Hiking in Japan

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Access: Baraki station (原木駅) is on the Sunzu Line of the Izu Hakone Railway. It’s just a 16-minute train ride from Mishima Station (三島駅). If coming from Tokyo, you’ll find it faster to take the Shinkansen to Mishima and transfer there. From Numazu Station (沼津駅) at the end of the hike, it’s a 5-minute train ride back to Mishima Station.

The hike: While the hike is relatively well-marked, the route is long, with plenty of fixed ropes, so make sure you start early to avoid running out of daylight. However, there are plenty of escape routes along the way so you can bail early if you don’t have to stamina or time to do the full hike. Bring plenty of water and snacks as there aren’t any places to replenish supplies along the way.

When to go: The views of Mt Fuji are pleasant, so aim to go when the weather is good and Mt Fuji is not hidden in cloud. April and May are the best times, as well as October and November. Summer is also possible but avoid the extreme heat in July and August.

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