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Kamikochi: Kappa-bashi to Myojin-ike
Kamikochi (上高地), tucked deep in Nagano Prefecture, is one of Japan’s premier mountain destinations. It’s the gateway to the Northern Alps, where climbers set out for the high peaks and return to them — and at the same time a valley so well equipped with trekking paths, lodges, and hot springs that anyone can enjoy […]
Mt. Tsubakuro: Kassen Ridge
Mt. Tsubakuro (燕岳) is the classic gateway peak of the Northern Alps above Azumino — beach-white granite slopes wrapped in a gown of dwarf pine, the look that earned it the nickname “Queen of the Northern Alps.” Even as a day hike, the climb up Kassen Ridge — one of the Northern Alps’ three great […]
How to submit Tozan Todoke (登山届, “mountain hiking notification”)?
How to file a tozan todoke (登山届) online through Compass — a free, step-by-step guide covering registration, route planning, and emergency contacts.
Mt. Tonodake: Yabitsu Pass to Okura
Mt. Tonodake is one of my favorite hikes near Tokyo — I’ve hiked it countless times, and it never gets old. Set in the Tanzawa mountain region, it’s an easy day hike thanks to good access by public transportation, just about two hours from central Tokyo. Along the way you get views of Mt. Fuji, […]