⛰️ Mt. Nokogiriyama: Tokyo’s Best Day Trip for Thrill-Seekers & Buddha Hunters

#tokyospots ### **Why Nokogiriyama?** Just 90 mins from Tokyo, this **dramatic sawtooth cliff** offers: ✔ **"Hell Lookout"** – A heart-stopping platform over a 300m drop ✔ **1,500+ Stone Buddhas** carved into the mountainside ✔ **360° views** of Tokyo Bay, Fuji, and Boso Peninsula ✔ **Zero crowds** compared to Takao or Nikko --- ### **Must-Do Solo Adventures** ### **1. Conquer the "Sawtooth Ridge"** - **Hike the jagged spine** (chains provided for steep sections) - Snap the **iconic "Jigoku Nozoki" ledge photo** (¥100 fee) ### **2. Hunt Hidden Buddhas** - Find the **31m Great Buddha** (Japan’s largest stone-carved Buddha) - Spot **1,531 Arhat statues** – Each with unique facial expressions ### **3. Ride Japan’s Steepest Funicular** 🚞 - **71% incline ride** to the summit (¥500 one-way) - Or hike up via the **"Hyaku-shaku Kairo" stone path** (1hr) --- ### **Solo Traveler Hacks** 🚆 **Getting There**: - From Tokyo: **JR Sazanami to Hamakanaya** (90min, ¥2,000) - Take the **ferry from Kurihama** (Yokosuka) for a scenic approach (30min, ¥700) 🥾 **Trail Tips**: - Wear **sturdy shoes** – Rocky, uneven paths - Start early to avoid afternoon haze obscuring Fuji views 📸 **Photo Ops**: - **"Nihonji Temple Gate"** framing the bay - **"Buddha’s Profile"** silhouette at sunset --- ### **Local Flavors to Try** 🍱 **Kaisendon** at Hamakanaya port – Fresh seafood bowls 🍠 **Sweet potato soft serve** at the summit 🍺 **Craft beer** at Yokosuka’s Navy Base on your return --- ### **Why It’s Perfect for Solo Travelers** ✅ **Well-marked trails** (English maps available) ✅ **Safe but thrilling** – No technical climbing needed ✅ **Meet fellow adventurers** at the summit tea house **"Nokogiriyama is where you test your courage on cliff edges, then find peace in ancient Buddha groves—all before dinner back in Tokyo."** --- ### **#nokogiriyama #daytriptokyo #hiddenjapan #solohike #stonebuddhas #thrillseeker #chibatravel** **Would you take the funicular or hike up?** Let us know! 👇🗻