Private Trail Running Guide to Sengen Ridge | Beautiful Long Down Hill in Okutama

This trail is a secret long trail that you can experience a moderate downhill that continues in Tokyo in Japan.
The trail in the west mountain area of Tokyo is named “Sengen-one-ridge”, you can arrive by train and bus in about two hours.
You may feel a little far, but as you get off the bus it is a world of altitude 1000 meters. Then only you can down hill like crazy with enjoying beautiful nature and lovely flowers and magnificent mountains.
If you are a trail runner, and if you plan to come to Tokyo, I’d definitely want to introduce you to the trail.

Go through the pleasant forest of a single track with few ups and downs.

Tour details

Price : 3500 yen per person

Distance : 15.7 km

Private Tour (Your family and friends are OK.)

Difficulty : ★☆☆☆☆

Language : English, Japanese

Meeting point : Shinjuku Station or Musashi-itsukaichi station (武蔵五日市駅)  on the JR Itsukaichi Line.
The exact meeting point will be set by your guide after booking confirmation, but I respond flexibly according to your area of accommodation. Transportation to the start point is not included in the tour price.

Meeting time : It is necessary to arrive at Musashi-itsukaichi station at least at 8:45 am because of the departure time of the bus.

What you can experience at this Course :

"Tomin-no-mori" is the entrance of a trail to Mt. Mitou popular with hikers. Hiking routes are stretched all around in this area, but let's proceed to "Kaze-hari-touge 風張峠" in this area.

・Hosawa Waterfall
・Wildflowers (spring to autumn)
・Mountain Views
・Soba Restaurant in Mountain village (spring to autumn)
・Tofu Donuts Shop
・Hot Spring (optional)

There is a soba restaurant in this course and you can enjoy local food in traditional Japanese traditional houses. The final destination, Hosawa Waterfall, is a beautiful waterfall with a height of 62 meters, and it is the only one in Tokyo that has been chosen as “100 Japanese Waterfalls.”
There is a popular donut shop in front of the bus stop on the way back, and Tofu Donuts using soy pulp as a material is delicious.

For more information on this trail, click here.

Disclaimer

Please read and give me consent before booking for this tour.

Trail running is an inherently dangerous activity that can lead to serious injuries including but not limited to slip and fall injuries, fractures, snake bite, heat exhaustion, poison oak, ticks and frostbite. By participation in this event you agree to not hold these organizers liable for any harm that may come to you, your guests, or your property. Always remember to let the event organizer know if you are leaving the group. Stay on the trail, never run alone and use your own common sense.

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Private Hiking Guide to Aokigahara | Explore the Sea of Trees!

One of the most mysterious and attractive hiking courses in Japan is Aokigahara’s hiking course.
The forest called the sea of trees (Jukai, 樹海) is a place full of natural, powerful life.
There is an unspoilt primeval forest, there is magnificent Mt.Fuji in front of you, there is a caves. It is a hiking course with plenty of adventure elements.

Tour details

Price : 4500 yen per person

Distance : 11 km

Private Tour (Your family and friends are OK.)

Difficulty : ★☆☆☆☆

Language : English, Japanese

Meeting point : Shinjuku Station or Mt. Fuji Station (Fujisan-eki, 富士山駅)  on the Fujikyuko Line.
The exact meeting point will be set by your guide after booking confirmation but will be in the area of either Mt.Fuji Station, or Shinjuku Station in Tokyo. Transportation to the start point is not included in the tour price.

Meeting time : It is necessary to arrive at Fuji Station by 9:30 am.

What you can experience at this Course :

・Mt. Fuji magnificent view from Kōyō-daix (Koyadai, 紅葉台)
・Ice holes created about 1,000 years ago
・Mysterious and beautiful Aokigahara Jukai
・Hot spring while watching Mt. Fuji (optional)

The land of Aokigahara is almost covered with beautiful green moss.
The land of Aokigahara is almost covered with beautiful green moss.

Hike to Aokigahara is a very exciting and relaxing experience.
The hiking course is primarily flat because of the vast land and not mountains.
Of course, because it is a natural road, there are some irregularities, but basically you will be able to enjoy safe and comfortable hiking.

My recommended rental shop for outdoor goods is here.
If you have shoes for hiking, it’s better.

If weather is good from Kōyōdai (Koyodai, Kodai-dai) you can see magnificent Mt. Fuji.
If weather is good from Kōyōdai (Koyodai, Kodai-dai) you can see magnificent Mt. Fuji. Unfortunately this day it was cloudy day.

There are two large caves on these courses, which are called Togaku Wind Cave(Togaku-fūketsu, 富岳風穴) and Narusawa Ice Hole(Narusawa-hyō-ketsu, 鳴沢氷穴), both of which are natural caves made more than 1000 years ago, you can experience the exploration of the underground world .
And Kōyōdai(Koyodai, 紅葉台), the last destination of this course, will offer you the best view of Mt. Fuji if it is sunny.
If you want it you can relax and return home completely with natural hot springs.

