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  The train ride from Kurayoshi station to Matsue is a scenic one. On your right are the Sea of Japan, port towns and harbors. On your left you can see more of the towns, farmers working their fields and, in the distance, Mt. Daisen, home of the best skiing in Western Japan. Unlike many Japanese ski areas, Daisen - the biggest mountain in the Chuugoku region - is actually large enough to have some decently long runs and will not disappoint a skier from the West.  
     
 
From some angles Daisen looks remarkably like Mt. Fuji (in fact, one of its nicknames is "Izumo-Fuji", Izumo being the old name for the region), attracting hikers in the warmer months along with the skiers in winter. Only the western side, however, is suitable for hiking, the other sides being quite steep. There are good camping facilities available and the views from the top of the mountain are spectacular. The autumn foliage is particularly attractive.
 
     
 
Fringed by a large primeval beech forest and home to diverse species of plants and wildlife, by turns rugged and beautiful, inviting and forbidding, this mountain - along with the Oki Islands - forms the Daisen-Oki National Park, making it a must for anyone interested in eco-tourism. Access is easy, and since it’s surrounded by towns boasting hot springs and hotels of all kinds, it’s easy to spend a few days there even if you’re not into camping.		  
     
 
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