I Go To Mashiko Entsuji Temple

I went to Entsuji temple in Mashiko town with Rina, Takumi and Kiyono the other day.

The town is just one hour driving distance from my home.

The leaves of the trees were beautifully colored

I Go Stay at An Artistic Room in Mashiko

I went to Mashiko town and stayed at a hotel called Satoyama Resort Hotel. Inside the room was colorfully painted and displayed with art objects.

The hotel served delicious dinner and breakfast. It also had nice hot spring baths. 

Doll's Festival is Going on in Mashiko Town

My wife and I went to Mashiko town to have lunch at a local restaurant 'kabocha-an' the other day. On the same day, we visited a pottery museum.

After seeing artworks at the museum, we found an old small Japanese house next to the museum. The house was open to everyone to see hina dolls displayed to cerebrate Hinamatsuri festival.

Hinamatsuri is a seasonal festival, called sekku, on March 3. The festival is also considered as a day for girls, most families with girls display a set of dolls to wish for girls' healthy growth and happiness as a Japanese tradition.

The local restaurant 'kabocha-an' was famous for serving dishes used pumpkins as food ingredients.

Oops, It's Too Early for Going To Sunflower Fields

 A week ago, we went to sunflower fields to take some pictures.

Buuuuut, it's too early to see beautiful flowers there.

Please take a look at photos I took several years ago at the same place.

On our way back home, we dropped by Japanese noodle shop for lunch.