Cape Maeda

O and I started the morning off at Cape Zanpa.  Although we had a great time exploring there, I was not ready to head back to the real world again for the day.  On the way there, I saw a sign that said Cape Maeda was about 6 km down the road from the Zanpa entrance.  So hey, why not go check it out?

We only did a quick hike around since I had brought 300 yen with me for the day and the Cape Maeda parking lot charges 100 yen per hour.  However, I was able to hike the entire trail with the kid on my back and do some rock climbing in the process in just under an hour.

Along the hiking trail, there were many viewpoints of the cliff sides cut through the thick shrubbery and even a gazebo where one could stop for a picnic and view the scenery about halfway down the trail.  I liked that the majority of the area was stroller accessible, but I found it odd that none of the actual viewpoints were.  They had flattened out areas at each one, but the actual paved path did not lead up to them.

Back at the main entrance, there was a building with food and souvenirs shops and restrooms.  We didn't go in, so I can't tell you much about it.

I plan on going back and exploring this place further in the future.  Or at least taking in the beautiful views when I have a little more time and yen on my hands.  But it was time for a well-deserved nap, so we headed back home.

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