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The original was posted on /r/japantravel by /u/LightningFieldHT on 2025-10-04 00:03:04+00:00.

Me and my wife went yesterday to Mt. Myogi near Takasaki. There are a few trails on the mountain, I would definitely advise going there if you are in the area, but definitely don’t do what we did. There are 3 levels of trails at different heights. The lowest level is an easy hike through the forest with a lot of stairs, it’s good for most people. The middle level is much harder with steep inclines and some parts where you use a chain to climb, it is a good chose for those who like hiking and a bit of a challenge, but this trail is short, and you can switch to the others. The highest level is sees you climbing a lot more with the chains, somtimes your grip is all you have, the heights are dizzying, this is the most dangerous thing we’ve ever done in our life, this trail requires good hiking boots, I would recommend gloves because some of the longer chains make your hands sweaty and slippery, a good trail bag is needed (with at least 4 liters of water per person). Who ever does this needs to be experienced with heights. We were not prepared for this, we did not have good enough shoes, my bag was too heavy and cumbersome, we did not bring gloves, and we are not experienced enough with heights (I discovered a slight fear of heights on those cliffs). Overall we had a great time with a great view, and we came back unharmed. I would recommend this route for those prepared enough.