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  • 2013-11-03 大源太山

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    near Yuzawa, Niigata (Japan)
    Author
    sebastien.picard
    Distance
    6.10mi
    Elevation +
    3930f
    TrailRank
    99| Rating 5.0
    Photo of2013-11-03 大源太山 Photo of2013-11-03 大源太山 Photo of2013-11-03 大源太山

    Daigenta-san in Niigata prefecture. 　 Access: Take the expressway up to Yuzawa, from there take the road towards the East. The last part is not paved and very narrow, at the end of this road there is a small space ser...

    Absolutely amazing hike! One of the best hikes I've ever done and easily the best I've done in Japan. Completed on July ...
    Ollie_Ronin
    Another very scenic trail.
    José Rolo de Sousa

  • Takatsuka-yama 高柄山 (Shiotsu Stn. - Uenohara Stn.)

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    near Arakura, Yamanashi (Japan)
    Author
    Heinrich Rotkiefer
    Distance
    8.92mi
    Elevation +
    3287f
    TrailRank
    81| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofTakatsuka-yama 高柄山 (Shiotsu Stn. - Uenohara Stn.) Photo ofTakatsuka-yama 高柄山 (Shiotsu Stn. - Uenohara Stn.) Photo ofTakatsuka-yama 高柄山 (Shiotsu Stn. - Uenohara Stn.)

    Quite easy and well signed trail, just the very last part at the gate was a bit confusing; nothing very special on this trail but a nice trek if you don’t want to travel that long from Tokyo (just 1.5 hrs); easy access d...

    👏👏👏
    amirhasan hosseini

  • Monte Mitsutoge Yama(Kawaguchiko)

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    near Funatsu, Yamanashi (Japan)
    Author
    dbello30
    Distance
    11.59mi
    Elevation +
    3727f
    TrailRank
    75
    Photo ofMonte Mitsutoge Yama(Kawaguchiko) Photo ofMonte Mitsutoge Yama(Kawaguchiko) Photo ofMonte Mitsutoge Yama(Kawaguchiko)

    Decidimos hacer esta subida ya que en esta fecha el Monte Fuji estaba bastante nevada en su cima, y las condiciones no erala las adecuadas para nuestro equipo de senderismo ni para nuestra formación. Las vistas al Fujisa...

  • 2013-04-28 西沢渓谷

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    near Hirose, Yamanashi (Japan)
    Author
    sebastien.picard
    Distance
    6.18mi
    Elevation +
    2247f
    TrailRank
    73
    Photo of2013-04-28 西沢渓谷 Photo of2013-04-28 西沢渓谷 Photo of2013-04-28 西沢渓谷

    Short hike along the many waterfalls in Nishisawa gorge. Access by bus: http://www.city.koshu.yamanashi.jp/kurashi/files/20130325/窪平・西沢渓谷線.pdf Campsite website: http://www.fuefukigoya.com/ryoukin.html From the c...

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  • 2014-12-21 滝子山

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    near Shinshuku, Yamanashi (Japan)
    Author
    sebastien.picard
    with Marco Scifoni
    Distance
    9.61mi
    Elevation +
    3842f
    TrailRank
    72| Rating 5.0
    Photo of2014-12-21 滝子山 Photo of2014-12-21 滝子山 Photo of2014-12-21 滝子山

    Day hike to 滝子山 I had already been at the summit twice but decided to try a different trail this time. 寂ショウ尾根 is labeled as high grade and so attracted my attention. The weather forecast was particularly good yet it ...

    Spot in description. Great trail and as long as you “follow” the trail with the app you will be fine
    thamblet

  • 2013-06-01 女峰山 (2483m)

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    near Nikkō, Tochigi (Japan)
    Author
    sebastien.picard
    Distance
    11.91mi
    Elevation +
    5820f
    TrailRank
    72
    Photo of2013-06-01 女峰山 (2483m) Photo of2013-06-01 女峰山 (2483m) Photo of2013-06-01 女峰山 (2483m)

    Day hike at Nyohosan in Nikko. After rescheduling this hike twice I finally manage to go, which is to say I expected a lot from Nyohosan and to give the conclusion first we were not disappointing whatsoever. Benefitin...

  • 2013-05-02　大山

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    near Shinden, Kanagawa (Japan)
    Author
    sebastien.picard
    Distance
    8.47mi
    Elevation +
    4409f
    TrailRank
    72
    Photo of2013-05-02　大山 Photo of2013-05-02　大山 Photo of2013-05-02　大山

    Short hike to Oyama via minor route. The hike starts at Hinata Yakushi bus stop. To get there get on bus 20 at Isehara station (bus stop 3, North exit) the times are indicated on maps.google. The very beginning is a ...

