A somewhat scary trip to Nishinotakiryusui Temple, one of the temples on the 88 Shodoshima Temples Pilgrimage, mainly due to fact that no one was around. Failed to explore the especially interesting rock cave behind the main hall, which has legends surrounding the encounter between Kukai and a dragon.
In Part 2 of my coverage on the Yamanobe no Michi hike, I explored the rest of the shrines and temples after Omiwa Jinja, all the way to Isonokami Jingu.
A pleasant hike from Omiwa Jinja to Isonokami Jingu along what is said to be Japan's oldest road - the Yamanobe no Michi which is mentioned in the Nihon Shoki.
Strolling around Korakuen, one of Japan's most famous landscape gardens. Whilst conflicted of it's "best three" rank, this was still an enjoyable visit evidenced by my return on the same night to see its night illumination.
Japan's Wonders 