Mount Hiuchi, the highest peak of the Kubiki Sanzan mountain range, is located within Myoko-Togakushi Renzan National Park and is home to several marshes. The marshes create a unique landscape, making for a truly unique hiking experience. The three main attractions on Mount Hiuchi are Takaya Pond, Tengu Garden, and the summit. Each is equally beautiful and difficult to choose. While the climb is challenging, the scenery is well worth it. August...

This time, I went to Mt. Hiuchi in Myoko Kogen. In addition to the marshes such as Imori Pond and Numanohara Marsh, Myoko Kogen is also rich in mountains such as Mt. Myoko and Mt. Kurohime. When I climbed Mt. Myoko before, I could see Tengu's Garden from the top, and I wanted to go there someday. It seems to be famous for its autumn leaves, but I decided to climb it because I thought the lush marshland in summer would be nice too...

The roads in Hokkaido have good visibility, and it's pleasant just to drive on them. From there, I went to Bougakudai to see Mt. Tokachi. Exploration Mt. Tokachi, seen from here, is a rugged and cool mountain. There was also a visitor center (an emergency shelter). The exhibits at the visitor center were mainly about the geological strata. There was information about flowers and hiking trails...

Basic information ●Elevation: 924 m ●Time: January 2020 ●Route: Trailhead → Summit There were no forks. Climbing record ▼I decided to go to Kaimon-dake, also known as Satsuma Fuji. Kaimon-dake is one of the 100 famous mountains located on the left foot of Kagoshima, the Satsuma Peninsula. The course time is about 4 hours, so I plan to climb it on the day I arrive. Sakurajima seen from the plane. ▼Rental car...

Mount Tateshina is a volcano located at the northernmost tip of the Yatsugatake mountain range. Its altitude is 2,531 m. As there are few mountains in the surrounding area, you can enjoy a vast view. Mountain attractions Summit ▼The summit in winter is a wonderful place with a contrast between the blue sky and the snow. The inner shrine of Tateshina Shrine at the summit is mystical. ▼On a clear day, you can see all the way to the distant mountains. ▼Lake Shirakaba can be seen. ...

Basic information ●Elevation Tomano-mimi: 1,963 m Okino-mimi: 1,977 m ●Time February 2021 ●Route Doaiguchi Station → Tenjindaira Station → Kata no koya → Tomano-mimi → Okino-mimi → Kata no koya → Tenjindaira Station → Doaiguchi Station Climbing Diary ▼I arrived around 8:00, and the parking lot was empty. I forgot to take a photo. There was a long line at the ticket booth! I arrived early...

The Kosuge route to Daibosatsu Pass in the snow. I heard that there was snow near the top of Daibosatsu-rei, so I went to try out gaiters and light crampons. There seemed to be heavy snow on the Yamanashi side, so I approached from Kosuge Village on the east side. Basic information ●Mountain climbed Daibosatsu Pass (1,897m) ●Time January 2020 Climbing record ▼I was afraid of the road surface freezing, so I put on chains at the Kosuge roadside station. ...

Ishizuchi-san is the highest peak in western Japan and has long been known as a place of Shugendo. It is the highest peak in western Japan and is known for its impressive chain sections. It is a wonderful mountain with unique mountain trails and magnificent views, worth the expedition. Basic information ●Mountain information Ishizuchi-san (1,982 m) ●Routes Success route ●Recommended for: People who want to do ascetic training, people who like chains, people who want to enjoy the four seasons Climbing notes Trailhead → Success route ...

I went to see Okama in the Zao mountain range in Miyagi Prefecture. ▼This is a rest area on the way to Zao from Miyagi. You can see a beautiful view. ▼After parking the car in the parking lot, you can walk right in and you will see the guide! It's easy, unlike regular mountain climbing! I also wanted to go to Umanose, but my friend who accompanied me had injured his leg, so we decided to look for a place that was easy to walk to. ▼Umanose Indeed...

This mountain has a tough course like rock climbing and a spectacular view from the top. The course time is short, but the path is steep. After climbing the rocks, you finally reach the summit, which is amazing. Basic information ●Elevation Mt. Mizugaki: 2,230 m ●Season and date: May 2019 ●Route Mt. Mizugaki circular route Mizugaki Nature Park → Fujimi-daira hut → Mt. Mizugaki summit → Fudo waterfall → Fudo sawa → Mizugaki...