A few weekends ago we hiked Mt. Hashikami. It is the nearest mountain to Hachinohe. The day was sunny, clear and a perfect fall temperature. We hiked with 4 other ALT friends. We hiked up one side and down the other. It was about a four hour round trip.
We're on the way up...
Almost to the top, there is a small shrine and "dragon water." It is encouraged to stop and refresh. Todd decided to fill his water bottle but filtered it before drinking too much for safe measure.
Finally at the top, we stopped to enjoy the clear view and eat a snack. You can see Hachinohe and the ocean in the distance.
On the way down, we stopped at another shrine. You can give money to ring the bell and pray for blessings. I prayed for a healthy little momo!
After our hike we went to an onsen bathhouse to soak our bodies. It felt great! Then we ate dinner at a Japanese buffet restaurant. It had much healthier options than any buffet you will find in the U.S. It was fun to be able to try many different items in the Japanese cuisine. But we felt just as full as any buffet I've experienced. Here's to another hike.
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