Mount Iwaki, the highest peak in Aomori Prefecture, is known for its beautiful shape and is also known as Tsugaru Fuji. The weather was bad this time, so we couldn't see anything. Highlights of the mountain: The summit: As it's also a tourist spot, there's a monument that makes a great photo spot. The inner shrine of Iwakisan Shrine. The summit has a volcanic atmosphere, with a series of large rocks. The summit space is surprisingly spacious. The scenery: There are many rocky areas, and it's surprisingly large...

CNN featured Mt. Hiuchi, Takaya Pond, and Tengu Garden, which were selected as one of Japan's 31 most beautiful places. While photos show the stunning autumn foliage, we decided to explore the midsummer scenery and enjoy a walk through the marshlands of Tengu Garden. On the first day, we got off at Myoko-Kogen Station. We took a direct bus to the Sasaga Mine trailhead. We stayed overnight at Kurosawaike Hut, a hut nestled in the wooded mountain trail. On the second day, we visited Chausu...

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...

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...

I went to Hinokiboramaru in Kanagawa Prefecture. It is an attractive mountain with a mountain trail rich in nature. Basic information ●Mountain climbed: Hinokiboramaru (1,601m) ●Route: Nishitanzawa Nature Park → Tsutsuji New Trail Entrance → Gorazawa Junction → Observation Deck → Ishitanayama Branch → Hinokiboramaru → Aogadake Sanso → Hinokiboramaru → Ishitanayama Branch → Observation Deck → Gorazawa Junction → Tsutsuji New Trail Entrance → Nishitanzawa Nature Park ●Standard course time...

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...

The mountain's appeal lies in its tough rock climbing course and the spectacular view from the summit. The summit at the end of the rugged path can be summed up in one word: amazing. Mountain Attractions Summit ▼You can see the mountains stretching out in front of you. It's a bit narrow, so it may be difficult to spread out your cooking utensils and cook. ▼It was a clear day, but there was a lot of fog in the direction of Mt. Fuji. View The hiking trail that passes between the huge rocks...

Basic information ●Altitude Mt. Kinpu: 2,599 m ●Season August 2019 ●Route Mizugaki Sanso → Mizugakiyama Nature Park Branch → Fujimi-daira Hut → Dainichi Hut Branch → Dainichi Hut → Dainichi Rock → Hachodaira-Mt. Kinpu Branch → Sunahara-no-Tohashira → Mt. Kinpu Hut Branch → Summit → Hachodaira-Mt. Kinpu Branch → Dainichi Hut → Fujimi-daira Hut → Mizugaki Sanso Hiking Trail From Mizugaki Sanso to Fujimi-daira Hut ▼The climb is relatively steep...

This is a course where you can enjoy the ridgeline casually. The course is a little long, but there are no difficult spots, and the view is great, so it's very enjoyable. Basic information ●Elevation Ninoto (1,130 m) Sannoto (1,205 m) Karasuoyama (1,136 m) Gyojadake (1,170 m) Shindainichi (1,330 m) Tonodake (1,491 m) ●Season Saturday, September 28, 2019 ●Route Ybitsu Pass → Ninoto → Sannodake...