Yesterday I went up Mt Takao with some people from work. We went to sample the delights of the all you can eat all you can drink \3300 smorgasbord. I didn't realise that we were going to hike up the mountain first and forgot to allow time for breakfast before leaving the house. Needless to say I ate and drank my money's worth when we finally sat down to eat.
This is my second time to climb Mt Takao. Caitlin and I trekked up it when she was here. It is not a particularly challenging climb but the scenery is fantastic. It is really close to both central Tokyo and my place. I think it is in the north-west corner of the city. Mt Takao is really popular among day trippers and all the trails were clogged with hikers of all ages. There is a really beautiful temple near the summit which we skipped this time but Caitlin and I visited when we were there. There is a fire festival held which I hope to see. I think I have to wait til next year though.
There are numerous trails leading up the mountain. We took trail 6 up this time. Last timeI went down by thesame route. It is lined with old cedars and follows a creek bed so it is very beautiful. It passes the beautiful Biwa shrine which enshrines the spirit of a sacred waterfall under which ascetics sit to purify themselves in the cold mountain water.
After lunch we took our full bellies down the mountain by cable car and allowed our muddled heads to clear on the train. Then I went shopping and bought a new camera. I am writing this on my mobile on the train to go climb Mount Fuji with some of the teachers from my traiming group. I will post the pictures from my new camera when I get back.
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