Fuji viewing hot spring Yurari | 富士眺望の湯 ゆらり
Fuji viewing hot spring “Yurari “| 富士眺望の湯 ゆらり

For more information on this course, click here.

Disclaimer

Please read and give me consent before booking for this tour.

Hiking is an inherently dangerous activity that can lead to serious injuries including but not limited to slip and fall injuries, fractures, snake bite, heat exhaustion, poison oak, ticks and frostbite. By participation in this event you agree to not hold these organizers liable for any harm that may come to you, your guests, or your property. Always remember to let the event organizer know if you are leaving the group. Stay on the trail, never run alone and use your own common sense.

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Guide for Hiking of The Sea of Trees (Aokigahara Jukai at the Foot of Mt.Fuji)

What you can experience at this Course :

・Mt. Fuji magnificent view
・Ice hole created about 1,000 years ago
・Mysterious and beautiful Aokigahara Jukai
・Hot spring while watching Mt. Fuji

Jukai’s running course :

jukai
jukai

The Aokigahara Jukai is a vast primitive forest spreading over Lake Motosu, Lake Saiko, Lake Shoujin, which is the foot of Mount Fuji.

On this day I started from the side of Lake Motosu, passed by Lake Shoujin, stopped by ice hole and the highlight looked at Lake Saiko from Kouyoudai.
I could completely relax at the goal’s hot spring, because in this hot spring I can soaking in a natural hot water while looking at the magnificent view of Mt.Fuji.

A landscape with 300 years old trees such as fir and beech growing on the lava flows is beautiful and you can enjoy a mysterious sight as if you landed on another planet that is not the earth.

If you believe that you get lost if you go to Jukai it is a mistake.
The hiking road is well maintained and easy to understand and it is not easy to get lost as it is installed along the national highway.
People who are likely to get lost are people who ignore hiking roads for the purpose of collecting mushrooms and wild plants.

There are some ancient ice holes in jukai.
The Narusawa ice hole which I visited that day is a natural cave that was created about 1,000 years ago and you can experience the world of ice with an average annual temperature of 3 degrees.
If you will visit at Jukai for hiking, you can cool down your body that burned for the running at this ice hole.

Also,
On Kouyoudai, you may be able to see the magnificent view of Mt.Fuji that is colored with autumn leaves. (If you visit in early November. )

Since the goal is a hot spring, you can take a return trip after healing the tired body slowly.

Difficulty of this course :

It is Beginners Level.
Although there are some ups and downs, it is a relatively flat road of about 15 km.
This course is also recommended for hiking beginners.

Belongings :

· Shoes for hiking
It is okay if you do not have shoes for hiking.
However, please be aware that there are some uneven parts.

· Backpack for hiking
It is okay if you do not have a backpack for hiking.
However, a backpack that is easy for you to run is good.

My recommended rental shop for outdoor goods in Tokyo is here.
If you have shoes for hiking, it’s better.

·water

· Light snacks (rice balls, sandwiches, etc.)

· Clothes for cold weather
Windbreaker etc…

·towel

· Change clothes (if you will visit hot spring.)

· Others you need in the mountain …

Schedule of the day :

Mt. Fuji station (9:30) → departure from the bus (9: 50) → Lake Motosu (10:50) → trailhead (11:10) → snack break (13: 00) → Narusawa ice hole (14: 00) → Kouyoudai (15: 00) → hot spring (15: 30)

Jukai Hiking Course Map :

Jukai Hiking Map | Click on the image above and you can see the enlarged version.
Jukai Hiking Map | Click on the image above and you can see the enlarged version.
Recommended after running :
Fuji viewing hot spring Yurari | 富士眺望の湯 ゆらり
Fuji viewing hot spring Yurari | 富士眺望の湯 ゆらり

Address :
8532-5 Narusawa village South Tsuru County, Yamanashi Prefecture
Tel:
0555-85-3126
website:
https://www.fuji-yurari.jp/
Map:

Closed:
open 365 days per year
Business hours:
10: 00 ~ 22: 00 Reception is until 21:00
Usage fee:
(Rental bath towel with face towel)
■ 10: 00-19: 00
Weekday 1,300 yen Saturday, Sunday and public holidays 1,500 yen
■ 19: 00-22: 00
Weekday 1,100 yen Saturday, Sunday and public holidays 1,300 yen

Do you need a guide for this hiking course?

If you are looking for guide of this hiking course, please refer to the following.

Private Hiking Guide to Aokigahara | Explore the Sea of Trees!

Private Trail Running Guide to Aokigahara | Explore the Sea of Trees!

