The ironman of travel Yoshimasa Ikeuchi

Curry that has cooled down

Tourists going in the dark

The light of the guide on the way back

Kotetsu overlooking the crater

A small explosion occurs at the crater of Mt. Yasur

Climb here on the first day

8th post box

Fist-sized stones

4WD climbing to the 8th station

Kotetsu looking into the summit from the foot of Mt. Yasur

Vegetable section

Children flocking to take a commemorative photo

Village soccer match car

Mount Yasur

The wind changes direction and we get ash.

I can't even open my eyes.

Volcanic ash clings to sticky and sweaty skin.

When I took out the camera cover, it was pitch black again with gas. 

I felt so dangerous that I couldn't even see the foot of the mountain, and other tourists went down the mountain early.

I'm sorry to have come this far, but will I give up and get off?

Bad setup to forget even the flashlight.
Relying on the light borrowed from the guide, a terrified visit.

It finally arrived when the sun began to hide behind the mountain.

It makes a noise, but the pillar of fire does not rise.

Once every few minutes, a small pillar of fire rises,
but the tripod stands in the dark and it takes time to
set up the camera.

Below is a sandy area.

When I'm adjusting the camera, it says "Zuzuzuzun".

A bright red lava spouts out, but it has no force.

In this case, the fireworks at Tenjin Matsuri are louder.

 I took a break many times on the way, and I was training my legs and legs on a daily basis thinking that it was a mountain like this, but I feel that my physical strength is declining year by year.

Kotetsu has a tripod and goes ahead.

Suddenly, an explosive sound echoing to the bottom of his belly.

"It's the summit where you can see the crater soon."

I feel impatient, but sweat sank in my eyes.

The four-wheel drive Toyota car exerts its power,
crosses the shallows,and stops at the entrance of
the village that manages the mountain.

The entrance fee is 2500vt and you can drive up
to the 8th station.

From there, walk "Eh! Do you want to climb here?"
Climb on the sand of volcanic ash with a heavy
camera back on your back.

It is dangerous if you do not step by step.

There were 5 tourists, and we were tired of the bad roads when we were seated sideways.

It's not just the car's fault, as the butt drops and the cushions feel even worse as you get older.

The foot of the volcano is a black-gray sand road, A stone larger than a fist is rumbling.

Lava falls only from January to February every year, so entering the mountain is prohibited.

In the past, lava hit and some people died.

Anyway, it's dangerous.

a mountain of people is in front of the food stall,
and children are afraid to approach,
but when I show the picture taken with a digital camera,
it becomes a commemorative photo.

An Australian couple on board buys something
that looks like fried bread.

About 40 yen can be nodded on a high-priced Island,
but I am impressed with the courage to eat it.

I am careful about food when traveling.

Take a trekking tour to the top.

Get off at the village where the soccer game is held on the way.

There is a crowd in the mountains where so many people gather.

Is electricity coming to this area?
The electric wires are noticeable,

You can't go down the mountain without a guide.
I feel disappointed and walk in the dark.

The beef curry I had reserved at the hotel restaurant,
which I arrived at 8 pm, was cold.

The wonders of nature do not easily show their true face.

 It was the worst today.

Mount Yasur overlooking
the crater of an active volcano