Long Hiking from Ashiyagawa to Arima-Onsen

This is the perfect plan for those who want to enjoy a challenging hike, followed by a refreshing soak in a hot spring to wash off the sweat and relax (and, of course, a cold beer!).　Although it might be a bit late for autumn leaves, I hope we can still enjoy them.

if rain is expected, the date will be postponed to 12/1 SUN. (In that case, I will let you know on the Friday evening of 11/29)

Route:
https://yamap.com/model-courses/18146
(We can arrange a bit along the way.)
We’ll meet at the small square north of the exit of Hankyu Line Ashiyagawa Station (on your left after passing through the gate) at 8:30 a.m.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/2jLhbSNUxrKgEj5DA

What to bring:
- A large water bottle
- Your lunch (there will be no places to buy food along the way)
- Your phone (for staying in contact)

We’ll probably have lunch at the top of Mount Rokko. Since it can be chilly at the beginning, warm as we hike, and chilly again during breaks, be sure to bring some extra layers to adjust as needed.

From Arima-Onsen, we'll just take a bus on the way to Sannomiya, Kobe.
https://www.shinkibus.co.jp/highway/category/route_guidance/shinkobe_arima_express.html

Photo: 663highland, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons