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  • 2014-01-13 権現岳

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Kokkai, Yamanashi (Japan)
    Author
    sebastien.picard
    Distance
    7.63mi
    Elevation +
    4409f
    TrailRank
    64
    Photo of2014-01-13 権現岳 Photo of2014-01-13 権現岳 Photo of2014-01-13 権現岳

    Winter mountaineering hike to Gongendake 2715m Within 3 or 4 days before that day I had considered 4 different options. I originally planned this hike but short of participants I was tempted to give up, join someone f...

  • 2013-10-14 谷川岳

    Hiking
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    near Doai, Gunma Prefecture (Japan)
    Author
    sebastien.picard
    Distance
    14.50mi
    Elevation +
    8104f
    TrailRank
    64
    Photo of2013-10-14 谷川岳 Photo of2013-10-14 谷川岳 Photo of2013-10-14 谷川岳

    Long hike in Tanigawa The day finally came, after waiting for more than 6 months, to get to Tanigawa and it didn't disappoint. Considering that I'm limited to day-hikes and that it's about 4 hours to get there by trai...

  • Kōyasan

    Hiking
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    near Kōyasan, Wakayama (Japan)
    Author
    Os Pés do Caminho
    Distance
    8.62mi
    Elevation +
    892f
    TrailRank
    64
    Photo ofKōyasan Photo ofKōyasan Photo ofKōyasan

    Trail along the main attractions of Kōyasan. https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4900.html You must not miss the Tokugawa mausoleum, the Okonoin cementery with its temple and the Kongobujin temple with its rock garden. The ...

  • Yamanobe no Michi (Miwa-Nagara)

    Hiking
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    near Miwa, Nara (Japan)
    Author
    Os Pés do Caminho
    Distance
    6.11mi
    Elevation +
    610f
    TrailRank
    64
    Photo ofYamanobe no Michi (Miwa-Nagara) Photo ofYamanobe no Michi (Miwa-Nagara) Photo ofYamanobe no Michi (Miwa-Nagara)

    Yamanobe no Michi is Japan's oldest road. Ir follows on the foothills of Nara among rice paddies, orchards, farms, imperial tombs, and many temples and shrines. The trails is much longer but Japan is not a country for hi...

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  • Osugitani Gorge 大杉谷渓谷

    Hiking
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    near Ōsugi, Mie (Japan)
    Author
    Heinrich Rotkiefer
    Distance
    14.88mi
    Elevation +
    3924f
    TrailRank
    64
    Photo ofOsugitani Gorge 大杉谷渓谷 Photo ofOsugitani Gorge 大杉谷渓谷 Photo ofOsugitani Gorge 大杉谷渓谷

    Super beautiful and diverse trail; uncountable waterfalls, beautiful nature; the trail is very well signed so that you can’t get lost and become aware of the dangerous parts, many chains support the hike; please note tha...

  • Mount Ena Kami-seinaiji

    Hiking
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    near Kami-seinaiji, Nagano (Japan)
    Author
    kelvin lima
    Distance
    6.04mi
    Elevation +
    2493f
    TrailRank
    62
    Photo ofMount Ena Kami-seinaiji Photo ofMount Ena Kami-seinaiji Photo ofMount Ena Kami-seinaiji

    Mount Ena Kami-seinaiji A beautiful trail, really a difficult walk, with many climbs and descents with a lot of inclination and difficulty. This time we didn't make it to the end.

  • From Iida Park to Tenryugawa Station

    Walking
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    near Ōkaba, Shizuoka (Japan)
    Author
    Taigaa001
    Distance
    3.93mi
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    62
    Photo ofFrom Iida Park to Tenryugawa Station Photo ofFrom Iida Park to Tenryugawa Station Photo ofFrom Iida Park to Tenryugawa Station

    Visited 2017.12.10. Iida Park is also close to west bank of Tenryu River. Tenryu Riverside is about 15-minute-walk east of the park. Jogging course is also used as a cycling road and walking trail with distance mark ever...

  • Hakone 箱根町 - Hakone Round Course

    Walking
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    near Kiga, Kanagawa (Japan)
    Author
    LETZ HIKE - Bogdan
    with Maria Rusu Firecat_
    Distance
    16.88mi
    Elevation +
    5220f
    TrailRank
    62
    Photo ofHakone 箱根町 - Hakone Round Course Photo ofHakone 箱根町 - Hakone Round Course Photo ofHakone 箱根町 - Hakone Round Course

    A popular and attractive way of visiting Hakone is by circling the region with five different means of transport (train, cablecar, ropeway, boat and bus), using the Hakone Free Pass. The round course outlined below st...

  • Fujikawaguchiko 富士河口湖町

    Hiking
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    near Funatsu, Yamanashi (Japan)
    Author
    LETZ HIKE - Bogdan
    with Maria Rusu Firecat_
    Distance
    4.34mi
    Elevation +
    443f
    TrailRank
    62
    Photo ofFujikawaguchiko 富士河口湖町 Photo ofFujikawaguchiko 富士河口湖町 Photo ofFujikawaguchiko 富士河口湖町

    Lake Kawaguchiko Lake Kawaguchiko (河口湖) is the most easily accessible of the Fuji Five Lakes with train and direct bus connections to Tokyo. A hot spring resort town with various tourist attractions and views of Mount...

