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.
Probably one of my favourite spots of the day. That mesmirising water.
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.
The hike, although nothing like climbing Mt Fuji, was not without effort.
Great to see civilisation closer to the peak.
Chu-chu wine. So many good points!
Up some stairs to a beautiful temple.
It must be so beautiful here in Autumn, too.
Soundtrack for the day - the sounds of cicadas.
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.
Top of Takao-san! Yatta!
I really want these sponsored drink benches in my apartment! Really, really.
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!
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.
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Definitely on my To Do list for my next visit. Looks beautiful x
ReplyDeleteHi Jacquie! Yes, please enjoy a lovely day at Takao-san! Make sure you hit up the all-you-can-eat-and-drink place, too!
Deleteoh, i miss Japan.
ReplyDeleteseems like a lovely day, nice pictures!
Come back and visit soon! Thank you for your nice comment!
Delete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。
ReplyDelete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！
DeleteAmazing!!! I hope I can do this one day. ^^
ReplyDeleteYes! Come back to Tokyo and let's go together and climb this listening to your beautiful singing! Miss you! /
DeleteLove Sandwich
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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
ReplyDeleteOooo 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?
DeletePlease take care!
Am I reading やき氷 correctly? Grilled/baked shaved ice? how is that possible!
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect place for a beer garden, oh that view! A perfect end to any day.
かき氷！Shaved ice!
DeleteYes, the perfect end to any day, indeed!
Thanks for commenting! I hope you have a chance to go to that beer garden one day!
I loved Takao and how amazing that it's so close to Tokyo too :) Ahh Japan is an amazing place!
ReplyDeleteYes, 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!
DeleteLooks 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.
ReplyDeleteThanks Cathy! It was really lovely! And thank goodness for the shops and beer garden at the top! Phew!
DeleteBeautiful journal! Thank you :D
ReplyDeleteI 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
Thank you very much for your nice comment!
DeleteYes, come along over to Tokyo! You will have a nice time here, I'm sure!
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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!
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure. I'm so happy you were able to enjoy the post. Yes, it must be lovely in mid-November, not too hot!
DeleteLovely photos, thanks for sharing your experience! Definitely want to visit there oneday.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment. I hope you will have the chance to visit Takao-san soon.
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