Clear Waters Ryūgakubo Pond
Hello there! This time I went to Ryūgakubo Pond located in Tsunanmachi, Nakauonuma-gun, Niigata prefecture, Japan :)It w...
2024-10
Clear Waters 
Cultural Assets Itayama Fudōson
Hello there! This time I visited Itayama Fudōson, which is one of the cultural properties designated by Joetsu city, Niigata prefecture, Japan. The date of my visit was on October 26th, 2024, cloudy and a bit chilly. On the sign at the spot says, “Fudōson is enshrined and two hundred and tens of stone buddha statues lie in the cave.” I did not count, but surely a multitude of stone buddha statues were placed from end to end in the cave. Okay, first off, I am going to share the pictures of “Itayama Cave Stone Buddha Statues.” taken from the inside of the cave.
Niigata Prefecture Shiori Touge
Hello there! This time I visited Shiori Touge located in Uonuma city, Niigata prefecture, Japan :)As a side note, TOUGE ...
Bridges Mikura Bridge
Hello there! I went to Mikura Bridge located in Tsunanmachi, Nakauonuma-gun, Niigata prefecture, Japan! The date of my visit was on October 26th, 2024, cloudy and a bit chilly. This is a wooden suspension bridge selected for one of the top 50 bridges in Japan and also known as a filming location for the movie "Yureru" as well. The spectacular view of Nakatsugawa Valley seen from Mikura Bridge must be instagrammable without doubt. FYI, it is about a 10-minute-walk from Mikura Bridge Parking Lot. So, first of all, I am going to share the pictures of the bridge.
Niigata Prefecture Hoshitouge Rice Terrace
Hello there! I visited Hoshitouge Rice Terrace located in Tokamachi, Niigata prefecture, Japan! It was on October 26th, 2024, cloudy and a bit chilly. This spot was used for the opening theme of Tenchijin, an NHK period drama. Being Saturday, there were some other visitors enjoying taking pictures. You can make a donation through PayPay as well. All right, so I am going to share the pictures of these traditional and beautiful rice terraces.
Beeches Bijinbayashi Forest
Hello there! This time I went to a beech forest called Bijinbayashi Forest, which is located in Tokamachi city, Niigata prefecture, Japan! It was on October 26th, 2024, cloudy and a bit chilly. I was lucky enough to take a comfortable stroll without mosquitoes prickling me. Being Saturday, there were some other visitors besides me as well. First off, I am going to share the pictures that I took from the outside of the forest.
Cultural Assets Shigohei Waterfall
Hello there! I went and viewed Shigohei Waterfall, a cultural property designated by Muramatsumachi, which was annexed to Gosen city in 2006 :) It is full of nature located in Gosen city, Niigata prefecture, Japan. The date was on October 21th, 2024, sunny and the temperature was just perfect for me. Without further ado, I am going to share with you the pictures of the waterfall, which is about 30 meters from the top to the bottom.
Gosen City Koromoiwa
Hey guys! I went exploring Koromoiwa, a scenic spot located in Gosen city, Niigata prefecture, Japan :)The date was on O...
Cedars Nakayama Shrine
Hello there! This time I visited Nakayama Shrine in Hashida, Gosen city, Niigata prefecture, Japan :) The date was on October 21st, 2024, sunny and the temperature was just right. You will see main shrine stand after you go through its south-facing torii gate and walk up the stone stairs with 250 steps. All right, so I am going to share tons of pictures little by little. First off, the pictures of the torii gate.
Cherry Blossoms Akasakiyama Forest Park Observation Deck etc
Hello there! This time I went to Akasakiyama Forest Park Observation Deck in Agamachi, Higashikanbara-gun, Niigata prefecture, Japan, and enjoyed its magnificent view :D On my way home, I stopped by Kanose Dam/Kanose Power Station Viewpoint as well, so will share the pictures in order. It was on October 17th, 2024, sunny and the temperature was perfect for me. First off, here are the pictures of the forest park.