One of the most mysterious and attractive hiking trails in Japan is Aokigahara’s trail.
The forest called the sea of trees (Jukai, 樹海) is a place full of natural, powerful life.
There is an unspoilt primeval forest, there is magnificent Mt.Fuji in front of you, there is a caves. It is a hiking course with plenty of adventure elements.

Tour details

Price : 3000 yen per person

Distance : 11 km

Private Tour (Your family and friends are OK.)

Difficulty : ★☆☆☆☆

Language : English, Japanese

Meeting point : Shinjuku Station or Mt. Fuji Station (Fujisan-eki, 富士山駅)  on the Fujikyuko Line.
The exact meeting point will be set by your guide after booking confirmation but will be in the area of either Mt.Fuji Station, or Shinjuku Station in Tokyo. Transportation to the start point is not included in the tour price.

Meeting time : It is necessary to arrive at Fuji Station by 9:30 am.

What you can experience at this Course :

・Mt. Fuji magnificent view from Kōyō-daix (Koyadai, 紅葉台)
・Ice holes created about 1,000 years ago
・Mysterious and beautiful Aokigahara Jukai
・Hot spring while watching Mt. Fuji (optional)

The land of Aokigahara is almost covered with beautiful green moss.
The land of Aokigahara is almost covered with beautiful green moss.

Aokigahara trail running is a very exciting and relaxing experience.
The running course is primarily flat because of the vast land and not mountains.
Of course, because it is a natural road, there are some irregularities, but basically you will be able to enjoy safe and comfortable trail running.

My recommended rental shop for outdoor goods is here.
If you have shoes for trail running, it’s better.

If weather is good from Kōyōdai (Koyodai, Kodai-dai) you can see magnificent Mt. Fuji.
If weather is good from Kōyōdai (Koyodai, Kodai-dai) you can see magnificent Mt. Fuji. Unfortunately this day it was cloudy day.

There are two large caves on these courses, which are called Togaku Wind Cave(Togaku-fūketsu, 富岳風穴) and Narusawa Ice Hole(Narusawa-hyō-ketsu, 鳴沢氷穴), both of which are natural caves made more than 1000 years ago, you can experience the exploration of the underground world .
And Kōyōdai(Koyodai, 紅葉台), the last destination of this course, will offer you the best view of Mt. Fuji if it is sunny.
If you want it you can relax and return home completely with natural hot springs.

Fuji viewing hot spring Yurari | 富士眺望の湯 ゆらり
Fuji viewing hot spring “Yurari “| 富士眺望の湯 ゆらり

For more information on this trail, click here.

Disclaimer

Please read and give me consent before booking for this tour.

Trail running is an inherently dangerous activity that can lead to serious injuries including but not limited to slip and fall injuries, fractures, snake bite, heat exhaustion, poison oak, ticks and frostbite. By participation in this event you agree to not hold these organizers liable for any harm that may come to you, your guests, or your property. Always remember to let the event organizer know if you are leaving the group. Stay on the trail, never run alone and use your own common sense.

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Private Trail Running Guide to Oku-Musashi Nature | From Kitamuki Jizou to Mt. Hiwada

Oku Musashi nature sidewalk (Okumusashi shizen hodō, 奥武蔵自然歩道) is a natural sidewalk in Saitama Prefecture.
A trail with a total length of 11 kilometers can be enjoyed by several low mountains followed by lakes, seasonal plants and various animals.
The low mountains of about 300 m in altitude can be said to be a nature trail suitable for beginner trail runner.

Tour details

Price : 3000 yen per person

Distance : 11 km

Private Tour (Your family and friends are OK.)

Difficulty : ★☆☆☆☆

Language : English, Japanese

Meeting place : Ikebukuro Station

Meeting time : negotiable

Trail Running to Oku Musashi nature sidewalk

Trails are well maintained and there are few dangerous places.
Trails are well maintained and there are few dangerous places.

Oku Musashi Nature Trail is a course generally departing from Hanno station, but I recommend a course from Musashiyokote Station.
Because there are few hikers in this trail, you can enjoy quiet and peaceful forests and flowers.

My recommended rental shop for outdoor goods is here.
If you have shoes for trail run, it’s better, but sneakers are ok.

View from Mt. Hiwada
View from Mt. Hiwada

At the summit of Mt. Hiwada you can see a superb mountain view and a lovely shrine.
It is also possible to walk while watching various beautiful flowers depending on the season, and chose a hot spring for the goal.
Why not try escaping the bustle of Tokyo and heal your mind and body with simple trail running?

Begonia grandis (Shūkaidō, シュウカイドウ) September, 2018

For more information on this trail, click here.

Disclaimer

Please read and give me consent before booking for this tour.

Trail running is an inherently dangerous activity that can lead to serious injuries including but not limited to slip and fall injuries, fractures, snake bite, heat exhaustion, poison oak, ticks and frostbite. By participation in this event you agree to not hold these organizers liable for any harm that may come to you, your guests, or your property. Always remember to let the event organizer know if you are leaving the group. Stay on the trail, never run alone and use your own common sense.

