Mt Tenguzuka 天狗塚 (1812m) via Mt Miune 三嶺 Overnight Hike
Amon Bradshaw This beautiful but challenging 18.5km+ overnight hike to Mt. Tenguzuka starts at the Iyashino Hotel and Onsen (いやしの温泉郷) near Nagoro-mura (名頃 aka the Doll Village) in the Iya Valley. The…
Finding the source of the Yoshino River
The Yoshino River, arguably best known for it’s popularity as one of Japan’s best rafting rivers, is the only river in Shikoku that touches all four prefectures. It’s rocky base…
What to wear hiking in Japan
Deciding what to wear when hiking is a challenging (but very important) task. In Japan the weather can change at any moment and if you pack the wrong clothing you…
Mt Oku-Kuishi 奥工石山 (1516m) Day or Overnight Hike
If you want to experience a drive through old Japan this is for you. This remote and off-the-beaten track hike to Oku-Kuishiyama (奥工石山, 1516m) also known as Tajikawa Kuishiyama (立川工石山)…
What to pack for a hike in Japan?
Even if you’re a seasoned hiker in your home country it is important to be aware of the differences between hiking in Japan and other places like Australia, New Zealand…
Mt Sanboji 三傍示山 (1105m) Day Hike via the Old Tosa Road
This 8km return day hike to Sanbojiyama passes along a section of the old Tosa Highway (Tosa Kaido 土佐街道) and a point where the three prefectures of Kochi, Ehime and…
To-do: Mt Tsutsujo 筒上山 and Mt Tebako 手箱山 Hike
Located on the “back side” of Ishizuchi, Tsutsujoyama is a 1,859m peak overshadowed by its taller, much more well known neighbor. It offers a much more rugged, less crowded alternative…