Tokugoh-Pass at Kami-Kouchi

My destination today was to Tokugo-Pass. This was the only route into Kami-Kouchi walking up more than 10 miles of trails. There were a lot fewer travelers on the route, but it had a nice view of Myoujin-Mountain. And at the foot of the Myoujin-Mountain, there lies the Myoujin-Pond I visited yesterday.

It was a bit cloudy; I was wondering if I would see anything when I started walking up. But here it is. The Hodaka-Peaks are hiding behind the cloud, and they say it is always like this.

It was just about lunch time when I came back from Tokugoh-Pass. My lunch was a charcoal broiled charr (fish like a trout). They really do cook like the old way. Impressive.

The taste was also good. The meat was soft. But lunch only had one fish, a bowl of rice, a miso soup, and some Japanese pickles. All for 1,200 Yen. Impressive, too.

Last Day of Kami-Kouchi

The weather report said it would start raining from today. So, this was my last day.

But the Kami-Kouchi in rain was also mysterious and beautiful. Looking up steep mountain slopes from Kappa-Bashi. The trees are Japanese larches, unusual pine trees whose leaves turn its color and fall at autumn.

Jarret and Elaine.

About Nishi-Itoya-Lodge

Located at about 10 minutes walk from the bus station, Nishi-Itoya-Lodge is the only hotel which accept a lone-traveler. The room is shared with several other travelers. The public bathroom was wide and clean. People were very nice, also. The lodge will prepare luch and breakfast bentohs if asked before the prior evening. The cost is 7,500 YEN. Is it expesive? It is the cheapest place in Kami-Kouchi. But could it be a bit cheaper?

I met a newly married couple from San Diego, CA, USA, in the lodge. They came to Japan for their honeymoon. "Isn't Japan a strange choice for a honeymoon?" I asked. It turned out he has a Japanese blood (?), so he always wanted to see Japan.