Mt. Karakuni (韓国岳) is part of the Kirishima-Kinkowan National Park land and is located on the border of Miyazaki and Kagoshima Prefectures. In the winter, the naked branches of trees along the route are covered with thick ice and resemble pieces of ocean coral (albeit white). From the Ebinokogen Daiichi Parking Lot, it took about […]
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Have you ever imagined biking through Japan, the water at your side, zooming across expansive bridges, hopping from one ice cream shop to the next? If so, the Shimanami Kaido (しまなみ海道) might be for you! What is the Shimanami Kaido? The Shimanami Kaido is a highway for cars that connects Onomichi (Hiroshima) with Imabari (Shikoku)
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I recently climbed Mt. Daisen, the highest mountain in the Chugoku region of Japan’s Honshu mainland! The landscape in February was a true winter wonderland with ice-laced trees and snow that heaped in piles on the ground. Mt. Daisen can be climbed throughout the year, but generous snowfall and world-class powder make it a winter
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Mt. Tachibana (立花山), also called Tachibanayama, is just a short bus ride from the center of Fukuoka City but offers a lovely hike along a serene forest path. It takes just a few hours to climb to the mountaintop where a sprawling view of the city can be taken in. I recommend Mt. Tachibana to
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Last summer I went on a delightful outdoor adventure in Bungoo, Oita. The activity this time wasn’t bike riding or mountain climbing, but rather, river trekking on the Okudake River! Continue reading to see what this trip with High Five Outside was like! This post contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission
I’ve been living in Fukuoka for over two years and have found one of my favorite activities: biking by the sea in Itoshima! This post contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission if you purchase through my links, at no extra cost to you. Please read the full disclosure for more information. Why Biking in
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Nakasendo Trail History The Nakasendo Trail (中山道) is an old walking route that connected Edo (modern-day Tokyo) with Kyoto during the Edo period. The trail is 540 km (340 mi) long, and back in the day, 69 post towns were dotted along the way for travelers to rest and recover. This post contains affiliate links,
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