The location where it all happend; where my Brazilian friend who knows no samba tried to teach me samba.
Category Archives: Japan
Exploring Fukushima: Goshikinuma Ponds
If you are stranded somewhere in Aizu and Fukushima, with no strength left but to drag your feet, I’m here with a hiking suggestion for beginners. Follow the trail around the rainbow lakes of Fukushima and learn more about the Japanese gods. Keep in mind that this the perfect excursion for mid-June, when lush greenery is abundant.
Day Hike from Tokyo: Mt Takatori, Mt Nenbutsu and Mt Azuma
Let’s say you are tired of people and would like to find a serene route to retreat to. If that’s the case, then Mt. Takatori (高取山) at Hadano in Kanagawa is an ideal option.
Day Hike from Tokyo: Lake Okutama
I’ll be soon running out of hikes, so it’s back to basics. After numerous failed attempts to reach lake Okutama (I always got distracted and followed a different path), I finally made it!
Day Hike from Tokyo: Rokkokutoge to Kamakura
Ok, so it snowed again in Tokyo this week, plus it’s Ume blossom season and you don’t feel like walking much. You’d much rather find a nice viewpoint to have a picnic and some drinks, preferably relatively close to the sea. Alright, I’ve got you covered. Today we are going to traverse Miura peninsula, from Yokosuka to Kamakura.
Day Hike from Tokyo: Mt Bonoore and lake Naguri
When it finally snows around Tokyo, an issue arises: Where to hike to next? Well, there’s this little ridge right on top of the border between Tokyo and Saitama prefectures. Tucked inside the mountains, Bonoore ridge is accessible all year round. It is one of those routes where the journey is more fun than the destination.
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