Asian Skunk Cabbage Imori Pond
Hello there! This time I visited Imori Pond situated in Myōkō city, Niigata prefecture, Japan.The date of my visit was o...
2024-11
Asian Skunk Cabbage 
Bridges Naena Waterfall
Hi, everybody! This time I went to Naena Waterfall cascading in between Niigata prefecture and Nagano prefecture 🙂 This fall runs into Seki River and is selected as one of the Top 100 Waterfalls of Japan as well. The length of the fall from top to bottom is 55 meters, and it is also known as “Earthquake Waterfall” because the tumultuous sound it makes sounds as if it were an earthquake. It is pretty far from home, but I rolled up my sleeves and drove at midnight and got to the parking lot in Myōkō city, Niigata prefecture without trouble. Because it was drizzling, I was waiting about 2 hours for it to let up while watching anime. Speaking of Myōkō, it reminds me of Hikakin. Without further ado, let me move on to sharing the photos of Naena Waterfall.
Bamboo Akasakayama Park and Shōun Sansō Villa
Good evening, everyone! This time I went to Akasakayama Park & Shōun Sansō Villa located in Kashiwazaki city, Niigata prefecture, Japan 😀 It was on November 12th, 2024. Cloudy, windy and a bit chilly. Parked my car at the parking lot after paying 1000 yen for the cooperation of their illuminations. I am going to share the photos of Akasakayama Park, followed by those of Shōun Sansō Villa. First off, this is called Great Pond next to the parking lot.
Cultural Assets Momiji Garden
Hello there! This time I visited Momiji Garden located in Nagaoka city, Niigata prefecture, Japan 😀 It was on November 12th, 2024. Cloudy, windy and a little chilly. The Japanese maples tinged with yellow and red looked beautiful and artistic (#^.^#) I thought there would be fewer visitors out there, but in fact there were a ton of people coming by bus or car. All of them including me enjoyed taking pictures as well. Tomoegaoka Villa, which is inside the garden, is one of the Registered Tangible Cultural Properties; it is citizens’ valuable property. Without further ado, first off, I am going to share the colorful leaves.
Animals Takigashira Marsh
Hi everyone! This time I visited Takigashira Marsh situated in Agamachi, Higashikanbara-gun, Niigata prefecture, Japan 🙂 It was on November 3rd, 2024. Cloudy, windy and a bit chilly.This is one of the very rare man-made marshes in Japan, where it is inhabited by aquatic plants, hygrophytes, wild animals etc. Well then, first of all, I am going to share the signs I saw at the spot.
Cultural Assets Nishiyama Nikkōji Temple
Hi everyone! This time I visited Nishiyama Nikkōji Temple located in Agamachi, Higashikanbara-gun, Niigata prefecture, Japan 🙂 It was on November 3rd, 2024. Cloudy, windy and a bit chilly. The Wooden set of Kongō Rikishi Statues at its temple gate is registered as one of the cultural properties designated by Niigata prefecture. All right, so I am going to share with you the pictures of the temple gate first. Oh no, I forgot to take pictures of the statues inside the temple gate. You can barely see them, but hope you let bygones be bygones.
Clear Waters Jōmon Shimizu
Hello everyone! This time I went and saw Jōmon Shimizu, which is located in Agamachi, Higashikanbara-gun, Niigata prefecture, Japan 🙂 The date of my visit was on November 3rd, 2024. Cloudy, windy and a bit chilly. It stands along National Route 459 and known as a spot for people to drink. There is no parking lot out there, but you can easily pull over to the roadside because it is spacious enough. On top of the clear water gushing out, there are antique and artistic objects of a rabbit, a snail, a squirrel and a bird surrounding a piece of Jōmon pottery. Well then, I am going to share the pictures of the water first.
Higashikanbara-gun Tsunogami Fudōdaki Waterfall
Hi everyone! This time I went to Tsunogami Fudōdaki Waterfall located in Kanose, Agamachi, Higashikanbara-gun, Niigata p...
Agano City Iwase no Shimizu
Hello there! This time I went and saw "Iwase no Shimizu" situated in Agano city, Niigata prefecture, Japan :DIt was on N...
Agano City Hyoko Suikin Park
Hello there! This time I visited Hyoko Suikin Park situated in Suibara, Agano city, Niigata prefecture! It was on November 3rd, 2024. Cloudy, windy and a bit chilly. Hyoko is famous as a stopover for swans and one of the Ramsar Sites. I arrived there at around 9 am and the swans had already left for the rice fields around this lake, looking for something to eat. Without further ado, I am going to share the pictures of waterfowls swimming in this lake first.