Mt Hakkyou 八経ヶ岳 (1914m) Overnight Hike in Nara
Amon Bradshaw Much like Shikoku, Osaka and Nara aren’t the first places that come to mind when foreigners think about snow or tall mountains in Japan. Despite that we enjoyed a magical…
Mt Feathertop (1992m) Day or Overnight Hike
If you’re chasing a classic ridgeline and exposed peak hike, the Mt Feathertop via the Razorback hike is the gold standard. As Victoria’s second highest mountain at 1,922m, Feathertop is…
Mt Miune 三嶺 (1893m) Iya Valley Winter Hike
An overnight hike to Mt. Miune in Tokushima during early spring.
Sasagamine 笹ヶ峰 (1860m) via Kampuzan 寒風山 Overnight Hike
Sasagamine (笹ヶ峰, 1860m) is spectacular but challenging hike in Shikoku with an old mountain hut at the top that was once a ski resort! This is one of the few…
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)…