Leaving the peak of Mt. Tarumae !

 by Kazu

Watching the lava dome at the center of the crater, we left the peak of the rim, heading to the adjacent mountain.

After getting down a little bit, we had to go up the slope to the adjacent mountain. The higher point of Mt. Fuppushi seemed to be so steep but we did not expect the tough trail and rocks.  

In some part of the slope to the peak of Mt. Fuppushi, steel chains or thick ropes were equipped to help the climbers. The perspective of Mt. Fuppushi is shown below.