Cycled the Shimanami Kaido, and Yamaguchi, Saga, Nagasaki etc.

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Taxi driver arrived on time, there were two people for the 14.20 share taxi.
The other guy actually booked it on the spot, so it's possible (but risky) not to prebook.
What he didn't realise was that he needed to pay the taxi driver in cash...there were quite some confusions (since I've paid online already) and they quickly found out I was not Japanese

Ha this was when I brought out the メルボルンを知っていますか？do you know Melbourne?
And what is it with Japanese people and their fascination with the Olympics??
Almost every time I asked someone if they know Melb (or Australia in general) they will say the Olympics! Damn it was before my time

Anyways we reached the Fuigo Pass car park fairly quick. Time to start hiking....


Half way there! Keep going!
No actually it says to rest a bit




This was a decent hike. Not recommended if you have mobility issues.

There were multiple circles of defense you need to go through to reach the main keep.
Who wants to be a feudal time warrior?!

 

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Finally reached the Ni no Maru.


Typically montaintop castles are not very big.


Inside there were 2 stories.
You know what that means? Only one flight of stairs to climb!! Damn I still have PTSD from the stairs in Himeji...


Honmaru is also very modest.


This part was not opened to the public.