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1. Gunung Inas, Perak (1,454 meter)
2. Gunung Rembau, Negeri Sembilan (884 meter)
3. Gunung Gagak, Negeri Sembilan (807 meter)
4. Gunung Kob, Kelantan (1,240 meter)
5. Gunung Baha, Kelantan (1,450 meter)
6. Gunung Ayam, Kelantan (1,500 meter)
7. Gunung Che Tahir, Kelantan (1,430 meter)
8. Gunung Saji, Kelantan (1,285 meter)
9. Gunung Tera, Kelantan (1,555 meter)
10. Gunung Nyelit, Kelantan (1,345 meter)
11. Gunung Beirut, Kelantan (1,380 meter)
12. Gunung Bar Gading, Perak (1,620 meter)
13. Gunung Bongkok, Perak (1,344 meter)
14. Gunung Banlok, Perak (1,412 meter)
15. Gunung Ulu Kinjor, Perak (1,232 meter)
16. Gunung Guling Gantang, Pahang (800 meter) 
17. Gunung Sempah, Pahang (1,205 meter) 
18. Gunung Rajah, Pahang (1,683 meter)
19. Gunung Merapi, Yogyakarta (2,930 meter)
20. Gunung Ciremai, Kuningan (3,078 meter)  
21. Gunung Argopuro, perbatasan Probolinggo, Situbondo, Bondowoso (3,088 meter)
22. Gunung Rajah, Bentong, Pahang (1685 meter)
23. Gunung Liang Timur, Behrang, Perak (1,933 meter)
24. Gunung Liang Barat, Behrang, Perak (1,933 meter)
25. Gunung Tumang Batak, Behrang, Perak (1,933 meter)
26. Gunung Chondong Geliting, Behrang, Perak (1,825 meter)
27. Gunung Kerjul, Ulu Slim, Perak (1,496 meter)
28. Gunung Sanggul, Ulu Slim, Perak (1,451 meter)
29. Gunung Tampin, Tampin, Negeri Sembilan (764 meter)
30. Gunung Tampin Selatan, Tampin, Negeri Sembilan (734 meter)

