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Superlative Tokyo: The Biggest and Best of them
Tokyo a City of Extremes With near on 14 million people living in the Tokyo Metropolis it goes without saying there isn’t much in the way of personal space. The corollary to this craziness is excellent...
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Shikinejima Coastal Hike
Tojinzushiro 唐人津城 – Kanbiki Lookout 神引展望台 Duration: 3 hours Distance: 4.8 km Difficulty: easy Usage/Traffic: light Start: Kamanoshita Campground Finish: Oura Beach Map: Shikinejima hiking map...
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Shikinejima: Kamanoshita Campground
Old Style Campground Meets High Tech The diminutive Izu Island of Shikinejima is often overlooked for its larger neighbour Niijima. Arguably Niijima has better beaches at least surfing ones while...
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Takamori Lighthouse and the Grandma who Built it
A Small Star on a Small Island As hard as it is to believe a grandmother built a lighthouse. The lighthouse in question is the pint-sized 3-metre-high Takamori Lighthouse on Shikinejima one of the...
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Japan’s Hiking Insurance Providers Compared
Hiking and Adventure Sports Insurance One of the most common inquiries I get from my readers is about hiking insurance. Do I need it? Quite possibly. Is it necessary over travel insurance already...
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Shibazakura Festival: Hitsujiyama Park in Chichibu
Shibazakura Moss Phlox on Display at Hitsujiyama Park Resting blissfully under the gaze of nearby Mount Buko is a hill of vivid pink, white and lilac. The Shibazakura no oka 芝桜の丘 or hill of pink moss...
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Kanotoiwa Rock: Hinohara Village’s Hidden Gorge
The Perfect Place to Relax and Get Back to Nature Hinohara Village in western Tokyo is home to several scenic spots including the Hossawa and Odake waterfalls, Hinohara Tokyo Citizens’ Forest and Mount...
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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...
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Tsuzuraiwa Rock つづら岩
Tenguno Falls 天狗の滝 – Tsuzuraiwa Rock つづら岩 – Fujimidai 富士見台 Duration: 5 hours Distance: 10 km Difficulty: moderate Usage/Traffic: light Start: Senzoku bus stop bus stop Finish: Odake Shonudo Iriguchi...
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Mt. Tenmoku 天目山
Mt. Bonomine 棒ノ峰山 – Mt. Sobatsubu 蕎麦粒山 – Mt. Tenmoku 天目山 Duration: 2 days Distance: 25.1 km Difficulty: moderate Usage/Traffic: moderate > light Start: Seitobashi bus stop Finish: Higashi Nippara...
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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...
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Mt. Akagi 赤城山
Mt. Kurobi 黒檜山 – Mt. Komagatake 駒ヶ岳登山 – Mt. Choshichiro 長七郎山 Duration: 2 days Distance: 25 km Difficulty: moderate Usage/Traffic: light > moderate Start: Miyama bus stop Finish: Kojiri Kousei Danchi...
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Irikawa Gorge 入川渓谷
Irikawa Gorge 入川渓谷 – Arakawa River Starting Point 荒川起点石標 Duration: 4 hours Distance: 10.5 km Difficulty: easy Usage/Traffic: light Start: Kawamata bus stop Finish: Kawamata bus stop Map: Yama-to-Kogen...
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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....
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Niijima’s Unclimbable Peak: Mt. Miyatsuka
Fujimitoge Lookout 富士見峠展望台 – Mt. Miyatsuka 宮塚山 Duration: 4 hours Distance: 13.2 km Difficulty: easy-moderate Usage/Traffic: light Start: Habushiura Campground Finish: Habushiura Campground Map: Niijima...
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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...
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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...
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Mt. Ainodake 間ノ岳
Mt. Mibudake 三峰岳 – Mt. Ainodake 間ノ岳 – Mt. Notoridake 農鳥岳 Duration: 4 days Distance: 28.2 km Difficulty: moderate-demanding Usage/Traffic: moderate Start: Norokawa Deai Bus Stop Finish: First Narada...
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Tsunan Sunflower Field
Vast Sea of Yellow Sunflowers In winter Tsunan Town, Niigata Prefecture has some of the heaviest snow falls in Japan. Come summer a small corner of the town (3 hectares to be precise) is transformed...
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Mt. Yamizo 八溝山
Mt. Yamizo 八溝山 – Nichirin Temple 日輪寺 Duration: 4 hours Distance: 12.5 km Difficulty: easy Usage/Traffic: light Start: Jakechi bus stop Finish: Jakechi bus stop Map: Mt. Yamizo hiking map...
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