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  • 2013-05-19 大岳山-御岳山

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    near Hikawa, Tōkyō (Japan)
    Author
    sebastien.picard
    Distance
    10.56mi
    Elevation +
    6844f
    TrailRank
    73
    Photo of2013-05-19 大岳山-御岳山 Photo of2013-05-19 大岳山-御岳山 Photo of2013-05-19 大岳山-御岳山

    Hike / trail running to Odakesan and Mitakesan in Tokyo Get off at Okutama station and start walking from there. The trail starts off by a steep climb and extremely long flight of stairs to a 5-story pagoda. The pag...

  • 2013-05-26 雲取山

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    near Atami, Tōkyō (Japan)
    Author
    sebastien.picard
    Distance
    18.94mi
    Elevation +
    7096f
    TrailRank
    71
    Photo of2013-05-26 雲取山 Photo of2013-05-26 雲取山 Photo of2013-05-26 雲取山

    Day hike at Kumotoriyama This time I beat 2 personal bests: longest hike and fastest hike vs. map time (details at the end) Kumotoriyama is the highest point of Tokyo prefecture at 2017m high. Although in Tokyo it ...

  • workout 271 Mt,Ryozen（霊仙山）(J A13)

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    near Nagaoka, Shiga (Japan)
    Author
    tokuyama
    Distance
    11.84mi
    Elevation +
    3540f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofworkout 271 Mt,Ryozen（霊仙山）(J A13) Photo ofworkout 271 Mt,Ryozen（霊仙山）(J A13) Photo ofworkout 271 Mt,Ryozen（霊仙山）(J A13)

    Our first post is Mt,Ryozen.　This trail is sloping loose and suitable for trail running Time 3:45'57"17 11:16:41-15:24:52 Mileage 18.290 km Average pace 12'21" /km Exercise consumption calorie 1,337 ...

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  • Mount Atago from Kiyotaki

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    near Sagano, Kyoto (Japan)
    Author
    Dollarius
    Distance
    6.76mi
    Elevation +
    2687f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofMount Atago from Kiyotaki Photo ofMount Atago from Kiyotaki Photo ofMount Atago from Kiyotaki

    Nice short trail on the highest mountain in the Kyoto area. The panorama is mostly covered by vegetation, so not really impressive. The trail is easy to follow (can also be easily done at night with a headlamp) and well ...

  • Suruga-Oyama to Yaga

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    near Oyama, Shizuoka (Japan)
    Author
    P. de Volpi
    Distance
    15.45mi
    Elevation +
    1637f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofSuruga-Oyama to Yaga Photo ofSuruga-Oyama to Yaga Photo ofSuruga-Oyama to Yaga

    My attempt to climb 1) Mt. Yufune and then 2) Mt Furo both ended in dead ends. Despite following the signs, the former route just petered out while the latter was severed by a massive landslide. Still, beautiful countrys...

  • workout 266 Nōgōhakusan 能郷白山

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    near Isshinden, Gifu (Japan)
    Author
    tokuyama
    Distance
    10.25mi
    Elevation +
    4633f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofworkout 266 Nōgōhakusan 能郷白山 Photo ofworkout 266 Nōgōhakusan 能郷白山 Photo ofworkout 266 Nōgōhakusan 能郷白山

    Nōgōhakusan is a mountain of prefectural borders between Fukui prefecture and Gifu prefecture.　At the foot of Nōgōhakusan there is a village surrounded by mountains like Switzerland. And like the Swiss mercenary, the vil...

  • Snow hiking / trail running in Oku-tama

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    near Hikawa, Tokyo (Japan)
    Author
    chefkorecki
    Distance
    7.78mi
    Elevation +
    3530f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofSnow hiking / trail running in Oku-tama Photo ofSnow hiking / trail running in Oku-tama Photo ofSnow hiking / trail running in Oku-tama

    This is a quick winter hike up to Mt. Nokogiri ~ 1000m that takes about 2h:30m in fresh snow, with a trail run down a logging road back to Oku-tama ~ 2h . It is a makeshift route based on the conditions at the time. T...

  • workout 388 Gifu fortress and Nagara river

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    near Gifu-shi, Gifu (Japan)
    Author
    tokuyama
    Distance
    4.45mi
    Elevation +
    1165f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofworkout 388 Gifu fortress and Nagara river Photo ofworkout 388 Gifu fortress and Nagara river Photo ofworkout 388 Gifu fortress and Nagara river

    In the summer evening in this course you will be able to see the Kagaribi(bonfire) of the Ukai(Fishing with cormorants). Time 1:28'24"51 13:36:04-15:08:57 Average pace 12'23" /km Exercise consumption calori...

  • workout 299 Dodogamine Sinbutuonsen

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    near Takatomi, Gifu (Japan)
    Author
    tokuyama
    Distance
    7.19mi
    Elevation +
    2398f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofworkout 299 Dodogamine Sinbutuonsen Photo ofworkout 299 Dodogamine Sinbutuonsen Photo ofworkout 299 Dodogamine Sinbutuonsen

    Time 1:37'43"05 10:09:41-11:52:44 Mileage 11.427 km Average pace 8'33" /km Exercise consumption calorie 1,182 kcal Pitch 171 spm Stride 69 cm Step count 16,729 steps Speed 7.0 km/h Cumula...

  • workout 298Dodogamine:Furutu

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    near Akutami, Gifu (Japan)
    Author
    tokuyama
    Distance
    5.09mi
    Elevation +
    1312f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofworkout 298Dodogamine:Furutu Photo ofworkout 298Dodogamine:Furutu Photo ofworkout 298Dodogamine:Furutu

    Time 1:06'04"64 15:36:26-16:44:18 Mileage 8.110 km Average pace 8'08" /km Exercise consumption calorie 816 kcal Pitch 167 spm Stride 73 cm Step count 11,046 steps Speed 7.4 km/h Cumulativ...

