I Go To Fukui Prefecture

 

It was the first time for me to visit Fukui prefecture.

Maruoka castle was rather small but was beautifully preserved.

Unfortunatly, it was rainning during our visit, we enjoyed taking pictures and talking with a castle guide at the site. 

Osashimi or raw fish was very delicious and the cook who served the dishes was very young and friendly guy. He elaborately explained the food.

Tojinbo is a famous sightseeing spot in Fukui prefecture.

I Go To Ishikawa Prefecutre

 

Japanese lacquerware from Wajima, Ishikawa is called Wajima-nuri.

It is not only beautiful but has durable undercoating achieved by the applying multiple layers.

We went to several museums and sightseeing spots.

I Go To Toyama Prefecture

I drove my car in the heavy rain yesterday and now I am staying in Toyama prefecture.

It was a sunny day today in contrast to the rainy day yesterday. 

I enyoyed viewing beautiful mountains, visiting museums and eating delicious food today.

I Go To Oura Church in Nagasaki

'The Basilica of the Twenty-Six Holy Martyrs of Japan' is the official name of Oura church. It was designated as a National Treasure in 1933.

We went to the church while we were staying in Nagasaki.

It is also called the Church of the 26 Japanese Martyrs. 

For many years it was the only Western-style building and is said to be the oldest Christian church in Japan.

I Go To Ishidake-Tenbodai To See Kujyu-kushima

 

We went to Ishidake-tenboudai sigtseeing place to see Kujyu-kushima.

The Last Samurai staring Ken Watanabe in the title role, with Tom Cruise is a 2003 action drama film.

The beginning of the islands' scene, Kujyu-kushima, was taken from the sigtseeing place.

Parking Lot of Ishidake-Tenboudai

Kujukushima Aquarium

Kujukushima Cruising Ship

I Take a Walk in Hirado City

I took a walk around Hirado harbor area for about an hour. There were old houses and shops at both side of the main street.

We could see beautiful ocean, a lighthouse and ships going to and fro. 

I Go To Shimabara City in Nagasaki Prefecture

We went to Shimabara city.

Shimabara city is located on the north-eastern tip of the Shimabara Peninsula, facing Ariake Bay in the east and Mount Unzen in the west.

The popular tourist destination within the area is Shimabara Castle and the nearby "Samurai Residence."

Samurai residence is located on the west side of the Shimabara castle.

The area was a residence town where the lower-class samurai used to live.

That Ashigaru and gun craftsmen used to live here.

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