Karasawa Cirque Camping Guide: Fees, Tent Rental, Packing List & Facilities
My Karasawa Cirque camping guide: the hike from Kamikochi, campsite fees, rental tents, gear, hut facilities, drinking water and fall foliage.
Category: Japan Hiking
Kamikochi Trip Itinerary: 2 Days of Hiking Mount Yakedake & Exploring the Valley
Tsubaki took a two-day, one-night hiking trip to Mount Yakedake, one of Japan’s 100 Famous Mountains located in Nagano. Since Mount Yakedake is right next to Kamikochi, we also included a Kamikochi one-day walking trip as part of this hiking adventure! In this post, I’ll be sharing my itinerary and…
Hiking Yakedake: Trail Guide, Nakanoyu Access & Tips for Climbing This Active Volcano
Although I’ve lived in Japan for over 8 years and have climbed many mountains big and small, hiking Yakedake surprisingly became my second peak among Japan’s 100 Famous Mountains, right after Mt. Fuji. Taking advantage of the short window before Kamikochi’s winter closure in early November, I set out on…
Jomon Sugi Hiking via Arakawa Trail: Yakushima’s World Heritage Trekking Guide
Jomon Sugi Hiking is one of the most iconic symbols of Yakushima, and the trail leading to it is widely regarded as the ultimate classic among all Yakushima hikes. This route ranges from intermediate to advanced difficulty and takes about 8 to 12 hours round trip, depending on your physical…