Gunma Hiking Mt Akagi: My Short but Steep Climb to Mt Kurobi
I hiked Mt Kurobi, the highest peak of Mt Akagi, in about three hours. Here's what the steep climb, descent and mountain views were actually like.
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What is hiking Mt Ryokami actually like? My five-hour hike involved a long uphill climb, fun chain sections, tired legs and brilliant mountain views.
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