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Miura Reef Route (the Miura Gansho no Michi) | Seaside Stroll Along Beautiful Rocky Coast in Miura Peninsula

One Day Hike in Miura Peninsula Kanagawa, Japan

miura peninsulaMiura Peninsula, the part of Kanagawa Prefecture to the south of Tokyo, just out into the Pacific Ocean and, together with the Bōsō Peninsula, forms Tokyo Bay.
Among them, Miura Reef Route, the last remnants of untouched coast provide probably the great walking course close to Tokyo, and are excellent for the less adventurous walker.
The Keihin Kyūkō Line (from Shinagawa) and its associated branches serve most areas, with JR Yokosuka Line an alternative in some cases.

Guide for hiking of Miura Reef Route

Area: Miura city, Kanagawa prefecture, Japan
Access: From Keihin Kyūkō Miura Kaigan Station, board a Keihin Kyūkō Bus bound for Cape Tsurugi (Tsurugizaki, 劒崎)  for 20 minutes, get off at Tsurugizaki
Start: Tsurugizaki Bus Stop 劒崎バス停
Goal: Miyakawa-cho Bus Stop 宮川町バス停
Difficulty of this trail: ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
Trail appearance rate: ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
Total distance: 10.3 km
Total difference in elevation: 40 m
Walking time: 3 hours
Point of interest: Rugged coastline and sea views, Cape Tsurugi Lighthouse, Caves, Dwellings of the Yayoi people, and Seaweed cultivation.
Note: At high tide, the route may be impassable, if not dangerous.
Approximate times of high and low tides can be found on website below.
https://www.tidetime.org/asia/japan/miura.htm

Access to Miura Reef Route

From Shinagawa Station, take a Keihin Kyūkō Line (京浜急行線) limited express (tokkyū, 特急) or a slightly faster and more comfortable rapid limited express (Kaisoku tokkyū, 快速特急) bound for Misaki-guchi (三崎口). The last part of the journey actually runs along the Keihin Kurihama Line (京浜久里浜線), but no transfer is needed. Get off at Miura-kaigan (三浦海岸) Station, the second from last stop.
Rapid limited expresses take just over 1 hour to reach Miura kaigan; limited expresses take 1 hour and 14 minutes; and other, slower trains considerably longer. The fare in all cases is 740JPY.

Please check the latest timetable, because the timetable and fare are sometimes changed.
Timetable and Route Serch “HyperDia”
http://www.hyperdia.com/sp/index.html.en

Leave the station by the only exit, walk slightly to the right to Bus Stand No. 2, and board a bus bound for Cape Tsurugi (Tsurugizaki, 劒崎). The Bus route runs along the shoreline, providing good views of this beach that is popular with windsurfers.
After about 20 minutes, get off at Cape Tsurugi (Tsurugizaki, 劒崎) which is the terminus of this line. The fare is 290JPY.

Maps of Miura Reef Route

Miura Reef Route (the Miura Gansho no michi, 三浦 岩礁の道) is part of The Kantō Fureai Trail (Knatō Fureai no michi, 関東ふれあいの道) that the Japanese government’s Ministry of the Environment manages.

The whole map of Miura Reef Route(the Miura Gansho no Michi)
The whole map of Miura Reef Route (the Miura Gansho no Michi) | Clicking the image will display the enlarged size with a new tab.

The source of above the three maps are “Digital Japan Web System” of The Geospatial Information Authority of Japan. The maps were edited a author of this blog.
In Japanese: これらの3枚の地図は国土地理院の電子国土Webシステムから配信されたものをこのブログの著者が加工したものである。

From Tsurugizaki Bus Stop (劒崎バス停) to Bisha-mon Bay (毘沙門湾)

The first half of Miura Reef Route(the Miura Gansho no Michi)
The first half of Miura Reef Route(the Miura Gansho no Michi) | Clicking the image will display the enlarged size with a new tab.

Click here for a map of the latter half.

Walk along the road in the same derection as the bus wast traveling. You can find a small signboard with the direction of the Tsurugizaki lighthouse on the left side as you go about 50 meters.

A small signboard with the direction of the Tsurugizaki lighthouse (剣崎灯台方面).
A small signboard with the direction of the Tsurugizaki lighthouse (剣崎灯台方面).

After turning to the left according to the direction of signboard, the road of Daikon radish field continues. After a while you can see the lighthouse for the direction of travel, if the weather is good you can see Mt.Fuji when you look back on the road.
On this road, the track carrying Daikon radish is coming and going, the black kite is slowly flying in the sky. On the other side of the lighthouse is the sea, behind which there is the Bōsō peninsula. You will find the road to the Maguchi port on the left side, but ignore that road. When you walk toward the lighthouse, there is a parking lot on the right side, there is the bath room too.
There is a branch to the lighthouse where you have gone a little from the parking lot. The path to the lighthouse is on the right side and the left is on the beach, the lighthouse will arrive in about 1 minute.

the Tsurugizaki lighthouse 劒崎灯台
One of the eight lighthouses where the Edo Shogunate promised construction by the “Tax Treaty” tied with the four countries of the United States, the UK, France and the Netherlands in 1866. The designer was Richard Henry Brunton.

