Journeys in Japan · SEASON 1
Sekita Mountain Range, Nagano/Niigata: Into the Wild Long Trail in Satoyama
Episode 21 · 2010-09-14
- Documentary
Episode overview
The Sekita mountain range, soaring 1000 meters above sea level, straddles Nagano and Niigata Prefectures. Hikers can now walk along it on the "Shin-etsu Trail." It extends along the ridge for distance of 80 kilometers, from Mount Madarao in Nagano Prefecture to Mount Amamizu in Niigata Prefecture. Our travelers will spend five days walking the full distance of the "Shin-etsu Trail". Our guide is a nature writer, Noriyoshi Kato. Kato has walked several long trails in Japan and abroad. (Excerpt)
28 minutes
Season 1 episodes
1. Fukuoka City, Fukuoka: Rediscovering Asia in Fukuoka2010-02-02
2. Toyama City, Toyama2010-03-02
3. Furano, Hokkaido: Traversing Snowy Furano by Dog Sled2010-03-30
4. Naoshima, Kagawa: Island of Art2010-04-06
5. Kamakura, Kanagawa: Discovering Japan's Samurai Spirit2010-04-13
6. Tsukuba, Ibaraki: A City with State-of-the-Art Technology2010-04-20
7. Oshino Village, Yamanashi: Living Close to Mt. Fuji2010-04-27
8. Tottori Sand Dunes, Tottori: Land of Majestic Dunes2010-05-11
9. Northern Izu Peninsula, Shizuoka: Suruga Bay's Bountiful Nature2010-05-18
10. Toyokawa, Aichi2010-05-25
11. Himeji, Hyogo2010-06-01
12. Naruto, Tokushima2010-06-15
13. Miyazu City, Kyoto - Amanohashidate: Japan's Scenic Treasure2010-06-22
14. Yonezawa City, Yamagata: The City with a Warrior's Legacy2010-06-29
15. Geo-Touring in Kyushu2010-07-06
16. Mino City, Gifu2010-07-13
17. Minabe, Wakayama: Town of Forests and Orchards2010-07-20
18. Sendai & Matsushima, Miyagi: In the Footsteps of a Renowned Warlord2010-07-27
19. Nara, Nara: Nara Heijokyo, Celebrating 1300 Years of Culture2010-08-03
20. Spring & Summer 2010 Highlights2010-09-07
21. Sekita Mountain Range, Nagano/Niigata: Into the Wild Long Trail in Satoyama2010-09-14
22. Uchiko, Ehime: A Town Built Upon the Thoughts of Its People2010-09-21
23. Ashikaga City, Tochigi2010-09-28
24. Karatsu, Saga: Karatsu with an Homage to Jacques Mayo2010-10-05
25. Izu-Oshima, Tokyo: Island of Marathon Dreams2010-10-12
26. Hita City, Oita2010-10-19
27. Aizu, Fukushima: A Taste of Tradition and Scenic Charm2010-10-26
28. Shimanami Kaido, Hiroshima/Ehime: A Cycling Tour: Refreshing Breezes at the Seto Inland Sea2010-11-02
29. A Passion for Industrial Structures: Exploring People's Passion for Industrial Structure Tours: This Time in Kanagawa, Gunma, Nagasaki Prefectures2010-11-09
30. Kure, Hiroshima: Gourmet Life in A Port City2010-11-16
31. Hachimantai, Akita: Akita's Hidden Hot Springs: Traditional Onsen Therapy2010-11-23
32. Iya Valley, Tokushima: Exploring the Remote Iya Valley2010-11-30
33. Yakushima, Kagoshima: Enchanting Yakushima2010-12-07
34. Kanazawa City, Ishikawa: City of Gold Leaf2010-12-14
35. Koyasan, Wakayama: A Temple Stay to Recharge2010-12-21
