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Category: Hyakumeizan / 100 Famous Mts

Mt. Nantai Dayhike

Posted on May 6, 2025May 6, 2025 by Marie Journals

Oopps I did It Again.. Someone told me that Nantai is easier than Shirane so I thought, “oh maybe it’s not gonna be so bad.” I got this. WRONG. Hikemaster rated this hike 3/5 but for me it’s more like 10/5. Haha! I was dying on the trail.. for real. I think it’s the hardest…

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Mt. Tsukuba Sunrise Hike

Posted on December 11, 2024May 6, 2025 by Marie Journals

I think Tsukuba just became my newest favorite city in Kanto region. They got parks, museums, adventure spots, onsen and hiking areas.. so many things to do there. We passed by a road full of Gingko trees and the foliage leaves were so beautiful! For this trip we decided to hike Mt. Tsukuba, one of…

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Okutama Camping + Mt. Kumotori Hike

Posted on November 11, 2024May 6, 2025 by Marie Journals

Jump to Hike Log HERE. Alright Demon Slayer fans… You definitely know this mountain we hiked last week because it’s where Tanjiro Kamado and his family used to live. If you’ve seen the first episode of Kimetsu no Yaiba, you know which mountain I’m talking about. Episode 1 and this anime already got me crying…

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Nikko-Shirane Hike Without the Ropeway

Posted on October 30, 2024May 6, 2025 by Marie Journals

Nikko / 日光 / ニッコウ is known for its natural beauty, World Heritage Sites, and relaxing atmosphere. While most people would go to Lake Chuzenji, Toshogu Shrine, Rinnoji Temple, and the Shinkyo Bridge or Kegon Falls.. Me and my crazy friends decided to climb Mt. Nikko-Shirane / 日光白根山 / ニッコウシラネ which is located on the border…

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