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Mount Nosaka (野坂岳, Nosakadake)a 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 to follow. If the weather cooperates, you will be rewarded with some great views of southern Fukui and possibly even the Kita Alps (北アルプス) if
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