Shibata City

Shibata Iris Festival 2025

in Shibata city, Niigata prefecture, Japan. The date of my visit was on June 25th, 2025. Cloudy and a little hot. This is one of the top four iris gardens in Japan and about 600,000 of Japanese irises with 300 varieties come into bloom. All right, I am going to share with you guys the pics I took at the place.

2025.07.21

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Ichishimatei

Hello guys! How’s it going? Hope your day is going great (*’ω’*) I went to Ichishimatei, one of the best residences of Hokuetsu situated in Shibata city, Niigata prefecture, Japan 😀 The date of my visit was on Feb. 25, 2025. It was cloudy, had some snow piled up, but did not feel that cold. This residence spans over 26400 square meters of land and a building area of over 1980 square meters; many of the buildings are registered as Designated Cultural Properties of Niigata Prefecture. Without a further ado, I am going to share the pics taken there through the following sliders down below! To begin with, here are the ones around the entrance.

2025.03.04

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Higashi-Akatani Continuous Cave Gate

Hello there! This time I went to Higashi-Akatani Continuous Cave Gate in Shibata city, Niigata prefecture, Japan :D It was on October 12th, 2024, sunny and the weather was perfect. I was moved as if I fell into the world of Ghibli. Having said that, as it is a road, vehicles come and go on and off. You will be able to take pictures more safely on weekdays. Well then, I will share the pictures of the gate first.

2024.10.15

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Ōtomo Inari Shrine – Okunoin

Hello there! This time I brought myself to Ōtomo Inari Shrine - Okunoin, which sits in Shibata city, Niigata prefecture, Japan :D The date was on October 12th, 2024, sunny and the temperature was just right. These continuous Torii gates were donated by those who have a faith in this shrine. There are two approaches to the shrine, and I knew either would do, so I got in from the right side. According to the manners of Soto-sect, it is from the left side that you get in. All right, so I will start with the pictures of the sanctuary.

2024.10.15

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Suwa Shrine

Hello there! I visited Suwa Shrine in Shibata city, Niigata prefecture :D I will upload the pictures of a few of the subordinate shrines on the premises as well. The date was September 7, 2024, cloudy and somewhat hot. All right, I will start with some of the pictures of Suwa Shrine, the Shibata General Tutelary Shrine.

2024.09.08

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Arakawa Kenryu Gorge

Hi everyone! This time I went to Arakawa Kenryu Gorge in Shibata city, Niigata prefecture :) It was on September 3rd, 2024, cloudy and somewhat hot. I got to enjoy the beauty of nature listening to the chirping of insects and the murmur of the stream. All right, I will start with the pictures of the front approach to Mountain God Shrine.

2024.09.04

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Shibata Castle

Hello there! This time I visited Shibata Castle, one of the top 100 castles in Japan.It was July 11, 2024, sunny and com...

2024.07.13

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Shibata Iris Festival

This time I visited Ijimino Park located in Shibata city, Niigata prefecture. It was on June 15, 2024 and the weather was sunny. I knew it would be too hot in the daytime, I arrived there in the evening. I was really looking forward to coming here because this iris garden in the park is one of the Four Great Iris Gardens in Japan. Without further ado, I will start with "Masugata" that stands out in the park!

2024.06.16

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