Tanzawa Area Trail Guide
The closest serious mountain range to the capital
5 Trail Guides
Trail List
★★☆☆☆ Intermediate
Mt. Oyama via Yabitsu Pass — A Quiet Ridge Hike Away from the Crowds
🚉 Hadano Station
⏱ About 4 hours (round trip)
⛰ 1252m
Family Friendly
★★☆☆☆ Intermediate
Mt. Oyama (1,252m) Hiking Guide — Ancient Shrine, Panoramic Views & Famous Tofu Cuisine
🚉 Isehara Station
⏱ About 4 hours (round trip)
⛰ 1252m
★★☆☆☆ Intermediate
Mt. Nabewari (1,272m) — Famous Nabeyaki Udon & Tanzawa Mountain Views
🚉 Shibusawa Station
⏱ Approx. 6 hours (round trip)
⛰ 1272m
★★☆☆☆ Intermediate
Mt. Tonodake (1,491m) — Tanzawa's Premier Viewpoint via the Okura Ridge
🚉 Shibusawa Station
⏱ About 6–7 hours (round trip)
⛰ 1491m
100 Famous Mountains
★★★☆☆ Advanced
Mt. Tanzawa — The Main Peak of the Tanzawa Range
🚉 Shibusawa Station
⏱ About 8–9 hours (round trip)
⛰ 1567m
Tanzawa Hiking Tips
Access
Odakyu Line to Shibusawa or Isehara Station. About 1 hour from Shinjuku. Kanachū Bus to trailheads.
Useful Tips
- ● Mt. Oyama has a cable car for easy access — a popular day trip
- ● Leech protection is essential (especially June-October). Bring salt or repellent
- ● The ridge walk from Mt. Tanzawa to Mt. Hirugatake offers stunning views but is for experienced hikers