Early bird hike
What are you doing in the morning time in weekend? After I moved from Funabashi, Chiba to Kyoto in 2015, I found out the nice early bird stretching way.
Refreshing at Mr.Daimonji in weekend
I moved from Funabashi, Chiba to Kyoto in 2015. Then I started the early bird hike in weekend for refreshing. My best weekend hike is to climb Mr.Daimonji (大文字山) in early morning time;
- 5:00am : Wake up at my home
- 5:54am : Reach bus stop near my home.
- 6:15am : Stop at Ginkakuji-michi (銀閣寺道) bus station
- 6:50am: Reach Hidoko (火床) of Mt.Daimonji
Hidoko is important place for the traditional bonfire event in every July in Kyoto. Here you can refer into Gozan Okuribi event;
Not so hard to reach Hidoko. Moderate distance from my home in Kyoto city area. If we live in Funabashi, Ichikawa, Kawasaki, Yokohama, Omiya and Tokyo met. in Kanto region, it is not so easy to access to mountain side so shorter time. It is one of valuable aspects why I want to live in Kyoto.
Bicycle parking lot
I take bus to reach the entrance gate, northern side of Ginkakuji, to climb Mt.Daimonji. If you would like to select the bicycle to reach the gate, it is no problem. At northern side of Ginkakuji, there is the bicycle parking lot.
Well-maintained trail
From Northern side of Ginkakuji to Hidoko, the route is well maintained. The climbing is not difficult. Even many of local senior people is going to Hidoko well.
Nice view from Hidoko
I really like the fine bird view of Kyoto’s city center area from this Hidoko of Mr.Daimonji.
from Hidoko of Mr.Daimonji
Yes, I definitely recommend the early morning hike. Not so many tourist. Very much nice fresh air. Excellent relaxation time in weekend.
For breakfast
Then I come back again at Ginkakuji-michi bus stop at around 7:30am. Before go back to home, just near Ginkakuji-michi bus stop, I always go tothe bakery, Matsu ( 松 ). I like fresh Croissant, Quiche, etc. These are very nice as breakfast at my home after taking shower. It’s another recommendation.
