The Japanese places where I traveled

 Good day. This is Shunsuke in Toronto.

In this post, I am going to introduce you to some Japanese places where I traveled. I hope this can be a useful reference for those who would like to visit Japan someday.

Let's get started.

1. Shikoku (四国)

Shikoku is located in the southwest of Japan and consists of four prefectures. I visited Shikoku Karst and Iya Valley.

Shikoku Karst

Image source → https://rurubu.jp/andmore/article/17934

My painting of the stairs leading to Uwajima Castle

2. Toyama (富山)

 I like mountains. When I was in Japan, I sometimes went to mountains and climb them.

I couldn't climb Mt.Tateyama in Toyama Prefecture because of a bad weather (And my equipment for climbing Mt. Tateyama was not enough at all. I heard that a group of mountain climbers got stranded on their way to the peak ten days before I arrived at Mt. Tateyama.)

Mt. Tateyama (in late October)

3. Okinawa (沖縄)

 Okinawa is the southernmost prefecture in Japan. Okinawa Prefecture was originally the Ryukyu Kingdom. It consists of main island of Okinawa and many smaller islands.

banyan tree
(It is called "Gajumaru" in Japan)

Gyokusendo Cave in Okinawa World
(I recommend Okinawa World)

Whale shark at Churaumi Aquarium

Izakaya on Kokusai Dori

4. Ikaho Onsen (伊香保温泉)

 Ikaho Onsen is in Gunma Prefecture, not so far from Tokyo. It is known as the model for the manga "Initial D" and besides the hot springs, Ikaho Green Bokujo is also a nice place to visit.

Ikaho stone steps

The inn where I stayed with my friend

Rabbit at Ikaho Green Bokujo
Sheep dog show is also recommended.

 

 That's all for today. Thank you for reading.