Hinokihoramaru is a rare independent mountain that stands tall as the proud head of Nishitanzawa among the Tanzawa Mountains. The mountain is known for its especially thick beech forest, widespread veratrum plants, and clusters of rhododendron flowers that create a distinct deep-mountain-like atmosphere, which is very unlikely given the mountain’s elevation (5,350ft / 1,600m). “Kaminokawa Hütte”, a lodge located at the entrance of the mountain trail, has a “Goemonburo (bath heated directly from the bottom)”, and an indoor bath (heated with firewood).
Add to trip planner 2The Kaminokawa Hut is located at the end of the Kaminokawa forest path in the Kitatanzawa Kaminokawa River Basin. Many hikers use the facilities here. Across from the mountain hut there is Hikagezawa (where fossils have previously been found). Japanese clawed salamanders also live in this area. In Guzawa and Hikagezawa , which are areas near Doshi, many ancient deep sea fossils have been discov...
More detailsLocated on the border of Sagamihara-shi and Ashigara-shi, it is designated as Tanzawa-Oyama Quasi-National Park. Photos Provided by photolibery
More detailsFamous for its beautiful azalea. Best time to come is end of May to beginning of June. Photos Provided by photolibery
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