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  • Sentiero del filosofo - isshu trail

    Hiking
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    near Keage, Kyoto (Japan)
    Author
    markind
    Distance
    6.84mi
    Elevation +
    1388f
    TrailRank
    61
    Photo ofSentiero del filosofo - isshu trail Photo ofSentiero del filosofo - isshu trail Photo ofSentiero del filosofo - isshu trail

    Sentiero del filosofo - isshu trail percorso che parte dal sentiero del filosofo, bellissimo da percorrere durante la fioritura dei ciliegi, per poi proseguire in un tratto dentro il bosco. Percorso è ben segnalato, con ...

  • 2015-10-10　甲斐駒ケ岳-鳳凰三山縦走

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    near Shirasu, Yamanashi (Japan)
    Author
    sebastien.picard
    Distance
    19.86mi
    Elevation +
    13471f
    TrailRank
    61
    Photo of2015-10-10　甲斐駒ケ岳-鳳凰三山縦走 Photo of2015-10-10　甲斐駒ケ岳-鳳凰三山縦走 Photo of2015-10-10　甲斐駒ケ岳-鳳凰三山縦走

    Long hike to Kaikomagatake and Houousan. Improvement of several personal records. 1) 4106m positive elevation change (about 1000m more than previous record) 2) 26:10 map time course done in 1 day (about 7h more than p...

  • 2015-06-27 シンナソー沢

    Canyoneering
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    near Motojuku, Tōkyō (Japan)
    Author
    sebastien.picard
    with Marco Scifoni
    Distance
    3.77mi
    Elevation +
    1798f
    TrailRank
    61
    Photo of2015-06-27 シンナソー沢 Photo of2015-06-27 シンナソー沢 Photo of2015-06-27 シンナソー沢

    Sawanobori (沢登り) in Okutama Sawanobori (沢登り）シンナソー stream in Okutama range, Tokyo prefecture. Access: From Musashi itsukaichi station, ride the bus to Fujikura terminal. Topo reference: 東京起点沢登りルート120 pp32-33 It ...

  • 2015-06-01 一ノ倉沢南稜

    Rock Climbing
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    near Doai, Gunma (Japan)
    Author
    sebastien.picard
    Distance
    13.98mi
    Elevation +
    2093f
    TrailRank
    61
    Photo of2015-06-01 一ノ倉沢南稜 Photo of2015-06-01 一ノ倉沢南稜 Photo of2015-06-01 一ノ倉沢南稜

    Day climb on the South ridge of Ichinokura sawa (一ノ倉沢南稜） NB: Due to the sheer faces of the mountain in that area, the gps track is highly compromised and absolutely unreliable on the field. If you're thinking of downl...

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  • 2014-12-27~28 那須（三本槍岳-朝日岳）

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Higashimachi, Tochigi (Japan)
    Author
    sebastien.picard
    Distance
    7.87mi
    Elevation +
    3232f
    TrailRank
    61
    Photo of2014-12-27~28 那須（三本槍岳-朝日岳） Photo of2014-12-27~28 那須（三本槍岳-朝日岳） Photo of2014-12-27~28 那須（三本槍岳-朝日岳）

    2-day winter mountaineering in Nasu. Day 1: A 3-hour drive and we got to the Mt-Jeans ski resort. I had recently bought a 105-liter behemoth of a backpack and filled it with all the common equipment. At the starting ...

  • 2014-10-26 勘七ノ沢

    Canyoneering
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    near Mikuruba, Kanagawa (Japan)
    Author
    sebastien.picard
    Distance
    8.06mi
    Elevation +
    4852f
    TrailRank
    61
    Photo of2014-10-26 勘七ノ沢 Photo of2014-10-26 勘七ノ沢 Photo of2014-10-26 勘七ノ沢

    Sawanobori at 勘七ノ沢 Access proved difficult to get to the trail head for the forest road has been blocked since April and no map we had reflected that sudden change. All in all Okura bus stop is probably the most conve...

