2-Days Hiking of Tanzawa Traverse

Local certified mountain guide Yukio leads a 2 day hiking adventure of the Tanzawa mountains traverse and its stunning scenery !

Tanzawa

2 Days

Apr - Jun, Oct

Description

Hiking the Tanzawa Traverse will let you experience the sanctuary of the virgin beech forest before enjoying the stunning views from the beautiful ridge line.

The Tanazawa Traverse is a 2 day hard core hike of the Tanzawa-Sanchi (Tanzawa Mountains) via the Yabitsu Touge (Yabitsu Pass) from South to West Tanazawa.

These mountains have one of Japan’s hundred most celebrated mountains – the famous Hyakumeisan peak and the route passes through virgin beech forest before emerging to enjoy the stunning panoramic views from the top of the beautiful ridge line.

On clear days, Mt. Fuji and the Pacific Ocean can be seen and at night the amazing sight of Metropolitan Tokyo and the stars in the night sky are also visible.The route is about 15 km long with some steep ascending and descending via Mt. Tounodake (1,491 m), Mt. Tanzawa (1,567 m), Mt. Hiru-gatake（1,673 m) and Mt. Hinoki-bora (1,601m).**Getting there:**The hike is close to Tokyo and within 2 hours travelling time.
Required Fitness Level:You have to be able to walk 8 hours a day comfortably. Number of hours of hiking: First day – 6 hoursSecond day – 8 hoursIf you are planning to have some great hiking adventures in Japan, please contact me! I will be very happy to be your guide!

Price includes

Guiding fee

Itinerary

Day 1: Yabitsu Pass - Mt. Tanzawa

Depart from Hatano Station at 8:00. Take a bus or car to Yabitsu Touge (Yabitsu Pass) ~ Mt. Togatake (1,491m) ~ Mt. Tanzawa (1,567m)

~6 hours hiking

Overnight at Miyama Huts

Day 2: Mt. Hirugatake - Shin Matsuda station

Mt. Tanzawa (1,567m) ~Mt. Hirugatake (1,672m) ~ Mt. Hinokiboramaru (1,601m)

Take a bus to the station.

~8 hours hiking

Return to Shin Matsuda Station at 4PM

FAQs

What are some recommended accommodations near our adventure location?

We understand that finding the perfect place to stay is an essential part of your adventure experience. To help you with this, we’ve curated a list of three highly recommended hotels that offer comfort, convenience, and a touch of local charm. These accommodations are well-suited for adventurers looking to relax and rejuvenate after an exciting day of exploration

Shonan Crystal Hotel Fujisawa Japan

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Fujisawa Hotel Fujisawa Japan

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Fujisawa Hotel Enoshima Fujisawa Japan

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About the guide

Yukio

5.0

(5)

Mountain Guide

I have enjoyed climbing mountains since I was a high school boy. Since then, I've also lived and worked in the Netherlands for 10 years and in the US for 7 years, where I have enjoyed climbing in the alps and in the Yosemite, and ski mountaineering in the alps.

After my return to Japan, I rediscovered the beauty of Japan's nature and its mountains. I would be very happy to share this with you, not only through climbing, but together with good local sake and food, and some photography under the stars.

I guide through the season, and my favourite mountains are my local mountains that are in Tanzawa area as well as Hakkoda in Aomori, in the North. My passion also includes photography. I will be able to give you lots of tips on mountain photography even if only have smartphone or compact digital cameras.

Certificates

JMGA

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What people are saying about Yukio

Glen

We had a great day with Yukio. It was a very nice mix of hiking with great views and culture.

Christel

Yukio was a wonderful guide! Very much enjoyed this hike outside of the hustle and bustle of the tourist traps in Hakone, but still seeing all of the main attractions! Very enjoyable!

Lindsey

Yukio was GREAT! We realized our hotel was far away from our original planned meeting place so Yukio drove to our hotel to pick us up and created a whole new itinerary last minute to explore the area around Fuji Five Lakes. Yukio was also very consciousness about the weather and picked places that would work best for the rainy day that we had. He was extremely knowledgeable and continually told us interesting facts about the sights we visited. 100% would recommend!

wayne

The weather was not the best for a hike in the mountain but Yukio made it great. The trail was great the views would have been I’m sure. Yukio was great to talk with, had lots of information about the areas history and culture. The itinerary was wonderful with the hike, cable car, and train rides. I would recommend this day hike to anyone climb over and into a volcano.