In this article I will introduce the 3 simplest etiquette that you should remember when you hike the Japanese mountain.
There are some other etiquette in Japan for hiking.
However, hiking is done for the purpose of relaxation, for it it can not be enjoyed if you care about too detailed etiquette.
So I will introduce the three most important and simple etiquette below, I’m glad if these knowledge will be useful for your first hiking in Japan.
Let’s greet in the mountains
Let’s greet “Konichiwa (means hello in japanese)” when you pass other hikers in the mountain.
Sometimes you may be ignored it even if you greet, but you don’t have to worry at all.
Because he might have been out of breath on a steep uphill and might have been thinking something.
Either way, it is good for you to have a greeting at the mountain.
For example, greeting each others become to a conversation, you can gain useful information from your opponent.
The other day I had experience like the one below.
A person greeted me while hiking at a certain mountain and after that we met again at the top of the mountain.
So I got information from him that a certain trail was destroyed by a typhoon
and we will can’t pass the trail for a while.
I was going to head to that trail from now on, so thanks to him and immediately changed the route.
By having a greeting in the mountains, I was able to spend the weekend’s hiking meaningfully.
ascent takes precedence in mountains
In Japan’s mountains, the width of the trail is narrow, and in many cases it is difficult for people to pass each other.
In such circumstances, let ‘s give priority to’ ascending people ‘as much as possible.
It is extremely dangerous to start hiking from late because the sunset time is early in the mountains of Japan.
However, some people have to start hiking in late hours for various reasons, Also in some cases you may have such a situation.
By giving way to them, you reduce the accidents caused by their impatience, and the hikers can keep each other safe.
Also when you give way to someone on a narrow trail, you have to stand on the mountain side, this will prevent you from falling into a valley.
Then, you have to direct your backpack to the mountain side, in order to avoid pushing the person passing through by your backpack.
Let’s take care of nature in the mountains
In case of the hiking on the mountain, Let all your garbage take your home.
Inorganic garbage such as plastics not only ruin the beautiful landscape but also destroys the natural environment because it is not broken down into soil.
Also, by throwing away food, wild animals eat this and have a bad effect on the ecosystem.
For example, by getting food from humans they can not gain food themselves and are spoiled as wild animals.
Since it affects the food chain, let’s never act to feed wild animals.
Parent-child ties are deepened by sympathizing with something and sharing.
It happens from the feelings of parents watching the children while walking in nature and the warmth that holds out the hands we extended.
From parent to child, and from child to parent, affection that can not be expressed by words alone.
The experiences feeling encouraging each other’s enthusiasm gives great courage and power to the subsequent growth of the child.
Following last year, at the caravan, we will hold “Outside play education” that parents and children will experience together.
child’s childhood goes anywhere you and your child walked hand in hand.
As children grow up, walking together may have diminished.
Of course, it is commonplace, but it is said that time spent in parent and child, time to feel growth, time to notice change is very important because it is a time to grow rapidly.
Learning · experiencing · experiencing in nature “Outside play education” has its own valuable experience and discovery not only for children but also for parents themselves.
Even parents and children who have not had mountaineering or outdoor experience until now, want to take a step forward in nature, want to challenge new things with parents and children.
If you have such a feeling, why do not you try participating in mountain climbing together with your parents and children.
The above official website is written in Japanese.
Date :
November 17, 2018 (Saturday)
Meeting Point:
① JR Shinjuku Station east exit ticket gate (front) (6: 50)
※ Flag of caravan is a landmark
② Musashi Gotokaichi station ticket gate (8:40)
※ After all members gathered, travel by bus to Tomin-no-mori
Mt.Bounoore’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.
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.
Seitoubashi Bus staion | 清東橋バス停（9:45）
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Entrance of the Mt.Bounoore trail | 棒ノ折山ハイキングコース（10:00）
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Mt.Bounoore | 棒ノ折山（11:30）
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Gonjiri Pass | 権次入峠（10:45-11:15）
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Iwatake-ishi | 岩茸石（13:15）
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Arima dam | 有馬ダム（13:45）
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Hot spring Sawarabi-no-yu | さわらびの湯（14:15）
AFTER THE HIKE:
hot spring sawarabi-no-yu
There is a hot spring on the goal of this hike.
