Month: January 2019

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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Private Hiking Tour | Mount Momokura where the view of Mt.Fuji is beautiful

If you are looking for a hiking trail that allows you to look at the beautiful Mount Fuji, I definitely recommend this course.
The view of Mt.Momokura’s view of Mt.Fuji is wonderful, and it was selected as “Beautiful Mt.Fuji 12 scenery” in 1992 from Otsuki city.
You can enjoy an excellent view from the summit if the weather is nice.
Also, you can experience hiking that you can not experience elsewhere on this hiking course, such as ‘Saruhashi Bridge’ with a strange structure at the foot of the mountain and ‘Yutando Sapa’ in secret.

A Secret Hiking Course to Momokura

Sasago River | If the season is autumn you can enjoy beautiful Japanese autumn leaves.
Sasago River | If the season is autumn you can enjoy beautiful Japanese autumn leaves.

On this private hiking tour I will show you the trailhead on Fukusenji Tenple side.
This course is a relatively minor course and is a very quiet and beautiful trail.
You can go down a rural Japanese country village and enjoy the spectacular view of Mt.Iwadono next door.
The view from the top of the mountain is wonderful, and if the weather is good it will be a wonderful lunch time while watching Mt. Fuji.

Down hill you descend a steep slope at a stretch, so hiking shoes are essential.
If you are a traveler and you do not have hiking shoes, I recommend you rent outdoor goods rental agency.

My recommended rental shop for outdoor goods is here.

The summit of Mt. Momokura is a wide open space and you can spread a seat and take a lunch break for a while.
The summit of Mt. Momokura is a wide open space and you can spread a seat and take a lunch break for a while.

After the hiking is over, I will show you to “Saruhashi bridge”.
Saruhashi called the 3 most strange bridge in the Edo Period.
The scenery of the mysterious bridge over the beautiful valley is known for being famous for its famous Ukiyo-e artists.

At Saruhashi bridge you can see several beautiful bridges built for each era.
At Saruhashi bridge you can see several beautiful bridges built for each era.

Also, if you want to relax in the hot springs, we recommend “Yutando Hot Spa”.
It is a mysterious hot spring located in the valley downstream of the Kazuno River, but it will only be open for weekend but you can spend a pleasant time with the owner’s grandmother in an old Japanese private house.

Yutando Kosen 湯立人鉱泉
Yutando Kosen 湯立人鉱泉 | The kanji “湯立人Yutando” means a person standing in hot water. There is a legend that someone who did not stand by himself because of sickness came to stand themselves, thanks to this hot spring.

For more information on this hiking route, click here.

 

Tour details

Price : 5000 yen per person

Distance : 13 km

Private Tour (Your family and friends are OK.)

Difficulty : ★★☆☆☆

Language : English, Japanese

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

Meeting time : Ideally it is arriving at saruhashi station by 9:30 in the morning.

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 Tour | Observation of the Japanese Flying Giant Squirrel (Musasabi) at Mt.Takao

A lot of the Japanese Giant Squirrel (Musasabi) live in Yakuou – in temple in Takao – san.
On this tour you can observe the nocturnal Musasabi, and you can also enjoy the night view of Tokyo from Mt.Takao, also published in the Michelin Guide.
Besides, during the summer season you can enjoy dining while watching the night scenery in the forest Beer garden.

Observation of the Japanese Flying Giant Squirrel

The Japanese Flying Giant Squirrel is a mammal belonging to the squirrel family.
They are called Musasabi in japan.
They have a membrane between long forepaws and hind paws, they can fly like a glider by spreading the membrane and move from tree to tree.

Musasabi is nocturnal, and it will come out of the nest in about 30 minutes after sunset.
Because they are very timid, there are times when they are scared and do not come out if direct lighting of the flashlight is hit.
Therefore, the flashlight must be covered with a red cellophane, I will prepare the red cellophane and a flashlight for every participant.

