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Mt. Awagatake - Climbing season opening ceremony (May.5)

Last Update:2008/4/1

 Every year, many hikers enjoy climbing this popular mountain, Mt. Awagatake. Every year, the climbing season opening ceremony takes place on May 5th.

When: May 5th (Starting approximately at 07:30am)
Where: Base of Mt. Awagatake (front of the shop, Kizu“木津”)
Access: Vehicle:  50min drive from the Sanjo-Tsubame Inter-Change, via the Hokuriku Expressway.
Bus:  From Higashi-Sanjo station, take the "八木ヶ鼻温泉" (Yagigahana Onsen) bus to the final stop, Yagigahana Onsen. A 10min walk from there.
Related link:   Mt. Awagatake (1293m, approximately 4 hours to the summit)

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