The name of this hot spring is “Sawarabi-no-yu”.
Bathing fee is 800 yen, you can enjoy outdoor bath and various types of bathtub.
If you go into a hot spring, I encourage you to bring clothes to change.
It depends on you whether you enter a hot spring or not, if you do not visit hot springs, I will take you to the bus stop.
The way to go back to Tokyo from Sawarabi-no-yu is by bus and train.
First go by bus to Seibu Ikebukuro Line Hannō Station.
Seibu Railway Ikebukuro From Line Hannō Station to JR Ikebukuro station will arrive in about 50 minutes.
However, “the express red arrow” can be used with plus 500 yen.
Waiver of Liability/Disclaimer: Please read before signing up for this event.
These organizers are not professional hikers or trained leaders and are not medically trained to handle emergencies. Hiking is an inherently dangerous activity that can lead to serious injuries including but not limited fall injuries, poison oak. By participation in this event/hike you agree to not hold these organizers liable for any harm that may come to you, 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.
Access to the mountain climbing route of Mt. Fuji used a bus terminal “Busta Shinjuku” located at JR Shinjuku station.
From Shinjuku Express Bus Terminal “Basta Shinjuku 4th Floor” to “Mt. Fuji’s fifth station” it usually takes 2 hours 40 minutes.
However, the day we visited it took 3 hours 30 minutes due to traffic congestion.
Reservation is possible from one month in advance. Because it is a very popular means of transportation, I recommend making an early reservation.
The period during which you can climb Mt.Fuji from this course is from July 1st to September 10th.
Mt.Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan with an altitude of 3776.24 m.
Because of high altitude sudden strong wind and rain may hinder walking, sufficient equipment, food and rest are necessary.
We stayed at mountain hut to do our best.
Even though we stay, we need to eat at 6 pm to see the sunrise, sleep at 7 pm and wake up at 10:30 pm.
By temporarily resting we were able to secure physical strength to climb the mountain road all night.
I left the mountain hut of the night at 11 o’clock, continued walking for about 6 hours 30 minutes and reached the summit of the mountain.
The morning sun we saw from the summit was the best, but on the other hand it was cold anyway.
If you go, we strongly recommend you to have enough warm clothes.
Also mountain hut is very popular so we recommend you to reserve it from about 2 months ago.
WHAT I BROUGHT TO MT.FUJI:
Trekking shoes
spats
Backpack & rain cover
Cold weather protection
Rain wear ( Gore-Tex )
gloves
hat
Garbage bag
Sufficient water
Behavioral diet
Washcloth
Sunscreen
Coin for toilet
Headlight
map
Acupuncture & Emergency Set
Dust mask
sunglasses
THIS 2-DAYS SCHEDULE:
Arrival at Mt. Fuji’s fifth station 15:00
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Depart Mt. Fuji’s fifth station 15:30
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Arrival at Mt. Fuji’s sixth station 16:00
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Mt. Fuji’s seventh station arrival 17:00
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Arrival at mountain hut 17:30
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Dinner 18: 00
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Bedtime 19:00
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Wake up 10:30
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Departure 11:00
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Mt. Fuji’s eighth station Arrival 02:30
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Mt. Fuji Arrival at the summit 04: 45
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Sunrise sightseeing 05: 00
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Down hill start 05: 30
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Start Shimoyama 08: 30
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Arrival of the restroom of the seventh eleventh (30 minutes break) 07: 00
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Arrival at the goal Mt. Fuji’s fifth station 9: 00
Map of the YOSHIDA ROUTE
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Why do not you hike at the sunset forest at Mt. Takao and observe the Japanese Giant Squirrel?
Mt.Takao is easy to access from metropolitan area at 599 m above sea level and you can enjoy beautiful nature and mystical shrine casually.
The hiking time is about one and a half hour is scheduled.
The hiking course is “Inariyama course” about 3 km in length, and even beginners can feel easy to participate.
Also, at the event, after hiking, we are also planning a meal while watching the night view at the restaurant “Beer Mount”. (Participation is free.)
Let’s enjoy delicious dishes and beer while watching the beautiful night view of Tokyo!
the Japanese Giant Squirrel 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 the rubber band for every participant.
Every participant must bring a flashlight.
ABOUT BEER MOUNT:
I am planning a meal with a BEER MOUNT after observation of the Japanese Giant Squirrel.
BEER MOUNT is a 2 hour buffet with all you can drink and all you can eat.
You can enjoy meals while watching the night view of Tokyo from Mt. Takao.
The price is 3,800 yen for men and 3,600 yen for women. http://www.takaotozan.co.jp/beermnt/
Participants who do not go to BEER MOUNT will guide you to the cable car stop so please be relieved.
BELONGINGS:
·flashlight
· Non-slippery shoes for hiking
·water
·towel
· Change clothes (if entering a hot spring)
SCHEDULE:
Keio Takaosanguchi Station (15: 00)
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Inari mountain climbing course
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Mt.Takao mountain peak (16: 30)
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Yakuou-in shrine (17: 00)
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Observation of the Japanese Giant Squirrel (18: 00)
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Beer Mount (18: 30)
※ Free participation
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Cable car go down (20: 30)
AFTER THE HIKE:
After hiking, Beer Mount is basically free to join.
In case of non-participation please do descend by cable car as it is.
I will show you to the cable car stop.
If you want to participate, The end time is scheduled for 21:00.
Waiver of Liability/Disclaimer: Please read before signing up for this event.
These organizers are not professional hikers or trained leaders and are not medically trained to handle emergencies. Hiking is an inherently dangerous activity that can lead to serious injuries including but not limited fall injuries, poison oak. By participation in this event/hike you agree to not hold these organizers liable for any harm that may come to you, 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.
Mt. Takao’s trail is just off the Keio Takao Line Takaosanguchi station | 京王高尾線高尾山口駅.
It takes about 1 hour by train from Shinjuku staition.
HIKING OVERVIEW:
If you can not enjoy hiking because it is too hot in summer in Japan.
How about hiking starting from the evening?
August 15, 2018 I went hiking at Mt. Takao at night.
There are two reasons.
The first one is to see the japanese giant squirrel at Mt. Takao at night.
Mt. Takao lives a lot of the japanese giant squirrel, but since they are nocturnal they can not meet without visiting at night.
Another reason is to enjoy the night view of Tokyo from Mt. Takao.
You can look over Tokyo from near the cable car platform. If the air is clear, you can hope for Sky Tree and Tokyo Tower.
The night view of Tokyo from mountain was simply stunning.
WHAT TO BRING:
• mountaineering shoes
• Sufficient water (1.5 liters on this day)
• Light snack (Sandwiches and rice balls etc…)
• the mosquito repellent spray
• changing clothes (If you visit a hot spring.)
• Light with red cellophane attached
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The japanese giant squirrel is very timid.
If you hit the light of the light directly, they may scare and may not come out of the nest. Be sure to put a red cellophane on the light.
SCHEDULE FOR THIS DAY:
Keio Takao Line Takaosanguchi station | 京王高尾線高尾山口駅（4:00 PM）
(Mt. Takao has some trails, but I chose Inariyama Trail this day.)
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Mt.Takao| 高尾山山頂（5:30 PM）
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Yakuo-in | 薬王院有喜寺（6:00 PM）
(you have to report the observation of the Giant Flying Squirrel to the company office of shrine which is called as Shamu-Sho 社務所.)
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Takao station of cable car | ケーブルカー 高尾山駅（7:30 PM）
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Keio Takao Line Takaosanguchi station | 京王高尾線高尾山口駅（8:30 PM）
As a result, did I see Giant Flying Squirrel?
On this day, I was able to see Giant Flying Squirrel, I will summarize concrete actions below.
6:00 PM
I arrived at Yakuo-in as planned, the sunset of this day is scheduled for 6:32 PM.
I immediately looked for Tree hollow which is the nest of Giant Flying Squirrel.
tree hollow or tree hole
A tree hollow or tree hole is a semi-enclosed cavity which has naturally formed in the trunk or branch of a tree. They are found mainly in old trees, whether living or not. Hollows form in many species of trees, and are a prominent feature of natural forests and woodlands, and act as a resource or habitat for a number of vertebrate and invertebrate animals.
