1) there is not ANY locker at the nearest station to hop on a bus, Omi-nagaoka. 2) there are more frequent bus services to/from Omi-nagaoko. buses run much less frequent to/from Nagahama. there are ample lockers of diff sizes in Nagahama. In case you are looking for a day trip, or staying at Nagahama the night prior. 3) I take the one departing at noon from Nagahama, & still manage to do a round trip up & down (very fast walking) in a bit over 4hrs. I literally just stop short of running down hill. I would suggest more leisurely pace to enjoy the setting sun & to allow for the sun setting earlier outside of the mid summer days. My mate is a runner (sub-5 marathoner). don't be fooled that it would be a walk in the park. 4) I put in a slip for my hike into the self-reporting box (in case of emergency) & then a thank you note afterwards pls donate to contribute for the well being of the site 8-) 5) I does not detour to the parking lot & stay near the summit briefly as the fog is getting thicker & I worry about sunset. there is a hut (& they sell soda/beer & souvenirs) at the top. 6) i catch an earlier bus to Omi nagaoka & transit back to Nagahama to pick up my bags. the saving is marginal.

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