Ontake Archives - Two Wheel Cruise https://twowheelcruise.com/tag/ontake/ Cycling Videos and Travel by Bike Wed, 27 Jun 2018 02:12:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://twowheelcruise.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/cropped-logo_transparent_large-32x32.png Ontake Archives - Two Wheel Cruise https://twowheelcruise.com/tag/ontake/ 32 32 Mt Ontake 御嶽山 – Ride up Active Volcano https://twowheelcruise.com/cycling-country/cycling-japan/mt-ontake-ride-active-volcano/ Mon, 16 May 2016 20:34:39 +0000 https://twowheelcruise.com/?p=437 Mt Ontake (御嶽山) is a famous active volcano in central Japan. It actually erupted suddenly a few years back, killing a large number of people, so there is still some risk in coming to this type of place. Despite this, it is still a popular destination for cyclists, hikers, and snowboarders. In fact, the peak... Read more »

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]]> Mt Ontake (御嶽山) is a famous active volcano in central Japan. It actually erupted suddenly a few years back, killing a large number of people, so there is still some risk in coming to this type of place.

Despite this, it is still a popular destination for cyclists, hikers, and snowboarders. In fact, the peak of the mountain was still snow capped when we went in mid-May, and there were quite a few snowboarders there trying to get in some last few runs of the season.

cycle up mt ontake snow capped

A couple members of the Nagoya Cycling Club decided to drive out together and tackle the hill climb on our road bikes. Left to right is Sean, Stu, Cruise, Max

nagoya cycling club ontake hill climb

Lots of nice views at the peak!

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