Quote: Wikipedia
6:30 PM
I found 2 Tree hollows that seemed to be nest of Giant Flying Squirrel in 30 minutes after arrival.
One in the back of Oku-no-Fudoin and one in the middle of the staircase leading to the summit.
A few minutes to sunset, I waited for sunset.
6:45 PM
I kept observing the Tree hollows in the stairs for about 15 minutes, but Giant Flying Squirrel did not show up, I headed for another candidate Oku-no-Fudoin.
I came to foot of the tree and turned on the light and looked up to the Tree hollow.
Then …
There was! ! !
Clearly the red eyes of Giant Flying Squirrel from the Tree hollow were watching me!
Because Giant Flying Squirrel is afraid of lights, I knew that if I shine a lot of light on him, he will not come out of the nest.
Nonetheless, I could not hide joy and excitement in the face of the first Giant Flying Squirrel and I did shine a lot of light on to his nest many times.
But due to my misbehavior, Giant Flying Squirrel did not come out easily from the nest.
7:10 PM
The first excitement I found Giant Flying Squirrel settled down little by little, I tried to shift the light from the nest and shine a light on.
Then Giant Flying Squirrel was relieved, came out of the nest and showed me the whole picture.
The Giant Flying Squirrel I met for the first time was bigger than I imagined, surprisingly it was about the size of a cat.
The Giant Flying Squirrel is also called “a flying a zabuton” and is the largest species of mouse in Japan in the eyes.
7:15 PM
After leaving the nest The Giant Flying Squirrel wandered around the trees, for a while, then disappeared into the depths of the forest without flying through the sky.
I could not see The Giant Flying Squirrel which is flying this day after all in the end.
I think now, it may be because I was too excited at the Giant Flying Squirrel who appeared at last, and shine a light on too many times.
The lesson I got this day is that if you discover the Giant Flying Squirrel, do not shine a light directly on the light.
Apparently the Giant Flying Squirrel is a very cowardly creature, and if you shine a light directly on too, they will alarmed and will not move at all.
I can witness the giant of the Giant Flying Squirrel to fly at a later date, but it can be said that reflection at this time was useful.
It will also summarizes it in another blog.
Map of the hiking course
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CAUTIONS WHEN OBSERVE:
If you want to directly illuminate the musasabi, use red cellophane paper and gently light up with red light and let’s observe.
Let’s observe quietly without loud voice.
Let’s minimize the photography with the strobe.
Bon fires are forbidden.
setting up a tent is prohibited.
Please do not leave any trash.
Please stop acts that threaten the living things.
Please do not enter into the fence or the implantation.
Please do not light the inside of the building with a powerful light.
AFTER THE HIKE:
There is a hot spring at Takao-San-guchi station which is the goal of the hiking course.
Keio Takaosan hot spring “Gokuraku-yu” is able to enjoy an outdoor bath and a variety of compatible bathtubs and saunas for a bathing rate of 1,000 yen.
If you go home on a hot spring and relax, take a change of clothes.
Store Information
Name: Gokuraku-yu | 極楽湯
Address : 2229 7th Takao-machi, Hachioji, Tokyo
Tel: 042-663-4126
website: http://www.takaosan-onsen.jp/english/
Access : Next to the Keio Takao Line Takaosanguchi station
Closed: open 365 days per year
Business hours : 8: 00 ~ 23: 00 (last entrance reception 22: 00)
Usage fee : 1000 yen (Bathing fee included)
If you are looking for guide of this tour please refer to the following.
It takes about two hours by train and bus from Shinjuku to this course, but it is worth it.
Because “Shirayasawa valley” which can enjoy beautiful valley and waterfall is included in the course.
Furthermore, the goal 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. Bonore 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.
When the valley trail is over, you can enjoy magnificent views of the Arima Dam.
Valley is slippery, sometimes you can put your feet on water so let’s go wearing climbing shoes that are hard to slip.
It rained on the summit of the mountain, it was very slippery, so the ride time was around 4 and a half hours.
