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Anyone hiked in Shirakami Mts (Aomori)?
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2007/2/26 09:59
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I am intrigued by what I have heard of the place. I know that it is accessible from Hirosaki.
The Lonely Planet Hiking Guide hardly mentions it. I have found a lot of promo sites online, but I cannot find any good practical information.
One-day trails? Multi-day hikes? Terrain and gradient? Permits?
Any advice drawn from experience is welcome!
By the way, I am not sure exaxctly when I will go. Obviously in a warmer month. Anyone know how severe the June rainy season is in Nothern Japan?
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by Telquel
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Might have to stay nearby
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2007/2/27 16:30
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I believe that - something to do with UNESCO status or global warming or something - entry into the forests is strictly controlled. I am sure I have heard that lodges are not open to the public.
Hirosaki seems to be the nearest town, about an hour away. I see that there are also access trails from Akita pref., so maybe there is some hiking base in that direction?
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by The Spoiler
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Getting close
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2007/8/20 00:52
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Thanks for that. I now know that I will be going there in October.
But I am still interested in info about staying close to Shirakami itself. And about hiking.
Further research has yielded little!
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by Telquel
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I did it
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2007/11/24 22:25
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In October I went in - a long day trip from Hirosaki. Now I am interested in going again, and seeing the southern (Akita) side.
Anyone got any advice on this?
And do you know if it is possible to traverse the range between its Aomori and Akita sides, either on foot or by road?
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by Telquel
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