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Month: October 2024

Nikko-Shirane Hike Without the Ropeway

Posted on October 30, 2024May 6, 2025 by Marie Journals

Nikko / 日光 / ニッコウ is known for its natural beauty, World Heritage Sites, and relaxing atmosphere. While most people would go to Lake Chuzenji, Toshogu Shrine, Rinnoji Temple, and the Shinkyo Bridge or Kegon Falls.. Me and my crazy friends decided to climb Mt. Nikko-Shirane / 日光白根山 / ニッコウシラネ which is located on the border…

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Climbing Karamatsudake via Happo Pond

Posted on October 21, 2024May 6, 2025 by Marie Journals

Beginner route optional HERE. Back in Aug 22, 2020, in the middle of the pandemic, I wanted to get back to doing outdoor stuff and attempted to hike Mt. Karamatsu. I haven’t been working out during this time and I gained about 10kg since I hiked Mt. Fuji 2 years prior. It was too hard…

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Beginner Hike + Tattoo-friendly Onsen

Posted on October 11, 2024May 6, 2025 by Marie Journals

I love hiking. I also love onsen. If you ask me which one I love more? I don’t think I’ll have an answer. So, if you’re like me who wants the best of both worlds, you should definitely check out Mt. Mitake-Mt. Hinode-TsuruTsuru Onsen route. Sep. 22, 2024 / 9:00 – Meet up at Mitake…

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5 Mountains in 1-Day-Kind-Of-Day

Posted on October 2, 2024April 30, 2025 by Marie Journals

After our Nabewari-Tonodake fiasco, I needed a pick-me up (easy) hike where I can feel good about myself again. Some friends are going to Mt. Takao- Mt. Jinba and I decided to tag along. SEP. 14, 2024 , 9:00 – Our meet-up place was Takaosanguchi Station. We took the Inariyama course / 稲荷山コース / イナリヤマコース…

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