We set off from Shikagawa Campsite, aiming for Mt. Hokodake. We crossed the stream and headed towards Packun Rock. Packun Rock was located in front of a flowing waterfall and emerald green water, and we all lifted it up. There were also some Akebono azaleas in bloom nearby.
First, the drive to the parking lot took about an hour along a winding, narrow road beside the river. I drove alone, and I was constantly on edge, wondering when an oncoming car would appear.
From the parking lot, it was a continuous climb up the mountain trail...
I climbed almost non-stop for about an hour before finally arriving at Packun Rock.
Just before Packun Rock, there's a place where you have to cross the river.
It might be slippery if you're wearing regular sneakers, and although there's a rope, if you can't support yourself with just your arm strength, you might slip and lose your grip, so please be very careful when crossing.
After an hour of climbing, I spent about 20 minutes taking pictures, and the entire trip back to the parking lot took about two hours.
The round trip from the main road to Packun Rock, including driving and hiking, takes a total of four hours. There was a toilet a little before the parking lot, after crossing a bridge and turning right, so I went there.
When I stopped again on the way back, there was no toilet paper left, so it's best to bring your own.
Perfect for Instagram!
We started climbing from the campsite. There were some steep slopes, but there were tapes marked on the trees (so helpful 🙇), so we didn't get lost!
We took several breaks along the way and arrived in just under an hour!
When we saw the rock we'd seen so many times in pictures...Yay! We finally made it!
We wanted to shout!
Perhaps because it was November, the wind was strong, and a strong gust of wind blew from the waterfall, so we were barely able to cling to Packun Rock!
I wonder if the wind would break it in colder weather?
Take lots of pictures in your favorite pose and descend slowly.
On the way back (at the fork in the road to Tulip Village), there's an unmanned vegetable stand... so I recommend buying some to take home! They had vegetables, shiitake mushrooms, etc., that were so cheap!!
