Ok, I really dont know if anyone reads this group, cause it has been several months without any news! I was wondering if it is too early in the season to climb...
Hey Frank, Thanks for posting this message. Yes we are still here, but unfortunatley , noone has been active. I have climbed Mt. Fuji 15 times and each time...
Frank, As far as I know except for the offical season there is really no access to Mt. Fuji, mainly because it is still snow capped and not considered safe....
I agree with Dean. If you go during the week, you won't have so much crowds. Also, all the stations will be open for your Fuji Stick. But I do have to say, you...
G'day all, As you could probalby tell, am new to the group. I am interested in trying to get some camping in this year. Preferably mor bush style camping...
thanks for the advices. I like hiking, camping and scuba diving as well , but I live in the cold Aomori... I will have to look out this summer for some diving...
hello kumakato thanks for the advices. Well, I have a pretty good experience in mountain climbing and hiking. I hiked a lot this winter in Hakkoda while...
Hi, Not sure if the mountain is open at that time. There was snow on the top in July! You can always start from the very bottom of the mountain if the road is...
Welcome to our club Dean. I do a lot of camping in Japan and mainly I camp near lakes and rivers and seldom pay the expensive camp site fees. In the 16 years...
I am glad that you havet he experience in climbing and cold weather climbing. You should have no problems. We did not use ice axe or crampons when we did it in...
Kumakato, Thanks for the welcome. Actually I have only got back from a dive trip to Arari Beach on the Izu Penninsula yesterday. The diving is not like the...
Dean, Unfortunaly, there is no good "colorful" diving till you get farther down south, such as the Islands (Oshima) south of Tokyo or Okinawa area (which is...
Dear Kumakato, Sorry I think you don't understand. I go diving once a month and have seen some beautiful and wonderful things whilst diving here in Japan....
Hi Everyone, Just a little hello from an old member and outdoors loveer... I live in Kanazawa, Ishikawa on the west coast of Japan. If anyone comes this way...
I mentioned that I found a camp spot along a creek while hiking couple of weeks ago. Well, I took my venture crew there this weekend. We set up camp and within...
Please can some one help me with information on where I can go for camping around the Kanto area in Japan. A place that I can stay all night and also allows...
A couple of questions -- do you want a free site? Then kumakato-san knows good places around Tanzawa area. My personal favorite, although not free, is...
Thank you for your reply. Any type will do (free or paid sites). Regarding location, the closer it is to Tokyo the better. Probably around Chiba, Saitama or...
Hey Deffest, Thanks for your inquiry. I have been camping in the Kanto Region for over 16 years now. There are plenty of "rough" camping along with paid sites,...
I enjoy hiking. I also enjoy going camping occasionally. Kumkato where do you live in Kanagawa? I am in Minami Ashigara City, near Odawara. Is tennis and...
Can anyone suggest a good website for outdoor equipment. Best if an online catologue with prices displayed is available for viewing. Thanks in advance Ian...
Maybe you will laugh at this, but how about LL Bean? You could find them with a web search. There are probably cheaper stores out there though. Sorry I can`t...
REI.COM, CAMPMOR.COM, OUTDOORRESEARCH.COM, CABELAS.COM just to name a few. There are others it just depends on what you want. I hope this helps. ... ...
Hey, I created a new message board for members to use to help them with enjoying Japan just a little bit more. http://kumakato.com/phpBB2/index.php Please feel...