  • workout 371Mt.kogasan

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    near Shimo-horado, Gifu (Japan)
    Author
    tokuyama
    Distance
    3.61mi
    Elevation +
    2602f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofworkout 371Mt.kogasan Photo ofworkout 371Mt.kogasan Photo ofworkout 371Mt.kogasan

    Time 1:55'53"72 11:30:14-13:35:26 Average pace 20'15" /km Exercise consumption calorie 838 kcal Pitch 111 spm Stride 31 cm Step count 12,944 steps Speed 3.0 km/h Cumulative ascent altitude 8...

  • workout 342Norikosi Pass in spring

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    near Tarumi, Gifu (Japan)
    Author
    tokuyama
    Distance
    14.35mi
    Elevation +
    4570f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofworkout 342Norikosi Pass in spring Photo ofworkout 342Norikosi Pass in spring Photo ofworkout 342Norikosi Pass in spring

    Snow covering about 70 cm. Our feet sank without snowshoes. (In Japanese it is called Fuminuki(踏み抜き）） Tubo Asi(ツボ足）running was very hard. Time 3:38'15"72 09:06:19-13:50:08 Average pace 10'01" /km Exercis...

  • Kawai - Hikawa

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    near Kawai, Tokyo (Japan)
    Author
    Frog_sushi
    Distance
    9.07mi
    Elevation +
    2762f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofKawai - Hikawa Photo ofKawai - Hikawa Photo ofKawai - Hikawa

    About 2/3rds running and 1 third walking. A few slightly challenging passages cannot be run. Great course though! (I usually hike it!) Great to finish with an onsen. ;)

  • Minonindo

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    near Tominaga, Gifu (Japan)
    Author
    tokuyama
    Distance
    17.38mi
    Elevation +
    5171f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofMinonindo Photo ofMinonindo Photo ofMinonindo

    Mino-nindo is oldtrail for ninjas of Asakura Yoshikage and Toki Yorinori. However, this trail is rough since it has not been used since the Sengoku period.

  • Kaitsukiyama（貝月山）

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    near Higashi-yokoyama, Gifu (Japan)
    Author
    tokuyama
    Distance
    6.06mi
    Elevation +
    2448f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofKaitsukiyama（貝月山） Photo ofKaitsukiyama（貝月山） Photo ofKaitsukiyama（貝月山）

    Work in Ibigawa Town ended by noon, and when I noticed, I was in tochi no mi sō. I could not　be on the 1hour basis by climbing 1 hour 11 minutes and down 51 minutes.

  • workout 366Sokotu valley

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    near Shimo-horado, Gifu (Japan)
    Author
    tokuyama
    Distance
    7.76mi
    Elevation +
    2267f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofworkout 366Sokotu valley Photo ofworkout 366Sokotu valley Photo ofworkout 366Sokotu valley

    Time 1:33'09"84 12:28:29-14:07:41 Average pace 7'34" /km Exercise consumption calorie 1,230 kcal Pitch 171 spm Stride 76 cm Step count 15,987 steps Speed 7.9 km/h

  • Konandai (港南台) - Zushi (逗子市)

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    near Kōnandai, Kanagawa (Japan)
    Author
    Gaijin Runner
    Distance
    16.76mi
    Elevation +
    2129f
    TrailRank
    21
    Photo ofKonandai (港南台) - Zushi (逗子市) Photo ofKonandai (港南台) - Zushi (逗子市)

    Starts at Kōnandai station (JR Negishi Line ). Pass through Kamakura and go towards south of Miura peninsula. After few sections of roads, gets the trail again towards Futagoyama (二子山). Finish at Zushi beach.

  • Mt. Akagi - 赤城山

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    near Takanosu, Gunma (Japan)
    Author
    kusanagi
    Distance
    2.71mi
    Elevation +
    1145f
    TrailRank
    20
    Photo ofMt. Akagi - 赤城山 Photo ofMt. Akagi - 赤城山 Photo ofMt. Akagi - 赤城山

    A quick one! In fact I was on my way to Motegi’s Honda collection hall, but couldn’t help to stop and have a look at the mountain. Started the climb at 15:50 and reached the top 40 minutes later, at 16:50 was back in th...

  • Nariki Forest Trail Race

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    near Kiwazasu, Tokyo (Japan)
    Author
    nihilium
    Distance
    10.04mi
    Elevation +
    3268f
    TrailRank
    19

    ABOUT THE RACE Get away from the skyscrapers and explore the nature side of Tokyo! You’ll be surrounded by beautiful scenery and embraced by dazzling shades of greenery throughout the trail. The 16KM course consists of ...

  • workout 286　Dodogamine 百々ヶ峰

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    near Akutami, Gifu (Japan)
    Author
    tokuyama
    Distance
    5.00mi
    Elevation +
    1385f
    TrailRank
    19

    久しぶりにアイツと走りました。ストライド走法のアイツに引きずられ、ペースが上がりがちでしたが、ピッチ走法を意識して足を壊さないようにしました。 とても楽しかったですよ。 I ran with him after a long time. I was pulled by his stride running and my pace went up. But, I cared for my legs with conscio...

  • Minami Alps Full Traverse

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    near Kamimachi, Nagano (Japan)
    Author
    Gaijin Runner
    Distance
    69.17mi
    Elevation +
    35210f
    TrailRank
    19

    Still haven't tried this yet. The GPS track was made manually, so it might have some inconsistencies with the real trails.

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