16/08/2026
🥾⛰️ Mount Oyama Hiking Guide | Kanagawa, Japan 🇯🇵
yesterday we explored Mount Oyama (大山) in Kanagawa, and it was an amazing experience! 🌿🥾 The trail offers beautiful forest scenery, mountain views, and a peaceful escape from the city. ⛰️✨
📍 Location: Isehara, Kanagawa, Japan
🚆 Access: From Isehara Station, take a bus toward Oyama Cable area. From there, you can walk toward the trailhead. you can take cable car from oyama cable station to oyama Afuri shrine (小山阿夫利神社) . it costs around 640yen for one way .....
🥾 Difficulty: Moderate to challenging — some sections are steep, with many stairs and rocky/uneven trails. Good physical fitness is recommended.
⏱️ Time: Allow several hours for the hike, depending on your route, pace, and breaks.
🚠 Cable Car: The Oyama Cable Car is available for visitors who want to reduce the walking section, but you can also hike without using it.
💴 Cost: Hiking itself is free; transportation and optional cable-car rides are separate.
🍱 Food & Water: Bring enough water and snacks. There are restaurants and shops around the lower area, but facilities become limited as you climb.
🚻 Toilets: Facilities are available around the lower areas and major points, but don’t expect toilets throughout the mountain trail.
👟 What to Bring: Hiking shoes, water, snacks, towel, rain gear, phone/power bank, and comfortable clothing.
🌦️ Weather: Mountain weather can change quickly, so check the forecast before starting and avoid hiking during dangerous weather.
⚠️ Safety: Some parts are steep and slippery, especially after rain. Start early, stay on marked trails, and allow enough time to descend before dark.
❤️ Our experience:
The climb was definitely tiring 😮💨, but the beautiful nature, fresh mountain air, and views made every step worth it. The perfect adventure for anyone who loves hiking and nature! 🥾🌲⛰️
Tired legs, happy heart, unforgettable memories! ❤️🔥
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