Yamanaka Campground in Macro

Closeup views of a simple village campsite

Tristan Scholze Feb 04, 2015 - 1 min read

<p>A ladybug about to alight from moss</p>

<p>A stream flows across the road from the campground</p>

<p>The shrine here hosts some beautiful mosses</p>

<p>This pale-green moss, a member of the Dicranum genus (fork-moss), prefers the lower tree trunks at the shrine</p>

<p>The ladybug out for a walk near the shrine</p>

<p>Looking up a sugi, or Japanese cedar</p>

<p>Closeup of Hypnum (plait-moss), is one of the several moss genera at the campground</p>

<p>This plant is common here, spreading out on top of the ground</p>

<p>Plush green moss; a mixture of species clumped together</p>

<p>These ferns have fronds split at a distinct angle</p>

<p>A tiny pinecone rests on the ground</p>

<p>Take this trail into the woods toward Mt. Kana</p>

I came to Yamanaka Campground on this visit in late March, a little before the site gets many campers, for some fresh air and scenery. It’s a pretty basic site, but there’s plenty to explore if you take the time to look. The village of Mitsuse is an up-and-coming getaway for city dwellers, too, with its easy trails and fine cafés in the vicinity.

Tristan Scholze @tristan.scholze

I'm also known as Faer Out. I love learning about people and nature. I've traveled around the world and throughout Japan, and I hope to continue seeing and experiencing the wonder of this planet as long as I live.Based in Japan for nearly two decades, I'm a Japan Travel expert for Fukuoka and Sag...