A scenic one-way walk in the Hakone, which starts from the Sounzan ropeway station. It passes Chisuji Falls, then traverses Mount Sengen and Mount Takanosu before descending past Hiryu Falls.
A delightful bushwalk in the Gardens of Stone, which passes Ethereal Canyon and an idyllic waterfall and pool, before returning via the enigmatic Midsummer Nights Grotto. A set of pagodas offering panoramic views completes the off-track loop.
A challenging loop bushwalk which combines Carlon Head and Tarros Ladder (Duncans Pass) – two historic Narrow Neck passes – with some spectacular Blue Mountains views.
A loop walk up the popular and scenic Mount Takao via the Biwa Waterfall Trail (Trail 6) and then along the ridge to Mount Kagenobu. The return route down Mount Takao is via the steep Inariyama Trail.
A fairly challenging overnight bushwalk to the Colo River from the Culoul Range. The route descends via Boorai Ridge and returns along Dooli Creek and Boorai Creek.
A short but fun canyon, Dargans Creek Canyon is just off Chifley Road, near Clarence Dam. As well as some scrambling and short swims, the canyon exit is via a climb up a waterfall and then a spiked tree.
A delightful full day walk between Takao and Hozukyo station, to the west of Kyoto. It mostly follows the very scenic Kiyotaki River, with some side-trips to Kuya Falls, Mount Takao and Mount Atago.
The Transit of Venus Track is an easy, family-friendly bushwalk in the mid Blue Mountains, which passes three picturesque waterfalls and some patches of rainforest.
Allow a full day for the walk along Hat Hill Creek and through Hat Hill Canyon. It involves some short swims, lots of wading and the occasional scramble.
Never-ending vermilion torii gates on this 5km loop walk from Fushimi-Inari Shrine over the sacred Mount Inari (233m). An early start means you avoid the crowds at this popular Kyoto attraction.