  • 2015-02-01 大菩薩嶺

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    near Banya, Yamanashi (Japan)
    Author
    sebastien.picard
    with Marco Scifoni
    Distance
    9.17mi
    Elevation +
    5282f
    TrailRank
    61
    Photo of2015-02-01 大菩薩嶺 Photo of2015-02-01 大菩薩嶺 Photo of2015-02-01 大菩薩嶺

    Winter hike at Daibosatsurei on a cold February day. After snowfalls 2 days earlier I was curious to see how much snow had piled up on the trail. The weather was to be windy the whole week-end so I thought there might...

  • 2014-11-30 Louis, Papa et Maman à 鎌倉

    Walking
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    near Nikaidō, Kanagawa (Japan)
    Author
    sebastien.picard
    Distance
    4.25mi
    Elevation +
    1591f
    TrailRank
    61
    Photo of2014-11-30 Louis, Papa et Maman à 鎌倉 Photo of2014-11-30 Louis, Papa et Maman à 鎌倉 Photo of2014-11-30 Louis, Papa et Maman à 鎌倉

    Family day in Kamakura We started by Zuisen-ji and the sky was overcast (while it was perfectly blue before we rode the train) There the broad-leaved momiji were bright red but most of the leaves had already fallen, ...

  • 2014-06-22 マスキ嵐沢

    Canyoneering
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    near Hokizawa, Kanagawa (Japan)
    Author
    sebastien.picard
    Distance
    5.48mi
    Elevation +
    2480f
    TrailRank
    61
    Photo of2014-06-22 マスキ嵐沢 Photo of2014-06-22 マスキ嵐沢 Photo of2014-06-22 マスキ嵐沢

    マスキ嵐沢 Sawanobori in Nishi-Tanzawa NB: the GPS record, especially in terms of altitude got fishy. Today was my first real shower climbing outing of the season. In the midst of the rainy season I feared it may be can...

  • 2014-08-24 Louis, Papa et Maman à 明治神宮 & 代々木公園

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    near Minamiaoyama, Tōkyō (Japan)
    Author
    sebastien.picard
    Distance
    3.94mi
    Elevation +
    1188f
    TrailRank
    61| Rating 4.0
    Photo of2014-08-24 Louis, Papa et Maman à 明治神宮 & 代々木公園 Photo of2014-08-24 Louis, Papa et Maman à 明治神宮 & 代々木公園 Photo of2014-08-24 Louis, Papa et Maman à 明治神宮 & 代々木公園

    We went to Meiji jingu and yoyogi park. In front of Harajuku bridge there was a large stage with displays of dance for the summer festival. It was particularly crowded and we couldn't stay. Groups of about 50 people wit...

    Yoyogi Park and adjoining Meiji Shrine is really huge green space and it could be hard to visit both in one day because ...
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  • Sounkyo Gorge to Asahidake Onsen

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    near Sounkyo Gorge, Hokkaido (Japan)
    Author
    Heinrich Rotkiefer
    Distance
    11.76mi
    Elevation +
    5666f
    TrailRank
    60
    Photo ofSounkyo Gorge to Asahidake Onsen Photo ofSounkyo Gorge to Asahidake Onsen Photo ofSounkyo Gorge to Asahidake Onsen

    Very scenic trail, super beautiful! I took the ropeway and lift to safe about 3 hrs of climbing (¥ 1,900) and the ropeway at Asahidake (¥ 2,000), however, there are also trails so that you can walk the whole way if you h...

  • Shikoku 88 Temples// from T19 to past T21

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    near Tatsuechō, Tokushima (Japan)
    Author
    flyinghawa
    Distance
    17.86mi
    Elevation +
    3442f
    TrailRank
    60
    Photo ofShikoku 88 Temples// from T19 to past T21 Photo ofShikoku 88 Temples// from T19 to past T21 Photo ofShikoku 88 Temples// from T19 to past T21

    A killer day, long distance with two very challenging twin mountains, not so high but very steep climb and steep downhill… At the end it was all worth it , such beautiful area and beautiful temples!

