I Go to Ryuoukyo Valley

There were lots and lots of beautiful waterfalls and well-maintained hiking trails along the river in Ryououkyo valley.

We enjoyed healthy walking and beautiful scenery there.

I Go to Kinugawa Hot Spa Resort

I went to Kinugawa Hot Spa Resort and stayed at "Hotel Sunshine" one night.

The room we stayed had command of the suspension bridge in the morning mist and beautifully colored mountains.

We enjoyed nice view and a delicious dinner and a breakfast.

Desert, chestnut sweets

Break Fast Buffet

I Go to "Four Seasons Bamboo Forest"

We went to "Four Seasons Bamboo Forest" or "Wakayama Farm."

Wakayama Farm is a third-generation farmer with 24 hectares of land located in Utsunomiya

It was not just like a farm land but like a natural art gallery or a museum displayed with bamboos. 

I Go to Shizuoka Prefecture

On our way home after one week trip to Kansai area, we stopped by our relative's house in Yaizu city in Shizuoka prefecture.

The pacific ocean was very beautiful. We strayed from the Toumei Expressway into a local road, then enjoyed driving and seeing wonderful ocean view.

Buddhist Statues in Nara Prefecture

Not only temples and shrines but also statues of Buddha in Nara prefecture were stunning. 

We met many students at famous temples. I was sure that they could learn lots of art and history of Japan.

Those statues were so great that what they had seen at the temples might last forever in their mind.