Another All Day Trip
November 29, 2024 in Japan ⋅ 🌬 55 °F
T38 Kongofukuji is located at the end of the Ashizuri Peninsula, similar to Hotsumisakiji on the Muroto Peninsula, and is possibly even more remote. It is a multi day walk to reach it, so I opted toRead more
Ashizuri-Uwakai National Park
November 29, 2024 in Japan ⋅ 🌬 55 °F
T38 is located within the Ashizuri-Uwakai National Park which features the rugged coastal cliffs and scenic lighthouse.
Final Temple
November 30, 2024 in Japan ⋅ ⛅ 50 °F
With a relief, I visited the final Temple, T39 Enkoji, for this stage of my Pilgrimage. The windy conditions made the temperatures seem lower but I finally found some vibrant red momiji!
On to Matsuyama
Nov 30–Dec 4, 2024 in Japan ⋅ ☁️ 50 °F
It took over 7 hours catching 4 separate trains. The worst stretch was the second and third trains which were connected at Wakai Station which was just a platform stop without restrooms. That was aRead more
Ferry to Miyajima
December 1, 2024 in Japan ⋅ ☀️ 54 °F
A short train and walk from Matsuyama Station is a ferry operation to Hiroshima, then onto Miyajima. The boats were very smooth and fast but the scenery wasn't that interesting.
The Colors and the View
December 1, 2024 in Japan ⋅ ☀️ 55 °F
After dropping my backpack off at Iwaso, I headed up to see the momiji. Between Iwaso and Momijidani Park there was an amazing display of momiji in all its colors.
I hiked up the Momijidani CourseRead more
Iwaso Ryokan
December 1, 2024 in Japan ⋅ 🌙 54 °F
Expensive but nice hotel. Not the nicest (Kotohira Kodan is my #1) but it did highlight Miyajima with momiji and oysters.
After dinner I took a walk along the shore but it didn't appear ItsukushimaRead more
Itsukushima Shrine
December 2, 2024 in Japan ⋅ ⛅ 52 °F
I've made it a point to visit significant Shrines in my recent visits to Japan. Last trip I visited Meiji Shrine in Tokyo and picked up a goshuincho, or visit stamp book. Itsukushima Shrine is one ofRead more
