Back to the basics, because the MOST elementary mountain around Tokyo is none other than Mt. Takao (高尾山). It is tiny (only 599m tall), easily accessible by train and cable car, and has interesting foliage colors all year round.
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Visit Engakuji: Autumn in Kamakura
Koyo season is upon us, and probably the best location around Kamakura to marvel at the beauty of autumn leaves is the quiet temple of Engakuji (円覚寺). Today, we’ll stroll around the temple complex and discuss some of the history of the Shogunate of Kamakura and Zen Buddhism.
Hiking Trip in Beppu: Kyushu’s Tallest Mountain
Everyone seems to adore Kyushu. This large island is a favorite for natural disasters, like volcanoes, earthquakes and typhoons. Have you ever considered how do their volcanic peaks look like?
Day hike from Tokyo: Unazawa and the many waterfalls
Last time, I told you about the only top-100 waterfall of Tokyo. However, the Okutama area is abundant with myriads of smaller waterfalls to enjoy throughout the year. You’ll find the majority of falls concentrated around the Unazawa area, deep in Tokyo’s west.
Climbing Mt. Fuji: The Sequel No One Asked For
The saying goes “Every wise man has climbed Mt. Fuji once, but only a fool climbs it twice”. Well, I’m the fool and I’m here to talk to you about it.
Hiking trip to Fukushima: Mt. Adatara
Mt Adatara (安達太良山) is a prominent volcanic peak, a bit closer to Fukushima city. Its name consists of a lot of wonderful kanji, which I can vaguely translate as safe and accomplished, thick and nice mountain. The last time it erupted was in 1996, so it is indeed pretty safe at the moment.
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