It’s super quiet here, and you can smell a light hint of soy sauce all along the street. So soothing. I heard Yuasa is the birthplace of Japanese soy sauce—no wonder the whole town smells so good〜😍
Yuasa Town: Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings | Review by 珊莎
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Kikko Shrine
This shrine enshrines the ancestors of the Kikkawa family, former lords of the Iwakuni domain. Originally consisting of three separate shrines, it was unified in 1885 and built at its present location on the site of the family’s former residence. Shrines dedicated to ancestral spirits are rare in Japan, and its distinctive layout features the torii gate, shinmon gate, worship hall, offering hall, and main sanctuary all aligned in a straight line from south to north.
I originally just came to see Kintaikyo Bridge, but when I walked into Kikko Shrine, the whole atmosphere felt totally different—so much history here.
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Mt. Moiwa
Just about 20 minutes by public transport from downtown Sapporo, Mt. Moiwa stands 531 meters tall and still preserves its primeval forest. Its easy accessibility has made it a beloved getaway for locals.
Taking the ropeway and the little lift is so much fun—it really feels like you're floating up into the forest. Visiting in winter is magical, with Sapporo city covered in snow like a fairytale.
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Lake Biwa
Lake Biwa, which belongs to the first-grade Yodo River system and is located in the center of Shiga Prefecture, occupies an area of about 670 k㎡, or about one-sixth of the prefecture's land area, and is the largest lake in Japan in terms of both area and water storage capacity, with 27.5 billion tons of water pouring in through rivers from the surrounding mountains of Ibuki, Suzuka, and Hira, all of which are over 1,000 meters high.
It feels really comfortable here during the summer season.