JapanNagano-kenMatsumoto36°14’11” N 137°58’12” E
2. januar 2017, Japan ⋅ ☀️ 8 °C
We walked some of streets around the castle and discovered some shrines and other curiosities.
JapanNagano-kenMatsumoto36°14’3” N 137°58’13” E
2. januar 2017, Japan ⋅ 7 °C
This was a cool little street market that we visited after visiting the castle.
I remember being quite taken by a particular sword shop that had an array of samurai swords and other knives andLæs mere
JapanNagano-kenKoyanagichōMatsumoto-eki36°13’55” N 137°57’60” E
2. januar 2017, Japan ⋅ 3 °C
This was one of the funniest experiences but to completely appreciate it you need some background.
I don’t like eggs or diary and Jen is a vegetarian :), so we go into this tiny little JapaneseLæs mere
JapanNagano-kenKiso-gunMidono35°35’42” N 137°36’24” E
3. januar 2017, Japan ⋅ 1 °C
Jen organised this really great walk which according to the guide was a trail frequented by samurai warriors in years gone past.
The trail winds it’s way around the countryside ending in aLæs mere
JapanNagano-kenKiso-gunTsumago35°35’2” N 137°35’47” E
3. januar 2017, Japan ⋅ 2 °C
These are some pictures of Sumago the little village along the Nikesenko trail. We experienced a quaint little tea house and had some real Japanese green tea as you can see we also came across anLæs mere
JapanNagano-kenKiso-gunTsumago35°34’42” N 137°35’45” E
3. januar 2017, Japan ⋅ 4 °C
Some more shots of the trail and some of the cute buildings...the food was delicious and the atmosphere was so friendly. Key memories of this area:
1. Cafe and lunch over open fire.
2. Oberajon shopLæs mere
JapanNagano-kenKiso-gunTsumago35°34’36” N 137°35’43” E
3. januar 2017, Japan ⋅ 10 °C
Remembering the lovely lunch we had in this great little cafe with an open fire...so welcoming and relaxing.
Some photos of the temple in the village as well.
Memories of this place were:
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JapanNagano-kenKiso-gunTsumago35°34’45” N 137°35’48” E
3. januar 2017, Japan ⋅ 10 °C
On our return walk we discovered this bridge and a little cafe to have a bite to eat...
JapanNagano-kenShiojiriShiojiri-eki36°6’58” N 137°56’52” E
3. januar 2017, Japan ⋅ 3 °C
Walked to a rail station and encountered a scene somewhat reminiscent of the Hitchcock’s “The Birds” with masses of black birds sitting on the power line before taking the train to Tokyo...
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JapanTokyo PrefectureShinjuku-kuTakadanobabaTakadanobaba Eki35°42’52” N 139°42’12” E
