Chomonkyo Gorge, Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture It is the SL Yamaguchi that has been revived for the first time in two years. This D51 also seems to be 80 years old, and I felt the history in the sound of steam and whistles.

Kintai Bridge in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. I was overwhelmed by the 300 years of history.

There was an interesting person at Ninnaji, says Kaneyoshi Hoji. I feel that Ninnaji Temple is a warm place that embraces such humanity. I wonder if I'm the only one who feels quaint and heartwarming in this blank space.

Tsubosaka-dera Temple where you can enjoy the four seasons. Spring, of course, cherry blossoms are in full bloom. However, it is not 😅 blessed with very sunny weather Takaichi-gun, Nara Tsubosaka-dera Temple

I learned about Impermanence and Impermanence in Japanese language class, but I thought that this might be an exception. At the Suirokaku Aqueduct of Nanzenji Temple ...

The head of the Rinzai sect Sohonzan Myoshinji Temple, Katsura Spring Temple. Moss doesn't talk and shows the same appearance all the time. But if you look at it from a sitting position, the moss speaks. Oh I see??? Is this natural? It was early spring when my legs started to go numb.

A short walk from Kiyomizu-dera Temple to Chishaku-in, a temple associated with Toyotomi Hideyoshi. It's a hidden gem. You can have this scenic garden all to yourself. There is a beautiful fusuma painting on the back, and Rikyu's favorite Garden spreads out in front of you. It was sad to leave this beautiful and gorgeous world, and I looked back many times.

The Spring Takayama Festival (Sanno Matsuri) is an annual festival of Hie Shrine, the god of the southern half of the former Takayama Castle Town, and is held on April 14 and 15 every year. The Minamoto of the festival is said to have originated during the reign of the feudal lord Kanamori of Hida (1585-1692), and the food stalls are said to have originated around 1718, and the craftsmanship is alive and well, such as the karakuri Dedication that shows off the skillful movements of the puppets and the return car with the gimmick. It was the first time I saw it live, and I had only seen it on the news and videos until now, and I was able to experience a very fresh and fantastic world view, and although my photography skills are still immature, I want to convey the impression of seeing it...

The Spring Takayama Festival (Sanno Matsuri) is an annual festival of Hie Shrine, the god of the southern half of the former Takayama Castle Town, and is held on April 14 and 15 every year. The Minamoto of the festival is said to have originated during the reign of the feudal lord Kanamori of Hida (1585-1692), and the food stalls are said to have originated around 1718, and the craftsmanship is alive and well, such as the karakuri Dedication that shows off the skillful movements of the puppets and the return car with the gimmick. It was the first time I saw it live, and I had only seen it on the news and videos until now, and I was able to experience a very fresh and fantastic world view, and although my photography skills are still immature, I want to convey the impression of seeing it...

I photographed Carp streamers and my son. I also took a picture of the helmet.

It took less than 10 minutes from Yamagata Station. It is Kasumijo Park. There was a bronze statue of "Mogami Yoshimitsu". I was amazed at how amazing it was that such a large horse could support it on two legs. And as for Kasumijo Park, it was a very wonderful place such as the clock tower and the castle toe. I wanted to go again. By all means, come by car or train!

The traditional townscape is a harmonious blend of travel basket buildings from the Edo period and sericulture buildings built during the Meiji era when sericulture was popular. The irrigation water streams in the center of the road and the beautiful houses with lattice doors lining both sides of the road give you a quiet appearance reminiscent of a historical hometown. ⭐︎Key points ⭐of this photo︎ The lattice on the second floor is called "Umino lattice" and is from the Edo period. On top of the roof, there is a small roof. This is called "unpretentiousness" and is a symbol of the construction of silkworms in the Meiji era. After it was no longer used as a travel basket, it was built to emit smoke from a fire that was burned to keep warm when the guest room was used as a silkworm room. It is a feature that tells the story of the transition from Shukuba-juku to sericulture. Details of Unno Yado: The Unno Yado was opened in 1625 as a inn station in Kitakuni Highway. The Kitakuni Highway is an important highway connecting the Nakasendo and Hokuriku Highways, and in addition to transporting gold mined in Sado and changing the attendance of various feudal lords in Hokuriku, there was frequent traffic to and from Edo, and many visitors visited Zenkoji Temple. Since the beginning of the Meiji era, sericulture has become popular. The characteristics of the building from that time still remain today. Since the traditional houses have been preserved to the present, it was selected as one of the "100 Best Roads in Japan" in Showa 61 (Showa 61) and as an "Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings" in 1987 (Showa 62).

