Something in the city and festival at Kanda Myoujin Shrine
There was a lot going on in the city when I walked home from bouldering. I stumbled upon a nice summer festival at Kanda Myoujin Shrine. There, I treated myself to a cucumber on a...


Published: 12.08.2026
















After nearly 90 minutes of train travel, I have arrived at the entrance to Takaosan (Takaosanguchi). Today, I'm heading up the mountain, where there are various routes to take. I chose the chairlift for a more relaxed start, and it was very pleasant. A funicular railway also operates alongside it. That already covers about half of the path.
How things continue on the mountain will be shown in the next post.
Once back down, I tried some typical sweets. Sakemanju, Sobadango, and Mitsufukudango, all very delicious and made from a type of rice dough.
To finish, I visited the onsen there. There were various pools with water temperatures of up to around 41°C. After the hike, it was very nice for relaxation.