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1. Gunung Korbu, Perak (2,183 meter) 
2. Gunung Gayong, Perak (2,173 meter) 
3. Gunung Yong Belar, sempadan Perak, Pahang, Kelantan (2,181 meter) 
4. Gunung Junction, sempadan Perak, Pahang, Kelantan (2,072 meter) 
5. Gunung Tebu, Terengganu (1,039 meter)
6. Gunung Tok Wan, Selangor (675 meter) 
7. Gunung Bunga Buah, Pahang (1,430 meter)
8. Gunung Brinchang, Pahang (2,032 meter) 
9. Gunung Irau, Pahang (2,110 meter) 
10. Gunung Angsi, Negeri Sembilan (825 meter) 
11. Gunung Berembun, Terengganu (1108 meter) 
12. Gunung Tahan, Pahang (2,187 meter) 
13. Gunung Kinabalu, Sabah (4,095 meter) 
14. Gunung Jerai, Kedah (1,217 meter) 
15. Gunung Baling, Kedah (420 meter) 
16. Gunung Rabong, Kelantan (1,538 meter) 
17. Gunung GAP, Selangor (1,183 meter) 
18. Gunung Ulu Semangkok, Selangor (1,394 meter) 
19. Gunung Ledang, Johor (1,394 meter) 
20. Gunung Yong Yap, sempadan Perak/Kelantan (2,167 meter) 
21. Gunung Bubu, Perak (1,974 meter) 
22. Gunung Tok Nenek, Pahang (1,916 meter) 
23. Gunung Chamah, Kelantan (2,171 meter) 
24. Gunung Ulu Sepat, Perak (2,161 meter) 
25. Gunung Hitam, Selangor (1,220 meter) 
26. Gunung Bintang False, Perak (1,526 meter) 
27. Gunung Bintang Selatan, Perak (1,560 meter) 
28. Gunung Bintang, sempadan Kedah, Perak (1,862 meter) 
29. Gunung Bintang Utara, Kedah (1,835 meter) 
30. Gunung Berembun, Negeri Sembilan (1,014 meter) 
31. Gunung Besar Hantu, Negeri Sembilan (1,462 meter) 
32. Gunung Nuang, Selangor (1,493 meter) 
33. Gunung Inas, Perak (1,454 meter) 
34. Gunung Datuk, Negeri Sembilan (885 meter) 
35. Gunung Rembau, Negeri Sembilan (884 meter) 
36. Gunung Gagak, Negeri Sembilan (807 meter) 
37. Gunung Stong, Kelantan (1420 meter) 
38. Gunung Kob, Kelantan (1,240 meter) 
39. Gunung Baha, Kelantan (1,450 meter) 
40. Gunung Ayam, Kelantan (1,500 meter) 
41. Gunung Che Tahir, Kelantan (1,430 meter) 
42. Gunung Saji, Kelantan (1,285 meter) 
43. Gunung Tera, Kelantan (1,555 meter) 
44. Gunung Nyelit, Kelantan (1,345 meter) 
45. Gunung Beirut, Kelantan (1,380 meter) 
46. Gunung Bar Gading, Perak (1,620 meter) 
47. Gunung Bongkok, Perak (1,344 meter) 
48. Gunung Banlok, Perak (1,412 meter) 
49. Gunung Ulu Kinjor, Perak (1,232 meter) 
50. Gunung Guling Gantang, Pahang (800 meter) 
51. Gunung Sempah, Pahang (1,205 meter) 
52. Gunung Rajah, Pahang (1,683 meter) 
53. Gunung Liang Timur (1,933 meter)
54. Gunung Liang Barat (1,933 meter)
55. Gunung Tumang Batak (1,933 meter)
56. Gunung Chondong Geliting (1,825 meter)
57. Gunung Kerjul, Ulu Slim, Perak (1,496 meter) 
58. Gunung Sanggul, Ulu Slim, Perak (1,451 meter)
59. Gunung Tampin, Tampin, Negeri Sembilan (764 meter)
60. Gunung Tampin Selatan, Negeri Sembilan (734 meter)
61. Gunung Hulu Lenik, Kuala Kubu Baru, Selangor (1,150 meter) 
62. Gunung Kecil Hantu, Jelebu, Negeri Sembilan (1,354 meter) 
63. Gunung Hantu, Jelebu, Negeri Sembilan (1,241 meter) 
64. Gunung Gua Rimau, Kluang, Johor (889 meter) 
65. Gunung Belumut, Kluang, Johor (1,010 meter) 
66. Gunung Chemendong, Kluang, Johor (846 meter)
67. Gunung Gapis, Raub, Pahang (1,106 meter)
68. Gunung Jua, Raub, Pahang (830 meter)
69. Gunung Tui, Raub, Pahang (1,397 meter)
70. Gunung Kerunai, Gerik, Pahang (1,000 meter)
71. Gunung Kenderung, Gerik, Pahang (1,223 meter)
72. Gunung Behrang, Behrang, Perak (1,500 meter)
73. Gunung Putung Asap, Kuala Kangsar, Perak
74. Gunung Bubu West, Kuala Kangsar, Perak (1,647 meter)
75. Gunung Bubu, Kuala Kangsar, Perak (1,568 meter)
76. Gunung Shoid, Gua Musang, Kelantan (1,947 meter)
77. Gunung Gerah, Perak/Kelantan (2,103 meter)
78. Gunung Bilah, Perak/Kelantan (2,077 meter)
79. Gunung Surian, Perak (1,827 meter)
80. Gunung Kuar, Perak (1,772 meter)
81. Gunung Aler, Perak (1,779 meter)
82. Gunung Berhid, (1,930 meter)
83. Gunung Charlie, Pahang/Perak (1,923 meter)
84. Gunung 3 Boundaries, Perak/Pahang/Kelantan (1,805 meter)
85. Gunung 6040, Pahang (1,840 meter)
86. Gunung Anak Noring, Kelantan (1,889 meter)
87. Gunung Noring Timur, Kelantan (1,861 meter)
88. Gunung Suku, Cameron Highland, Perak (1,797 meter) 
89. Gunung Yellow, Cameron Highland, Perak (1,667 meter) 
90. Gunung Pass, Cameron Highland, Perak (1,587 meter) 
91. Gunung Bunting, Cameron Highland, Perak (1,240 meter) 
92. Gunung Tanggung, Cameron Highland, Perak (1,270 meter) 
93. Gunung Gandik, Cameron Highland, Perak (1,291 meter)
94. Gunung Pasir, Seri Menanti, Negeri Sembilan (892 meter) 
95. Gunung Pulai, Kulai, Johor (654 meter) 
96. Gunung Lambak, Kluang, Johor (510 meter)  
97. Gunung Pulai, Baling, Kedah (620 meter) 
98. Gunung Mat Chinchang, Langkawi, Kedah (701 meter) 
99. Gunung Raya, Langkawi, Kedah (881 meter) 
100. Gunung Semanggol, Kerian, Perak (390 meter) 
101. Gunung Kuang, Kuah, Langkawi (420 meter)
102. Gunung Perlis, Perlis (733 meter)
103. Gunung Arong, Mersing, Johor (240 meter)
104. Gunung Alai, Gerik, Perak (791 meter)
105. Gunung Papulut, Gerik, Perak (726 meter)
106. Gunung Pulut, Gerik, Perak (651 meter)
107. Gunung Lentang Legong, Hulu Langat, Selangor (1370 meter)
108. Gunung Berembun, Cameron Highland, Pahang (1840 meter)
109. Gunung Peninjau, Ipoh, Perak (1058 meter)
110. Gunung Jasar, Cameron Highland, Pahang (1,704 meter)
111. Gunung Perdah, Cameron Highland, Pahang (1,576 meter)
112. Gunung Ruil, Cameron Highland, Pahang (1,718 meter)
113. Gunung Telapak Buruk, Negeri Sembilan (1,193 meter)
114. Gunung Keriang, Alor Setar, Kedah (217.9 meter)
115. Gunung Kerengga, Pedu, Kedah (243 meter)
116. Gunung Bubu, Gerik, Perak (619 meter)
117. Gunung Pupuk, Gerik, Perak (400 meter)