WHAT TO BRING:
• Non-slip mountaineering shoes
• Sufficient water (1.5 liters on this day)
• Light snack (Sandwiches and rice balls etc…)
• the mosquito repellent spray
• Sunscreen
• Trekking Poles (if you use them)
SCHEDULE FOR THIS DAY:
Seitoubashi Bus staion | 清東橋バス停（9:45）
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Entrance of the Mt.Bonore trail | 棒ノ折山ハイキングコース（10:00）
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Mt.Bonore | 棒ノ折山（11:30）
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Gonjiri Pass | 権次入峠（10:45-11:15）
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Iwatake-ishi | 岩茸石（13:15）
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Arima dam | 有馬ダム（13:45）
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Hot spring Sawarabi-no-yu | さわらびの湯（14:15）
Map of the hiking course
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AFTER THE HIKE:
There is a hot spring on the goal of this hike.
The name of this hot spring is “Sawarabi-no-yu | さわらびの湯”.
Bathing fee is 800 yen, you can enjoy outdoor bath and various types of bathtub.
If you go into a hot spring and relax and go home, I recommend you take clothes.
The way to go back to Tokyo from Sawarabi-no-yu is by bus and train.
First go by bus to Seibu Ikebukuro Line Hannō Station | 西武池袋線 飯能駅.
Seibu Railway Ikebukuro From Line Hannō Station | 西武池袋線 飯能駅 to JR Ikebukuro station | JR池袋駅 will arrive in about 50 minutes.
However, the express red arrow | 特急レッドアロー号 can be used with plus 500 yen.
If you are looking for tour guide of this hiking course please refer to the following.
From JR · Keio Corporation Takao Station North Exit, we will arrive at “Bus bound for Kobotoke | 小仏” bus in about 20 minutes (230 yen) for “Kobotoke bus station | 小仏バス停”.
On July 14, 2018 we went hiking to eat “shaved ice” on the top of the mountain.
The shaved ice that I eat at the summit while watching the spectacular view from the mountain was the best!
This hiking course starts the Kobotoke bus stop, passes through the Kobotoke Pass, and is a trail of 8.8 km in length which goes to Takaosanguchi station via Mt. Kobotokeshiroyama.
At Mt.Kobotokeshiroyama’s “Harumi tea house” we ate a popular shaved ice, and at the end we relaxed at the Takaosanguchi station at the hot spring adjacent to Keio Corporation.
Mt.Takao is known as a mountain of faith from the Edo period, and mountain faith Yakuouin hall is dotted in the mountain 600 meters above sea level and forms a mysterious atmosphere.
Mt.Takao was selected as a three star tourist destination together with Mt.Fuji at Mt.Takao in Michelin in France in the Japanese version travel guide book in 2009.
Therefore, it became a very popular hiking course, and it was very crowded on the day.
For that reason, we chose “No.6 Road” instead of “No.1 Road” from the summit of Mt.Takao.
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AFTER THE HIKE:
There is a hot spring on the goal of this hike.
The name of this hot spring is “Gokuraku-yu” and it is adjacent to Takaosanguchi station of Keio Corporation.
Bathing fee is 1000 yen, you can enjoy outdoor bath and various types of bathtub.
If you go into a hot spring and relax and go home, I recommend you take clothes.
Take the bus from Ome Line Okutama Station.
Take one of the West Tokyo buses “東日原 | Higashi-Nippara” or “鍾乳洞 | Shounyu-dou” and get off at “川乗橋 | Kawanori-bashi”.
It was a very hot days in Tokyo, so this time we have been to a hike of Mt. Kawanori walking along the cool a valley.
Mt.Kawanori is located in Okutama, Tokyo and is a mountain at the border with Saitama Prefecture.
The hiking course starting from Kawanori Bridge is Mt. Kawanori’s most popular climbing course.
This course is recommended on a hot summer as it walks along a valley and passes through Hyakuhiro Waterfall , which is about 40 m in height.
The waterfall is very cool and you can forget the hot summer for a while.
Under the waterfall is very instagrammable because it is very powerful.
This climbing course is hard as the altitude difference is more than 1000 m.
