Climbing Mount Mitsutoge If you are yearning for a hike near Tokyo with a good view of Mount Fuji, Mount Mitsutoge will not disappoint. Mount Mitsutoge is the collective name for the mountains in the …
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Mount Kitadake & Ainodake: A Weekend Hike to the Second & Fourth Highest Mountains of Japan
One of the reasons why I love climbing the mountains of Japan is because it is a pure hobby, no business. That is – if you like to climb one, then just go there and …
Continue readingWhere to Stay in Tokyo on a Budget
Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is well known as among the most expensive cities in the world. This is based on research and studies conducted by various firms such as Mercer HR Company and Economist …
Continue readingMount Fuji Hike: Overnight DIY Itinerary from Tokyo
At 3,776 meters above sea level, Mount Fujisan or simply Mount Fuji is the highest in Japan. It is in fact considered as an active volcano with last recorded eruption more than three centuries ago. …
Continue readingClimbing Mount Fuji: Frequently Asked Questions
You always wanted to climb Mount Fuji but you don’t know where to start? Then you come to the right place! Here are the Frequently Asked Questions on climbing Mount Fuji via Yoshida Trail answered …
Continue readingHitachi Seaside Park: Quick Guide from Tokyo and Narita
There has been much of discussion on how to commute from downtown Tokyo to Hitachi Seaside Park. The usual route is train via JR Joban Line from Ueno to Katsuta Station in Ibaraki where one …
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