Go back to the lighthouse and go down the road on the left and you will come to a small beach. As you go to the right along the coast, rocky road will continue for a while. There are some dangerous places that will injure if you fall, choose a place that you can easily walk on and take care.

There are roads that submerge at high tide.
There are roads that submerge at high tide.

You advance along the rocky road along the coast until Ena Bay. Once from Ena Bay, go to the prefectural road and proceed a quiet fishing village. There is a convenience store on the way and you can buy snacks and drinks. Ena Bay is a small tidal flat and you can see various kinds of crab and shellfish in the summer. In winter you can see a white daffodil blooming on the shore.

daffodil (suisen, 水仙) Jaunuary, 2019
daffodil (suisen, 水仙) Jaunuary, 2019

There is a branch on the slope along the paved road along Ena Bay.
Let’s go to the right slope, not the road of the left tunnel.
Let’s not miss a signbourd on the left side as you climb up the slope. Turn left at the sign and go straight to the old Jiun Temple. Once it passes through the temple, the reef route will start again.
You will have a big cave as you go along the rocky road for a while.
This is the residence of the Yayoi era you can enter inside.

Dwellings of the Yayoi people (from the 10th century BC to the 3rd century AD)
Dwellings of the Yayoi people (from the 10th century BC to the 3rd century AD)

From Bisja-mon Bay (毘沙門湾) to Miyagawa-cho Bus Stop (宮川町バス停)

The latter half of Miura Reef Route(the Miura Gansho no Michi)
The latter half of Miura Reef Route (the Miura Gansho no Michi) | Clicking the image will display the enlarged size with a new tab.

When you arrive at Bisha-mon Bay you will walk the prefectural road again paved for a while. Let’s not miss the signbord of The Kantō Fureai Trail on the left side, find the signbord and follow the arrow and turn left.

the signbord of The Kantō Fureai Trail
the signbord of The Kantō Fureai Trail

Go through the small fishing port. There is a bath room although it is not very clean in the fishing port.
If you pass this a bath room, the reef route will start again.
While enjoying the strange and beautiful rocks scattered by the wind and wave, You will arrive at a splendid cliff called Nusutogari.
Nusuto (盗人) means a thief in Japanese, gari (狩) means arresting.
It is said that a thief who fled to this cliff was unable to move due to fear on the cliff, and this name comes from that legend.

Nusutogari (盗人狩)
Nusutogari (盗人狩)

Pass through some big caves from Nusutogari and you will arrive at Miyagawa Bay, the end of the reef route. This fishing port has a clean a bath room.
Pass through some big caves from Nusutogari and you will arrive at Miyagawa Bay, the end of the reef path.
This fishing port has a clean a bath room.
Also, we recommend a seafood restaurant with a delicious seafood specialties called “Marayoshi Restaurant”.

Lunch set menu (Tuna with Tuna Bowll) 1200JPY
Lunch set menu (Tuna with Tuna Bowll) 1200JPY

Miyagawa-chō Bus Stop is a few meters to the left following the crossroad where you climbed the slope that continues from this restaurant.
It is not frequent on buses, it is about one in one hour.
If you have too much time on your hands I recommend walking to Sakae-cho Bus Stop.
It is about 15 minutes on foot to Sakae-cho Bus Stop.

Do you need a guide for this hiking course?

If you are looking for guide of this hiking course, please refer to the following.

Private Hiking Guide to Miura Reef Route | Seaside Stroll Along Beautiful Rocky Coast in Miura Peninsula

Private Hiking Guide to Oku-Musashi Nature | From Kitamuki Jizou to Mt. Hiwada

Oku Musashi nature sidewalk (Okumusashi shizen hodō, 奥武蔵自然歩道) is a natural sidewalk in Saitama Prefecture.
A trail with a total length of 11 kilometers can be enjoyed by several low mountains followed by lakes, seasonal plants and various animals.
The low mountains of about 300 m in altitude can be said to be a nature trail suitable for beginner hikers.

Tour details

Price : 3000 yen per person

Distance : 11 km

Private Tour (Your family and friends are OK.)

Difficulty : ★☆☆☆☆

Language : English, Japanese

Meeting place : Ikebukuro Station

Meeting time : negotiable

Hike to Oku Musashi nature sidewalk

Trails are well maintained and there are few dangerous places.
Trails are well maintained and there are few dangerous places.

Oku Musashi Nature Trail is a course generally departing from Hanno station, but I recommend a course from Musashiyokote Station.
Because there are few hikers in this trail, you can enjoy quiet and peaceful forests and flowers.

