Hike Kuratakeyama + Takahatayama (Hard for Beginners)

Hiking course of ~6.5 hours, which includes time for lunch and breaks.

Here's the rough schedule:
9:20 - Meet at Yanagawa station outside ticket gate. There is NO convenience store here. https://maps.app.goo.gl/7o1h5RdPBqskwfp16?g_st=ic
12:00 - Kuratakeyama 倉岳山 peak (990m) and lunch
13:30 - Takahatayama 高畑山 peak (981m)
16:00 - Torisawa station

It will be a steep hike up so less experienced hikers might find this hard. Experienced hikers might find this to be medium or medium-hard.

Photos from last event here:

• https://www.meetup.com/tokyo-science-and-nature-meetup/events/305970743/
• https://www.meetup.com/tokyo-science-and-nature-meetup/events/301995244/
• https://www.meetup.com/tokyo-science-and-nature-meetup/events/304850589/

Notes:

• No smoking and no bear bell(s). I know there is a concern about bear attacks around Japan, but bells have not been shown to be consistently effective. Group conversation and walking sounds are said to be better deterrents.
• By coming to this event, you are agreeing that you are responsible for your own safety. I have no survival or first aid skills.
• Bring 1.0-1.5L of water/soft drink and a lunch. Bring more water if you think you will need it. With warmer weather, you will sweat more.
• Weather can change unexpectedly, so dress in layers.
• You will get sweaty, so I recommend a towel. Shoes will get dirty.
• No meetup fee thanks to Liliya (group owner).
• If the weather forecast looks bad, I will cancel the hike.