Proceed to the back of Ginzan Onsen in Obanazawa City, Yamagata Prefecture to "Shirogane Falls" As the name suggests, the waterfall flowing in the snowy landscape was like white silver! You can see the snowy scenery and the waterfall at the same time, so it is also recommended for sightseeing! Photographed: 2022/1/8 canon EOS 6Dmarkii ss2.5 f16 iso100 Lens: EF 24-105 F3.5-5.6 IS STM

I stayed at Ryokan Fujiya. The hotel is very warm.

One of the three mountains of Dewa, Yudonoyama. It is said to be a sacred place where yamabushi who train in the mountains are reborn. I feel the majesty of the large torii gate that assimilates into Nishiki Autumn. Mt. Yudono, one of the three mountains of Dewa, in Tohoku region. It is said to be a sacred place where Yamabushi mountain priest, who practices in the mountains with the belief in reincarnation. Standing there alone, I felt the overwhelming majesty of the Otorii the giant gate that blends in the autumn colors.

During my first visit to Japan, my boyfriend suggested that just driving on the highway we can see beautiful places in Japan. I did not believe that this can happen without planning. But that drive proved me wrong. Japan is full of hidden gems. And there is rarely bigger pleasure than from a pleasant surprise.

This is a photo of hydrangea taken in Kajo Park in Yamagata Prefecture. You can enjoy different scenery depending on the four seasons, such as hydrangeas during the rainy season, cherry blossoms in spring, and ginkgo trees in autumn.