On a sunny January day, I was going to go hiking on Enkaizan. Well, I made it to Enkaizan, but I didn’t do any hiking. However, I did get some nice pictures from this very small mountain.
Enkaizan is a small mountain or big hill in Yokohama, mostly in Isogo Ward. However, to get there, I walked from Konandai Station in Konan Ward. This is the nearest station to Enkaizan. Normally, you can hike from Enkaizan to the Ten-en Hiking Trail in Kamakura. However, I didn’t see the entrance of the hiking trail, so I didn’t actually get to do that. On the way back from where I was, I saw the entrance, but it was a bit late to start a hike anyway.
What I did see was a nice view, Gonenji Temple, and a cemetery. So, enjoy the pictures!
On the walk up to Enkaizan, I could see this view of Konandai.
The sign on the left is pointing the way to Enkaizan.
This road goes toward the cemetery on Enkaizan.
There's a big bamboo forest on Enkaizan.
Now I'm looking up the road toward the temple.
Here is Gonenji on Enkaizan.
This is the temple bell. There's a small stairway that leads up to it from the main temple.
Here is a view of Yokohama, mainly the port area, from near the cemetery on Enkaizan.
The air isn't very clear, but you can see Landmark Tower and Minato Mirai from Enkaizan.
There's some green on Enkaizan in the middle of winter.
Here’s a map of the area. The peak is to the left, while the temple is in the centre. The cemetery is toward the right side.
You’re in a great spot to go on hikes. The temple looks like a place where I could spend a few hours.
That area is quite peaceful and quiet. I didn’t make it to the hiking trail, but I will sometime this year. The area I live in is great for hiking.