Okutama beer run (day hike ): Hatonosu > Honnita > Okutama

[alt.thomas]

18-June Day hike in Okutama, Japan
Temp was not too hot nor muggy and cloudy throughout the day.

Course


JR Hatonosu station: pretty crowded at around 8AM






Unexpected peak marker: Mt. Kobutaka (瘤高山)




Mt. Honnita

It reads, Hiker’s Manner:
- Do not take
- Do not throw (away)
- Do not disturb

Finished with the trail. Cool stream nearby.


Some photos along the 2.x km road walk to the station










The goal: VERTERE beer and cafe

http://verterebrew.com
Only open on weekends and holidays



Pint of Rhoeas and fish & chips


At home with the haul


By the numbers

[cmoulder]

Great hike in a beautiful area. Any hike that ends with great beer and fish n chips has got to be a good one.

Gotta ask... what is that machine's function?

[alt.thomas]

Great hike in a beautiful area. Any hike that ends with great beer and fish n chips has got to be a good one.

Gotta ask... what is that machine's function?

Thanks! I had to look up the term and it’s called an agricultural monorail. Used to move goods up steep and rough terrain

I hardly ever see them in working condition and usually see mangled tracks on the trail instead.

https://i.imgur.com/RGHjVy6.gif

[ofuros]

Always curious about far away lands...

[cmoulder]

Thanks! I had to look up the term and it’s called an agricultural monorail. Used to move goods up steep and rough terrain

I hardly ever see them in working condition and usually see mangled tracks on the trail instead.

https://i.imgur.com/RGHjVy6.gif

Very cool!

Good way to get groceries/supplies to a restaurant or hut up on a ridge. In the White Mtns (NH) they have young, sturdy folks carrying A-frames with 100lb loads...

[Crazytown3]

Beautiful hike! The trees along the first part of the trail are stunning. I would sit and stare at them for hours. The agriculture monorail is fascinating; I think I would like one for my yard just to ride around. Fish & chips with beer looks delicious!

[VanillaPoltergeist]

Dang what a beautiful hike. The more I see of Japan, the more I want to make it there one day. I love trip reports like this especially with tons of pictures. Thanks!

[Rhody Seth]

Awesome pics. Would love to explore over there. Looks fascinating.