Mountain Biking: Nagoya
When you think of big Japanese cities I doubt that mountain biking comes to mind. But if you know where to look even in the major urban sprawls you’ll be able to find potential trails.
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Photography & Hiking: Hassoyama ・八曽山
Inuyama (犬山市) is famous for its castle and Meiji Mura theme park but the real gem of this small city
Photography & Cycling: Jokoji Temple・定光寺
Jokoji Temple (定光寺) in Seto (瀬戸市), just to the east of Nagoya – but closer to Kasugai in reality –
Cycling & Photography: Utsutsu Shrine・内々神社
Utsutsu Shrine is in my hometown of Kasugai, northeast of Nagoya and now is the best time of year to
Cycling: Tenryu, Southeast Nagano
Every now and then I get a strong desire to head out to Chausuyama (茶臼山), Urugi (売木), and Tenryu (天龍)
Hiking: Hasso・八層
This river and small mountain range is less than 30 minutes from my home by car and about 45 minutes