1. Gunung Rinjani, Lombok (3,726 meter) 
2. Gunung Batur, Bali (1,717 meter)
3. Gunung Merapi, Yogyakarta (2,930 meter) 
4. Gunung Merbabu, Yogyakarta (3,145 meter) 
5. Gunung Ceremai, Kuningan (3,078 meter) 
6. Gunung Argopuro, perbatasan Probolinggo, Situbondo, Bondowoso (3,088 meter) 

1. Gunung Io, Nagano (9,055 kaki / 2,760 meter) 
2. Gunung Tsukuba, Tsukuba (2,877 kaki / 877 meter) 
3. Gunung Kita, Yamanashi (10,476 kaki / 3,193 meter) 
4. Gunung Nakashirane, Yamanashi (10,022 kaki / 3,055 meter) 
5. Gunung Aino, sempadan Shizoaka, Yamanashi (10,463 kaki / 3, 189 meter) 
6. Gunung Takao, Tokyo (1,965 kaki / 599 meter) 
7. Gunung Kobotoke-Shiroyama, Tokyo (2,198 kaki / 670 meter) 
8. Gunung Kagenobu, Tokyo (2,385 kaki / 727 meter) 
9. Gunung Jinba, Tokyo (2,812 kaki / 857 meter) 
10. Gunung Fuji, sempadan Shizoaka, Yamanashi (12,388 kaki / 3,776 meter)

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       Mount Io / 硫黄岳 (2,760m/9,060ft) was the first mountain in the list. Mount Io is a stratovolcano mountain. It is one of the many peaks of Southern Yatsugatake mountain range located at the border of Chino and Minamimaki Prefecture, Japan. Southern Yatsugatake has 8 peaks (Mount Aka being the highest) while Northern Yatsugatake has 10 peaks (Mount Tengu being the highest).

      I hiked with two of my new friends whom I knew from social media (the one I mentioned earlier in previous post, remember?), Anas (but I like to call him Nanas more, so I'll use Nanas in this post) and Sota-san. Well, being the random me, I was the one who asked Sota-san to hike together. And later when Nanas knew about it, he wanted to join us as well. Initially, Sota-san planned to hike three mountains, Mount Aka (the highest peak of Southern Yatsugatake mountain range), Mount Yoko and Mount Io. But due to bad weather, we only managed to hike Mount Io (also due to my inability to endure cold weather).


THE TRUTH : I lost the data once I updated iOS (oh screw you Apple!). So, this is basically what I remember. (sobs)


         Sota-san and Nanas picked me up at 2AM at the guesthouse I was staying in Nakano. It took about 3 hours (more or less) to reach Yatsugatake-Chūshin Kōgen Quasi-National Park by car. We stopped at highway pit stop in the middle of the journey for Subh prayer. It was my first time seeing Japanese highway pit stop, and trust me, I was jakun. Haha.

