sea level, and a popular mountain for walking on the largest snowy gorge in Japan.I will introduce you to Japanese wilderness for 4 days trekking that starts from Tokyo buy bus.
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One Day Hike to Mt. Oyama 大山 / Oyama Afuri Shrine 大山阿夫利神社 / Oyama-dera Temple 大山寺 in Kanagawa 神奈川 Prefecture 2/2

If you go to Oyama Afuri Shrine at autumn leaves season, it is a good idea to stop by Oyama-dera Temple. The area of the temple is lit up once a year.
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One Day Hike to Mt. Oyama 大山 / Oyama Afuri Shrine 大山阿夫利神社 / Oyama-dera Temple 大山寺 in Kanagawa 神奈川 Prefecture 1/2

Let's go Hiking in Mt. Oyama 大山 in Kanagawa Prefecture. You can see Mt. Fuji 富士山 from the top of Mt. Oyama. You can stop byOyama Afuri Shrine 大山阿夫利神社 and Oyama-dera Temple 大山寺.
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Mt. Daisen (Misen) in Daisen Oki National Park in Tottori Japan 鳥取 大山隠岐国立公園 大山 (弥山)

When you visit western Japan and want to go one day hiking in the nature, I recommend Mt. Daisen 大山 in Daisen Oki National Park 大山隠岐国立公園.The National Park consists of some areas. I introduce you to Daisen area.
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Mt. Mitake 御岳山 and Musashi Mitake-jinja Shrine 武蔵御嶽神社 in Tokyo 東京

Mt. Mitake 御岳山 (929m, 3047ft) is really popular sightseeing and hiking place for a day in Tokyo. I have been there a few times. It is called Mitakesan in Japanese.Hiking to Mt. Mitake is easy if you use bus and cable car from the bottom of the mountain.
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Go for a Drive to MONET'S GARDEN in Kochi Prefecture Shikoku 四国 高知 モネの庭 ドライブ

This garden has been made similarly to Monet's Garden in France.It is a good place to go on a date.
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Hasedera Temple 長谷寺 in Kamakura 鎌倉 City Kanagawa 神奈川 Prefecture

I have been to many temples and shrines in Japan for sightseeing or hiking.As far as in and around Tokyo, one of my best temples is Hasedera Temple 長谷寺 in Kamakura 鎌倉City.
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2/2 Yakushima Island National Park, World Natural Heritage in Japan 世界自然遺産 屋久島

At last we arrived at Jomon-sugi Ceder 縄文杉.
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1/2 Yakushima (Island) National Park, World Natural Heritage in Japan 世界自然遺産 屋久島

4 nights 5 days trip in Yakushima Island 屋久島to see ancient Jomon ceder 縄文杉!!