Failed Mount Katsudake Walk!

Door David · Reis: Japan 2026 · 57 km

A cycle and walk day for me, a rest & recuperation day for Suchern.

We actually met for a bit in the late afternoon in Bise Village where Nando and Suchern had gone for a walk...although I went off to see it for myself too.
I thought I'd better get back to the campsite and a konbini (convenience store) meal before dark, whilst Nando and Suchern went in search of a restaurant.

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21 March 2026 - 10:10

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21 March 2026 - 10:33

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Not sure what the grassy pyramid is!

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21 March 2026 - 10:41

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21 March 2026 - 10:41, Japan

Nice Wooden Bridge!

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Nice Wooden Bridge!, Japan

21 March 2026 - 11:20

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21 March 2026 - 11:20, Japan

Giving Up The Route To Mt Katsudake

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All the trails on my map petered out or had a no entry sign. There was also something that sounded like Godzilla in the trees (cement company land - they have anything like that?). On the up-side, there was a satsuma tree...but maybe I angered Godzilla by taking one 😯

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Someone Who Loved The Hills & Forest

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The Mount Yaedake Bakery Was Closed

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The Mount Yaedake Bakery Was Closed, Japan

Road Up To Mount Yaedake

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Lined with cherry, satsuma and the occasional papaya tree! Unfortunately I'm up in the cloud today, so no views over the peninsula.

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Not The Most Rewarding Summit View Ever

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I'm sure it's impressive on a clear day though!

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Picnic Spot

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Picnic Spot, JapanPicnic Spot, Japan

21 March 2026 - 14:27

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21 March 2026 - 15:10

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21 March 2026 - 15:10, Japan

Bridge To Sesoko Island

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Bridge To Sesoko Island, JapanBridge To Sesoko Island, Japan

21 March 2026 - 16:23

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21 March 2026 - 16:30

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Part Of The Ocean Expo Park

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Part Of The Ocean Expo Park, Japan

Ocean Expo Centre Entrance

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Ocean Expo Centre Entrance, Japan

Bise Village

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Bise Village, JapanBise Village, JapanBise Village, Japan

Fukugi Route, Bise Village

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Bise Beach

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Bise Beach, JapanBise Beach, Japan

21 March 2026 - 18:08

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21 March 2026 - 18:08, Japan