Saitama’s longest roller slide at Miharashi no Oka Park | OGAWA
Nestled in the lush woods near the top of the 291 meter high Sengenyama, is the entrance to Saitama’s longest roller slide. The roller slide in Miharashi no Oka Park… Read more »
Category Archives: Hiking
The Homeland of Totoro @ Sayama Hills | TOKOROZAWA
The Homeland of Totoro, Tokorozawa “Sayama Hills” is the most well known name for the area around Lake Sayama, a man-made reserviour on the border of Tokyo and Saitama. However,… Read more »
Mt Takao with children (includes New Years data) | HACHIOJI 【TOKYO】
The first time I went to Mt Takao with my 4 kids, they were all under 7 at the time. The youngest had just turned one. I did the trip sans… Read more »
Iwamuro Kannon | YOSHIMI
When I first came to Japan it was as an exchange student with 6 of my friends from my University in Ireland. One of my friends famously said “If you’ve… Read more »
Easy Hike to Gojyou Waterfall | HIDAKA
The area of Hidaka is so rich in nature and a beautiful place to enjoy a scenic drive and even some hiking with children. Many years ago, my husband and I used… Read more »
“Moomin Valley”, Akebono Children’s Forest | HANNO
Nicknamed “Moomin House” the quirky building pictured is one of three buildings in this free, unique and imaginative theme park for children in Hanno City; Akebono Children’s Forest Park. Once you leave… Read more »