Branding the Vajra Staff isn't free, but it's not too expensive either, costing 200 yen per session. Most huts on Mount Fuji have their own branding, and climbers can choose which one to use.
After everyone was ready to set off, they continued their ascent to the summit.
After walking a little further up from the sixth station, the mountain path becomes somewhat steep.
This also has the feel of mountain climbing. Like many mountains I've climbed in China before, the mountain paths have been paved very smoothly. Calling it mountain climbing is more like climbing stairs.
Climb the stairs to the top of the mountain, buy some souvenirs, take a few photos, and that's considered a successful mountain climb.
Add a caption like "I climbed XX Mountain today, I'm exhausted [emoji]" and these pictures, and you can post it on WeChat Moments.
"Follow me."
Guangyou walked at the front. From the beginning, he would test the landing point twice before taking each step, in order to avoid causing rocks to fall if he took the next step rashly.
The road was already marked with steel cables, and Guangyou did this as a precaution.
While the absence of stone steps adds a touch of the original mountain climbing experience, it also introduces instability.
Suddenly, a little boy behind them casually remarked, "I really hope we don't encounter a volcanic eruption."
Guangyou turned around and scolded, "Little brat, can you stop jinxing me?"
Although Mount Fuji has not erupted since 1707 and has been dormant, saying such ominous things in this place is really bad luck.
Ai and Ran frowned, glancing at the little boy with barely concealed displeasure in their eyes, but as outsiders, they refrained from saying anything.
Sonoko was a bit more irritable. Hearing this, she stopped and stared at the little boy, saying fiercely, "Kid, if you keep talking nonsense, I'll tape your mouth shut."
His fierce appearance made the little boy afraid to say anything.
The little boy was standing next to his parents, who, upon hearing their son say these words, showed a hint of embarrassment and anger on their faces.
"I'm sorry for causing everyone trouble."
The parents were quite well-mannered; they bowed slightly to those around them and expressed their apology.
After apologizing, he immediately dragged the little boy down the mountain.
Soon after, the sounds of a little boy crying and his parents scolding him could be heard in the distance.
Guangyou thought the kid deserved it; he was so cheeky. If he grew up and entered society, he'd probably punch a hot-tempered older guy as a warning.
Saying such things in a place like this is just asking for a beating.
After walking for nearly half an hour, the group arrived at the flower hut at the seventh station.
Walking on this rugged mountain path requires a completely different level of physical exertion compared to walking on a zigzag gravel road.
Guangyou went to brand the Vajra Staff on the group, while the remaining four sat on chairs outside to rest and drink water.
The altitude of the seventh station is 2,700 meters. Whether altitude sickness will occur at higher altitudes depends on the individual.
Guangyou felt good about himself. After branding the Vajra Staff with the image of Fudo Myoo from a flower-shaped hut, he also bought a bottle of mountaineering oxygen from the hut's shop.
The Yoshida Line is indeed the most well-equipped line. You can find a special first aid station at the 7th station, where you can get checked if you feel unwell.
The sign at the 7th station indicates that it's about a two-hour drive to the 8th station. It's 2:13 PM now, and if all goes well, we can go to the 8th station to take pictures of the sunset.
Guangyou specifically borrowed Sony's DSLR camera from Sonoko for this trip, and if conditions permit, he also wants to record the whole process.
Kōyū sat down next to Ai and asked softly, "Are you tired?"
Xiao Ai took a sip of her drink and shook her head. She was feeling fine and showed no signs of altitude sickness.
At an altitude of 2,700 meters, it was already shrouded in mist, or perhaps it would be more accurate to call it clouds.
When he was little, Guangyou always wondered what the clouds were like, whether they were like in myths, where gods lived in the clouds.
Later, when Guangyou reached that altitude and was personally in the clouds, he discovered that not only were there no immortals, but there was also much less oxygen.
At an altitude of 2,700 meters, and with no sun in sight, one could already feel a chill in the air.
Luckily, I had prepared a windproof jacket beforehand, and I also wore several warm clothes underneath it.
There are quite a few tourists at the 7th station, since it's still a two-hour mountain road from here to the 8th station. Resting here will make it easier to continue the journey later.
"Let's go."
After resting for another five minutes, the group set off.
After walking for more than ten minutes, the group arrived at the Kamaiwa-no-kan, which is 2,790 meters above sea level.
To continue climbing, you have to go through a narrow passage in front of the Kamaiwa-no-kan (Iwa-no-kan).
The passageway was only wide enough for one person to pass through. While waiting in line, Guangyou turned around and said to the others, "Look outside."
As far as the eye can see, there are white clouds. The center of the clouds is very thick, but the edges are almost transparent, giving a feeling of being surrounded by ethereal mist.
Through the gaps between the clouds, the group could see the rolling hills covered in green.
Upon seeing this scene, the gardener exclaimed, "How beautiful!"
The beautiful scenery seemed to have taken away some of the mental fatigue of the group.
Hiking is not just about enjoying the pride of conquering a mountain by reaching the summit, but also about appreciating the beautiful scenery around you.
Guangyou did not linger for long because of the beautiful scenery; after admiring it for a moment, he continued walking ahead.
After traversing a rugged mountain road, a torii gate painted red came into view.
This is the symbol of Torii-so, and it also tells you that you are about to enter the mountaintop.
Torii gates are architectural structures similar to the archways of ancient China, and somewhat resemble the Southern Heavenly Gate in mythology, signifying the separation between the human realm and the divine realm.
Torii gates are usually located near shrines, and it is also said that once you cross a torii gate, you have entered the shrine, so you should be careful about your words and actions.
Torii-so is at an altitude of 2,900 meters, and the scenery there is quite different at this time.
At this moment, the clouds are already beneath our feet, and looking straight ahead, there is a sea of clouds that is slowly moving, stretching as far as the eye can see.
Looking down, you can still see rolling hills and lush greenery, and in the distance, you can vaguely see the shimmering Fuji Five Lakes.
Looking up, there were snow-white clouds in the azure sky, with the sun hidden behind one of the clouds, not showing itself at all.
Torii-so's location evokes a sense of being "hidden in the mountains, where the clouds are so deep that one cannot see its location."
Standing on white clouds, with your hand seemingly able to touch the blue sky, truly makes one feel as if they are in a divine realm.
After taking a few photos as souvenirs, Guangyou and his group continued their ascent.
It's just past four in the afternoon, and we're almost at our destination.
They booked a table at Baiyun Manor and will be resting there tonight.
Thinking that he could finally rest, Conan quickened his pace slightly.
At 4:30:43 PM, the group finally arrived at the Hakuun-sou (White Cloud Manor) in the eighth station.
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