Go to Mt.Daibosatsu-rei

I joined a climbing circle which is generally called “Sangaku-kai” in Japan. They are unique private organizations and exist only in Japan. The main role of Sangaku-kai is to teach safe mountaineering techniques to beginners.

I went overnight trekking with four members of the Sangaku-kai. We walked along the ridge of a mountain range. The mountain which we wanted to climb was Mt. Daibosatsu-rei which in Yamanashi prefecture.

We were staying in a tent overnight, so we had to carry parts of the tent, our sleeping bags, dishes, and so on. My back pack was nearly 20 kg.

I started climbing and soon my legs were sove. My muscles weren’t used to such weight. However, the other members didn’t look tired, so I couldn’t show any faintheartedness. I walked and walked for about 7 hours. I got blisters on both big toes and they were broken.

In the tent, a member gave me a cup of hot-sake. I had never drunk such delicious sake. The banquet in the tent grew livelier until midnight. I want to trekking again.