azaleas_mountain

azleas_mountain, originally uploaded by amakusavibe.

It was still early morning when we reached Fugendake, somewhat relieved that no one was around this Monday morning even though the famous azalea bushes were fully abloom and it was the height of hiking season. Neighboring Kunimidake had the best display of color. Below, the morning’s first tour bus was seen straining up the road to Nita Pass, and soon after the Myokendake cable car began circulating busily.