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

This hiking course is a secret long trail that you can experience a moderate downhill that continues in Tokyo in Japan.
The hiking Course in the west mountain area of Tokyo is named “Sengen-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 hiker, and if you plan to come to Tokyo, I’d definitely want to introduce you to the course.

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 hiking 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 walk 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!

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

Do you need a guide?

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

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

Hiking for Mt.Takao to Mt.Jinba | Let’s eat shaved ice at the summit!

The course which goes from “高尾山 Mt. Takao” to “陣馬山 jimbayama” is a very popular course that you can enjoy historical temples and various types of tea houses and is a popular course for many hikers.

As we arrive within one hour by train from Shinjuku, good access is possible,The climbing mouth is directly connected when you get off the station, and there are hot spring facilities at the station.
Takaosanguchi Station

area:
Hachioji City, Tokyo
Genre:
Hiking
LEVEL:
Intermediate
Traveling time (not including breaks):
About 5 hours
Distance:
About 15km
Maximum elevation difference:
857m
Access:
Forward:JR Chuo Line「高尾山口 Tkaosan-guchi station」
Return:JR Chuo Line「高尾山 Takaosan station」


※This is a rough overview of the course.The mountain trail is not an accurate map.If you want to know the exact mountain trail, please refer to the map on the market.

Although there are many routes leading to the summit of Mt. Takao, “No. 1 Road” is connected to the Yakuin House, the summit, and you can enjoy worship and history.
Guide board in front of Takaosanguchi station

There are sightseeing spots such as shops and stone garden on the way, so you can slowly aim for mountaintop while enjoying Mt. Takao.
No. 1 Road of Takaosan
No. 1 Road of Takaosan

Heading towards the sign “Mt. Takao · Vistor Cenrer”
the sign "Mt. Takao · Vistor Cenrer"

You can enjoy various statues and monuments on the way to the summit.
various statues
various statues
various statues
various statues
various statues

You can enjoy all-you-can-eat buffet while enjoying the night view at “Takao beer mount” on the way.
It may be good to use for launch after running!
Duration: June 15, 2018 (Friday) to October 15 (Monday) 2018
Takao mountain beer mount

There are lots of restaurants dealing with souvenir and snacks.
souvenir shops
souvenir shops
restaurants

”薬王院 Yakuouin” was opened by high priest Buddhist bodhisattva by Emperor Shomu in the Tenpyo 16th year (744) years ago from now.
薬王院 Yakuouin

薬王院 Yakuouin

薬王院 Yakuouin

Tengu Statue

薬王院 Yakuouin

A giant tengu face

薬王院 Yakuouin

薬王院 Yakuouin

薬王院 Yakuouin

At the summit of Mt. Takao, if the weather is nice, Mt. Fuji can be seen, and many climbers take a meal break.
the summit of Mt. Takao

There are many restaurants offering snacks such as buckwheat and curry rice.many restaurants
veiw of Mt.Takao

Hiker may buy onigiri etc. before departure and take breakfast here may be just right.
onigiri

The guide board is written as 5 hours to “陣馬山 Mt.Jimba” of the destination.
The guide board

Let’s start with Mt. Kobotoke Shiroyama!
The guide board
trail

Various snacks and drinks are sold at Mt. Kobotoke Shiroyama, and if the weather is nice, you can enjoy your meal with the best view.
Mt. Kobotoke Shiroyama
shop of Mt. Kobotoke Shiroyama

I enjoyed the shaved ice this day!
the shaved ice

When You take a rest, You will head to Kobotoke Pass and Mt. Kagenobu.
Guide board

raccoon dog Statue

veiw of trail

guide board

flowes

veiw of trail

Mt.Kagenobu tea house is only open on Saturdays and Sundays until around 3 pm
Mt.Kageyama

Mt.Kageyama

trail
flowers
trail

It is finally arriving at Mount Jinjimayama which is the destination.Mount Jinjimayama
There is a monument of White horse Statue on the summit of Mt.
White horse Statue on the summit of Mt

White horse Statue

There is a wide lineup from snacks such as soba noodles and noodles to alcohol, soft drinks and ice cream at “Shimizu tea shop” at the summer mountain mountain mountain.
Shimizu tea shop

Drinking beer while drinking in sense of accomplishment is the best!
Shimizu tea shop

A steep descent continues to the bus stop “陣馬高原下 Jinbakougenshita”.guide boardtrail

trail

Washing your face in a creece will heal your tiredness.
stream

You can have soba with freshly picked vegetables on “Jinba Soba Yamashita”.
Jinba Soba Yamashita

Jinba Soba

“甘酒 amazake” is a sweet drink made by mixing glutinous rice (koji) into glutinous rice.
甘酒 amazake
yamashitaya
yamashitaya

Only one bus will come almost in an hour.Let’s eat also soba slowly and wait!
bus stop

time table of bus stop

Do you need a guide?

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

Mt.Takao to Mt.Jimba | Private Hiking Tour JPY3000

Mt.Takao to Mt.Jimba | Private Hiking Tour JPY3000

If you travel to Tokyo, how about trying hiking for only one day?
The long trail to Mt.Takao to Mt.Jimba has beautiful evergreen forest, shrines and temples, and a lot of Japanese food.
I will recommend you a memorable calm mountain for you only one day during the exciting Tokyo journey.

tral of mt. takao

Tour details

Price : 3000 yen per person

Distance : 15 km

Private Tour (Your family and friends are OK.)

Difficulty : ★★★☆☆ slightly hard

Language : English, Japanese

Meeting place : Hotel pick-up or Takaosanguchi Station (depends on your preference)

Meeting time : We will start Takaosanguchi Station at 8:30 am.

