My first solo drive took me back to Chiba again. I was a bit nervous and made a lot of wrong turns. It was a long drive to the Meiji Centennial Memorial Observation Tower but I was rewarded with sweeping views of Tokyo Bay and a visible Mt. Fuji.
I also stopped by Tokyo-wan Kannon, perched on top of a hill. On the way to Hota Elementary School, which has been converted to a roadside station, I got into a pinch and had a difficult time navigating the tight spaces after making some wrong turns. I had some lunch here before continuing southwards.
I stopped by Ryushima Coast to admire the views and seeing some fishermen in action. I also went to Daifukuji Temple which was a Buddhist temple hanging on some cliffs. It was quite a jam-packed day as I also did a tiny hike up to see Shiroyama Castle before once again getting into a snag trying to see the supposedly golden algae near some farm lands behind the castle. It was not worth it.
The last stop was Okinoshima Beach, a pretty little sandbar leading to a tiny island. I went around it and found some really pretty land formations as well at the northern edge. For sunset, I stopped by Okamoto Pier. A picturesque and aesthetic place, the wooden boardwalk extending towards the horizon, now coated in shades of violet and orange with Mt. Fuji as the backdrop. It was a popular spot and very tranquil.
The long drive back to Tokyo was a bit fatiguing but I made it back in one piece.Baca lagi
7 Disember 2025, Jepun ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C