Feb. 2023 Miura Peninsula is a very special place. Even though it is near Tokyo, within the densely populated Kanagawa prefecture, it is like a quick escape from the urban areas. Here you can find so much nature and sceneries that you can hardly believe. EAST MIURA Coming from eastern side of Miura, I usually… Continue reading (Japan) Miura Peninsula
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(Japan) Nishizawa Gorge
Trekking @ Nishizawa Gorge (Nov. 5, 2022) Nishizawa Gorge, also called Nishizawa keikoku, is one of the popular places in Kanto region of Japan to enjoy Autumn leaves. We were lucky enough to visit there at the best time this year. The view was indeed breath-takingly beautiful. We took the easiest trekking route at the… Continue reading (Japan) Nishizawa Gorge
(Japan) Okutama, Mt. Mitake – A walk in the Snow (Feb 26,2022)
It was a warm, sunny weekend (above 0degC), we decided to wake up early, drove to Okutama area, took the cable car (MitakeTozan Railway), passed by Mitake Shrine, and hiked up to Mt. Mitake. It was a bit icy at some areas, had to use the crampons, but the route was quite flat. It looked… Continue reading (Japan) Okutama, Mt. Mitake – A walk in the Snow (Feb 26,2022)
(Japan) Yatsugatake – Tagudake (June 5, 2021)
Late Spring, we went for a one-day hike at Northern Yatsugatake, reached one of the peaks called Tengudake (1,646m). The weather was so nice, that the view & landscapes were magnificant. The Yatsugatake mountain range is called Minami Yatsugatake (Yatsugatake in a narrow sense) on the south side and Kita Yatsugatake on the north side… Continue reading (Japan) Yatsugatake – Tagudake (June 5, 2021)
(Japan) Central Alps – Kisokomagatake (Oct 2, 2021)
This is my 1st Time hiking the Central Alps with 5-Finger shoes!! Kiso-Komagatake is the tallest peak of the Japan Alps at 2,956m. It is also the home of Senjojiki Cirque, one of Nagano’s popular sightseeing spots with access via the Komagatake Ropeway. [Reference] https://www.go-nagano.net/en/topics_detail6/id=16594 Recently I ‘ve developed a new hobby of walking everywhere… Continue reading (Japan) Central Alps – Kisokomagatake (Oct 2, 2021)
(Japan) Okutama – Mt. Sannoto (Jan 1, 2021)
At midnight of Dec.31, 2020, we woke up to climb the nearby Mount Sannoto (1,205m) to watch the sunrise of 2021! Mount Sannoto – Yabitsu Pass is a 7.4 kilometer out and back trail located near Hadano Shi, Kanagawa, Japan that features hot springs and is rated as moderate.
(Nepal) Dal Bhat Power @ Annapurna Base Camp
Dec. 21, 2019 – Jan. 4, 2020 This was my last overseas trip before Covid-19 hit the world. Before that, I had been dreaming about hiking in Nepal for many years, so I’m really glad that I took this trip just in time! Since we had never travelled to Nepal, let… Continue reading (Nepal) Dal Bhat Power @ Annapurna Base Camp