The traditional townscape is a harmonious blend of travel basket buildings from the Edo period and sericulture buildings built during the Meiji era when sericulture was popular. The irrigation water streams in the center of the road and the beautiful houses with lattice doors lining both sides of the road give you a quiet appearance reminiscent of a historical hometown. Details: The Unno Yado was opened in 1625 as a inn station in Kitakuni Highway. The Kitakuni Highway is an important highway connecting the Nakasendo and Hokuriku Highways, and in addition to transporting gold mined in Sado and changing the attendance of various feudal lords in Hokuriku, there was frequent traffic to and from Edo, and many visitors visited Zenkoji Temple. Since the beginning of the Meiji era, sericulture has become popular. The characteristics of the building from that time still remain today. Since the traditional houses have been preserved to the present, it was selected as one of the "100 Best Roads in Japan" in Showa 61 (Showa 61) and as an "Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings" in 1987 (Showa 62).

"Sea cucumber wall" in Matsuzaki Town, Kamo District, Shizuoka Prefecture Sea cucumber wall is a technique in which square flat tiles are lined up on the wall surface, and the seams are plastered to form a kamaboko shape. 　This exterior wall construction method was popularized in the Edo period for the purpose of fire prevention and wind protection, and has excellent fire prevention, heat retention, and moisture retention, and was seen in various places from the Meiji era to the early Showa period. A functional wall that combines appearance and practicality. A Sea cucumber wall structure that has become rare in Japan. Tradition stucco techniques and the thoughts of the townspeople. In this town, you can experience the "original scenery of Japan" that is being lost.

"Sea cucumber wall" in Matsuzaki Town, Kamo District, Shizuoka Prefecture Sea cucumber wall is a technique in which square flat tiles are lined up on the wall surface, and the seams are plastered to form a kamaboko shape. 　This exterior wall construction method was popularized in the Edo period for the purpose of fire prevention and wind protection, and has excellent fire prevention, heat retention, and moisture retention, and was seen in various places from the Meiji era to the early Showa period. A functional wall that combines appearance and practicality. A Sea cucumber wall structure that has become rare in Japan. Tradition stucco techniques and the thoughts of the townspeople. In this town, you can experience the "original scenery of Japan" that is being lost.

"Sea cucumber wall" in Matsuzaki Town, Kamo District, Shizuoka Prefecture Sea cucumber wall is a technique in which square flat tiles are lined up on the wall surface, and the seams are plastered to form a kamaboko shape. 　This exterior wall construction method was popularized in the Edo period for the purpose of fire prevention and wind protection, and has excellent fire prevention, heat retention, and moisture retention, and was seen in various places from the Meiji era to the early Showa period. A functional wall that combines appearance and practicality. A Sea cucumber wall structure that has become rare in Japan. Tradition stucco techniques and the thoughts of the townspeople. In this town, you can experience the "original scenery of Japan" that is being lost.

"Sea cucumber wall" in Matsuzaki Town, Kamo District, Shizuoka Prefecture Sea cucumber wall is a technique in which square flat tiles are lined up on the wall surface, and the seams are plastered to form a kamaboko shape. 　This exterior wall construction method was popularized in the Edo period for the purpose of fire prevention and wind protection, and has excellent fire prevention, heat retention, and moisture retention, and was seen in various places from the Meiji era to the early Showa period. A functional wall that combines appearance and practicality. A Sea cucumber wall structure that has become rare in Japan. Tradition stucco techniques and the thoughts of the townspeople. In this town, you can experience the "original scenery of Japan" that is being lost.

Kiyomizu Temple. It was grander than I imagined and the air was good and pleasant.