  • Kentoku-san 乾徳山 (from bus stop to Kogen-Hütte)

    Hiking
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    near Narusawa, Yamanashi (Japan)
    Author
    Heinrich Rotkiefer
    Distance
    4.91mi
    Elevation +
    4111f
    TrailRank
    62
    Photo ofKentoku-san 乾徳山 (from bus stop to Kogen-Hütte) Photo ofKentoku-san 乾徳山 (from bus stop to Kogen-Hütte) Photo ofKentoku-san 乾徳山 (from bus stop to Kogen-Hütte)

    Very beautiful and adventurous trail with uncountable spots to see Mt. Fuji and the surroundings; the trail is very well signed so that you can’t get lost; at some parts, you have to climb but there are always chains to ...

  • Gozen-yama 御前山 and Kuki-yama 九鬼山

    Hiking
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    near Ōtsuki, Yamanashi (Japan)
    Author
    Heinrich Rotkiefer
    Distance
    6.56mi
    Elevation +
    3133f
    TrailRank
    62
    Photo ofGozen-yama 御前山 and Kuki-yama 九鬼山 Photo ofGozen-yama 御前山 and Kuki-yama 九鬼山 Photo ofGozen-yama 御前山 and Kuki-yama 九鬼山

    Very scenic and not so difficult trail; great view from Gozen-yama even on Fuji-san; Start at Saruhashi Stn. on the Chuo Line and finish at Tanokura Stn. on the Fuji-kyuko Line; as the Fuji-kyuko Line is a quite minor li...

  • From Takashi Ryokuchi Park to Mukaiyama Ryokuchi Park

    Unspecified
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    near Takashi, Aichi (Japan)
    Author
    Taigaa001
    Distance
    4.33mi
    Elevation +
    52f
    TrailRank
    62
    Photo ofFrom Takashi Ryokuchi Park to Mukaiyama Ryokuchi Park Photo ofFrom Takashi Ryokuchi Park to Mukaiyama Ryokuchi Park Photo ofFrom Takashi Ryokuchi Park to Mukaiyama Ryokuchi Park

    Takashi Ryokuchi Park and Mukaiyama Ryokuchi Park are often toured together, particularly during cherry viewing season. When I went to these park in mid December 2017, both parks are not that crowded so I can have a plea...

  • From Shimbashi to Nezu Museum (La Ruta del Museo Nezu, Tokio)

    Train
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    near Uchisaiwaichō, Tokyo (Japan)
    Author
    Taigaa001
    Distance
    4.12mi
    Elevation +
    289f
    TrailRank
    62
    Photo ofFrom Shimbashi to Nezu Museum (La Ruta del Museo Nezu, Tokio) Photo ofFrom Shimbashi to Nezu Museum (La Ruta del Museo Nezu, Tokio) Photo ofFrom Shimbashi to Nezu Museum (La Ruta del Museo Nezu, Tokio)

    Shimbashi station is often used to transfer to metro line from Yamanote Line. Tourist to Tokyo Station often experience the difficulty of transfers to metro station because most of the closest metro stations are far away...

  • Yokohama Station to Tokaido, Mitsuzawa Park and Bugeji Temple

    Walking
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    near Kinkōchō, Kanagawa (Japan)
    Author
    Taigaa001
    Distance
    5.24mi
    Elevation +
    312f
    TrailRank
    62
    Photo ofYokohama Station to Tokaido, Mitsuzawa Park and Bugeji Temple Photo ofYokohama Station to Tokaido, Mitsuzawa Park and Bugeji Temple Photo ofYokohama Station to Tokaido, Mitsuzawa Park and Bugeji Temple

    Yokohama Station is one of the railway stations closest to former Tokaido Road. Although most of the former highway is paved and heavily trafficked (particularly so in commuting time), you can find some nice Buddhist tem...

  • Nikko Temples and Shrines in snow, Japan

    Walking
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    near Shimodaki, Tochigi (Japan)
    Author
    mclivancouver
    with Jing and Ian
    Distance
    17.65mi
    Elevation +
    3458f
    TrailRank
    62
    Photo ofNikko Temples and Shrines in snow, Japan Photo ofNikko Temples and Shrines in snow, Japan Photo ofNikko Temples and Shrines in snow, Japan

    The hiking segment starts at Tobu-Nikko train station, follows the "Nihon Romantic Highway" (the high street), then comes to the ancient Shinkyo Bridge at the entrance to the Shrine area. Crossing Shinkyo Bridge is said ...

  • 2013-07-07 大滝＆大岳

    Hiking
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    near Hikawa, Tōkyō (Japan)
    Author
    sebastien.picard
    Distance
    7.39mi
    Elevation +
    7343f
    TrailRank
    62
    Photo of2013-07-07 大滝＆大岳 Photo of2013-07-07 大滝＆大岳 Photo of2013-07-07 大滝＆大岳

    Hike along waterfalls in the sweltering heat of Japanese summer. NB: the GPS data got compromised so I uploaded the track I downloaded and intended to follow, however the actual route differs quite a lot but there is ...

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