Public transport instruction :

From Shinjuku Station, take the rapid train to Chino Station.
From there, take a bus to Minotoguchi Trailhead (美濃戸口).
Shinjuku→Chino Station    → Minotoguchi Trailhead
2 hours 25 mins. (¥6,070)   → 45 mins. (¥900)

The food order machine. You pay first, get the receipt and give it to the food stall worker.

Their convenience store is to die for, everything's here. They have variety of food too. But Muslim cannot eat everything. Haha.

Subh prayer. I bring my raincoat everywhere I go. It has multiple purposes, can be used as telekung as well as sejadah.

Japanese highway pit stop

         We started hiking around 5.30AM from Minodo trail head. I do not have much information on the trail though, because I lost the log in my phone and I did not buy or take any maps of Yatsugatake mountain as I could not find any (actually more like I forgot to go to the office). Haha. Sorry. But here is a few information on the trails we used, roughly.


Minodo-guchi / 美濃戸口 (trail head)  - Minodo Sanso - Kitazawa - Akadake Kosen (hot spring mountain hut) - Iodake (Mount Io) - Gyoujyagoya  - Minamizawa - Minodo

Minodo trail head. Here's the parking space. I already felt the coldness here. Belum start hiking pun lagi. Haha.

Minodo sanso. Sanso (sansou) means mountain villa/hut.

Here's the closer look. I found that Japanese mountain huts are mostly pretty, neat and clean.

They even got the map signage. Every is complete! Picture credit : Nanas

Sota-san gave briefing to us before hiking. Picture credit : Nanas

        After few hours trekking, I started to feel the coldness as the elevation increased. Cold weather is my ultimate weakness. I can endure steep trail, hiking for hours (I once hiked for 16 hours straight with heavy load before *cough*V1*cough) or walking under scorching sun. But not cold weather. I could not think straight when I hiked Kinabalu last year as it was too cold to handle (because it was raining the day before and the temperature dropped). So when Sota-san said it was not that cold, I thought a thin Uniqlo windbreaker would do me justice. Sadly, no (cry). The weather in Japan mountain area is still cold even in summer. And I learnt my lesson, in a VERY HARD WAY.

No one in their right mind will jump into the water because it was freaking cold, macam air batu. Nak ambil wuduk guna air ni pun aku fikir 10 kali.

         I know I should never believe him. I mean, I should never believe in his ability to withstand cold weather. He used to it! He used to live in winter! Who am I kidding? Yes, myself. He just wore a windbreaker and he was fine with it which was very contrary to my condition. Haha. I suffered and struggled and mentally exhausted throughout the whole 4 hours trekking (usually it takes about 3 hours trekking but we stopped at Akadake Konsen for rest) because of the coldness (yes, you can laugh all you want). I felt guilty to them because I complained about the weather too much that I think they felt annoyed. So sorry guys... T.T

Akadake kosen.

100 yen per entry. You gotta be thankful for the seat warmer.

Thick mist was getting thicker.

Part ni gayat. Hmmmm...

Met the other hikers, stranded.

The peak of Mount Io, Southern Yatsugatake.

Yeay! Finally! Picture credit : Nanas

          We decided to descend after taking few pictures. It was so cold, so windy, that I think our sweat starting to freeze. Really. Hontoni. Sota-san chose to use other trail for descend as it was more fun that way (according to him).

Apa? Sesat? Phone ada, apadehal. Most of the mountains have phone coverage. Fuji has wifi.

Dia ni relax je cuaca sejuk pun. Eh, geram pula aku tengok. Haha

We had a rest at Gyoujyagoya (mountain hut) for awhile and gave ourselves a chance to enjoy the view of Yatsugatake mountain range. It was magnificent. I always love Japan for their advanced technology, cleanliness and manners. But I never knew that their mountains are also beautiful!

Look at that pointy peak. That's the one we hiked, Mount Io.

Southern Yatsgatake mountain range. I asked Sota-san, how long will it takes to complete all peaks? He said maybe around a week or two. Aha! So this means REPEAT! hehe

You see that? That's Mount Aka (Akadake), the highest peak of Southern Yatsugatake.

Camping site. You gotta pay for it.

