Mt. Tonosu

The hike towards Mt. Tonosu was definitely worth it as there was more diversity and less people. As soon as I left Mt. Tenran, I pretty much had the trail to myself. It also provided a better work out as I was soon feeling some semblance of fatigue. The trail was very serene as it took me through paths laden with tall trees with beautiful komorebi shining through. On the way to the summit there was also small pond where I sat by to rest before finishing. The views were amazing with some autumn colors just beginning to pop out. During the descent, there was a school festival on the other side of the mountain so I put my earphones to drown out the noise. There were some more interesting things on the way down such as a shrine and a rock inscriptions. I took an even longer detour back to the station as I followed the river, crossing a strangely shaped bridge to the other side and making it all the way to the river bank where I soaked my feet. I then happened upon an onsen on the way back to the station and I just couldn't resist so off I went and went back home feeling very accomplished.Read more