It was an early summer morning with a light drizzle. I boarded the Tadami Line alone and traveled from Aizu-Wakamatsu toward Aizu-Yanaizu and Aizu-Miyashita. After the rain, the villages along the way looked dreamlike, like paradise on earth! The silence was not only soothing, but also completely cleansed my body, mind, and spirit! If you're tired, why not take a trip on the Tadami Line?
JR Tadami Line | Review by 蘇自強
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