14 The Beauty of Fujishima Shrine Takako Sakamoto Fujishima Shrine in Fukui enshrines Nitta Yoshisada, a famous samurai hero who fought for Emperor Go-Daigo and died a tragic ...
Kamikochi Kamonji Goya-1 Tomoko Kamishima Kamonji Goya is a small restaurant/ guesthouse in front of Myojin-ike Pond, Kamikochi. I chatted with fourth generation owner...
12 Nameless Small Shrine in Fukui Takako Sakamoto Japan is a treasure chest of hidden jewels. When tired of visiting famous but crowded places, take a stroll and find your own...
Coffee from Water of Japanese Alps Tomoko Kamishima Lounge café “Grindelwald” at Kamikochi Imperial Hotel: The hot coffee made from crystal water from the Japanese Alps warmed o...
12 Gorgeous Fukui Prefectural Library Takako Sakamoto Fukui Prefectural Library is an ultra modern building standing in the middle of the rice fields in Fukui. It was designed by ...
9 Zazen Stone at Taicho-ji Temple Takako Sakamoto Taicho-ji Temple, Fukui: A 'Zazen Stone' on which Taicho sat and trained as a child is preserved along with a tree he trained...
12 Views from Kofu Castle Cathy Cawood Kofu castle ruins at Mazuru-jo Park is a high point very near Kofu Station where views ovr the ruins, the surrounding area, a...
8 Mysterious Rocks at Hachiman Jinja Cathy Cawood A tree filled slope behind Hachiman Shrine in Kofu is full of tumbled rocks that seem to be a ruin of some sort.
11 Strolling Fukui's Shopping Streets Takako Sakamoto I strolled around the shopping streets near Fukui Station for the first time since coming here, and found that they were unex...
12 Forest Adventure, Yuzawa-Nakazato Rufus Starbuck Forest Adventure, Yuzawa-Nakazato is a high rope adventure course strung through the treetops of Nakazato Ski Resort.
