From Zao Onsen to Okama Crater
A very beautiful hike from Zao Onsen to Okama Crater. The hike starts at the arrival point of the 'sky cable' cable car. It is a round trip with a few variations between the outward and return journeys.
For the first variation, you can choose between a forest path or following the road.
The second variation is just after the arrival point of the large cable car, where there is also a jizo statue. You can climb to a small intermediate summit (which offers a beautiful view!) or go along the side (also with a beautiful view of the surrounding mountains). At this point, there was snow, and the side section was quite slippery.
Finally, the third variation is a choice between a direct path to the summit or a gentler route. The direct path is not very well marked (at least with the snow), but you can follow the tracks of other people.
Details
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 8.46 mi -
Average duration: 5h 55 -
Difficulty: Difficult -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 2,326 ft -
Descent: - 2,185 ft -
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Highest point: 6,158 ft -
Lowest point: 4,150 ft
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Country:
Japan
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Start/End: N 38.170479° / E 140.416258° -
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Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 4,150 ft - Arrival of the 'sky cable' cable car
- 1 : mi 0.76 - alt. 4,554 ft - First circular
- 2 : mi 1.6 - alt. 4,567 ft - End of the first circular
- 3 : mi 2.63 - alt. 5,643 ft - Second circular
- 4 : mi 3.11 - alt. 5,778 ft - End of the second circular
- 5 : mi 3.39 - alt. 5,873 ft - Third circular
- 6 : mi 3.96 - alt. 5,994 ft - End of the third circular
- 7 : mi 4.35 - alt. 5,974 ft - Okama Crater
- S/E : mi 8.46 - alt. 4,288 ft - Arrival of the 'sky cable' cable car
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