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Located in the Southwestern tip of the Nikko National Park, Mt Koshin (庚申山 Koshin-zan 1892m) is a challenging day-hike requiring good fitness for the 1000 meter climb from the Ginza-daira parking (car access only). Beyond Koshin-sanso (currently closed for renovations), surefootedness is also needed for navigating the ladders and chains enabling hikers to skirt the cliffs on the summit’s eastern side. Upon reaching the top, one is rewarded with a spectacular view north of Mt Sukai, Mt Nikko-shirane and Mt Nantai. Along the way, curious rock formations and the Koshin 7-falls (Koshin-nana-taki) make for pleasant interludes. Before heading back, a hot spring bath at Kajika Inn is possible, provided one gets there by the 2:30pm cutoff time for daytrippers.
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Located in the Southwestern part of the Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park and part of an ancient volcano that also includes Mt Magari and Mt Tachioka, Kurofuji (黒富士 1633m “Black Fuji”) is an intermediate level hike best done in Spring and Autumn. Proceeding carefully a short way south of the summit, one can get a view of Mt Fuji, as well as the Central and Southern Alps; heading with equal care along the rockier north side, one can see Mt Kinpu, Mt Mizugaki and Yatsugatake. When viewed from Mt Masugata, Kurofuji’s conical peak looks like a small, black Fuji with Mt Fuji in the background. If going by car (buses only run weekdays from Ryuo station), it’s worthwhile making a detour by nearby Shosenkyo Gorge.
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Most people in Aomori head straight to Mt Iwaki or Mt Hakkoda, but a wonderful
forest awaits for those heading to the hills above Asamushi hot spring.
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The hardly known Benten-mine (弁天峰 265m) lies on a mountain range running from the centre of the Kunisake Peninsula to the south-east. The starting point of the hike, Hoon-ji Temple, can only be reached by car. The clockwise hike first leads through dense forest on a tarmac path, past Taga-jinja, to Benten-mine. Initially flat, the path becomes very steep towards the summit. Although one is hiking on the official section of the Kunisaki Long Trail (K-4), the path does not appear to be hiked very often. Experience beautiful countryside of the Kunisaki Peninsula, with lush forests, tranquil rivers, and serene mountain landscapes.
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