Distance : 22 km approx. Avg.Time : 8-10 hours Start / Finish : Iyashi-no-onsen-kyo / Mi-no-koshi Regular buses run along the Iya Valley. Before setting out, be sure to check the latest schedule as services are limited. The tourist office in Oboke is a good source of up-to-date information on the area. Very friendly [...]
Distance : 14 km Avg.Time : 6 – 7 Hours Start / Finish : Kurodani – Kitakomatsu. Both trailheads are easily accessible via public transport from Kyoto. See the Hiking in Japan Lonely Planet guide for details. Season : April-November Maps / Info : Lonely Planet Hiking in Japan (2009) has trekking notes and a [...]
Distance : 39km Avg.Time : 2 – 3 days Start / Finish : Onoaida onsen – Shiratani Unsuikyo or Kusagawa. The hike takes place on the island of Yakushima. For transport to and from the island, as well as local transport information, see the following link: http://wikitravel.org/en/Yakushima Season : Year-round. Maps / Info : Yama-Kogen [...]