GAIJIN POT
A brisk day hike accessible from Matsumoto
Hikers in search of a brisk day hike in the Northern Alps should consider Mount Jonen. This alpine peak overlooks the Azumino area near the popular Nagano transportation hub of Matsumoto City.
Just a few hours west of Tokyo, Matsumoto is a fan...

More

JAPAN TRAVEL
Enjoy a long walk with history, nature and scenic views
The Old Hakone Highway is a part of the Old Tokaido Highway, which was developed in the 17th century to connect Tokyo and Kyoto. Because the Old Hakone Highway went through Hakone Pass whose elevation is over 800 meters, it was ...

More

JAPAN TRAVEL
Challenging day trip from Nagoya
Autumn leaves will soon be at its peak and if you are looking for some challenging adventure, why not try hiking up Mount Hongu?
Straddling the border of Toyokawa, Okazaki and Shinshiro cities, this popular mountain among locals offers a great workout...

More

JAPAN TODAY
 
While Mt. Fuji is Japan’s highest mountain, it’s also one of the most popular destinations for hikers in Japan. So while making your way to the peak of Fuji is an experience you’re unlikely to ever forget, it’s also an experience that many others will have, which somewhat diminishes...

More

JAPAN TRAVEL
 
 
Hiking Through the Kyoto Mountains
Nestled in the mountainside of northern Kyoto prefecture, 鞍馬 (Kurama) and 貴船 (Kibune) feel like an entire world away from the busy metropolis of the nearby city. At only 40 minutes north of Kyoto and 90 minutes from Osaka, it’s no wonder the...

More