Uploaded July 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Dual-purpose video - showing off a gorgeous volcanic hike at Akita Komagatake and reviewing the new hiking boots I just bought: the Montbell Alpine Cruiser 2000 Wide. Akita Komagatake consists of a number of summits. One of them, Medake, is still smoking and last erupted in 1970-71.
日本語字幕を表示するには、画面右の「字幕」をオンにしてください。
I pronounced a few things incorrectly in the video, so please forgiveme. I said himezakura when I should have said hinazakura (corrected with a subtitle). There are some other Japanese minor mispronunciations that I hope you won't notice. I'll be more careful in the future.
Sugita-san is a licensed Mountain Guide that works at the Hachimantai Mountain Hotel in Hachimantai, Iwate. (hachimantai-mountainhotel.com/en/) I've bumped into him randomly on the rails quite a bit recently, though I first met him through work. He is an all-around great guy and available to lead hikes in the vicinity. (He doesn't speak English, but I may be hired on as an interpreter for him in some cases....)
The Trailhead is at Kunimi Hot Springs (which has a mixed bath for men and women as well as a bath that pets are welcome to use). goo.gl/maps/jhnZSDaQLeGXXLpm8
The bus stop where you can get to the 8th Station by bus is here: goo.gl/maps/xrxc6eJ6NnCBysyV6
I neglected to mention that there is also a hot springs bath here!
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#montbell #akita #volcano
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Dual-purpose video - showing off a gorgeous volcanic hike at Akita Komagatake and reviewing the new hiking boots I just bought: the Montbell Alpine Cruiser 2000 Wide. Akita Komagatake consists of a number of summits. One of them, Medake, is still smoking and last erupted in 1970-71.
日本語字幕を表示するには、画面右の「字幕」をオンにしてください。
I pronounced a few things incorrectly in the video, so please forgiveme. I said himezakura when I should have said hinazakura (corrected with a subtitle). There are some other Japanese minor mispronunciations that I hope you won't notice. I'll be more careful in the future.
Sugita-san is a licensed Mountain Guide that works at the Hachimantai Mountain Hotel in Hachimantai, Iwate. (hachimantai-mountainhotel.com/en/) I've bumped into him randomly on the rails quite a bit recently, though I first met him through work. He is an all-around great guy and available to lead hikes in the vicinity. (He doesn't speak English, but I may be hired on as an interpreter for him in some cases....)
The Trailhead is at Kunimi Hot Springs (which has a mixed bath for men and women as well as a bath that pets are welcome to use). goo.gl/maps/jhnZSDaQLeGXXLpm8
The bus stop where you can get to the 8th Station by bus is here: goo.gl/maps/xrxc6eJ6NnCBysyV6
I neglected to mention that there is also a hot springs bath here!
If you like my videos and would like to help me produce more and better videos, consider supporting me on Patreon! patreon.com/GoNorthJapan
GoNorth Japan merchandise is now available!
teespring.com/stores/go-north-japan-merch
Follow me on:
Instagram - instagram.com/quinlan
Twitter - twitter.com/gonorthj
Check out my Airbnb listing: airbnb.com/h/morioka
#montbell #akita #volcano
Gear used in this video (links are affiliate links, if you purchase anything through them I get a tiny percentage which nevertheless helps me continue to make these videos):
GoPro HERO8 Black (amzn.to/3ka3qPl)
DJI Mavic 2 Zoom (amzn.to/3aDiqSW)
Sony ZV-1 (amzn.to/3duiq9v)
