Originally published November 12, 2026.
A hiker’s account of a group outing in Japan’s Uramyogi area records 9.4 km of travel, with 1,172 m of ascent and 1,170 m of descent. The recorded outing lasted 8 hours 54 minutes, including 2 hours 15 minutes of rest.
The hiker had hoped to climb Chōsu no Atama but turned back, saying they were too afraid to move from the shoulder onto the steep, cliffside rock without rope protection. The group then headed toward Yakyū-san. According to the account, repeated steep climbs and descents made the route difficult, and they stopped just short of the summit when time ran out.
The route title also names Momiji Valley, but the written account does not describe that section. Neither attempted summit should be read as a completed climb.
Source: yamap.com (originally published 2026-11-12 00:53 UTC+8)
