Hakkyo mountain. Tallest mountain in Kansai Area.

Dear Friends and Readers.

Today, I would love to write about one of tallest mountain in Tenkawa.
It's even higher than any mountains in Kansai Area (also called KINKI.)

Kansai region are 6 Prefectures,
NARA, WAKAYAMA, HYOGO, OSAKA, SHIGA. KYOTO.

Tenkawa is center of Kii peninsula.  

Best 100 mountains in Japan.

"Tenkawa" is only 2 hours from Osaka area, and has many reasonable accommodations. but there is only few places where they can welcome in English language,  however, most of places are welcome you as guests. Please visit sight seen center which is in enter of Tenkawa village (Place called Kawai area.) .

1915m mount Hakkyo "Hakkyo Ga Ta Ke" Best 100 mountain in Japan as well.

Hakkyo means, 8 buddhist scriptures. This is one of world heritage area by UNESCO.
Pilgrimage routes called " Omine Okugake Michi"
The sacred sites and pilgrimage route in Kii mountain range.

Here is my story I visited with my mates and mountain guide last June.
In first, We take a car to " Gyoja Gaeri Tunnel", if anyone would love to visit as day trip.
This is closest entrance of Hakkyo.  From bus stop (Kawai in Tenkawa) to Gyoja Gaeri would be appox 7,000Yen per trip.

From Gyoja Gaeri > Misen mountain > Gyoja gaeri > Misen > Gyoja Gaeri about 6-9hours.

We stayed Misen house in this trip..

All of us who hike a mountain must write application (free) and drop at police station (kawai) or entrance place has a box.. (following pic on the back has box.)

Most important, No mobile reception around mountain area. and very limited services.
So, Please make sure bring your own needs and do not litter. This is world heritage.

Living knowledge Mr Toshi, Matt and my mate, Mr Yama from Oh! Tree cafe in Tenkawa. 

Matt carried drum because he will stay and training.  BE AWARE : Please see Sign is only in JAPANESE !!

Path is sometime difficult to work out. So, please be aware it is not beginner's course.  

Even weather was fine at bottom, you can see weather can be change drastically. 

We relax and enjoy lunch. what a beautiful moment.

This is Tenkawa Benzaiten Okunoin. Sacred shrine and Gods.

This is accommodation at top of Misen mountain. 

From Misen mountain to Hakkyo mountain takes about 30-40min.

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Thank you for reading.