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You should! I’m also planning my wedding here 🤣

haha salamat rocel. This is one of my first videos.

The cable car and buses have specific operating periods. Check the official website for details. I believe November 30th is the last operating day. I hope this helps. Sorry for the late reply.

haha kala ko chatgpt ung nag reply ah! Thank you Rocel. Kung ready ka na mag hike nsa japan lng kami ni kent lol

kahiya nmn sa mga foreigner a followers mo para maintindihan nila 🤣😅 pag sa japan ang hike taganood lng tlga ako ng videos mo. Keep it up John, ang galing 👏

new subscriber here 🙌👍

More hikes in the future don’t worry 😉 12:30 - I need to show it to albert. haha

Hey! Thank you so much! And congratulations for completing the hyakkumeizan. I hope to finish all of them someday as well.

Yeah! Weather in Japan has been quite weird lately. It’s november already still nothing haha

Yeah! Those who maintain the trails on this route are the real heroes! As far as I know, the o and arrows are guides usually written on the rocks. Mostly seen in when scrambling. O would mean this is the right way you’re still good then x would mean nope don’t go this way. Arrows would mean this way, usually seen when there is a separate way from going up and down.

Hi! Japan’s weather is pretty weird recently. But usually June is in between spring and summer. It’s the month for rainy season. But if you go to the Alps it’ll still be spring. There are nice hikes there like Kamikochi area and the Murodo area. If you are in Tokyo, going to Hakone is pretty cool with kids as well plus you’ll enjoy great hot spring baths in there.

@JohnHikerDolar thanks so much!! Really helpful. Was thinking of going Tokyo area also...

Thank you! I’ve been thinking of doing a video rating technical hikes in different areas that I’ve hiked but I want to be able to make sure the ratings are fair. I’ll keep you posted! 😉 I’ll definitely go to Kyushu for some hyakkumeizan.

hahaha!! Salamat po! Hopefully our schedules matches. Weekend warrior lang din ako eh hahaha

Hi! Thanks you so much for reaching out. Well, I would say Kamakura and Mount Oyama for cultural experience both in Kanagawa just next to Tokyo. These places might be crowded on weekends especially now that autumn is coming I suggest going on the weekdays so you can enjoy some peace! ☮️ Looking forward to hearing about your adventures.

Hi!!! Actually it depends on the context. If we are talking about hiking then they mean the same thing. Although, most Japanese hikers I’ve known use登山道. Meanwhile 山道 could mean mountain path ( trail )and it could also mean a road going to the mountains.

Hi! Thank you much! Let me clarify your question 🙋 App for Editing or GPS map? For GPS map - I use YAMAP For Editing I use - Davinci

Heyyy!! That’s so nice to know! Looking forward to hearing about your new adventures soon. Safe travels though. 😊

@@JohnHikerDolar thank you so much 😊 Planning to hike next month again💪 safe travels to you too

Hi! Thank you for the comment. I hope this video helps you plan your trip to Yarigatake.

thanks man!!!

You’re welcome man! You’re always welcome.

Hi! no worries man. This hike was done in the month of August.

@@SeanBenward Hi! Yeah you’re welcome! When did you climb? Kitadake? I agree sad truth about Mount Fuji but it is an iconic Mountain because of its beauty from a far. Not when you’re in the mountain. I just want to highlight your comment about Futamata. Because it’s true. 🤣 Going up and going down from and towards Futamata is quite difficult for beginners. I’m wondering, which trail did you take?

@@JohnHikerDolar Two week ago, sports day 2024

Hi! Are you going to climb it next year? Where are you from?

Appreciate for reply. Yes. I'm leaved Singapore and I'm filipino

I'm sure plan pursed month 2nd and 3rd Agust

Yes, Tateyama is pretty easy. But Mount Tsurugi is quite difficult. My friend David of Kanto Adventures can guide people up there. Send him a message.

Hi! I’m not a tour guide but if I may how many are you in the group?

Hi Thank you very much!! Yes. Contrary to what the media and many people say you can climb Mount Fuji anytime of the year. Just with a lot of risk and procedures in the off season. Now, you can get away with all those tasks if you hire a guide.

Did you manage to find a guide/ do it? Im very confused regarding permits and finding guides and want to do it ~24th november

@@rafaelfischel7899 Kanto adventures are just one of the tour guides doing Mount Fuji off season check their website. But I’m afraid they’re fully booked. For permits and permission you have to send certain documents to the city office and police dept. Check official website for instructions.

I don’t think they would be necessary unless it snowed hehe. This year we are experiencing a long summer in Japan. But last year it snowed early in October. So yeah just check the weather before your climb. I hope this helps

@@JohnHikerDolar Thank you.

Our pleasure!

Hi! It involves asking for permission at the city’s office and submitting your itinerary at the police station. But if you hire a guide their company will do all the paperwork for you. I hope this helps.

@@JohnHikerDolar Hi. Thank you so much for this info! My fiancè and I are planning to visit Mt. Fuji soon. Glad that I came across your video.

Hi! haha! Yeah that part is at Yarigatake or Mount Yari. Although I don’t see many obachans and children traversing daikiretto. To answer your question, I don’t think there’s another way to get there if you really want to traverse daikiretto and summit hasegawa peak. Actually the course described in this video is the easiest way to complete the Yari hotaka course.

Thank you very much! 🙏

Indeed it is! So beautiful in many ways.

🙏 😊

Hmmmmm… it’s one of those things I watch out for like bears and killer hornets. Honestly, I’m scared of them. But If ever I encounter them I know what to do.

You are very welcome. I wish you the best weather!

Thank you very much for the appreciation! I hope it helps haha…

We climbed in February. It was a bit cold but no snow.❄️

thanks for the appreciation.

Thank you very much for the kind words. I hope this helps!

In Tokyo? Probably not in Tokyo but I recommend Northern Alps traverse and Southern Alps traverse. The north traverse is more accessible than the south.

thanks kaau! uu mao man akoang goal to help. Especially to my filipino friends.

@@JohnHikerDolar salamat sa imu bai. Amping kanunay

It’s possible. Trust the process. 🫡

indeed it is. love that place. It has a special place in my heart.

hi sorry for replying late. Kyushu has great hiking spots like the Jomon sugi hike. You can also try the Nakasendo trail.

Hi! 👋 thanks for the kind words. Well, first, I managed to book a reservation at yarigatakesanso and kitahotakagoya so I went light. Just carried food, snacks, water, and other important stuffs. The helmet I’m using is mine. Rent is available at yarigatakesanso but you’ll have to return it after climbing mount yari

Hi! Unfortunately no they are not. You have to carry your own tent and the 2000 yen is just for space. But it’s cheaper than huts so yeah 👍

Hi!! honestly, I haven’t heard about it. So I’m not sure. But I don’t think you can. You can rent at Yarigatakesanso and climb yarigatake but you have to return it after summiting mount yari.

Oh! The Kurobe gorge trail?? Not yet sir! But that’s one in my bucketlist. The thing about it is access. Sooo confusing to access and takes a lot of time. But there’s a lot of info about it now. How was it for you?

thanks 🙏 a lot!! indeed it is