Episode 288: Former Ostomate Takes on a 3000m Peak
🎵So we go higher high upon stars 🎵
Yes, that is a super exaggerated title.
I went to Mount Norikura during the autumn foliage season 🍁.
It is a 3000m peak that you can climb in under two hours ^_^
You can peak-hunt a 3000m mountain by climbing an elevation difference of 300 to 400m from the parking lot or bus stop.
It is probably the easiest 3000m peak to climb among all the mountains in Japan.
It does require the physical stamina to climb stairs for an hour and a half.
There are also descents on volcanic gravel where you can easily lose your footing.
I recommend doing a certain amount of training before attempting the climb.
Is it the same as climbing a local mountain?
In an hour and a half to two hours, you reach the summit of a peak over 3000m.
And you get to stand on one of the 100 Famous Japanese Mountains.
Apparently, the autumn foliage in the Norikura Highlands is having a bumper year, the best in the last few years.
They say the yellow of the Erman's birch and especially the red of the Japanese rowan are more vibrant than they have been in recent memory.
There is a bus stop and a restroom.
Is this Mount Norikura Kengamine at sunrise?
It was empty today, with only two or three people waiting.
I won't be greedy and ask for more.
Since it was over 10°C at around 2800m at this time of year, I went in a short-sleeved shirt.
My face and hands got sunburned and are stinging.
If you want to go, please search for Mount Norikura, Alpico Kotsu, Norikura Echo Line, Norikura Skyline, etc.