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Sandankyo Gorge
Not as spectacular as expected but nevertheless a nice walk along a river with nice ponds for bathing. Paved trail.
Time
4h53m
Distance
14.9km
Speed
4.9km/h
Ascent
310m
Descent
320m
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Ashiwadayama-Sankodai-Loop
Unobstructed views on Mt Fuji and lake Saiko. Steep ascent to Ashiwadayama, otherwise easy trail.
Time
5h49m
Distance
8.43km
Speed
5.2km/h
Ascent
500m
Descent
490m
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Mt. Chausu - Utsukushigahara Highland
Nice loop to Chausuyama and Utsikushigahara on a good and easy trail. Great views from the top on a clear day.
Time
6h26m
Distance
11.8km
Speed
3.2km/h
Ascent
690m
Descent
700m
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Mount Hakkoda
Beautiful roundtrip to Mt. Hakkoda, which offers great views to Aomori and the surrounding mountains. Part of the trail is through colourful marshland.
May be muddy in some parts. Hike can be extended to the ropeway or other nearby mountains.
Requires about 4.5 hrs.
Time
4h54m
Distance
9.18km
Speed
3.2km/h
Ascent
700m
Descent
670m
Michinoku Coastal Trail
First few kilometres of the 1000 km long coastal trail. Offers a bit of everything: beautiful beaches, stretch of pine wood, rocky shores...not remote, but a great hike for an afternoon. Takes about 3 hrs, a train can be used to return to the trailhead.
Time
2h34m
Distance
7.26km
Speed
4.5km/h
Ascent
90m
Descent
70m
Oirase Gorge
Easy trail through a beautiful forest along the Oirase steam. Unfortunately, the trail is often very close to the road (on some stretches on the road), but nevertheless worth doing... There are several bus stops along the track (last bus around 16.15 from lake Takoda back to the trailhead).
Time
4h26m
Distance
13.1km
Speed
4.3km/h
Ascent
180m
Descent
30m
Zille went for a hike
September 12, 2025 at 23:13
Shinanbetsu Dake
Very steep ascent (poles recommended) on a good path. In the forest throughout the entire hike. On a clear day there would be great views of lake Toya and Mount Yotei from the top. Ascent takes about 1.5 to 2 hrs.
Time
3h50m
Distance
10.4km
Speed
5.8km/h
Ascent
860m
Descent
860m
December 24, 2025
Nice to meet you. I also enjoy hiking, and I hope we’ll have a chance to go together sometime in the future. @blupp