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In this captivating image, Mt. Nosaka graces the backdrop, while lush green fields stretch out beneath a partly cloudy sky. The scene invites comparisons to Mount Tate. Bold white text overlays the image, showcasing MT. NOSAKA alongside Japanese characters below.

Hiking Mount Nosaka (野坂岳) in Japan

ByMac June 17, 2015April 23, 2024 Reading Time: 7 minutes

Mount Nosaka (野坂岳, Nosakadake) is a day hike in Tsuruga City in Japan’s Fukui Prefecture (福井県敦賀市). The trail up the mountain is well-maintained and easy…

The Aso landscape boasts a volcanic crater emitting thick white smoke. In the foreground, reddish-brown rocky terrain contrasts with hazy mountain peaks that loom under a cloudy sky, painting a scene of raw and rugged beauty.

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Climbing Mount Aso (阿蘇山): Japan’s Largest Active Volcano

ByMac January 21, 2014December 30, 2022

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Bored with simply hiking everyday trails after the Pacific Crest Trail, I felt that my outdoor expeditions required another level of danger (because bears, dehydration,…

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Hiking Mount Nosaka (野坂岳) in Japan

Climbing Mount Aso (阿蘇山): Japan’s Largest Active Volcano

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