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Mt Momokura (1003m), Otsuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture, Sunday, February 27, 2022 [Map Available]

After Mt Takagawa, I felt like revisiting another mountain in the area, so that I could get more views of Mt Fuji with its seasonal snowcap, especially since snowfall had been quite generous this year. On my last visit, I had combined this summit with its neighbour, Mt Oogi; this time, I was looking for … Continue reading “Mt Momokura (1003m), Otsuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture, Sunday, February 27, 2022 [Map Available]”

Mt Takagawa (976m) & the Yamanashi Prefectural Maglev Exhibition Center, Thursday, December 23, 2021 [Map Available]

I had climbed this mountain once before, about ten years ago. I remembered it mainly as an easy to reach peak with a spectacular view of Mt Fuji. On the other hand, the top had been packed with other hikers, making it difficult to get good pictures of Japan’s most famous volcano. I had a … Continue reading “Mt Takagawa (976m) & the Yamanashi Prefectural Maglev Exhibition Center, Thursday, December 23, 2021 [Map Available]”

Mitsutoge (1785m), Fuji-Kawaguchi & Nishi-Katsura Towns, Yamanashi Prefecture, Friday, December 10, 2021 [Snow hike / Map Available]

I had been thinking about visiting the Fuji Five Lakes area again. Having heard on the news that it had snowed there, I decided to make it my next destination, as it would be a great opportunity to do some snow walking close to Tokyo. Also, I could use the Fuji Excursion limited express from … Continue reading “Mitsutoge (1785m), Fuji-Kawaguchi & Nishi-Katsura Towns, Yamanashi Prefecture, Friday, December 10, 2021 [Snow hike / Map Available]”

Mt Komayumi (1223m), Aoki Village, Nagano Prefecture, Sunday, December 5, 2021 [Map Available]

I was hoping to do one last hike in Nagano before the start of the ski season and I was also keen on exploring the Ueda area some more. I found another mountain in my guidebook that I could reach with a short bus ride from the station. Buses ran frequently so I could be … Continue reading “Mt Komayumi (1223m), Aoki Village, Nagano Prefecture, Sunday, December 5, 2021 [Map Available]”

Mt Myojo (924m) & Mt Myojin (1169m), Hakone Town, Kanagawa Prefecture, Sunday, November 28, 2021 [Map Available]

This was a hike that I had done over ten years ago but in reverse. Back then, the visibility hadn’t been so good, so I wanted to redo it in clearer weather. I had climbed Mt Myojin one year earlier, but I was hoping that this time the wind wouldn’t be so cold and Mt … Continue reading “Mt Myojo (924m) & Mt Myojin (1169m), Hakone Town, Kanagawa Prefecture, Sunday, November 28, 2021 [Map Available]”

Mt Hinata (1660m) & Ojira River Valley, Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture, Tuesday, November 23, 2021 [Map Available]

This is a mountain that I’ve wanted to climb since I saw it from the top of Mt Amagoi last year; although it’s quite a bit lower, its white summit caught my eye. I found out that by taking a bus from Nirasaki sation on the Chuo line, I could get quite close to the … Continue reading “Mt Hinata (1660m) & Ojira River Valley, Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture, Tuesday, November 23, 2021 [Map Available]”

Mt Tomiya (365m) and the Ogodo Alps, Sakuragawa City and Mashiko Town, Ibaraki & Tochigi Prefectures, April 2021 [Map Available]

I first noticed this mountain from the top of Mt Ontake two years ago. It wasn’t in my guidebook, but looking at the comments on Google Maps, it seemed to have a great summit view. Searching some more online, I discovered a circular hiking trail just behind it, going up and down a series of … Continue reading “Mt Tomiya (365m) and the Ogodo Alps, Sakuragawa City and Mashiko Town, Ibaraki & Tochigi Prefectures, April 2021 [Map Available]”

Mt Jomine (1038), Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture, December 2020 [South Ridge Route / Map Available]

I had visited this Kanto 100-famous mountain twice before, in the winter and in the spring. Although it was early December and the leaves had already fallen in the mountains, it was sunny and pleasant in the daytime – so in my mind this would count as an autumn trip. My plan was to ascend … Continue reading “Mt Jomine (1038), Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture, December 2020 [South Ridge Route / Map Available]”

Hiking in Tohoku: Mt Akita-Komagatake (1637m), Akita Prefecture, October 2020 [Map Available]

For my second hike using the JR East Welcome Rail Pass 2020, I decided to venture further North. My first trip took me to the border of Akita prefecture; this time I would be completely inside. As before, I had to leave with the very first shinkansen to get to Tazawako station, 450 kilometers from … Continue reading “Hiking in Tohoku: Mt Akita-Komagatake (1637m), Akita Prefecture, October 2020 [Map Available]”

Mt Hayachine (1917m), Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture, Wednesday, October 21, 2020 [Map Available]

Every year, I try to make at least one hiking trip to northeastern Japan. In 2020, I was able to visit the area several times thanks to the now discontinued JR East Welcome Rail Pass. On this first trip of the season, after climbing Mt Iwate on the first day, the next day I headed … Continue reading “Mt Hayachine (1917m), Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture, Wednesday, October 21, 2020 [Map Available]”