Because it is a popular mountain, the mountain trail is maintained to some extent,
Even if you are a beginner of mountain climbing it is easy to challenge if you accompany the experienced.
The altitude is 1363 m and the running time is about 5 and a half hours are scheduled.
Even though it is along a valley, It was hard because it was a hot summer exceeding 30 degrees this day.
Also, it is easy to slide around Hyakuhiro waterfall, so it is necessary to be careful as it is a course where a slide accident happens in the past.
Let’s challenge with a non-slippery shoes and adequate moisture, Carry a good behavioral diet.
WHAT TO BRING:
• Non-slippery athletic shoes (climbing shoes if possible)
• Sufficient water (1.5 liters was not enough on this day)
• Behavioral diet (sandwich, rice ball etc …)
• Sunscreen (if you use them)
• Trekking Poles (if you use them)
• Change clothes (if entering a hot spring after hiking)
SCHEDULE FOR THIS DAY:
Okutama Station(8:25)→Bus departure time(8:35)→Arrival of Kawanori Bridge(08:50)→Hosokura Bridge(9:50)→Hyaku-hiro Waterfall(10:40)→Mt.Kawanori(12:40)→Funaido(13:30)→Ooneno-yamano-kami(15:00)→Hatonosu station(15:30)
Map of the hiking course
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AFTER THE HIKE:
We have dissolved at “Hatonosu station”.
Me and the other person got off at the second JR Kabe station from Ome Station towards Shinjuku, and went to the hot spring “Umeno-yu”.
The bathing charge of “Umeno-yu” was 860 yen.
If you are looking for tour guide of this hiking course please refer to the following.
Do you like sea, or do you like mountains?
If you want a hiking that enjoys both mountains and oceans near Tokyo, I recommend Mt.Koma in Oiso.
If you use the JR Shonan Shinjuku line to Oiso station you will arrive in about 1 hour from Shinjuku, the scenery you see from Mt.Koma crossing Oiso town and Hiratsuka city is a magnificent view, you can see Enoshima island and Mt.Fuji.
In the trail of about 5.7 km in length, you can enjoy trees unique to warm regions, and even after hiking you can swim at the beach at the beach.
JR Oiso station
Oiso station is the station of JR The Tōkaidō Main Line in Kanagawa prefecture, there is “Oiso beach” near the station so if you bring swimsuit in the summer you can enjoy the swimming.
Mt.Koma hiking course
When you arrive at Oiso station, go right along the railway track, pass through under the guardrail and go up the Slope and you will find Takada Park, and the trail will start from the right back of this park.
The view from Takada Park is also wonderful.
Mountain trail to Mt.Koma
The trees live in warm areas such as evergreen trees and “Litsea coreana”, and it is a beautiful natural road.
You can enjoy a hydrangea trail in June.
A radio tower of Shonandaira
As you climb a gentle slope, you will see a radio tower on the left.
It is the ridgeline of “Shounandaira” and “Mt. Koma”, and turning to the left is “Shounandaira”.
View from Shonandai
The 360-degree view from “Shounandai” is really wonderful overlooking Mt. Fuji, the Boso Peninsula and the mountains of Tanzawa.
“Shonandai” has a restaurant, you can enjoy fish cuisine caught locally while looking at magnificent scenery.
The sumitt of Mt.Asama
It goes via ‘Mt. Asama’ with big tree of enoki and shrine.
There is a quiet and peaceful trail surrounded by woods, resting places are dotted in some places.
The sumitt of Mt.Koma
There is no prospect of the mountaintop of Mt. Koma, but there is a mysterious atmosphere with remains of an ancient castle wall.
Takaku Shrine
It is a shrine founded in 717.
In the Kamakura period there were 24 temples in the mountains of Mt.Koma rising behind the temple.
Until the end of the Edo era the whole mountain was protected as a spiritual area of Temple.
Pine trees
From the “Takaku Shrine”, when entering the national highway, rows of trees of pine and enoki are lining up. This area is famous as “Old Tokaido” continued to Osaka in the Edo period, and it is also the stage of Hiroshige’s “Oiso Toragaame” famous for “Ukiyo-e”.
Oiso Beach
It 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!
If you are looking for tour guide of this hiking course please refer to the following.
