STEP

1

You're in Tamugimata, look for the Several-layered thatch-roof house (Tasôminka 多層民家)

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STEP

4

Now you have written down your info, you can follow the harsh slope.

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STEP

7

After getting back on the track, you'll arrive at Umadachi (馬立). It's recognizable by its beautiful beech forest.

210m

5 min.

STEP

10

You'll arrive to a National Road (Road 112). Follow it for a while

835m

30 min.

STEP

13

Further, there is a rest area built on the ruins of Dokko Teahouse (独鈷茶屋). There's a portable toilet.

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STEP

16

After some time walking, you'll follow a rather flat path that gives you an unobstructed view on the mountains around.

240m

10 min.

STEP

19

Here's the slope that leads to Gassan's viewing spot.

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STEP

22

Wonders are not over! Cross the bigger Tree Tunnel : Ohonogi (大掘抜). How beautiful is it?

1060m

25 min.

STEP

25

Start to climb down the beech tree forest

105m

5 min.

STEP

28

You arrive at Sasagoya ruin (笹小屋跡).

267m

15 min.

STEP

31

Go up the harsh slope. There's a crossing at the end.

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STEP

34

You will have to cross a paved road. Follow towards the direction of the 六十里越街道 flag.

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STEP

37

After the beech forest, you'll arrive in a paved road.

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STEP

2

Go up the paved road to find the Arikoshi-zaka (蟻腰坂) entrance. It's not far from the place you can see the Nanatsutaki (七ツ滝) falls. Watch out!

800m

30 min.

STEP

5

There's a crossing. Turn left.

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STEP

8

Look for the "Dragon God Beech Tree" (龍神ブナ). Do you see the shape of a dragon's face?

450m

20 min.

STEP

11

Walk on the snowshades.

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STEP

14

Now it's time to continue our adventure. You will reach the "Thousand-handed Beech Tree" (千手ブナ).

350m

15 min.

STEP

17

You enter a beech forest again

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STEP

20

Here's a reward for your efforts: the beautiful view on Mt. Gassan from Gassan Yohaijo (月山遥拝所)

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STEP

23

You arrived at the Hosogoe-toge rest area. There is a portable toilet here.

435m

10 min.

STEP

26

You arrived at a spring source. Quench your thirst here and fill in your water bottle before continuing.

340m

20 min.

STEP

29

Follow the wooden path

200m

5 min.

STEP

32

Turn left at the crossing.

100m

5 min.

STEP

35

Follow straight on the Zangezaka (ザンゲ坂)

400m

20 min.

STEP

38

You can see Mt. Yudono's giant torii. You made it! You accomplished the pilgrimage to Mt. Yudono!

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STEP

3

There's a little house-shaped box with a drawer. Inside the drawer, there's a little booklet. Please write your name, your contact info and other additional information before going further. This will help us find you if you get lost.

500m

30 min.

STEP

6

You arrive at Kobo Teahouse's ruins (弘法茶屋跡). There was once a pilgrim teahouse there, but due to the lack of pilgrim through time, it was abandoned.

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STEP

9

After a while, you'll have reached Hananoki-zaka (花ノ木坂), famous for its snow camellia flowers.

160m

5 min.

STEP

12

Now you have reached the "Lovers' Beech Trees" (ラブラブナ), two beech trees which branches are intertwined, making them look like lovers hugging eachother.