Mount Ōdaigahara

Important things to note

This is a beautiful hike, but I went on it lacking a lot of practical information. Here are several things to know: The bus ticket from Yamato-Kamiichi station costs 2050 yen each way. That’s a rou...

a recent highlight of logistics

1) there are some lockers (incl med sized ones) at Yamato Kamiichi station. 2) the daily service of the bus still leaves @ 0900 sharp as of late Sep19. the bus stays at the parking lot & then it will...

Hidden treasure.

The is one of the most stunning views I have seen anywhere in the world. It's difficult to get to and not much English is spoken locally. But it's worth every effort. This is a full day round trip fr...

Breathtaking

We went there last year October 2nd week. Daytime high was at 4 degree Celsius. It was an extremely windy day, make sure you are all geared up for the hike. Took us 4 hrs and 30 minutes to hike. Make ...

The washing of the mind in nature

Original Text

It takes about 3 hours by bus from Kashihara City (Yagi Station or Kashihara Jingumae Station) in Nara Prefecture to reach Odaigahara, which borders Mie Prefecture. Walking in the mountains at an altitude of about 1600 meters is just a heart-washing thing. Some courses climb and descend the valley, but others are almost flat. You can rest assured that the walking path is well maintained and there are many signs. However, be careful of bears. Also, do not leave the walking path or enter the route for full-fledged climbers.