Hike to Mount Shiro & Mount Maku in Yugawara

Earlier this week, I went back to Yugawara. The goal was to get to to Makuyama Park and its 4000 plum trees, now in full bloom.

Here is the path I walked (download KML):

I took the train from Tokyo to Yugawara. Once there, I started on the path to Mount Shiro. After reaching the summit, I went down to Makuyama Park, with a detour through the Shitodo Cave. I spent some in the park, which was really crowded with people who had come for the plum flowers. I climbed to Mount Maku. Instead of going to Mount Nango like the last time, I went back to the park, using a trail that went around Mount Maku. Finally, I caught a bus to get back to the Yugawara train station.

Above, the island of Izu-Oshima.

Above, Cape Manazuru.

Above, view of Makuyama Park from the trail.

Above, at the summit of Mount Shiro.

Above, path to the Shitodo Cave.

Above, the Shitodo Cave.

Above, trail to Mount Maku.

Above, plum trees in Makuyama Park.

Above, trail to the summit of Mount Maku.

Above, summit of Mount Maku.

Above, back at Makuyama Park after getting down from Mount Maku.

Above, at the Yugawara station.