Kamakura's Rokkoku Hiking Course

Great views from the above the city

Steve Morton Jan 22, 2017 - 1 min read

On clear days you can get some fine views of Mount Fuji

After leaving Kita-Kamakura Station, turn left(heading westward), where the first part of this hike runs parallel to the JR Yokosuka Line

Several minutes later you will pass under a narrow cutting in a cliff

Opposite the train tracks is a small red tunnel

This narrow tunnel leads into a quiet residential area

You will be able to get your first view of Mount Fuji along the way

Reaching the top of Mount Rokkoku Kensan

A final look at the ever-captivating Mount Fuji

A twenty minute walk away from Kita-Kamakura Station lays perhaps one of the most interesting yet, underrated hikes that this city has to offer. Known as the Rokkoku-Kenzan Hiking Course, this walk passes through several small tunnels, a quiet residential area, then traverses up to the top of Mount Rokkoku Kensan. Standing at 300 meters high, the top of this hill offers some fine views of Mt. Fuji (mainly in the winter) as well as the bay below.

Although there is little information available in English, with a little perseverance you can follow this interesting course by downloading a walking map at this site.

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