Chuson Ji Temple
19 oktober 2025, Japan ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Chūson-ji is situated on the top of a hill named Kanzan, and often called Kanzan Chūson-ji. According to temple records, it was founded in 850 by Ennin (Jikaku Daishi), a monk associated with theMeer informatie
Chuson-ji Konjikido (Golden Hall)
19 oktober 2025, Japan ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Dinner at Ichinoseki
19 oktober 2025, Japan ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
We had been eating seafood every day, so it was time to try some meat in Japan. We went to Bikkuri Donkey to enjoy Japanese-style hamburger steak.
Their patties are made from a blend of ground beefMeer informatie
Shinkan Sen
20 oktober 2025, Japan ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
For most of the S2J 2025 Travelers, it was their first time riding the Shinkansen (bullet train). Everyone was very excited and checked out of the hotel around 6:30 a.m. to catch the 7:12 a.m. train,Meer informatie
Hiking along the Oirase Gorge
20 oktober 2025, Japan ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
The Oirase Stream Trail is a 14-kilometer path along the Oirase Gorge in Aomori Prefecture. The relatively flat and well-maintained trail is suitable for most fitness levels and follows the stream asMeer informatie
Oirase Gorge
20 oktober 2025, Japan ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
Lake Towada and Lunch
20 oktober 2025, Japan ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
Everyone arrived at Lake Towada and visited the Statue of Kotaro Takamura before lunch.
Kotaro Takamura was a prominent Japanese sculptor, poet, and essayist who lived from 1883 to 1956. He was aMeer informatie
Lake Towada
20 oktober 2025, Japan ⋅ ☁️ 6 °C
Tsutanuma
20 oktober 2025, Japan ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
There was a strong bear alert in Japan, so we shortened our hike and carefully made our way to Lake Tsutanuma. The autumn colors had just begun to appear, creating a beautiful and peaceful scene.
Autumn Colors
20 oktober 2025, Japan ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
During the information session, I strongly highlighted the autumn colors along the route from Towada to Aomori. It was a beautiful 30-minute ride, though I couldn’t capture good photos or videos. IMeer informatie
Tsuta Numa
20 oktober 2025, Japan ⋅ ☁️ 6 °C
Bus ride from Tsutanuma to Aomori
20 oktober 2025, Japan ⋅ ☁️ 4 °C
Art Hotel, Aomori
20 oktober 2025, Japan ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
Sushi Dinner at Aomori
20 oktober 2025, Japan ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
Aomori is well known for its fresh seafood since it is located by the sea, and eight of us decided to enjoy a sushi dinner at Sushi Kan near Aomori Station. We waited for almost an hour, as theMeer informatie
Hakkoda Ropeway
21 oktober 2025, Japan ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
The Hakkoda Ropeway was suspended the day before due to strong winds, and they had the first snowfall of the season last night. Around the ropeway station, the autumn colors were beautiful, and weMeer informatie
Mt. Hakkoda Ropeway
21 oktober 2025, Japan ⋅ ☁️ 5 °C
French Lunch
21 oktober 2025, Japan ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
I was surprised to have a French lunch in Japan, but it was wonderful — not only the taste of the food, but also the beautiful scenery outside the Hakkoda Hotel, where autumn colors blended withMeer informatie
Apple Picking
21 oktober 2025, Japan ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Aomori is famous for its apples, and we enjoyed picking Shinano Sweet apples. I had never eaten such a delicious apple in my life! We were allowed to take back the two apples we picked.
Aomori Apple Picking 🍎
21 oktober 2025, Japan ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
Sannai Maruyama Site
21 oktober 2025, Japan ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Sannai Maruyama Site
21 oktober 2025, Japan ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
The Sannai-Maruyama Site is an archaeological site and museum located in the Maruyama and Yasuda neighborhoods to the southwest of central Aomori City in Aomori Prefecture in northern Japan,Meer informatie
Okonomiyaki Dinner
21 oktober 2025, Japan ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
Nick and Lili wanted to try okonomiyaki, and Margarett and Sheila joined us for dinner. The master chef cooked right in front of us, and we enjoyed the meal with some beer.
Wa Rasse
22 oktober 2025, Japan ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
The Nebuta Museum Wa Rasse is a city-owned museum near Aomori Station in the city of Aomori in northern Japan. It displays a revolving exhibit of four Nebuta floats from the most recent Aomori NebutaMeer informatie
Nebuta Museum
22 oktober 2025, Japan ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
Shinkansen (Aomori - Tokyo)
22 oktober 2025, Japan ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C