            It was a sad thing that I broke my film camera on the first mountain (I accidentally dropped it, the advanced knob broke). So, no film pictures throughout the trip. Only the digital ones that I took using phone camera (cry even harder TT.TT).

The biggest mushroom I've ever seen in my whole life.

         We continued our journey to Minodo. We passed through river stream and mossy forest and stopped for awhile for some pictures. If you think Irau's mossy forest is pretty enough, well this one is even prettier. Hehe. After few hours trekking (probably about 2 hours more or less) we reached back to the Minodo trail head. Prayed and went back to Tokyo! Wohooo~

THE MAMMUT STAIRS!

I asked Sota-san, what's Mammut has to do with this? He said maybe Mammut gave some amount of money for this forest's conservation project.

I bet he's busy, so I just screenshot-ed the picture from his Instagram. Haha.

It was Sota-san's first time seeing this. We (me and Nanas) praying outside, at the carpark, in the forest. Huhu.

         Thank you so much Sota-san and Nanas for being the best hiking buddy. Thank you Sota-san for the treat. Please do come to Malaysia, I will bring you out for hiking trip in Malaysia. Hehe.




p/s : Sorry for the not so pretty writing style that might caused bleeding eyes and heartache. XD. If you want to see my experience in video format, go to instagram.com/izzarosli. Thank you for reading. Hope it helps. :)

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Yong made this for me. So sweeettt!

Before

After

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4. Train categories

All types of Japanese trains, from local to shinkansen, are typically classified into the following categories:





Local (kakueki-teisha or futsu-densha) 
Local trains stop at every station.

Rapid (kaisoku) 
Rapid trains skip some stations. There is no difference in the ticket price between local and rapid trains.

Express (kyuko) 

Express trains stop at even fewer stations than rapid trains. Japan Railways (JR)charges an express fee in addition to the base fare.

Limited Express (tokkyu)
Limited express trains stop only at major stations. A limited express fee usually has to be paid in addition to the base fare. It is typically between 500 and 4000 yen. JR railway companies always charge this fee, but some other private railway companies do not.

Super Express (shinkansen)
Shinkansen are only operated by JR. Shinkansen run along separate tracks and platforms. A limited express fee has to be paid in addition to the base fare. It is typically between 800 and 8000 yen.

(Taken from Japan-guide.com)

Here for more information on Japan train guide.

5. How to use the app?

Easy peasy. All you have to do is type in your current location and stop point, choose your route (I always opt for the cheapest fare route.huhu) and follow the instruction/map. Usually you will have to change train, sometimes few trains in one journey. This is where most people get lost as you are confuse on which exit you should take, which train line you should use. I advise you to always read the signage and train map. 

   

For example, you are from Nakano and you want to go to Takaosan. From the app, it shows that you have to take JR Chuo Line. So find JR train station. Don't simply go to any train stations, make sure you go to JR train station okay, not Metro train station, not Keio . Find the signage of 'JR Line Tokyo-Takao, once you found it, follow the signage to the train lane. Take the train and stop at Takao. From Takao, you have to find Keio Line and go to Keio Line Takao-Takaosanguichi. Take the train and stop at Takaosanguichi. Walk a little bit from the train station, about 8 minutes, you will then find yourself at the entrance of Takao-san (Mount Takao)! 

Usually if you are familiar with our country's LRT system, using Japan's train will not be so hard for you. It is more or less the same system, it is just that you have to hop from one train to another to get to the destination.

Another thing that will confuse your brain is...

THIS!

credit : getteimages

The so-many-number-signage inside train station! But don't worry, take your time to read the signage. Read carefully. If you still confuse, just ask around. I usually go to the ticket counter and ask the train workers. Hehe. Japanese are kind and helpful. They will surely help you. :)

6. Another tips!

Don't forget to keep the train tickets as souvenir! Before leaving the station, instead of using the automatic gates, go to ticket counter and tell them that you want the train ticket as souvenir. They will stamp the ticket and give it to you. I have been doing this for countless time. Haha.

     

Also, bring blank note book everywhere for some stamp hunting fun! Each JR train station has its own stamp, fill your notebook with the stamps and collect as many as you can! (Even the mountains have its own stamp okay)

Minami Alps's stamp

And have fun travelling in Japan! It was definitely a fun and exciting journey for me. 

Hope it helps :D

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