Guests staying at Togura Kamiyamada Onsen often inquire about nearby hiking options. We usually suggest the 30-minute walk up to Arato-Jo, the mountaintop fortress on the castle mount behind the town. For a more challenging climb, the approximately two hour hike to the top of 1,094 meter tall Gorigamine offers a panoramic view of the Chikuma River valley and the Northern Japanese Alps in the distance.
1-Hour Loop Hike to Old Manji Pass - Hachioji Mountain Viewpoints - Sarashina Shrine
Right in the onsen town’s own backyard is this medium-length 1 hour loop that features wooded trails, an ancient pass, spectacular viewpoints and a variety of shrines.
Here’s a photo log of the course.















From Sarashina Shrine you can return to the onsen area by going out to the main street and turning right. The entire loop including the trek up to Old Manji Pass, to Hachioji Shrine and the Upper & Lower Viewpoints, down to Sarashina Shrine and back takes approximately 1 hour and can be walked in sneakers (hiking boots not needed).
Manji Pass - Hachioji - Sarashina Loop Hike: wonderful woodland setting, scenic views and mystical shrines. It’s a perfect trail to enjoy the outdoors during a stay here at Togura Kamiyamada Onsen.




























































