  • 2013-11-23 硫黄岳→赤岳→阿弥陀岳

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    near Nakazawa, Nagano (Japan)
    Author
    sebastien.picard
    with Taka-J
    Distance
    10.43mi
    Elevation +
    5689f
    TrailRank
    72
    Photo of2013-11-23 硫黄岳→赤岳→阿弥陀岳 Photo of2013-11-23 硫黄岳→赤岳→阿弥陀岳 Photo of2013-11-23 硫黄岳→赤岳→阿弥陀岳

    Yatsugatake traverse, winter hike. Only two weeks passed since the last time to Akadake (http://www.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=5601103) but I seized the last opportunity before heavier snowfalls to go again but fo...

  • 2014-05-11　雲取山-酉谷山

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    near Tarasawa, Saitama (Japan)
    Author
    sebastien.picard
    Distance
    26.20mi
    Elevation +
    10276f
    TrailRank
    72
    Photo of2014-05-11　雲取山-酉谷山 Photo of2014-05-11　雲取山-酉谷山 Photo of2014-05-11　雲取山-酉谷山

    Day hike to Kumotori. I started with a threefold objective: set new personal bests in terms of longest hike (distance and time spent walking) and also largest cumulative uphill gain. The results are: I managed all th...

  • 2013-06-23 権現岳(2715m)

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    near Iwa-kubo, Yamanashi (Japan)
    Author
    sebastien.picard
    Distance
    7.28mi
    Elevation +
    4626f
    TrailRank
    71
    Photo of2013-06-23 権現岳(2715m) Photo of2013-06-23 権現岳(2715m) Photo of2013-06-23 権現岳(2715m)

    Short hike to Gongendake in Yatsugatake. This was the second attempt to go to Gongendake. Due to rain forecast the previous week I had decided to cancel. This time I was about to cancel again but the weather forecast ...

  • 2013-02-17 ミツドッケ (1576m)

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    near Nippara, Tōkyō (Japan)
    Author
    sebastien.picard
    Distance
    16.46mi
    Elevation +
    6345f
    TrailRank
    71
    Photo of2013-02-17 ミツドッケ (1576m) Photo of2013-02-17 ミツドッケ (1576m) Photo of2013-02-17 ミツドッケ (1576m)

    Very long trail in the Okutama mountains in Tokyo prefecture. After abundant snowfall 2 days earlier most of the trail was covered with 20 to 30 cm of fresh snow. The temperature went quite low the day before and it w...

  • 2013-02-24 雲竜渓谷

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    near Nikkō, Tochigi (Japan)
    Author
    sebastien.picard
    Distance
    11.40mi
    Elevation +
    2438f
    TrailRank
    71
    Photo of2013-02-24 雲竜渓谷 Photo of2013-02-24 雲竜渓谷 Photo of2013-02-24 雲竜渓谷

    Snow hike to Unryu gorge in Nikko After checking countless hiking reports and hundreds of pictures of this place I finally organized a trip there. In order to increase the number of participants I reduced the distance...

  • 2013-09-22 男体山

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    near Shōbugahama, Tochigi (Japan)
    Author
    sebastien.picard
    Distance
    4.74mi
    Elevation +
    3904f
    TrailRank
    71
    Photo of2013-09-22 男体山 Photo of2013-09-22 男体山 Photo of2013-09-22 男体山

    After spending some time on the shore of Chuzenji lake expecting the sunrise from 5 to 5:30 AM, we headed for the trail head. It is actually located within the temple complex and the gates open shortly before 6:00 AM, ea...

  • Yunomine Onsen - Kumano Hongū Taisha Grand Shrine (Kumano Kodo)

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    near Hongū, Wakayama (Japan)
    Author
    JulioCésar
    Distance
    1.71mi
    Elevation +
    846f
    TrailRank
    71| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofYunomine Onsen - Kumano Hongū Taisha Grand Shrine (Kumano Kodo) Photo ofYunomine Onsen - Kumano Hongū Taisha Grand Shrine (Kumano Kodo) Photo ofYunomine Onsen - Kumano Hongū Taisha Grand Shrine (Kumano Kodo)

    This is a one way walk starting in Yunomine Onsen and finishing at the Hongū Taisha Grand Shrine. You can then take the bus back to Yunomine Onsen (or walk back). The bus stop is near the entrance to the Shrine, just on ...

    Easy and short but nice track. We enjoyed it! Thanks! 😄
    ferrangb

  • Ukegawa - Koguchi (Kumano Kodo)

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    near Ukegawa, Wakayama (Japan)
    Author
    JulioCésar
    Distance
    7.80mi
    Elevation +
    2549f
    TrailRank
    70| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofUkegawa - Koguchi (Kumano Kodo) Photo ofUkegawa - Koguchi (Kumano Kodo) Photo ofUkegawa - Koguchi (Kumano Kodo)

    As usual in Kumano Kodo, the trail starts in a village (Ukegawa) with a long uphill walk through an old forest. Signs are very clear and it is improbable that you will get lost. During our uphill walk we saw, among other...

