Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Highlight of my stay in Nikko - Nantai Yama

After seeing the picture taken by the guest, I decided that I have to climb Mount Nantai since I am in Nikko. It would be so silly to climb all the other mountains here but the most famous one.

The trail was not difficult and at 2486m, there was no difficulty with the air too. But it took me longer than the estimated time as I took my time to talk to the people I met along the way. For a weekday morning, the mountain was considered to be quite lively.


Entrance to Mount Nantai after walking for an hour


Snow along the way


I cant get enough of the clear blue sky


Pretty colours of the volcanic ashes


Sounding the bell to inform the mountain deity


67 year old Obaasan, who loved climbing and gave me chocolate bread


Beautiful mountains around Nantai Yama


The tip of the other mountains are still covered with snow


Lake Chuzenji from Nantai Yama


The shrine was named after the Yama in the background


Kregon Falls once again


Beautiful falls


Picture for my mom


Chuzenji at dusk


Invitation by Zens friend to Matsumono, the place I have always wanted to go. So it is time now to say goodbye to Nikko.

2 comments:

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