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Japanese Mountains: A Convenient Must-Do

November 23, 2017November 5, 2018 Categories: Walks and HikesTags: hiking ishizuchi · hiking japan · hiking shikoku · japan travel tips · yamagata hiking1 Comment

Visiting a Japanese mountain is a must-do when travelling Japan. Many mountains have public transportation and scenic bus routes!

Shinto Torii Gate Yudono-san Dewa Sanzan Yamagata

The Dewa Sanzan: Afterword

June 1, 2016August 4, 2017 Categories: Walks and HikesTags: dewa sanzan · hiking japan · yamagata hiking1 Comment

Thoughts after hiking the 3 Holy Mountains of Yamagata in a single day.

Shinto Torii Gate Yudono-san Dewa Sanzan Yamagata

The Dewa Sanzan: Foreword to the 3 Holy Mountains of Yamagata

May 25, 2016August 4, 2017 Categories: Walks and HikesTags: dewa sanzan · hiking japan · solo female travel · yamagata hiking3 Comments

A brief introduction my journey to one of Shugendo’s holiest sites in Japan.

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