My recommended rental shop for outdoor goods is here.
If you have hiking shoes, it’s better, but sneakers are ok.

View from Mt. Hiwada
View from Mt. Hiwada

At the summit of Mt. Hiwada you can see a superb mountain view and a lovely shrine.
It is also possible to walk while watching various beautiful flowers depending on the season, and chose a hot spring for the goal.
Why not try escaping the bustle of Tokyo and heal your mind and body with simple hikes?

Begonia grandis (Shūkaidō, シュウカイドウ) September, 2018

For more information on this trail, click here.

Disclaimer

Please read and give me consent before booking for this tour.

Hiking is an inherently dangerous activity that can lead to serious injuries including but not limited to slip and fall injuries, fractures, snake bite, heat exhaustion, poison oak, ticks and frostbite. By participation in this event/hike you agree to not hold these organizers liable for any harm that may come to you, your guests, or your property. Always remember to let the event organizer know if you are leaving the group. Stay on the trail, never hike alone and use your own common sense.

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Guide For Hiking to Oku-Musashi Nature | Gentle Trail from Kitamuki Jizou to Mt. Hiwada

About Oku-Musashi Nature Hiking Course

Oku-Musashi is a generic term for the mountains and hilly areas in the southwestern part of Saitama Prefecture.
Oku-Musashi Nature hiking course is a natural sidewalk in there.
It is a hiking course of about 11 km in length connecting Kamakita Lake, Kitamuki jizou, Mt.Mooni, Mt.Takasasu-yama, Mt.Hiwada, Kinchakuda, Koma Pass, Mt.Tenran, which is a landmark of Oku-Musashi.
It is suitable for beginner of a hiker because it is a trail that is easy to walking with a relatively gentle slope.

Paved road on the way to Kitamuki jizou
Paved road on the way to Kitamuki jizou

Map of Oku-Musashi Nature Hiking Route

Map of Oku-Musashi Nature Trail
↑ Click on the image to enlarge. Open link in a new tab.

Schedule of the day:

Seibu Lailway Musashiyokote Station(9:05)

Gojo Falls(9:45)

Kitamuki Jizoson(10:20)

Mt.Hiwada(11:20)

Kinchakuda(12:00)

Lunch break

Koma Pass(13:00)

Lake Miyazawa hot spring Kirari-bettei(13:30)

Gojo Falls was off limits on this day, I did not know whether I will come in the future or not.
The outlook from Mt. Hiwada is wonderful and Kinchakuda had a festival of Cluster amaryllis and it was very crowded.

Kinchakuda's Cluster amaryllis
Kinchakuda’s Cluster amaryllis

After Hiking:

After the running is over, I ran from the end point of Koma Pass and got to a hot spring about 30 minutes.
This hot spring is named “Miyazawa Lake Spa Kiraku-bettei”, the bathing fee of the hot spring is 1000 yen.
From Hot Springs to Hanno Station is about ten minutes by bus.
Buses are about 1 to 2 per hour.

Miyazawa Lake Spa Kiraku-bettei
Miyazawa Lake Spa Kiraku-bettei

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Private Hiking Gide to Oku-Musashi Nature | From Kitamuki Jizou to Mt. Hiwada

Takamizu Three Peeks Trail Running in Okutama, Tokyo

This is popular course of Okutama which walking in three peaks.
With about 4 hours of walking, It is a luxurious course that you can taste three mountain peaks, “Mt. Takizumi”, “Mt. Iwatakeishi” and “Mt. Sougaku”.

Easy access with public transportation is also GOOD!

It takes  about 1 hours and a half by train from Shinjuku to Okutamashinjuku station


area:

Western Tokyo(Ome city)
Genre:
Trail Running
LEVEL:
Beginner
Total runnig time (not including breaks):
runner:2 hours and 30 minutes
Distance:
About 9.4km
Maximum elevation difference:
573m
Access:
Forward:JR Ome Line「軍畑駅 Ikusabata station」
Return:JR Ome Line「御嶽駅 Mitake station」


JR 軍畑 Ikusabata station~高源寺 Kougenji Temple(about 30 minutes)

軍畑 Ikusabata Station to 高源寺 Kougenji Temple we walk on a general road where gentle climbing continues. The Hiramizo River flows on the right side of the road, making you feel cool. There is a toilet for 1 person in the Kougen temple.

