A stunning example of karst topography located in Kitakyushu that is entirely unique. This is a super cool hike and one is personally one of the best I have done in Japan.
One of the military encampments used by one of the main forces involved in the Battle of Sekigahara. You can feel like you are a samurai as you survey the land and imagine the battle.
Mt. Senjo-ga-take is a 3033m mountain located in the Minami Alps national park on the border between Nagano and Yamanashi. Senjo-ga-take is one of the 100 famous mountains of Japan and is one of the 20 odd peaks in Japan over 3000 metres.
You can see a wide range of wildlife including the elusive raichou, a bird which only lives at elevations of 2500m or above.
From the summit you get a 360 view of the Minami Alps and on a clear day you can see as far as Mt. Fuji.
Mt. Yoro, located near the Mie prefecture border has a beautiful waterfall at the base of the mountain and stunning views over the Gifu farmlands. The hike is not particularly intensive or technical. It's good stuff.
Traverse a section of the old road between Tokyo and Kyoto, dating back to the Edo Period.
Enjoy villages and landscapes in their natural beauty.
This section of the Nakasendo Trail was used when the more direct route along the Kiso river was flooded.
Traverse a section of the old road between Tokyo and Kyoto, dating back to the Edo Period.
Enjoy villages and landscapes in their natural beauty.
This section of the Nakasendo Trail includes the villages of Magome and Tsumago, known for their meticulous restauration.
The Nakansendo is an old road that runs from Tokyo to Kyoto. The section, Yabuhara to Narai takes you through a beautiful forested area with views of Mount Ontake into the perfectly preserved area of Narai-juku, which still has some of the original buildings from the Edo period.
Traverse a section of the old road between Tokyo and Kyoto, dating back to the Edo Period.
Enjoy villages and landscapes in their natural beauty.
This section of the Nakasendo Trail crosses the Usui pass (1200m), marking the border between Gunma and Nagano.
Traverse a section of the ancient road between Tokyo and Kyoto.
Absorb the history of the stunning post towns (historic rest places) and beautiful waterfalls.
Riverside path along the Nakatsu river with stepping stone/ bridge crossings, leading to the 20m Uryo Falls and the Stone pillars. Many pools display the iconic "Niyodo Blue" color of the water.