Extra information:
The hike described in this video is a quick up-and-back from Koma station. If you want a longer hike, you can continue along the ridge to Mt Takasashi (髙挿山) [sometimes pronounced as Takazasu or even Takasasu] and onward to Mt Monomi (物見山) and down to Musashi-Yokote station. A detailed description of the hike in reverse can be found here.
There aren’t many signposts in English, so from Koma station, just follow the signs in Japanese to 巾着田 (Kinchakuda) and then to 日和田山 (Hiwada Yama).
Map: Click here for a detailed map published by Seibu Railway.
Access: Koma station (高麗) is on the Seibu Ikebukuro line. Take an express train from Ikebukuro and change to a Chichibu train at Hanno station (飯能). Double check the train and connection times before you head out so you’re not stuck with a long layover at Hanno. Pick up supplies before heading out of Tokyo as there isn’t much at Koma station apart from a vending machine.
Korean history: As mentioned in the video, Hidaka city and the area around Koma station have been an important part of Korean culture in Japan. Here is some more information from Hidaka city about their history. The area is worthy of a day’s exploration of all of the historic buildings and relics.
Hiking in Japan 