ποΈ Mount Tanzawa Day Hike via Okura Trail β Saturday, Jan 17, 2026
Details
Day hike to Mount Tanzawa via the Okura Trail, starting early morning by car from Tokyo and returning the same day.
This is a long and demanding winter hike, suitable only for experienced hikers who are comfortable with ~20 km hikes.
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### π
Date
Saturday, January 17, 2026
### π Transport
- By car from Tokyo
- Departure: Around 6:00 AM
- Meeting point: Flexible within Tokyo (will be finalized based on participants)
- Return: Same day, evening
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### πΆββοΈ Hike Overview
- Mountain: Mount Tanzawa (δΈΉζ²’ε±±)
- Route: Okura Trail (ε€§εε°Ύζ Ή) β out & back
- Distance: ~20 km
- Elevation Gain: ~1,600 m
- Time: 8β10 hours (including breaks)
- Difficulty: Hard β experienced hikers only
π YAMAP Plan:
https://yamap.com/plans/code/ln1ZsiqOc025JltM4elczzanLC_n1PIgwXQjHMxphTi2KWSQcLDQyYHnbItCJ7SYu_I
β οΈ Winter conditions possible (cold, wind, icy sections)
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### π΄ Cost (Car Share)
- Approx Β₯4,000 per person
- Final amount depends on the number of people joining
- Covers fuel, tolls, and parking
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### β
Who Should Join
Please join only if you:
- Have experience with 20 km+ day hikes
- Are comfortable with long ascents and descents
- Can maintain a steady pace
- Are prepared for winter mountain conditions
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### π Required Gear
- Proper hiking boots
- Warm winter layers
- Wind / rain shell
- Headlamp
- Food + 1.5 β2L water minimum
- Microspikes (recommended depending on conditions)
- Fully charged phone + offline map
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### β¨ Optional
If time and energy permit, we may stop by an onsen on the way back.
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### β
RSVP
Please RSVP on Meetup and send me a message on LINE :
π https://line.me/ti/p/rW9s9Vqrw6
Letβs kick off 2026 with a strong winter mountain challenge! β°οΈβοΈ
