Tanzawa Omote Ridge Traverse Course
This climbing course stretches from Yabitsu Pass to Sannoto, Shindainichi and on through to Tonodake for a total of about 8 km . The cumulative ascent/descent difference...
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Mountain Ridge Hike in Tonosawa
With Mountain Day as a newly-instituted holiday in Japan (August 11th), there has been a surge in hiking population. Tanzawa is known to be a highly popular town for foreign tourists, as it offers the choice of going on hiking while enjoying the view of Mt. Fuji, all on a day’s trip.
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Ninotou
A 1,122 meter high mountain nestled within the Tanzawa Omote Ridge. One possible explanation for its name is a legend handed down through Karako Shrine, found at...
Sannoto
From the summit, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Omoteone mountain range and Mount Fuji. There is a rest area and restroom at the summit.
Karasuoyama
Atop Mt. Karasuo, one can enjoy a fully panoramic view of Hadano city over the San-no-tou Ridge and the mountains of the Omote Ridge, such as San-no-tou and Tonotake....
Gyojagatake
The ascent to the summit of Gyojadake is a series of small ascents and descents. The summit of Mt. Gyoja is narrow and not suitable for groups resting. A stone...
Mount Shindainichi
The summit of Mount Shindainichi is spacious and has benches. If aiming for climing Tounodake, you can walk to the summit in about 1 hour from here. It has been...
Tounodake
Mt. Sonbutsu is said to be the most popular mountain in the Omotetanzawa area. From the Okura trailhead, it is roughly a 4-5 hour climb to the top where you can...