Start from JR IkusabataJR Ikusabata station

Take the road sign in front of the station toward “Mt. Takamizu 高水山”.in front of Ikusabata station

You will cross a Railroad crossing.
Railway crossing of the Ome Line

Go down the slope and turn left.
Follow the road to the left

Let’s go straight ahead along the Hirakiga River.
Hirakiga River

When the sign of “Mt. Takizumi” appears, proceed to the left.
signpost toward "Mt. Takizumi 高水山"

Let’s proceed straight.
dousoshinn

Kougenji Temple is going to the right on the parting road of the photo.
Y-way

Arrive at Kougen temple
Kougenji temple

Kougenji Temple~Mt. Takamizu 高水山(about 60 minutes)

The altitude difference of Mt.Takamizu from the Kougenji temple is about 400 meters. Probably the first 30 minutes rise is a bit tough. Top of the Mt.Takamizu is surrounded by trees and the view is not good, but a benches and toilets are installed.

You will further climb the slope.
Wisteria flowers

This is the entrance of trail.
Mountain entrance

Finally to the mountain path.
mountain path

Let’s advance the cedar forest.
cedar forest

Be careful of the protruding root!the cedar tree root

Proceed to “Joufukuin Mt.Takamiz 常福院 高水山” direction.
「Joufukuin Mt.Takamiz 常福院 高水山」 direction

Arrive at 常福院 Joufukuin.
常福院 Joufukuin tenple

joufukuin main holl
Guardian dog
The guardian dog that sits on the left and right in front of 不動堂 Fudo-Do is a stone statue of Japanese dogs.
Even if you see it from the side or from the side it is a Japanese dog, the tail is wrapped like a Japanese dog, but the expression of the fangs and tortoise is like a wolf.
Although it is a Japanese dog, I feel that I am arranging for a wolf style somehow.
This is probably because the land is near the dog’s faith Musashi (Okutama, Chichibu), so that the characteristics of the wolves were added to the Japanese dog.

jizo

There is a toilets aside.Plaza

If you climb up a little, it is the top of Mt.takamizu.
the top of Mt.takamizu

Mt. Takamizu 高水山~Mt. Iwatakeishi 岩茸石山(About 35 minutes)

The mountain top of Mt.Iwatakeishi is the most prospective place in this course, You can see the mountains of Oku Musashi. Let’s have a good break at the summit of Mt.Iwakushiis.

A little downward continues from the top of the mountain.A little downward

Proceed to “Mt.Iwatkeishi 岩茸石山” direction.
The signpost "Mt.Iwatkeishi 岩茸石山"

A flat ridge walk continues
A flat ridge walk continues

Observation from the gaps in the treesObservation from the gaps in the trees

One step to the summit of the mountainOne step to the summit of the mountain

It is the summit of the highest “Mt.Iwatakeishi” among the three mountains
the summit of "Mt.Iwatakeishi"

Mt. Iwatakeishi 岩茸石山~Mt.Sougaku 惣岳山(about 40 minutes)

The way from Mt. Iwatakeishi to Mt. Sougaku is very rich with climbing rocks and steep climbs on the way.There are no toilets at both the mountaintops of both Mt.Iwatakeishi and Mt.Sougaku.

You will go down the steep slopethe steep slope

Move the signpost towards Mt.Sougaku 惣岳山
signpost"Mt.Sougaku 惣岳山""

There is also a little rock climbing
a little rock climbing

Let’s walk while paying attention to the root of the tree
the root of the tree

Arrive at Mt.Sougaku
Top of Mt.Sougaku Top of Mt.Sougaku2

Mt. Sougaku 惣岳山~JR Mitae station(about 60 minutes)

Let’s get down to the downhill for about an hour with sufficient care, as the root of the tree overhangs and there are plenty of steep slopes.

I will go down the climbing road where the root of the tree is exposedgo down the climbing road

Turn the signpost toward “Mitake station 御岳駅”
signpost "Mitake station 御岳駅"

A little shrine

The mountain path is already over in the endbamboo trail

You go to Temple of JionjiJionji Temple

“Tamagawaya” near Otaki station is a popular soba restaurant.
Soba shop "Tamagawaya" Goodwill of Tamagawaya Interior of Tamagawaya

It’s a popular menu “Ten Zarumori”Ten Zarumori

Beer is also good, but recommendation is local sake “Sawanoi”local sake "Sawanoi"

Strange daruma dolls are also uniqueStrange daruma dolls Strange daruma dolls2

At the end, break the soup with sobathe soup with soba entrance of Tamagawaya

When you come to the main street there is the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Information Office.the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Information Office.

There is shower rental in this facility.shower rentalThere are cafes, used outdoor goods stores, convenience stores, etc. along the street.used outdoor goods stores, convenience stores, etc. along the street.

Arrived at JR Mitake Station.

