When I first came to Kotohira last fall, I didn’t know the main shrine’s visiting hours. Both times I ended up heading up in the dark, and I went home empty-handed without getting any omamori.
I came back again during winter break, and not only did I make the round trip to the main shrine twice, I also finally made it up to the Okusha. All 1,368 steps—mission accomplished 😆 The Okusha with a light layer of snow was so beautiful.
On the way, I saw lots of dogs of all sizes hiking up with their families too, which was a fun sight.
Kotohiragu Shrine | Review by 周黛西
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Matsuyama Castle
Matsuyama Castle is an iconic symbol of Matsuyama City, and it is also famous as being an impregnable castle.
Riding the ropeway/cable car is one of those things where the first time is new, and the second time you’ve got it down.
Hold on to your belongings—if you drop something, it might take some effort to get it back.
You can stroll up to Matsuyama Castle, or take the cable car. The ticket is round-trip, so don’t lose it.
The mikan ice cream 🍦 at the base of the castle is delicious 😋
The fall foliage, and the occasional light snow in winter, make it such a relaxing place.
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Angel Road
Located in the southwest part of Shodoshima, "Angel Road" is a sandy path that appears twice a day at low tide, connecting four islands. It's a popular spot bustling with tourists, thanks to rumors that any two people walking hand-in-hand along the path will be blessed with happiness in the future. It's also frequently used as a filming location for movies and dramas.
On my first visit, I didn’t check the tide schedule ahead of time, but I still got the sunset and the tide.
On my second visit, I did my homework and everything earlier in the day went smoothly, so I headed out onto Angel Road. Sunset, ocean breeze, and wonderful memories❣️ -
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Oku-Iya Niju Kazurabashi Bridge
Beyond Oboke Gorge, called one of the leading unexplored regions of Japan, you will find Oku-Iya Niju Kazurabashi Bridge. On a plateau with an elevation of about 1000 meters, there is an ancient double suspension bridge by this name, made of creeping plants such as ivy-leafed ferns.
I visited the vine bridge twice—last fall and again at the beginning of this year. Every step was nerve-wracking...
The gorge is deep and quiet, but there were too many random trees, so the scenery didn’t leave a stronger impression. -
