JAPAN TRAVEL
Hiking The Highest Mountain In Osaka
At 3,691 feet (1,125m), Kongo-san is the highest mountain in Osaka Prefecture and a perfect place for hiking all year round. There are a number of trails leading up the mountain and some of these are relatively easy, making it an ideal family acti...

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A holy mountain with temple stays near Tokyo.
Mount Mitake is located within the expansive Chichibu Tama Kai National Park, about two hours from central Tokyo. Although overshadowed by the more commonly visited Mount Takao, Mount Mitake offers overnight temple stays in additio...

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River and forest adventures staying in a thatched village
 
Stay in a thatched village farmhouse and explore the natural beauty of the seasons and traditional rural culture in Kyoto Miyama. You can hike in the forest, fish, swim, kayak, cycle, help out in the vegetable garden or the ...

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Powder snow and the bath of 1,000 bathers
Some of Japan’s best autumn scenery, traditional onsen and snowscapes grace the Hakkoda mountains in Aomori, Japan’s second-most-northern prefecture.
The Hakkoda mountain range includes 20 mountains and is the cultural border between the Wester...

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Good food and drinks as a hiking reward
Venue: Beer Mount When: Jun 15th - Oct 15th 2018 ,  1:00pm - 9:00pm
Mt. Takao is one of the most popular hiking mountains in Japan. It's a beautiful, easy hike that attracts visitors of all ages and capabilities.
In addition to its natural beau...

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A famous landmark in Gunma
Situated 30 minutes by car from Shibukawa, Mount Haruna is one of the famous mountains in the Gunma prefecture.
Mount Haruna is a place I like to go often. As I live not far away from there, I can definitely say that the best season to go is during the fall...

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Whistling through the foothills of Mount Fuji on racing bikes
Considered one of Japan's premiere cycling events the iconic, annual Mount Fuji Long Ride event invites cycling veterans and beginners alike to the foothills of Yamanashi to cycle around the Fuji Five Lakes region in the s...

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Exploring the Five Lakes area at Mt Fuji
Mt Fuji hiking is closed for the season. However, there are many things you can do near the base of the mountain. With a two-day bus pass starting at Kawaguchiko Station, head over to the Mt Kachi Ropeway. We arrived early in the morning and t...

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Visit the mountain high above the clouds
I get a glimpse of Mount Fuji in the bright sunshine, rising above the other mountains, with its distinct concentric form and snowy top. It is awe-inspiring. I get off the bus with the crowds, but only a few of us head to the viewpoint to see ...

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Enjoying the peaceful life
Recently, I visited a friend of mine who teaches at Aishin Senior High School, located on a mountain called Asari-Fuji in the city of Gotsu in Shimae. Facing the Sea of Japan on the north coast of western Honshu, Gotsu is in the center of Shimane Prefecture...

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