NageireDou — Attraction in Misasa

WARNING: The hike up is a bit tough and requires climbing up rocky walls with chains. Physically disabled or very unfit or clumsy people should think twice about coming out here! That said, it's a nice day trip out into nature. The hike takes about an hour up depending on traffic (people), and 30 min coming down. You have to pay 400 yen to enter the temple grounds at the base of the mountain, and another 400 yen to enter the hiking trail. Optionally, you can rent traditional weaved hay sandals. They'll hurt to walk on, though. There are a few small temple huts along the way up. 2 are in the open and a third is in the cliff face. Lastly, the real Nageiredo is also built into the cliff. You can't actually go up to the main temple as it's too dangerous and blocked off. I can't imagine how difficult it was to build...

Very very fun hike. The people there are lovely and the views were beautiful.

The hike itself is not difficult if you are in good physical shape. However, when going down, you do need to be a little more careful as some branches and slopes could be slippery depending on the weather. Mountaineering shoes are also required, if you do not have any, you have to buy straw sandals at the start before going on the hike. Also, you may want to bring some gloves if you're worried about scratches or blisters. There are many parts of the hike where you will need to pull yourself up,.

There are a couple of sights to see along the way, but nothing compares to when you finally turn around the bend and see Nageiredo itself. Absolutely amazing experience, 10/10 would...

The best hike I've had. Though it was busy during golden week, still a wonderful experience. They check your shoes, and if you don't have shoes with proper grip they ask you to buy a pair of bamboo sandals. We thought they were being too cautious, and doubted the effectiveness of the mideaval sandals, but they were great and very necessary, so please buy them. Also, we mistakenly bought them too early at the wrong place. It's best to buy them at the gate you show the tickets and enter, not on the way there after you bought the initial tickets & get your shoes checked.

The hike is really fun, despite being quite hard, and the views are beautiful. Definitely a must-do in tottori,...