藤向堂　Fujisakido

We arrived Mawarime-Daira camp site around 10:00, which were a bit later than we planned, due to the 3 days weekend. Good parking spots were already taken, but we managed to take a good and shady spot for 2 nights.  Mawarime-Daira camp site: 2800 yen for 2 of us, with parking for 2 nights. They offer their bath for 400 yen per person. You can buy fire woods for 550 yen, and if you purchase garbage bag from them for 200 yen, they will take care of the garbage, otherwise you should take back all garbage. They have luxury of water-flowing toilet, and one of them is western style. Karasawa fall in Kamoshika trail. This camp site have so many of good rock climbing spots, so we saw on-site rock climbing classes held there. The dead tree reminds me a project failed when it was planned, but insisted to survive, ending up with dead... Also, some facilitators set up gramping of matching party there prepared for the long weekend. We kept hearing fake laughs of the...

We reached to Mt. Myogi around lunch time, start to wondering around which beginner courses to try. They have tourist information kiosk at michno-eki parking lot in front of Myogi Shrine. We obtained a map. We took the easiest route, Chukan dou (The middle road) Kawakami dog kept in the Nakanodake Shrine Even the easiest route, Myogi mountain trails was tough. We are glad we wore climbing shoes this time. We left Myogi, hit road around 14:00, bound for Hanami gahara camp ground , in the other side of Akagi mountains. The place was spacious and quiet, with clean shower and toilet. We would visit here again Only if they lift their rule of no dog. There is no such an option for us  leaving our family member behind for any trip, so we do not visit here again. The administrator guy was nice enough letting her in, since the weekend barely had other campers. He even gave me Oyaki, which is regional cuisine pan cake. On the other hand, t...

Do not forget list Trail run in winter (~18km, no higher than 1800m, expect 7-8 hours) What to wear  - Under pants, bra, town socks  - knit tights  - running socks  - running mid layer (light outer)  - thick outer jucket  - towel for neck  - heat tech shirts  - wind proof pants  - leg warmer  - knit cap  - thick grove Gears  - headlight  - map  - emergency kit, emergency blanket  - camelback full of water  - Wind breaker  - GPS watch  - Charger  - bear bell  - compass Change  - under pants, bra, town socks  - warm pants  - heat tech shirts  - sweater  - outer jucket!  - towel  - wash towel  - facial cream & sun screen  - body wipe Food  - a bar  - nuts Wallet Cell Phone  Pasmo/Suica (for Buses in Tokyo area) Mail my mountain climbing registration to the local police beforehand!!...

Shibire lake camp (Sui-Mei-Sou) Facilities: Grill: You can make fire on ground, or one cooking section per a block Sink: About 6 facets Bathroom: Yes, 3 for each gender. Stores nearby: None Pet: OK. Mobile: IIJMio and Nuromobile are worked well there. Shower: No Administration: There are 4 sections; You can make fire on ground in one site, but you cannot in the other 2 bigger (specious) sites. Get a instruction of paper in the Sui-Mei-Sou above. This place is the most silent place, where you can get away from all auto vehicle noise. Map We visited in Oct 14th and Nov 25th  in 2017. It was freezing cold in the latter. Bring your heavy winter equipment!  Hiking trails: The hiking trail to Hiru ga take would reveal one of the best view of Mt. Fuji. Hotsprings  you could stop by on the way to go back to capital area:  Mitama no yu Hottarakashi hotspring Again, We western tattoo couple did not have any problem using both bath places.

We climbed from Mitsumine shrine side, which is less crowded, than Tokyo side. We camped and reserved spot. Started climbing around 8am,  and arrived around 3pm. So, we stayed outside, but had dinner in this inn. We told them we will be with our dog at the reservation time. So they should be fine. However, in keeper automatically assumed our dog was going to bite people, and yelled at us for hanging out with other people in common area outside. I told him calmly. My dog do not bite. Maybe he had done nasty things to dogs in the past and got backlash, or not, nevertheless, I am disappointed about conservative fear nested in his mind.  Nonetheless, morning view there was priceless.  we came back down and took a bath in Mitsumine shrine.

Lake Motosu Ikeno Mori camp ground   Facilities : Grill : 12 ish Sink : About 12 facets Bathroom : Yes Stores nearby: None Pet : OK. Mobile : IIJMio and Nuromobile are worked well there. Shower : Yes Administration : Garbage has to be taken back home, or big plastic bag can be sold by the office for 100 yen and they will take that bag. This place is perfect for family with kids. In fact, YMCA camp apparently chose here for kids activity. On the other hand, if you prefer more silent, laid back environment, I would suggest staying the right neighboring camp site; Kou-an Tent village. Note : This camp site is sectioned out and your spot can be reserved beforehand. Map : https://goo.gl/maps/tyvRbqHbLYy Hiking trails: Mt Ryugatake through Hatashi peak (1256m) is the closest and steep trail of the casual climing. If it is fine weather, Mt. Fuji could be visible from the top. Note: We stopped by Fujisaikoonsen Izumi Hot Spring https://goo.gl/maps/2aW6uWcZtGD2 The ...

Prefectural Akagi Park Quote from the official website: "Camp Site. Application is unnecessary and free. It can be used freely. Toilets and water supply can not be used in winter. Please be sure to bring garbage back. Direct fire is prohibited. Please use barbecue stove etc. Please refrain from using for a long period (about one week)." Facilities: Grill : 8 Sink : About 12 facets Bathroom : Yes, but Japanese squatting style. Stores nearby : None Pet : No one said anything about a not-so-barking middle size dog. Mobile : IIJMio and Nuromobile are worked well there. Shower : None Administration : They clean toilet daily, but administration is the least invasive to visitor. Map :  https://goo.gl/maps/KVFk3oi11mL2 Hiking trails: Mt. Kurobi is the closest and highest mountain in the area. Note 1 : The place is in the story of one of the poplar road racing manga. Therefore, you will hear a lot of blasting sound in the middle of the night. If you nee...