  • Climb to mount Mitsutoge

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    near Onuma, Yamanashi (Japan)
    Author
    igalzvi
    Distance
    9.93mi
    Elevation +
    4163f
    TrailRank
    60
    Photo ofClimb to mount Mitsutoge Photo ofClimb to mount Mitsutoge Photo ofClimb to mount Mitsutoge

    Climb to mount Mitsutoge. From the train station to the pagoda, from where you can return by bus or train. The trail is hard if you are unprepered, we took our time and did a lot of photoes.

  • Nakasendo: Magome to Tsumago

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    near Magome, Gifu (Japan)
    Author
    Ferrran7
    Distance
    5.52mi
    Elevation +
    909f
    TrailRank
    60| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofNakasendo: Magome to Tsumago Photo ofNakasendo: Magome to Tsumago Photo ofNakasendo: Magome to Tsumago

    Short hiking trail from the small town of Magome to Tsumag at Gifu province, Honshu island, central Japan. This hiking is a small part of the ancient trail Nakasendo which connected small post-towns called "shukuba" wher...

    Great walk , very easy, hard to get lost.
    Barry Teperman

  • Southern Japanese Alps

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    near Shirasu, Yamanashi (Japan)
    Author
    marklav
    with shawnhardie
    Distance
    44.13mi
    Elevation +
    16519f
    TrailRank
    60
    Photo ofSouthern Japanese Alps Photo ofSouthern Japanese Alps Photo ofSouthern Japanese Alps

    This was a challenging and interesting traverse of Japan's Southern Alps. It is a variant of the walk described in Lonely Planets Guide to hiking in Japan. The walk included a number of Japans top 100 peaks, woodlands, a...

  • 2015-06-13 Louis et Papa à 高水三山

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    near Yokoo, Tōkyō (Japan)
    Author
    sebastien.picard
    Distance
    6.48mi
    Elevation +
    2372f
    TrailRank
    59
    Photo of2015-06-13 Louis et Papa à 高水三山 Photo of2015-06-13 Louis et Papa à 高水三山 Photo of2015-06-13 Louis et Papa à 高水三山

    Day hike to Takamizu sanzan with my son. As we got off the train at Mitake station hundreds of hikers were slowly milling towards the gate. I feared for a moment that all this mass of people might be headed to Takamiz...

  • Biwaichi - Lake Biwa in 3 days

    Bicycle Touring
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    near Ōmi big bridge, Shiga (Japan)
    Author
    Carlcarlcarl
    Distance
    120.50mi
    Elevation +
    3711f
    TrailRank
    59
    Photo ofBiwaichi - Lake Biwa in 3 days Photo ofBiwaichi - Lake Biwa in 3 days Photo ofBiwaichi - Lake Biwa in 3 days

    I started recording late (shame Wikiloc doesn't allow changing the track type to Loop) but officially the track begins right where my recording ends at Otsu station, where I rented a beautiful and well looked after Giant...

  • Takigo-yama 滝子山 (Hatuskari Stn. - Sasago Stn.)

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    near Tsuru, Yamanashi (Japan)
    Author
    Heinrich Rotkiefer
    Distance
    10.37mi
    Elevation +
    3934f
    TrailRank
    59
    Photo ofTakigo-yama 滝子山 (Hatuskari Stn. - Sasago Stn.) Photo ofTakigo-yama 滝子山 (Hatuskari Stn. - Sasago Stn.) Photo ofTakigo-yama 滝子山 (Hatuskari Stn. - Sasago Stn.)

    Nice trail but nothing special, however, very beautiful, almost 360 degree view from the top and about half of the trail next to small rivers so that you don’t need to carry up so much water (see my pics and comments reg...

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