Thursday, August 29, 2013

Takao-san

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Yesterday three of us set off from Shinjuku to climb Takao-san! Such a super fun day. Fresh air. Cicadas. Amazing views. The sweet smell of hinoki. Dragonflies. Incredibly beautiful trees.

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Probably one of my favourite spots of the day. That mesmirising water.

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You could look any which way and see something amazing. Little kids seemed to spot all of the teeny insects scattering around on the ground.

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The hike, although nothing like climbing Mt Fuji, was not without effort.

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Great to see civilisation closer to the peak.

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Chu-chu wine. So many good points!

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Up some stairs to a beautiful temple.

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It must be so beautiful here in Autumn, too.

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Soundtrack for the day - the sounds of cicadas.

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Ah, Japanese Summers! At least there is Kakigori to enjoy! I can't believe I haven't had one this year yet. Must remedy that.


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Top of Takao-san! Yatta!

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I really want these sponsored drink benches in my apartment! Really, really.

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And, after all that hiking, it was time for Nomihoudai and Tabehoudai at the Beer Garden! YATTA!!! I can't tell you how awesome it was having that first frozen beer!

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The view of Tokyo from the Beer Garden!

Thanks for a great day Takao-san! You're beautiful!

If you have the chance, please enjoy climbing it one day. It's only about 50 minutes and ¥370 train trip from Shinjuku.

Love Love
Hello Sandwich
xoxo

22 comments:

  1. Definitely on my To Do list for my next visit. Looks beautiful x

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    1. Hi Jacquie! Yes, please enjoy a lovely day at Takao-san! Make sure you hit up the all-you-can-eat-and-drink place, too!

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  2. oh, i miss Japan.
    seems like a lovely day, nice pictures!

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    1. Come back and visit soon! Thank you for your nice comment!

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  3. 日本語でOK??? うわぁー、小学校の時に学校の遠足で行ったなぁ。。。 すごくなつかしいです。ついでに、平塚の七夕まつりの写真と江ノ島と渋谷4amの写真も。思い出がいっぱいあるので、胸にぎゅうーっと来た!いつも素敵な写真とリアルな写真ありがとう!かわいい数々の作品も大好きです。

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    1. 日本語まだまだです。読むは大丈夫けど書くのはむずかしいです。いみ分かりました!本当にありがとうございます!とてもうれしいです!

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  4. Amazing!!! I hope I can do this one day. ^^

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    1. Yes! Come back to Tokyo and let's go together and climb this listening to your beautiful singing! Miss you! /
      Love Sandwich
      xoxo

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  5. Fantastic idea ♥ I don't think I will get to fuji-san when I am there in febuary so this might make up for it. Thanks for the wonderful photos

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    1. Oooo I hope it won't be too cold to climb Takao-san in February though? Please be careful! I am not sure if they open it during the winter?
      Please take care!

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  6. Am I reading やき氷 correctly? Grilled/baked shaved ice? how is that possible!
    What a perfect place for a beer garden, oh that view! A perfect end to any day.

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    1. かき氷!Shaved ice!
      Yes, the perfect end to any day, indeed!
      Thanks for commenting! I hope you have a chance to go to that beer garden one day!

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  7. I loved Takao and how amazing that it's so close to Tokyo too :) Ahh Japan is an amazing place!

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    1. Yes, isn't it crazy! Even when you are moments away from the closest train station it's amazing you can still feel as though you are in a city, and then all of a sudden you are in the wilderness!

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  8. Looks like a fab place, some tranquil places on the way up! And I love it when civilization is waiting at the top of big hikes... Great view.

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    1. Thanks Cathy! It was really lovely! And thank goodness for the shops and beer garden at the top! Phew!

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  9. Beautiful journal! Thank you :D
    I have Japan in my TO DO List, cause now I have a family friend who go back to live there. So, we are making arragement to visit them there. I am in expectation!
    Your posts open my desire!

    From the Caribben island on the sun

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    1. Thank you very much for your nice comment!
      Yes, come along over to Tokyo! You will have a nice time here, I'm sure!
      Love Love
      Hello Sandwich
      xoxo

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  10. Thanks so much on your post about Takao-san! It looks like this will be a fantastic place for an autumn hike when I'm back in Tokyo and Kamakura for 16 days in mid-November!

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    1. My pleasure. I'm so happy you were able to enjoy the post. Yes, it must be lovely in mid-November, not too hot!

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  11. Lovely photos, thanks for sharing your experience! Definitely want to visit there oneday.

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    1. Thank you for your comment. I hope you will have the chance to visit Takao-san soon.

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