mountain climbing in japan 

Hiwada Mountain or Hiwadayama is located in Saitama, Japan. it is just about an hour and a half away from Tokyo, Ikebukuro station.
if you are looking to get out of Tokyo but doesn't go that far, this is the best place for you. I think this is good for beginner hikers like us.
in this video, you will see what Hiwadayama is like in June and how long it takes to finish climbing it. enjoy.