What to bring?
Required:
1. Hiking Shoes.
You must bring climbing shoes. Sometimes the trail can be rocky, muddy, or slippery. You really need trekking shoes or hiking boots.
2. Clothes
You should wear clothes. Wearing multiple layers is good because you can adjust to the temperature.
3. Water / Food
Please bring a lunch and some snacks. Usually, 1 or 2 pet bottles is enough water. In summer, you may want more.
Recommended:
The following are suggestions.
4. Gloves
Sometimes you need to use your hands to grab a tree root or rock. A cheap pair of work gloves are highly recommended.
5. Hat
6. Sunscreen
Sometimes the sun can be pretty strong.
7. Plastic bag
Bring a plastic bag for your trash.
8. Wet Tissues/Oshibori
Those wet tissues are good to have if before you eat.
9. Extra Shirt
It is nice to change clothes at the end of the hike. Especially if you go to the onsen. It is also a good idea to have a dry shirt in case of rain.
10. Hiking Poles
Hiking poles are great for taking the pressure off your knees and keeping your balance. If you plan to go hiking often, they might be a good investment.
11. Camera
12. Large Garbage Bag
In case of rain, you can cut holes for your arms and head and make a poncho.
Stuff I Bring:
1. Map - I bring a map.
2. First Aid Kit - I brink 1 small first-aid kit.
3. Flash Light - I bring 2 small flashlights. You don't need to bring, but it is good to have, just in case.
4. Compass - I have a compass. The trail and signs are easy enough to follow without relying on map skills, however.
5. Mobile Phone - Remember, though, mobile phone service is not always available on a mountain.
1. Hiking Shoes.
You must bring climbing shoes. Sometimes the trail can be rocky, muddy, or slippery. You really need trekking shoes or hiking boots.
2. Clothes
You should wear clothes. Wearing multiple layers is good because you can adjust to the temperature.
3. Water / Food
Please bring a lunch and some snacks. Usually, 1 or 2 pet bottles is enough water. In summer, you may want more.
Recommended:
The following are suggestions.
4. Gloves
Sometimes you need to use your hands to grab a tree root or rock. A cheap pair of work gloves are highly recommended.
5. Hat
6. Sunscreen
Sometimes the sun can be pretty strong.
7. Plastic bag
Bring a plastic bag for your trash.
8. Wet Tissues/Oshibori
Those wet tissues are good to have if before you eat.
9. Extra Shirt
It is nice to change clothes at the end of the hike. Especially if you go to the onsen. It is also a good idea to have a dry shirt in case of rain.
10. Hiking Poles
Hiking poles are great for taking the pressure off your knees and keeping your balance. If you plan to go hiking often, they might be a good investment.
11. Camera
12. Large Garbage Bag
In case of rain, you can cut holes for your arms and head and make a poncho.
Stuff I Bring:
1. Map - I bring a map.
2. First Aid Kit - I brink 1 small first-aid kit.
3. Flash Light - I bring 2 small flashlights. You don't need to bring, but it is good to have, just in case.
4. Compass - I have a compass. The trail and signs are easy enough to follow without relying on map skills, however.
5. Mobile Phone - Remember, though, mobile phone service is not always available on a mountain.