Mt. Maruyama (1689m) is located in the northeastern part of the Nikko mountain range. The course is a pleasant 2.5-hour roundtrip hike from Kirifuri-kogen Bus stop. The first 40 minutes is a little bit tough with a rough slope and slippery mud. But after that, you can enjoy a nice view from the top of the mountain and the easy flat fields of Yappei-ga-hara. Yappei-ga-hara is covered with short striped bamboo leaves, which are at about the height of your waist. So be careful not to lose your way during the last 50 minutes in this field.
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Mt. Maruyama Hiking Course in Nikko
A pleasant walk in the highlands
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A wonderful view!
Mountain silhouette (Photo: Larry Knipfing)
Looking down on a road far below
Reaching the top of Mt. Maruyama
Forest and field meet
The view from Mt. Maruyama
Mt. Maruyama
Silver birch forest
Field of striped bamboo leaves
Shell of a cicada
A natural piece of art
Tree trunk resembling marbled paper
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