    Sentiero ben segnato, facile sempre nel bosco
    maria simo

  • 2013-08-03 八ヶ岳縦走

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    near Iwa-kubo, Yamanashi (Japan)
    Author
    sebastien.picard
    Distance
    13.48mi
    Elevation +
    8100f
    TrailRank
    69
    Photo of2013-08-03 八ヶ岳縦走 Photo of2013-08-03 八ヶ岳縦走 Photo of2013-08-03 八ヶ岳縦走

    Yatsugatake traverse from Kannon daira to Mugikusa pass. Most people would do this hike in 2 or 3 days, but I couldn't afford this much so we set for a crazy day. From Takao ride the last train (JR Chuo at 22:26 an...

  • Mitsutouge-yama

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    near Onuma, Yamanashi (Japan)
    Author
    Heinrich Rotkiefer
    Distance
    9.18mi
    Elevation +
    4160f
    TrailRank
    69| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofMitsutouge-yama Photo ofMitsutouge-yama Photo ofMitsutouge-yama

    Very scenic trail with uncountable chances to see Mt. Fuji; as it’s a popular trail there are many signs so that can’t get lost and many places to have a rest; the trail is quite long and steep, so you should bring a cer...

    Did the trail, on that day there were a lot of clouds so we couldnt see fuji from the top. But when we decended to the p...
    igalzvi

  • 2015-09-23 皇海山

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    near Ashiomachi-akakura, Tochigi (Japan)
    Author
    sebastien.picard
    Distance
    15.86mi
    Elevation +
    5968f
    TrailRank
    68
    Photo of2015-09-23 皇海山 Photo of2015-09-23 皇海山 Photo of2015-09-23 皇海山

    Long trail, probably one of the longest to reach Sukaisan. From the parking lot, it starts by an old forest road for more than 1 hour, the trail is partly obliterated by massive rock falls and high grass also make it ha...

  • 2013-05-05 前袈裟丸山

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    near Gōdo, Gunma (Japan)
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    sebastien.picard
    Distance
    6.39mi
    Elevation +
    3114f
    TrailRank
    68
    Photo of2013-05-05 前袈裟丸山 Photo of2013-05-05 前袈裟丸山 Photo of2013-05-05 前袈裟丸山

    Short day hike to Mae Kesamaru in Gunma prefecture. Access: by car 国道 122 until 小中 and then 県道 268 until the intersection (7.2km) make a right and continue to the trail head (6.6 km). There is a lot of fallen rocks on...

  • 2013-04-14 犬越路→檜洞丸

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    near Hokizawa, Kanagawa (Japan)
    Author
    sebastien.picard
    Distance
    8.11mi
    Elevation +
    4039f
    TrailRank
    68
    Photo of2013-04-14 犬越路→檜洞丸 Photo of2013-04-14 犬越路→檜洞丸 Photo of2013-04-14 犬越路→檜洞丸

    Spring hike form Nishitanzawa to Hinokiboramaru Due to strong wind the original plan to climb more than 2000m and map time 11:30 was heavily changed to a moderate hike. From Nishitanzawa to Inukoeji the Tokaishizen...

  • Kumano Kodo Nakahechi #1

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    near Kurisugawa, Wakayama (Japan)
    Author
    Os Pés do Caminho
    Distance
    9.62mi
    Elevation +
    4052f
    TrailRank
    68
    Photo ofKumano Kodo Nakahechi #1 Photo ofKumano Kodo Nakahechi #1 Photo ofKumano Kodo Nakahechi #1

    To complete one of the branches of Kumano Kodo and achieve the Dual Pilgrim status was one of the goals of my trip to Japan. This first stage was much tougher than anticipated... The progress is really slow. The trail is...

  • Nakasendo #3

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    near Yabuhara, Nagano (Japan)
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    Os Pés do Caminho
    Distance
    4.30mi
    Elevation +
    1234f
    TrailRank
    68
    Photo ofNakasendo #3 Photo ofNakasendo #3 Photo ofNakasendo #3

    April 2019. Last chance before the big pandemics and a life to celebrate. Out to Japan to see the Sakura, and to walk parts of the Nakasendo trail (aka Kisokaido https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nakasendo) the old road thro...

  • Nakasendo #1

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    near Magome, Gifu (Japan)
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    Os Pés do Caminho
    Distance
    5.09mi
    Elevation +
    886f
    TrailRank
    68
    Photo ofNakasendo #1 Photo ofNakasendo #1 Photo ofNakasendo #1

    April 2019. Last chance before the big pandemics and a life to celebrate. Out to Japan to see the Sakura, and to walk parts of the Nakasendo trail (aka Kisokaido https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nakasendo) the old road thro...

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