Miyagi

<p>A look at the pagoda through some flowers.</p>

A look at the pagoda through some flowers. (Photo: Radica Sooknarine)

Miyagi

A Pagoda and a Cemetery

Take a stroll around Honshiogama Station

Radica Sooknarine Jan 28, 2015 - 1 min read

<p>A look at the pagoda through some flowers.</p>

<p>One of the first things you see as you near the pagoda.</p>

<p>One of the statues on the compound.</p>

<p>Beyond the pagoda lies this cemetery. It is a huge area as it goes all the way up the hill.</p>

<p>There is a huge bell in there. In spring this would be beautiful!</p>

<p>These beautiful flowers line the walkway to the pagoda.</p>

<p>I thought this was rather interesting. Those huge flat boulders are doing a good job balancing their burden.</p>

<p>As you near the shrine from the back entrance, you'll come across these huge trees that seem to touch the heavens.</p>

<p>Another torii gate at the other entrance to the shrine.</p>

<p>Under the torii gate, looking up.</p>

Shiogama is most famous for its shrine and sushi, but nothing can beat a walk around town. A short stroll from Honshiogama Station brought me to a quaint little pagoda and a temple. Beyond the pagoda lies a huge cemetery that winds its way to the top of a hill.

Despite walking through a cemetery, the towering trees and gentle sea breeze on a warm day created a peaceful atmosphere. After the enjoyable stroll I returned to the front of the station towards one of the walking paths that lead to Shiogama Shrine.

Radica Sooknarine

Radica Sooknarine @radica.sooknarine

I currently teach English in Sendai City. Whenever possible, I seek out adventures in this enchanting country.