Yakuo-in at night

When the valley trail is over, you can enjoy magnificent views of the Arima Dam.
Valley is slippery, so let’s go wearing shoes that are hard to slip.
The total walking time is about 4 hours and a half.

the evening of mt.takao

For more information on this hiking route, click here.

Tour details

Price : 1500 yen per person

Distance : 0.8 km

Private Tour (Your family and friends are OK.)

Difficulty : ★☆☆☆☆

Language : English, Japanese

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

Meeting time : Depending on the time of sunset, it is about 4 o’clock to 5 o’clock in the evening.

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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Mt.Bonore Private Hiking Tour in Okutama

At the border between the Okutama area and the Okumusashi area Mt. Bonore (altitude 969 m).
It is a mountain where a varied trail is impressive, including a walking flow of clear stream through the feet, a mighty valley of Gorj, a walking a rocky walk.
If you want an adventurous trail any longer, I definitely recommend this place.

Hike to Mt.Bōnōre

shirayasawa valley
The second half of the hiking course goes down the beautiful valley called Shirayatani.

Bonore Mountain’s hiking course includes very beautiful “Shirayasawa valley” and majestic “Arima dam”.
Furthermore, the final destination of this hiking course is a hot spring so you can relax and go home with natural hot water.
Of course it depends on you whether you enter a hot spring or not.

The altitude of Mt. Bounoore is 969 m and it is located at the prefecture border between Tokyo and Saitama prefecture.
The first half of the hiking course starts from about 400 altitudes and climbs this mountain at once.
The second half of the hiking course goes down the beautiful valley called Shirayatani.

From the summit you can see the mountains in Chishibu area. The summit is so wide that it's perfect for places to have lunch.
From the summit you can see the mountains in Chishibu area. The summit is so wide that it’s perfect for places to have lunch.

When the valley trail is over, you can enjoy magnificent views of the Arima Dam.
Valley is slippery, so let’s go wearing shoes that are hard to slip.
The total walking time is about 4 hours and a half.

If you reach Arima Dam, you will soon reach the spa of goal.
If you reach Arima Dam, you will soon reach the spa of goal.

For more information on this hiking route, click here.

Tour details

Price : 1500 yen per person

Distance : 7.42 km

Private Tour (Your family and friends are OK.)

Difficulty : ★★★☆☆

Language : English, Japanese

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

Meeting time : It is necessary to arrive at Kawai Station at least 9:00 am at least.

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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Mt.Kawanori Private Hiking Tour in Okutama

Mt.Kawanori is one of the most popular hiking trails in the Okutama area.
Because you can enjoy a beautiful trail along the valley, a powerful waterfall, and beautiful green trails from the summit to the foot.
If you want to enjoy a varied Japanese hiking style, I recommend this trail.

Hike to Mt.Kawanori

hyakuhiro waterfall

Kawanori Mountain is located at the prefecture border with Saitama Prefecture and is the most popular hiking course in the Okutama area.
This hiking course begins Kawanoribashi bus stop, passes through the summit of Mt.Kawanori, the route arriving at Hatonosu station is so long walking time is 6 hours long trail.
Hyakuhiro Waterfall with a height difference of 40 meters is very powerful, you can enjoy a luxurious small break often in a cool waterfall.
The summit of Mt.Kawanori at an altitude of 1363 m is a spacious square, you can overlook Mt.Kumotori, Mt. Daibosatsurei, Mt.Fuji from there.

Group photo at Hyakuyaku waterfall

There are scattered scenic valleys, hot springs and delicious buckwheat restaurants in the Hatonosu Valley, which is the goal point, so you can take a good rest and relax tiredness of the hiking and return to the hotel.

valley of mt. kawanori

For more information on this hiking route, click here.

Tour details

Price : 1500 yen per person

Distance : 12.7 km

Private Tour (Your family and friends are OK.)

Difficulty : ★★★☆☆

Language : English, Japanese

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

Meeting time : It is necessary to arrive at Okutama Station at least 8:25 am at least.

