A panoramic view of a mountain landscape with a volcanic crater emitting smoke, surrounded by rugged terrain and distant mountains under a cloudy sky.
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Mount Hodo - Saitama, Japan

Originally planning to explore shrines and the town, I added a short hike from Hodosan Shrine to Mt. Hodosan (497m). The trail was gentle, quiet, and scenic, with beautiful mountain views from the peak. I descended via the Nagatoro Alps trail, arriving at Nogami Station with five minutes to spare—plenty more trails here to explore in the future.

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