The Tanzawa Mountains in western Kanagawa form the largest wilderness area within reach of the Tokyo metropolitan area, with ridge trails through virgin beech forests and mixed deciduous woodland peaking in colour from late October. Popular routes from Hadano and Shibusawa Stations lead up to Tanzawa-Oyama and Hirugatake through valleys where the only sounds are wind and rushing streams beneath canopies of autumn gold. Mountain huts along the main ridge offer overnight stays, allowing hikers to experience dramatic dawn light over colour-drenched valleys. Beginner-friendly day routes are also available via the Yadono cable car.
- Type
- Experience
- Category
- Autumn Leaves
- Season
- Autumn
- Month
- Late October to Mid November
- Region
- Kanto
- Prefecture
- Kanagawa
- City
- Hadano
Highlights
- ◆Virgin beech forest ridge trails at peak autumn colour
- ◆Scenic mountain hut overnight stays with dawn foliage views
- ◆Accessible day hike options from Odakyu Line stations
- ◆Remote valley streams beneath golden autumn canopies
- ◆Combine with Hadano Sakura-no-Michi for a varied day