Hike for Mt.Takao to Mt.Jimba

Yakuou-in is a Shingon sect in Toyoya temple located in Mt. Takao, highlight of the first half of this trail.
This temple is in the middle of the “No. 1 Road” of the trail to Mt. Takao which is all five, and it is crowded with tourists on weekends.

薬王院 Yakuouin

There are teahouses at the summit of each mountain, you can purchase various Japanese food and drinks according to the season.
My recommendation is shaved ice in summer and warm soba noodle in winter.

the shaved ice

If you are at the top of Mt.Jimba you can enjoy 360 ° panorana.
The view from Mt. Fuji overlooking Sagami Bay and Chiba Prefecture is a masterpiece.

For more information on this route, 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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Private Hiking Tour to Mt.Kobo | Easy Course and Awesome view in Idyllic landscape

This hiking course is a trail that includes three mountains, Mount Asama, Gongen Mountain and Kōbō Mountain.
Kōbō Mountain park is selected as “50 Kanagawa’s scenic spot”, “Kanagawa’s 50 sightseeing spots”, “Kanagawa’s flower sights 100 selections”, “Kanto’s Fujimi Hundred Sceneries”.
Furthermore, it is a popular hiking course called “Kōbō Mountain park · Azuma mountain course”, and many people visit throughout the year.
Kōbō Mountain Park is also famous as a cherry blossoming spot and there are over 2000 cherry trees in the whole park. When cherry blossoms blossom, Baba road becomes a cherry blossom tunnel and the summit pink color. Especially the weekend in full bloom, it is crowded with people from Ohanami.
There are many other places of interest such as Shakado, a festival of Kobo Daishi Festival, a monument of Masuda-yusu, a milk well and a bell tower.

Hike to Mt.Kobo Course

An observatory stand on the summit of Mt. congen and autumn leaves

This trail is well maintained and you can walk very easily.
There are three mountains, but all mountains are low about 200 m above sea level.
Trails are well maintained and there is no dangerous place.
Shoes for hiking are better, but sneakers are fine as well.

My recommended rental shop for outdoor goods is here.

The summit of Mt. kobo has a well and you can drink natural water.

However, since there is a steep slope in the first half and the second half, let’s walk carefully after rain or when the ground is wet.
The total walking time is around 2 and a half hours.
Even the highest peak is a small mountain of 189 m so sneakers are okay, of course the hiking shoes are better though.

If it is fine, you can see from Mt.Gongen to Sagami Bay and the Izu peninsula.

Hot spring “Kobo – no – satoyu” at the end of the course is a natural hot spring that you can use on a day trip, enjoying an outdoor bath, you can relax slowly in a spacious tatami room on the 2nd floor,
This hot spring is in front of the Tsurumaki Onsen Station on the Odakyu Line, returning home is also easy.

It is a dense hot spring with a component that warms the body very much with good quality hot water containing a lot of calcium.

For more information on this hiking route, click here.

 

Tour details

Price : 3000 yen per person

Distance : 7.3 km

Private Tour (Your family and friends are OK.)

Difficulty : ★☆☆☆☆

Language : English, Japanese

Meeting place : Hotel pick-up or Hadano Station (depends on your preference)

Meeting time : negotiable

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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Private Hiking Tour to Mt.Sengen | Mountains and Beaches and Creme Caramel

Mt. Senge in Hayama is a low mountain with an altitude of 89 m.
You can walk the beautiful green trail while feeling the wind from the pleasant sea.
It is a simple mountain that everyone can climb, so if you are in shortage of exercise you will get a good exercise.
Also Hayama is a beach town, so there are plenty of fancy cafés and restaurants.
Why not relax with delicious cakes and coffee after a pleasant hike?

A Secret Hiking Course to Mt.Sengen

The hiking course is easy to walk with the signposts also being maintained. Let's walk slowly as there are steep stairs.
The hiking course is easy to walk with the signposts also being maintained. Let’s walk slowly as there are steep stairs.

Although it is not well known, Hayama, famous as a beach area, has many trails suitable for hiking.
This Mt.Sengen is one of them, and you can enjoy a pleasant green trail and an open beach at the same time.
The goal of the hiking course Morido coast is a lovely beach with beautiful sand and cute shrine.
Fuji and the sunset will be visible through the ocean, so if the weather is nice, you will see a wonderful view.
It is about one hour one way by bus and train from Tokyo.
Even the highest peak is a small mountain of 189 m so sneakers are okay, of course the hiking shoes are better though.

My recommended rental shop for outdoor goods is here.

If the weather is nice, you can enjoy spectacular views of Suruga Bay and Mount Fuji at the top of the mountain. It was a pity this day, but it was slightly hazy.
If the weather is nice, you can enjoy spectacular views of Suruga Bay and Mount Fuji at the top of the mountain. It was a pity this day, but it was slightly hazy.

Because it is a moderate walking time for 2 hours, if you are a traveler you can get a good exercise to heal the tiredness of the trip.
Please escape the bustle of Tokyo and relax on the beach with a quiet trail.

Sunset of Morito beach
Sunset of Morito beach

 

Hayama is a famous spot for marine sports such as surfing and sailing.
For that reason there are plenty of fresh fish dishes and stylish cafes.
“CAFE MARLOWE” at the end of this trail is famous for the original Creme Caramel, a cafe with a calm atmosphere founded in 1984.

Pudding of MARLOWE Hayama shop

For more information on this hiking route, click here.

 

Tour details

Price : 3000 yen per person

Distance : 6.3 km

Private Tour (Your family and friends are OK.)

Difficulty : ★☆☆☆☆

Language : English, Japanese

Meeting place : Hotel pick-up or Zushi Station (depends on your preference)

Meeting time : negotiable

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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