Between its tourist town bottom and its desolate peak, Mt. Oyama is a hike for a true lover of nature. The trail juts more than it winds, and has unstable, rocky footing that is treacherous after a good rain. "Dramatic" is a word that comes to mind. It is scenic in a way that many mountains are not, featuring towering trees with swarming exposed roots that are more than a little octopus-like. The peak is an exposed, windswept bare spot that leaves hikers huddled together, eyes squinting against the howling wind as they silently work on eating their packed lunches. It's not a terribly difficult climb, but it's a wild one for sure.
- 1 min read
Hiking Mt. Oyama in Kanagawa
Beautiful mountain scenery
Community writer
Join the discussion
Iain Stanley
9 years ago
So definitely not a place for the rainy season!!
1 comment in total
Book your trip
Find a nearby hotel
Explore some of the best nearby hotels and deals for the perfect place to stay in Japan.
Top Articles
-
1
Valley of Witches: a New Ghibli Park Attraction
Aichi -
2
Tokyo Takes 2nd Place on Top Coffee Cities List
Food -
3
Haneda Airport Ranked World's Cleanest
Transportation -
4
2024 Grand Sumo Tournaments
Culture -
5
Kurobe Unazuki Canyon Route to Link with Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route
News -
6
Yuranza
Culture - Sponsored -
7
Guide to Golden Week
Planning -
8
Sapporo Beer Opens New Brewery in Tokyo’s Ebisu
News -
9
Mount Omuro
Shizuoka -
10
Tokyo One of the World's Most Walkable Cities
Transportation
-
1
Guide to Bringing Medicines Into Japan
Planning -
2
Your Name: Real-Life Locations in Tokyo
Tokyo -
3
Hachiko Statue in Shibuya
Tokyo -
4
Iwatayama Monkey Park
Kyoto -
5
Shibuya Crossing
Tokyo -
6
Daikoku Car Meet
Kanagawa -
7
Kanamara Penis Festival
Kanagawa -
8
Guide to Suica Cards
Transportation -
9
Japanese Urban Legends
Culture -
10
Guide to PASMO Cards
Guide