Tag - Japanese Alps

Karasawa Cirque Pt. 2 — Walking on Rocky Terrain

Hi there! This is Part 2 of my trip to the beautiful Karasawa Cirque. Miss the first part? Check it out here! Jessica and I ‘awoke’ to the sound of rain hitting our tent at around 6am. We finally left the tent around 8, our need to go to the bathroom greater than our annoyance...

View of the Karamatsu-dake mountain hut from the campground below

Karamatsu-dake: A hike in the breathtaking Japanese Alps

Exactly one year ago, I adventured out for my first solo hiking trip as a spontaneous birthday present for myself. This first foray into the Northern Alps remains in my top 5 memories of Japan, and I’ve wanted to do it again ever since! This year, the campground for Karamatsu-dake...