How to get there? Take the Tobu bus from Nikko to the last bus stop at Yumoto Onsen. A bus timetable can be found on the Japan National Tourism Organisation […]
Japan Hiking
Daibutsu Hike – Kamakura, Japan
Background Kamakura is a great option for a day trip out of Tokyo, and is known for its beautiful temples and Daibutsu (Great Buddha). There are also another couple of […]
Gionyama Hike – Kamakura, Japan
Background Kamakura is a great option for a day trip out of Tokyo, and is known for its beautiful temples and Giant Buddha. But for those that want a slightly […]
Yakusugi Land Hike – Yakushima, Japan
Background For information on how to get to Yakushima, please drop by my Japan travel planner. We were based in Onaida (Shiki-no-yado minshuku), a small village on the south coast of […]
Shiratani Unsuikyo Hike – Yakushima, Japan
How to get to the Shiratani Unsuikyo Hike on Yakushima Island For information on how to get to Yakushima, please drop by my Japan travel planner. We were based in […]
Senjogahara Plateau Hike – Nikko, Japan
Background Take the Tobu bus from Nikko to the Ryuzu-no-taki bus stop. A bus timetable can be found on the Japan National Tourism Organisation website. There are a number of […]
Momijidani Hike – Sounkyo, Japan
Like us, are you exploring Hokkaido and looking for some great hiking options? The area around Sounkyo is a hikers paradise, and the Momijidani hike is a great little walk […]
Panoramadai Hike – Sounkyo, Japan
Where is the Panoramadai Hike in Sounkyo, Japan? The fact that we even found out about the Panoramadai hike while visiting Sounkyo was quite accidental. We had planned a day […]