Mt. Ontake

Sorta ready for the climb. Got an early start with a 7:30 van ride to trail head.

Early morning view of Mt Ontake in the background enshrouded in clouds

Ryokan we stayed in

Start of our climb

Trail map

There it is. The summit on the left.

We climbed through the Forrest to the peak on the right then traversed on the col to the summit.

First shrine above tree line.  Mt. Ontake is a very revered mountain with both Shinto and Buddhist sects..  In fact all mountains have a religious twist to it.

Crossing a small patch of snow still left.