Mt. Daibosatsu in Yamanashi

View Mt. Fuji after a moderate hike

Victoria Vlisides Sep 08, 2015 - 1 min read

<p>We could see Mt. Fuji as we hiked.</p>

<p>In April, the mountain was a bit busy.</p>

<p>Hikers can enjoy the view of the valleys and other mountains in the area.</p>

<p>Mt. Daibosatsu is a hiking area in Yamanashi Prefecture.</p>

<p>Many hikers stop for lunch at the top.</p>

<p>You will hike through a forest to get down the mountain.</p>

Mt. Daibosatsu (大菩薩岳) offers a moderate hike (about 1.5 hours up) with a view of Mt. Fuji. The mountain, located in Koshu, Yamanashi Prefecture, is one of Japan's "100 best mountains," and is 2,057m tall.

I was lucky enough to go on a day where it was clear enough to see Fuji. As we hiked farther up, the view got better and better. Going down is a bit rocky, but we completed it in tennis shoes. The next day your legs will be sore, but don't forget to enjoy the onsen (hot spring bath) and famous Yamanashi wine afterward!

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Victoria Vlisides @victoria.vlisides

Trained journalist who's not yet jaded. Can't get enough of meeting new people, the view, cheap travel, cherry-blossom-flavored food, dinner&drinks. Painfully addicted to Japan's gochya-gochya machines. If you're the type of person to try something new vs. something you know you like, we'll get a...