Hike from Ikusabata to Mitake through Mount Takamizu & Mount Iwatakeishi

Earlier this week, I went on a hike in Ome City, in the western part of Toyko. Heading north of Ikusabata Station on the Ome line, I took a trail through the forest, passing through the summits of Mount Takamizu (高水山, 759m), Mount Iwatakeishi (岩茸石山, 793m) and Mount Sogaku (惣岳山, 756m) before going down to Mitake, where I spent some time strolling on the banks of Tama River.

Here is the path I walked (download KML):

Above, at Ikusabata Station.

Above, start of the forest trail.

Above, fog in the trees.

Above, Mount Takamizu Temple.

Above, small shrine at the summit of Mount Takamizu.

Above, “view” from the summit of Mount Iwabukiishi (aka Iwatakeishi).

Above, small shinto shrine on the way down from Mount Sogaku.

Above, arriving at Mitake.

Above, Tama River seen from the bridge in front of Mitake Station. Leaves were starting to show some autumn colors.

Above, kayaker training in the river.

Above, spider on the bridge.

Above, path east towards Sawai and Ikusabata.