From Google Maps
Rating: 3/5 (2 reviews)
The directions are quite confusing, so I've included a rough map. The trail starts at the Kopepe Coast junction. You can drive or bike to a white building (radio tower) in the mountains. From there, the trail turns into a mountain path. Follow the red tape and man-made structures, but be careful as there are occasional forks in the road. Check the direction in Google Maps and follow that to your destination, and you'll have no problems.
I spotted two battery remains. One was easy to find, but the other was further back, about 50 meters away. There was a cluster of plants resembling agave, so if you look for them, you should be able to find it.
The thickness of the concrete at the battery site gives it a sense of solidity and a unique atmosphere. There was graffiti, some with dates from the late Showa period written on them, but it's amazing how it still looks fresh.
On the way back, I took a different route. Around the pink dot on the map, I found an old abandoned Toyota. I'm not an expert on cars, but it looked like it was designed around the early Showa period. Could this also be a relic?
There was a side tunnel at the back, but it was just a hole. It's a purple dot on the map.
Continuing down, I came upon what appeared to be a mining site, but there was a no-trespassing sign. I think it probably prohibits climbing from below, but since it's on the site, it's probably best not to go. Let's go back the way we came (the radio tower route).
I tried to go there, but there were so many dead ends that I couldn't get there. If you're thinking of going, I think it will be quite difficult, so it's better to go dressed like an explorer, not in casual clothes, so you can push your way through the grass.