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Fukue Island, Gotō Islands (Part 1)

On July 23, 2023July 23, 2023 By JenniferIn Castle, Historic Sites, Kyushu, MuseumLeave a comment

First part of my trip to Fukue Island, the most populated and largest island of the Gotō Islands, part of Nagasaki Prefecture.

Yamanobe no Michi, The Oldest Road in Japan: Part 2

On May 18, 2019May 24, 2019 By JenniferIn Hiking, Historic Sites, Kansai, Temple & Shrines2 Comments

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.

Yamanobe no Michi, The Oldest Road in Japan: Part 1

On May 11, 2019October 29, 2022 By JenniferIn Hiking, Historic Sites, Kansai, Temple & Shrines8 Comments

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.

Spectacular Views of the Kitan Strait from Oishi Park

On January 26, 2019January 26, 2019 By JenniferIn Historic Sites, Kansai3 Comments

Oishi Park, the former site of Yura Fortress which was built to protect access to Osaka Bay through the Kitan Strait today offers a look at the remains of batteries. The observatories and lookout points from the park gives a great view of Osaka Bay, the Kitan Strait and the Tomogashima Islands nearby.

Saga-Toriimoto Preserved Street and the Nenbutsu-ji Temples, Kyoto Travel

On August 26, 2017October 27, 2022 By JenniferIn Historic Sites, Kansai, Temple & Shrines10 Comments

Continuing my trip in hidden Arashiyama, exploring the somber Adashino Nenbutsu-ji and the whimsical statues in Otagi Nenbutsuji, while walking through the Saga-Toriimoto Preserved Street.

Travel back in time: Walking the Nakasendo in Kiso Valley

On July 15, 2017March 17, 2018 By JenniferIn Chubu, Hiking, Historic Sites1 Comment

Hiking the old Nakasendo, from the preserved post towns of Magome to Tsumago in the Kiso Valley.

Cycling around looking for tombs: Asuka, Nara

On July 15, 2017May 10, 2019 By JenniferIn Historic Sites, Kansai, Temple & ShrinesLeave a comment

A visit around Asuka on bicycle, once the capital of Japan during the Asuka period (year 538 to 710).

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    Yamanobe no Michi, The Oldest Road in Japan: Part 1
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