The remaining snow disappeared and we were finally able to reach it. Taroji Waterfall in Kanuma City, Tochigi Prefecture A waterfall streams vigorously through a green space of fresh greenery and moss The white strip was a very good contrast. There is a cave to the right of the Waterfall basin, creating a sense of seclusion.

Inari-san (Inari Inari Daimyojin) in a corner of Hanazono Shrine in Shinjuku, Tokyo. It just so happened that when I was waiting for people at the meeting, a student came to visit. I was seriously praying, but I wonder what I was praying for in the rain Gari

It is located in Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture This is 💁 Byodoin Phoenix Hall It is also a famous temple as a design for 10-yen coins. In 1052, Fujiwara Yorimichi of Sekihaku received from his father, Michinaga Transforming the inherited business into a Buddhist temple It was made Byodo-in. Buildings and Buddha statues erected about 1000 years ago It has been passed down to the present day and registered as a World Heritage Site. Yes, we do. Also, the atmosphere of "The Tale of Minamoto" It is also a valuable cultural heritage that can be passed on to the present I can tell you. 🤓✨✨✨

This is the ceiling painting "Twin Dragon Ceiling" taken at Kenninji Temple, which I visited on a walk in Kyoto sometime. When I heard about the photo contest on Japanese history being held in 2024 (Year of the Dragon), this photo was the first thing that came to mind. Dragons have been the subject of worship and worship since ancient times! Kyoto, dragons, temples, and other elements are all suitable for the subject of Japanese history, so I decided to post it.

When I visited the Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine, the Aoi Dancers were demonstrating the shrine.

The flower "Jacaranda" heralds the early summer of Atami. Whether it will bloom or not, you won't know until that year. Such a slightly capricious jacaranda flower. In 1990, the two trees were donated by Atami City's international sister city, the city of Power Skys in Portugal, and now more than 100 trees have been planted. The world's three largest flowering trees, which are distributed mainly in tropical regions with perpetual summer, have now become the flowers that herald the beginning of summer in Atami. Along the coast of Atami, in June, small blue-purple jacaranda flowers in the shape of trumpets color the sky like a bouquet from Omiya Ryokuchi to Sun Beach. Every year, in early June, during the flowering season, the "Jacaranda Festival" is held. It is said that "happiness visits when flowers fall on your head", how long will jacaranda bloom this season? Please come and ♪ see the precious purple flowers * The event period is the "Light Up" Implementation period. Please note that the flowering status may vary. Period: June 1, 2024 ~ June 16, 2024 Venue name: Jacaranda promenade (around Omiya pine tree) Light-up time: 18:00~22:00 daily during the above period

It is the Usui Third Bridge, commonly known as the "Megane Bridge". It is the largest brick arch bridge in Japan and was completed in the Meiji era. Although it is now abandoned railway lines, I was overwhelmed by the beauty and strength of the Megane Bridge, which once supported Japanese industry.

Waterfall where Miyamoto Musashi trained This is the "Five Treasures Falls" in Gifu Prefecture It is also famous as the place where Miyamoto Musashi, who is famous as a swordsman, trained. Its history dates back to the early Edo period. It is a mysterious place where you can feel negative ions, so please visit it 😊

It is located in the Yotsuya district of Shinshiro City, Aichi Prefecture "Yotsuya no Senmaida" It has been certified as one of the 100 best rice terraces in Japan, and the original scenery of Japan is spreading. It's rice planting season, and it's the right season to Visit the site. In autumn, you can also enjoy cosmos and spider lilies. It's about 2 hours from my house, so I sometimes go there and take pictures.

Commonly known as Ise Jingu: The official name is the large Torii (shrine gate) gate of "Jingu". It has a history of 2,000 years and is the most prestigious shrine.

Yuragawa Bridge The blue of the sky, the sea, the trains, and the red of the historic iron bridge built in the Taisho era were wonderful.

The sacred sites of the Kii Mountains, a World Cultural Heritage Site, and the Yokogaki Pass, a pilgrimage route, still have beautiful cobblestone roads. The cobblestones are made of sacred wood cjolite, which is unique to this region. In an era without machines, paved roads made only by human power are amazing.