First Post.....

Welcome to Hike Kyoto!! This first post is just to set the tone for things to come and when I get some momentum going it should send a bunch of great info your way. The first challenge I set was to hike then run, yep run!! the Kyoto Isshu Trail which translates roughly as once around Kyoto. Kyoto is in a basin and surrounded by Mountains which make it evil hot in the summer and super cold in the winter. Apart from that it gives residents and visitors alike easy access to some stunning hikes, walks and trail runs. Instead of blogging about some old experiences and info I decided to start with a fresh approach and blog it as I experience it. Between actual new hikes I'll update you on some handy info about Kyoto. So each week should bring something fresh your way. The first part of the trail takes place on Friday 27th Jan and we're going to knock off the Nishiyama or western mountain trail from Kiyotaki to Katsura. Stay tuned.