Mount Sengen Hiking Course

Colorful sights in rural Saitama

Steve Morton Dec 04, 2016 - 1 min read

The colorful sights start when crossing the train tracks

A short walk from the station is the Tsukikawa River

After about fifteen minutes walk you will leave a quiet residential area and reach the trailhead for Mount Sengen

The autumn colors become visible early on

One of you first views when reaching the ridgeline

The colors get lighter as you ascend higher

Even the forest canopy looks refreshingly vibrant

A view of the surrounding mountain ranges

The colorful leaves create a totally different atmosphere

Whilst making my way up Ranzan Valley, I was lucky enough to discover the Mount Sengen hiking course. Starting from Ogawamachi Station on the Tobu-Tojo Line, this picturesque walk passes through a peaceful residential then traverses up to the top of Mount Sengen through pristine forest. From the top of this peak you can enjoy some impressive views before continuing on to Ranzan Valley.

Beautiful anytime of the year, this area is particular impressive during the autumn season as the bright yellow, orange and red colors provide a colorful contrast to the forest's dark green interior

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