Synopsis

Ascending the mountain at a leisurely pace, I took in the vibrant hues of autumn leaves. My destination: the aging lift on Mt. Myoken in Hyogo Prefecture. A beloved spot for families for many years, this December will mark its closure – the lift, the cable car, and the entire plaza. A local woman, who claims to have ridden this very lift for three generations, shared her thoughts. The former teacher, now elderly, spoke of how a visit here always stirred memories of her children, whom she used to