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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Mt.Koma Private Hiking Tour in Ōiso

If you want to enjoy the beach and the mountain at the same time, this course is recommended.
At Mt.Koma of Ōiso arriving at Tokyo Station from less than an hour by train, you can enjoy 360 ° panorama overlooking Mt.Fuji and you can play at the beautiful beach at the end of the trail.

Hike to Mt.Koma

The 360-degree view from “Shounandai” is really wonderful overlooking Mt. Fuji, the Boso Peninsula and the mountains of Tanzawa.
The 360-degree view from “Shounandai” is really wonderful overlooking Mt. Fuji, the Boso Peninsula and the mountains of Tanzawa.

When you head towards Shonan from Tokyo direction, it is a mountain 165 meters above sea level, located on the east side of Shonandaira which is the green field of Oiso that you can see from the train first.
That is Mt.Koma.
Until the end of the Edo period, this mountain was protected as a spiritual area of the Koma Temple and logging of trees was forbidden, so the rich forest is still protected today.

There is a quiet and peaceful trail surrounded by woods, resting places are dotted in some places.
There is a quiet and peaceful trail surrounded by woods, resting places are dotted in some places.

The Koma Mountain park hiking course has been selected as “Japan’s Forest 100” selected by the Japan Forest Instructor Association, you can observe the original nature of nature.
This trail is a forested area formed by various trees, and you can also see rare fields, wild birds and butterflies in the Mt.Asama area (north of the route along the ridge).

Ōiso Beach
Ōiso Beach was the first Japanese beach in Japan that was established in 18th Meiji era. It is a popular spot for families and couples. Moreover, it is around 10 minutes even if you walk from JR Oiso station. Shower is also installed, so let’s bring swimsuit and enjoy the swimming!

For more information on this hiking route, click here.

Tour details

Price : 1500 yen per person

Distance : 5.7 km

Private Tour (Your family and friends are OK.)

Difficulty : ★☆☆☆☆

Language : English, Japanese

Meeting place : Hotel pick-up or Ōiso 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 in Kamakura Daibutsu Hiking Course

If you visit “Great Buddha of Kamakura” of “Kotokuin Temple”, we recommend you to choose hiking.
“Kamakura’s Daibutsu Hiking Trail” starting from Kitakamakura Station is a 3 kilometer-long trail that includes a historic temples and shrines, a beautiful forest and a stylish cafe in the forest.
Of course the goal is “Kotokuin Temple” with “Great Buddha of Kamakura”.

Hike to Kamakura Daibutsu Hiking Course

Jouchiji Temple
The green lush Jochiji Temple wrapped in silence designated as a national historic site is the starting point of Kamakura Daibutsu Hiking Course.

In this hiking course you will first leave from Kitakamakura station and you will explore the famous Tokeiji Temple at Engakuji Temple, the second largest Kamakura Gozan temples.
After that you will climb the mountain trail of “kuzuharagaoka hiking course” from Jochiji Temple, wash your coin with “Zeniarai Benten Shrine”, then walk “Daibutsu Hikingu Course” to “Great Buddha of Kamakura”.
In the end you visit the “Hasedera Temple”, Enoshima Electric Railway Hase Station is the goal.
It is a course of about 3 km in length.

Most of the hiking trails are dirt trails, I recommend walking easy sneakers or mountaineering shoes.
Most of the hiking trails are dirt trails, I recommend walking easy sneakers or mountaineering shoes.

Flowers are Tokeiji Temple plum in February and March, Cherry blossoms of Kuzuharagaoka in April, Trail of fresh green in May, Hydrangea of Tokeiji Temple in June, Bodhi tree in the bellflower of Jochiji Temple in July, autumn leaves .
You can enjoy various flowers almost all year long.

There are Hasedera Temple and various sights and restaurants around Hase Station.
There are Hasedera Temple and various sights and restaurants around Hase Station.

For more information on this hiking route, click here.

Tour details

Price : 1500 yen per person

Distance : 3 km

Private Tour (Your family and friends are OK.)

Difficulty : ★☆☆☆☆

Language : English, Japanese

Meeting place : Hotel pick-up or Kita-Kamakura 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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