JR Mitake Station. Station home

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Private Trail Running Tour of JPY3000 | Takamizu Three Peaks in Okutama Area

Trail Running To Mt.Sengen | Beach, Mountain And Sweets Can Be Enjoyed Simultaneously

Date of Mt.Sengen

Formal name: Sengen mount 仙元山
Difficulty of this trail: ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
Trail appearance rate: ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
Area: Hayama town, Kanagawa prefecture
Start: Kazahaya-bashi bus stop 風早橋バス停
Goul: Zushi station 逗子駅
Total distance: 10 km
elevation: 180 m
Total difference in elevation: 360 m
Walking time: 4 hours

Course Guide of Mt.Sengen

Trail of Mt.sengen
Trail of Mt.sengen
  1. Kazahaya-bashi bus stop 風早橋バス停
  2. Branch to church 教会への坂道分岐
  3. Mountain peak of Mt. Sengen 仙元山の山頂
  4. Branch of Mt.Oyama 大山方面の分岐
  5. MARLOWE Hayama store マーロウ葉山店
  6. Morido beach 森戸海岸
  7. Zushi beach 逗子海岸
  8. JR Zushi station JR逗子駅

Map of Mt.Sengen

the map of Sengen mount | Clicking the image will display the enlarged size with a new tab.
the map of Sengen mount | Clicking the image will display the enlarged size with a new tab.

Access Guide of Mt.Sengen

Entrance of mt.sengen's trail
Entrance of mt.sengen’s trail

Shinjuku station as a departure place.

Shinjuku Station

JR Shonan Shinjuku Line (fast): 30 min

Yokohama Station

JR Yokosuka Line (Normal): 30 min

Zushi Station

Keihin Kyuko Bus: 7 min

Kazahaya-bashi bus stop

Transportation expense
2240 yen (round trip)

Advice of access

From Shinjuku Station you can use Zushi going to Shinjuku Shonan line.
If Keihin Kyuko is convenient, you can also get on the bus from Shin-Zushi station.
There are frequent buses to Kazahaya-bashi bus stop, so you can get on without having to wait much.

Features of “Mt.Sengen” Trail

The sumit of Mt.Sengen
The sumit of Mt.Sengen | If it is sunny, you can see Mt. Fuji.

Sengen mount is a low mountain that reaches the summit in about 20 minutes from the foot of mountain.
The view is excellent, and you can see Sagami Bay and Mt.Fuji from the summit at the same time.
It is not enough to stand on the summit so I added it to the course from Morito beach to Zushi beach.

As soon as we move in the direction of travel from Kazahaya-bashi bus stop, there is a Hayama tunnel.
Go to the intersection in front of this tunnel to the right, turn back the next signal and climb the “branch to church”.
When you walk a steep slope for a while it is Hayama church.

The trail of the Mt.Sengen’s trail starts from the left side of the church.
As you go along the ridge path surrounded by lucid trees, you will soon pass through the forest and arrive at the summit of Mt.Sengen.
There are benches, toilets and Juniperus chinensis trees on wide mountaintops, yachts floating on the sea of Sagami Bay, Enoshima and Mt.Fuji etc. can be seen.

If you fully enjoy the view, let’s go down the stairs by trail.
Once on the slope, it gets gentle again, goes down the stairs again and if you climb the steepest staircase in the course it is a peak of 189 m.

Nice view from the logging area
Nice view from the logging area

As soon as you cross the ridge after taking a rest, you will find “Branch to Mt.Oyama”.
Proceed on the right road, but let’s take a short rest there as you can see Mt.Fuji and the south west side from the logging area just above.

Go back to the bifurcation and go on a gentle slope.
As soon as you go to the right towards the Clean Center, you will have a branch to “Branch of the Cannon Mound and Jikkyo Temple”.
Go straight here and go down the next branch to the right.
After a while it will arrive at the observation deck where the sea can be seen, if you go down the groove style from here, it is a Jikkyo temple.
If you go between the private houses and go out to the national highway go to the right is the Hayama elementary school bus stop.
There is a MARLOWE Hayama store where the pudding is delicious in front of the bus stop.

To Morido beach, proceed to the left at the Mukaihara intersection and arrive at the coast, if you proceed along the sea as it is, you will find the Zushi beach.

Sweets and beaches after running…

Pudding of MARLOWE Hayama shop
Pudding of MARLOWE Hayama shop

MARLOWE Hayama shop

Continue making beaker pudding since its founding in 1984 is a popular product that can sell 2000 pieces a day. You can also eat in the cafe inside the store.

MARLOWE葉山
MARLOWE葉山

Business hours: 10 o’clock – 19 o’clock
Non-business day: Wednesday
Access: Hayama primary school bus stop in front
Tel: 046-875-0412

Morito Beach and Zushi Beach

Sunset of Morito beach
Sunset of Morito beach

Morito Beach is a beach known as the shallow and calm waves of the beach that looks at Enoshima and Mt. Fuji. Morito shrine is enshrined in the beach.
The Zushi coast is a beautiful beach characterized by the shallow and calm waves in Zushi City, Kanagawa Prefecture.
There are many cafés and restaurants in the surrounding area, and there are many surfers and tourists crowded on holidays.

Beach combing at zushi beach
Beach combing at zushi beach

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Private Trail Running Tour to Mt.Sengen Mountains and Beaches and Creme Caramel