Shrines

Mizubashō Park

Hello there! This time I went to Mizubashō Park to see Asian skunk cabbage. It is located in Gosen city, Niigata prefecture, Japan. The date of my visit was on April 4th, 2025. Drizzling and chilly. I thought there would not be so many people because it was drizzling, but surprisingly, I saw about 30 people walking and taking pictures. I found a shrine and a temple as well, but first of all, I am going to share the pics of Asian skunk cabbage. Here you are! It is funny to know that this plant is called “skunk cabbage” in English. lol My impression was that about 30% of them were blooming when I took these pics.

2025.04.14

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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.

2024.11.19

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Ryūgakubo Pond

Hello there! This time I went to Ryūgakubo Pond located in Tsunanmachi, Nakauonuma-gun, Niigata prefecture, Japan :)It w...

2024.10.30

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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.

2024.10.23

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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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Kousagi Shrine

Hello there! This time I visited Kousagi Shrine located in Sekikawa Village, Iwafune-gun, Niigata prefecture, Japan 😀 Because it stands in an residential area, I would have almost missed it had I not paid close attention to it. It is around Fujisawa River, and an anonymous waterfall was making a roaring sound for the whole time. The date of my visit was on October 10th, 2024. It was cloudy, windy and a little chilly. All right, so I am going to start with the pictures around the shrine.

2024.10.11

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Kōryū Shrine

Hello there! This time I visited Kōryū Shrine located in Nagaoka city, Niigata prefecture, Japan. The date was on September 28th, 2024, cloudy and the temperature was comfortable enough. Maybe because of the fact that it was Saturday, there were a lot of visitors coming to this shrine. All right, I am going to share many pictures of the spot.

2024.10.01

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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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Kanazu Waterfall (Shiratama Waterfall)

Hello there! This time I visited Kanazu Waterfall, a.k.a Shiratama Waterfall, located in Niigata city, Niigata prefecture :) It was on September 4th, 2024, sunny and a little hot. This Shiratama Waterfall includes Male Waterfall, Female Waterfall and Sakunadono Shrine, and I made sure of each of them with my own eyes. It is said that a woman burnt herself to death in this parking lot, and it is famous not only for a scenic spot, but also for a haunted place. They say that the bathroom in the parking lot is haunted by a female ghost. Believing it or not depends on you. All right, here are some of the pictures around the parking lot!

2024.09.06

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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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