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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.

2024.11.08

AnimalsFirefliesHigashikanbara-gunNiigata PrefectureOthersPlantsWaterfalls

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.

2024.11.06

Clear WatersHigashikanbara-gunNiigata PrefectureOthers

Tsunogami Fudōdaki Waterfall

Hi everyone! This time I went to Tsunogami Fudōdaki Waterfall located in Kanose, Agamachi, Higashikanbara-gun, Niigata p...

2024.11.05

Higashikanbara-gunNiigata PrefectureOthersWaterfalls

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...

2024.11.05

Agano CityClear WatersCultural AssetsNiigata PrefectureOthers

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.

2024.11.04

Agano CityAnimalsCherry BlossomsCultural AssetsGardensIrisesNiigata PrefectureOthersParksPlants

Ryūgakubo Pond

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

2024.10.30

Clear WatersCultural AssetsNakauonuma-gunNiigata PrefectureOthersPlantsShrinesShrines/Temples

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.

2024.10.30

Cultural AssetsJōetsu CityNiigata PrefectureOthersShrines/TemplesTemplesWaterfalls

Shiori Touge

Hello there! This time I visited Shiori Touge located in Uonuma city, Niigata prefecture, Japan :)As a side note, TOUGE ...

2024.10.30

Niigata PrefectureOthersUonuma CityWaterfalls

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.

2024.10.30

BridgesNakauonuma-gunNiigata PrefectureOthers

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.

2024.10.30

Niigata PrefectureOthersTokamachi City