Enoshima Lanterns Tomoko Kamishima During the month of August, the long approach to Enoshima Shrine is lit up with Japanese lanterns.
Activities Hiking From Mt. Io to Mt. Karakuni Tristan Scholze The trail is open all year long, though the rainy season in June is probably... Io すすきヶ原—Kusuki ga hara—Susuki Plain 韓国岳—Karakuni-dake—Mt. Karakuni
Food Chikara Udon Noodles JJ Walsh Long running Hiroshima chain popular for great noodles, rice and sweets to eat in or take-out.
Food Daisuke Udon Tony Mariani There is no wrong way to eat udon as long as you enjoy it!... Name in Japanese 大介うどん — Daisuke Udon
Accommodation Fujiya Ginzan Ryokan Clifford Bernstein After a few of these trips, the magic had worn off a touch and long stretches... Ginzan is a 20 minute taxi ride (arranged by the Fujiya) from Oishida (大石田
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Activities Mount Mitake & Mount Odake Day Hike Sarah Mathews and due to it being Golden Week, the line for the bus was ridiculously long... After checking out the shrine, I headed towards Mount Odake (大岳).