Hike Japan

Yesterday I went hiking in the Tanzawa area with a few friends. I love getting some space, fresh air and open vistas. Going to the mountains once in a while is how I stay sane in Tokyo. They aren't far away, and a lot of nice places are easily accessible by train or bus. Here are a few pictures.

fall foliage


Mount Fuji in the distance


top of Tonodake

If you're interested in hiking Japan, there's much to read on the internet, or you can check out these books on amazon.com. They're also available in a lot of libraries.

• Day Walks Near Tokyo
• Hiking In Japan (Lonely Planet)
• Hiking In Japan (Paul Hunt)