Reflections of a journey.
Winter 2019
Nagoya - a brief stop.
We arrived at the Nagoya airport and - after a brief Hitsumabushi Unagi lunch - went on our way to Takayama, Gifu. After the red-eye flight, I was glad to settle down on a seat on my favorite transportation mode - a Japanese train.
Takayama
This is a quaint small city that is a victim of over-tourism. The first night, it took us 2 hours to find a restaurant that would take us in. We hoped that the next day is better.
Spoiler: It was not. We had the best beef yakiniku I ever had though.
Camera: Nikon D5600
Shirakawa-go
We were lucky. Snow fell in a torrent shortly after we have arrived, though it was still difficult to find nice colors to contrast the brown and white of the village. At the end, some of my favorite shots came from this village.
Side-note: I did not realize that Shirakawa-go is the setting for Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni until we stepped into the temple and was overloaded with the Higurashi tributes. I avoided eating any onigiri in the village.
Camera: Nikon D5600
Kanazawa
A brief stop to catch our breath. Wished I could have stayed one day longer.
Camera: OnePlus 5T (yes, not a good camera)
Kinosaki-Onsen
A choice made in the train to stay on rather than to head to Amanohashidate. I consider it a good choice.
Your mileage may vary. Also, amazing puddings.
Camera: OnePlus 5T (I know)
Osaka - Kobe
40km - 10 hour walk. Because I can.
No, really.
Camera: OnePlus 5T (Last one)
Miyashima Island, Hiroshima
The main attraction (the gate) is under renovation, but I am surprised at how many interesting things are in this island. Also, really really good beer!
