Mt.Oyama (大山), also known as Mt.Amefuri (雨降山), stands at 1252MASL and is one of the more popular family oriented day-hikes in Kanagawa prefecture. Several routes are available in climbing this peak, and this post describes starting at the Yabitsu-toge or Yabitsu Pass (ヤビツ峠) and exiting at the Oyama Cable Car Station （大山ケーブル駅). The hike from Yabitsu Pass to the summit takes around 2 hours. Panoramic views of the adjacent Tanzawa mountain range can be spotted as you walk along the ridge before reaching an intersection. This intersection crosses path with the trail coming from the temple below where the cable car ends. The peak has lots of benches perfect for having lunch while enjoying the views. When coming down from the peak, backtrack to the intersection and take the left route headed for the Oyama Afuri Temple (大山阿夫利神社). You then have 3 options for descending. Option one is to take the easy way by riding the cable car all the way down to the foot of the mountain 5-10 minutes away from the bus stop.

If you do this, try getting the Tanzawa-Oyama Pass in any Odakyu Line station to save some cash! Options two and three involve hiking down via the Otoko/Man (男コース) or Onna/Woman (女コース) course. The Otoko trail involves a lot of stairs, and by a lot, I mean stairs all the way down to the foot of the mountain! The trail is shorter, albeit steeper and unforgiving to the knees. But on the other hand, the Onna trail is longer as it takes you to the mountain houses found around the foot of Mt.Oyama. Whichever path you take, both trails lead to the same exit point at the start of the cable car. There are shops lined up here where you can buy omiyage for your friends back in the city. At the end of the shopping road is where you’ll find the bus stop bound for Hadano Station. From Yokohama, take the Sotetsu Line Rapid bound for Ebina (海老名). This will cost you 310Yen for 34 minutes. Then in Ebina, take the Odakyu Line Express bound for Odawara and stop at Hadano station (秦野駅, 280Yen 21 minutes) where you can take a bus bound for Yabitsu Pass (30 minutes, 470Yen, Hadano Station to Yabitsu-touge Bus Schedule).

After hiking the mountain, take a bus at the Oyama Cable bus stop bound for Isehara station (伊勢原駅, 24 minutes, 300Yen, Oyama Cable to Isehara Station Bus Schedule) where you can take a train direct for Shinjuku or transfer in Ebina, then take the Sotetsu for Yokohama. backpack planner apkThe mountain is notorious for its leeches, so in the summer months, take some salt with you in case you get bit. juggalo backpackThe mountain can be hiked any time of the year, but be careful in winter as the area around the summit can get a bit icy and snowy. biomech backpack priceIf you prefer a longer hike, start at Minoge bus stop (蓑毛) which takes you to a trail 1 hour away from Yabitsu-toge.stm aero backpack for 13-inch laptop and tablet

Obsessed with BAGS & PURSES. ///loungefly-hello-kitty-angry-backpack/)Morepin 2PinNEED AND WANT SO MUCH. If you are in Metro Cebu, it’s impossible to miss the mighty Mt.Babag mountain range. opanca backpackIt is aptly named Babag after the Cebuano term for block or obstruct as it divides Cebu City from the rest of Central Cebu. snsd backpack malaysiaThe mountain range boasts of several mini waterfalls and streams that bring water to mountain farms…backpack nahrbtniki Towering at 820MASL, Mt.Hambubuyog is the highest peak of the quiet town of Ginatilan, Cebu. The mountain is located in Baranggay Mangcao, Sitio Hambubuyog on the mountainous regions of Ginatilan. The base of the mountain is surrounded by tropical trees and farmlands, while the peak is composed of a mixture of grassy hills and rocky…

Mt.Kan-irag, also called Sirao Peak or Pedro Calungsod Peak, stands 720MASL in the highlands of Central Cebu. The peak ranks as one of the best night views of metropolitan Cebu as the surrounding scenery also showcases Mt.Pung-ol, Mt.Babag, and the venerable Balamban mountain range. The mountain is a popular destination for both day-hikes and camping excursions.… Mt.Oyama (大山), also known as Mt.Amefuri (雨降山), stands at 1252MASL and is one of the more popular family oriented day-hikes in Kanagawa prefecture. Several routes are available in climbing this peak, and this post describes starting at the Yabitsu-toge or Yabitsu Pass (ヤビツ峠) and exiting at the Oyama Cable Car Station （大山ケーブル駅). The hike from Yabitsu Pass to the… Mt.Mizugaki (瑞牆山) is a jagged 2230MASL rocky peak situated in the borders of Yamanashi and Nagano prefectures, belonging to the Okuchichibu Mountains (奥秩父山塊). It is not surprising that this mountain also belongs to the Hyakumeizan (日本百名山) or the 100 Famous Mountains of Japan because of the beautiful rock formations that constitutes its summit.

I did this hike… Mt.Kinpu (金峰山) is a rocky summit found in the borders of Nagano and Yamanashi prefectures. At 2599MASL this mountain is the tallest among the Okuchichibu Mountains (奥秩父山塊) that belong to the Hyakumeizan (日本百名山) or the 100 Famous Mountains of Japan. If travelling by public transport, the mountain can be approached either from the west via Mizugakisansou (瑞牆山荘) and the Fujimidaira Hut (富士見平小屋), or doing… Mt.Daibosatsu (大菩薩嶺) is a 2056MASL mountain forest in Yamanashi Prefecture and is part of the Hyakumeizan or the 100 Famous Mountains of Japan. On clear days, it offers great views of Mt.Kumotori in the north and Mt.Fuji in the south. The ridge leading to the summit called Daibosatsu Pass (大菩薩峠) is said to be used… Mt.Kentoku (乾徳山) is a 2031MASL rocky summit found in the mountains of Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. It boasts of 360-degree views of the surrounding Okutama-Chichibu mountains, a lush forest for campers, and boulders suitable for rock climbing beginners.

To get there, first go to Enzan station by boarding on the Chuo Main Line bound for Matsumoto. Mt.Nabewari (鍋割山), found in Kanagawa prefecture alongside Mt.Tanzawa and Mt.Oyama, boasts of the Nabeyaki Udon that can only be experienced at the mountain hut found in its summit at 1273 MASL. If you are both a mountain and food lover (like me!), then this should definitely be on your to-hike list. From Okura bus stop… The Tanzawa mountain range, home to the highest peaks in Kanagawa prefecture, is a must-hike for adventure seekers who live in Kanto. We did the traverse last January 10-11 on a warm and sunny winter day. The trail starts at Okura bus stop where you will be introduced to a lush green forest even in… Clocking at 2017 MASL, Mt.Kumotori (雲取山) towers over Tokyo and the surrounding Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park (秩父多摩甲斐国立公園) mountains. One thing good about hiking these mountains is the relative ease of access from Tokyo. Day 1 On a cool November weekend, we started off our day with a warm cup of coffee at the local conbini as…