Pass through the shrine and then you can see the authentic sumit, Kengamine, 3067m elevation.

The pebble and sand unique to volcano make hard to walk.
Faithful statues, Ontakekyo Daionshin Kasaijyo, are there on the way to the summit.

Even if the wooden stairs are built in on the slope to make easy trek, slope is very tough.

Mt. Fuji looks dim.

Arrive at the hut on the top.
Souvenirs are available.
According to the owner, today is best for trekking.
Today is one of a few days a year to be able to see Japanese Alps very clearly.
How lucky we are!!
The summit is waiting for us after going up these stairs.

Here we are on the summit with small shrine, Ontake-jinja-okusya, through gate.

Whoooo----!! What came to our eyes is 2 big lakes in the crator, one is Ichino-ike without water anymore, and the other is Nino-ike with cobalt blue.
How beautiful they are, breath taking is what they are!!