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...

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...

I went to Goshikinuma in Fukushima Prefecture. It's still cold, but the snow is melting steadily. Exploration ▼There's still snow on Mt. Bandai. ▼The submerged trees create a nice atmosphere. ▼Butterbur buds are sprouting. ▼Many buds are sprouting in the river. ▼The marsh is surprisingly blue. ▼This time, it looks more like an emerald green. Overview of marsh information Summary Spring...

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...

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...

This is a great way to experience Mt. Tanzawa, one of the 100 famous mountains in Japan, and Mt. Hirugatake, the highest peak in Kanagawa Prefecture, all at once. This route is perfect for testing your legs, as the standard time for this is over 10 hours. The view of the ridgeline from Mt. Tanzawa to Mt. Hirugatake is amazing, and it's worth working hard from the morning. Climbing Diary I went on a traverse of Mt. Tanzawa (1567m) and Mt. Hirugatake (1673m)! The repeated ups and downs were hard on my legs...

I took a walk around Hachimantai on August 4, 2019. Despite the harsh winters, the area is full of powerful life in the summer. A divine green shines under the blue sky. Scenery ▼Let's start exploring right away! ▼The road leading to Akita. It looks like it would be nice to drive through it. ▼Hachimantai is an alpine marshland that spreads around the 1,613m peak. You can drive almost to the peak...