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# Hiking from Otsu till Godai- ji temple in Kyoto

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of climbing Mt. Otowa in Shiga with members of the hiking club I joined last year. I took the train from Osaka to Otsu and was warmly welcomed at the station by the group, which was very reassuring as I am still new to climbing. We utilized an app called "YAMAP" to help navigate the trails effectively, which added an extra layer of security to our journey. The designated leader skillfully guided us, allowing me to focus on enjoying the experience and keeping pace with the group.

At the summit, we enjoyed our lunch boxes, and the meal was truly delightful, further enhanced by the stunning views surrounding us. Throughout the hike, I had the opportunity to engage in conversations with my fellow club members about a variety of topics, and I'm grateful for the chance to make new acquaintances through this circle.

After our descent, we were fortunate to arrive at the back of Daigoji Temple, where we took a moment to appreciate the temple grounds on our way to Kyoto. The entire hiking experience lasted about five hours. While I did feel some discomfort in my knees on the way down, my fellow hikers kindly advised me that with more training, I could improve my endurance. Overall, it was a rewarding experience, and I would certainly be interested in participating in future hikes.

昨日は昨年から入っているハイキングサークルのメンバーと滋賀にある、音羽山へ登りました。大津まで電車で大阪から移動し、駅でみんなに待ち合わせしました。サークルのメンバーは本当に親切で、登山初心者の私を温かく迎えてくれました。登山者が使うアプリで、「YAMAP」というのがあって、そのアプリを使いながら道に迷わないように進みます。先導してくれるリーダーがいてるので、私は遅れないように着いていくだけで楽しいハイキングを経験できました。山頂で弁当を食べて、最高の景色を見ながら食べるとその味は格別でした。サークルのメンバーと色々な話をしながら登ったのですが、たくさんの知り合いが出来たのもこのサークルに入ってよかったなと思っています。音羽山から下山すると、醍醐寺の裏山へ到着し境内を通って京都へ到着しました。５時間のハイキングで、下りは膝が少し痛くなって、ハイキングのメンバーにトレーニングがもっと必要だよとアドバイスをもらいました。また参加したいなと思っています。