Hiking in Japan: 5 Hikes Near Tokyo

[@LIJ]

Great list!

[@JohnHikerDolar]

thank you so much!!! ☺️

[@kaneungnitb3301]

Good information 👍 For hiking by end of July, where mountain will you recommend for beginners

[@JohnHikerDolar]

Mountains under 2000 meters in July are very hot to hike. So I would suggest going to bigger mountains. For beginners, Mount Mizugaki 2230 is good along side Mount Kinpu 2599 and Kitadake 3192, although not easy beginners can compete it.

[@cowishyak]

do you have any recommendations for backpacking trips? 40 km+

[@JohnHikerDolar]

In Tokyo? Probably not in Tokyo but I recommend Northern Alps traverse and Southern Alps traverse. The north traverse is more accessible than the south.

[@photograpaedics86]

Thank you for sharing.. Recommended po ba mag Solo hike? Mag isa ko lang kasi sa japan for 3 months. 😢

[@JohnHikerDolar]

Hi! Sure. Most of the hikes here can be done solo. Except ung Mount Kentoku kasi medyo delikado and may technical parts. 😅

[@anko7574]

Great review! I am planning to be in Japan (Kamakura) during 5 days in the end of March and beginning of April. I will probably have one day that I would be able to spend for a day hike. Would you recommend one of those 5 hikes shown in this video or there are better options in Kamakura area? Please advise. Thank you.

[@JohnHikerDolar]

Kamakura is a great hike as well. But It’s more of a culture hike than a mountain hike. If you are into Mountains and great views of Mount Fuji while enjoying cherry blossoms I would recommend Takao, Oyama, or Mount Tonodake. Takao has a lot of cherry blossoms, Oyama has a shrine and some cherry blossoms with Mount Fuji view at the peak. Mount Tonodake has great views of Mount Fuji 🗻

[@JohnHikerDolar]

Shosenkyo gorge is a nice hike but might be far away from your accommodation.

[@anko7574]

I'm planning to hike/ride bicycle Kamakura itself, but I would also like to spend one day in mountains. So, i 'm looking for close by mountains with convenient commute from Kamakura. Mont Fuji view is big +. Hiking Mount Fuji at the beginning of Apr seems unrealistic :(. Thank you for these options. I will check which one is the best for me

[@DonRwett3r]

Hi there, nice video!! Do you have a recommendation for a 2-4 day hike?😊

[@JohnHikerDolar]

Hi!! Thank you for watching. Well, There’s this hike in Chichibu Tama Kai National Park. Mt. Kinpu - Mt. Kobushi can be done in 3 days. But if you’d like to see the Alps. I would recommend Kamikochi to Jonendake.

[@DonRwett3r]

@@JohnHikerDolar I will check it out, thanks a lot 😊

[@anjinggombal]

Hi. Whether is allowed to setup tents for the night in those mountains? Or it is more for a one day trip hiking?. Thanks

[@JohnHikerDolar]

Hi!! Mt. Takao, Mt. To, Shosenkyo Gorge and Mt. Oyama are day hikes but for Mt. Kentoku you can definitely camp or stay at the emergency hut that I mentioned in this video. I hope that helps.

[@anjinggombal]

@@JohnHikerDolar Thanks for the info.

[@JohnHikerDolar]

@@anjinggombal you are welcome! 🙏