Thursday, December 31, 2009

54 蒲生田岬 - Kamoda Misaki

View from Kamoda Light House
Late-Dec, '09

徳島県阿南市にある蒲生田岬(かもだみさき)は、四国の東端です。
ここからは、淡路島、紀伊半島を見る事が出来ます。

とても静かで美しい岬です。

View to Kii peninsula
Late-Dec, '09

Kamoda Misaki (Cape Kamoda) is located in the eastern edge of Shikoku island.
You can see Awaji-shima and Kii peninsula from here.
This cape has very much calm and peaceful atmosphere.

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国道55号線より、車で約30分。
途中で道が細くなるので、運転にはご注意を。

30mins drive from Route 55.
On the way to Kamoda Misaki, the road will be very narrow.
Please do take care.


View 蒲生田岬 - Kamoda Misaki in a larger map

Sunday, December 27, 2009

53 赤滝 - Aka Taki



Mid-Dec, '09

秘境赤滝。
この名の通り、赤滝への道は狭く険しいです。
しかし滝の美しさはその苦労を忘れさせてくれます。

Early-Dec, '09

on the way to Aka-taki
Early-Dec, '09

Unexplored region - Aka Taki (Red Waterfall).
As its name, the way to Aka Taki is narrow and steep.
However, the beauty of this waterfall make us forget that tough works.


Early-Dec, '09

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日和佐駅より車で約20分。その後、徒歩約10分。

Approximately 20mins drive from Hiwasa Station then 10mins walk.
There are no English sighnage to the Akataki..


より大きな地図で 赤滝 - Aka Taki を表示

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

52 歩危峡 - Hoki-kyo

View to the north
Early-Dec, '09

歩危峡は那賀町の木頭地域に位置する峡谷です。
土砂の堆積量が増えたため、少し残念な風景となってしまいました。

しかし水の美しさは素晴らしいです。

View to the south
Early-Dec, '09

Hoki-kyo(Hoki Canyon) is a beautiful canyon in Kito area.
However, the sand has piled up so the scenery is being slightly bad.
In fact, the clean water still remains.

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徳島市内より車で約120分。


About 120 mins drive from Tokushima city.


より大きな地図で 歩危峡 - Hokikyo を表示


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Friday, December 18, 2009

51 大浜海岸 - Ohama Kaigan

Sun set at Ohama Kaigan
Early-Dec, '09

大浜海岸は、海がめの産卵地としても有名なとても美しい海岸です。
5月から8月にかけて、海がめの産卵が行われます。

Ohama Kaigan (Ohama Beach) is a famous beautiful beach where the sea tutles come to lay eggs.
From May to August, sea turtles land on this beach for laying eggs.

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日和佐駅より徒歩約20分。


日和佐駅より車で約5分。


20 mins walk from Hiwasa Station.

5 mins drive from Hiwasa Station.


より大きな地図で 大浜海岸 - Ohama Kaigan を表示

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

50 恵比寿洞 - Ebisu-do



恵比寿洞 - Ebisu-do
Early-Dec, '09

恵比寿洞は大きな岩が波で侵食され、大穴が開いています。
イワツバメの営巣地としても有名です。
また日和佐八景の一つです。

Early-Dec, '09

Ebisu-do is an art of the nature.
One big rock has been erosion by waves and got a huge hole inside of the rock.
This rock is a very valuable nesting place for Common House Martin.


View to Ebisu-do
Early-Dec, '09

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公共交通機関が無いため、自家用車の利用が一番便利です。


日和佐駅より車で県道25号線を約15分。

Public transportaion is not available to Ebisu-do.

About 15mins drive from Hiwasa Station.
Ebisu-do is located along Prefectural road 25.
There is only Japanese signage at the parking lot.


より大きな地図で 恵比寿洞 - Ebisu-do を表示

Sunday, December 13, 2009

49 薬王寺 - Yakuo-ji

View to Yakuo-ji
Late-Nov, '09

赤い塔がランドマークとなっている薬王寺。
四国八十八箇所霊場の23番目の札所でもあります。

日和佐八景の一つでもあり、急な階段を上りきった先から眺める日和佐の町はホッとさせてくれます。

Main gate
Late-Nov, '09

Symbolic red tower
Late-Nov, '09

A red tower which is most of famous landmark of Hiwasa.
This temple, Yakuo-ji is the 23rd temple of Shikoku Pilgrimage.

Yakuo-ji is know as one of the great eight veiws of Hiwasa.
After you climed up the steep steps, you can enjoy the lovely view of Hiwasa town.

View from Yakuo-ji
Late-Nov, '09
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JR牟岐線日和佐駅より徒歩5分。


国道55号線沿い。徳島市内より約80分。

5 mins walk from Hiwasa Station (JR Mugi Line)

Drive approximately 80mins along R55 from Tokushima city.


より大きな地図で 薬王寺 - Yakuo-ji を表示

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

48 桂浜 - Katsurahama



Statue of Ryoma Sakamoto
Early-Nov, '09

坂本龍馬像で有名な桂浜は、高知県の観光名所の一つです。
また月の名所として知られています。
とても美しい海岸ですが、潮流が早く遊泳は禁止です。

海難事故も起きており、波打ち際には近づかないようにしましょう。

Katsurahama
Early-Nov, '09

Katsura hama is one of the famous sightseeing destination in Kochi prefecture.
Especially, the statue of Ryoma Sakamoto who is very popular Samurai among Japanese.
Furthermore, this beach is well known as the place to enjoy Tsukimi (moon-viewing).
However, the tide is extremely fast therefore, DO NOT be close to the water edge.
Swimming in here is completely PROHIBITED. 


Panorama view of Katsurahama
Early-Nov, '09
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JR高知駅より車で30分。


はりまや橋から桂浜行きバスに乗り、終点で下車。

30 mins drive from JR Kochi Station.

Take a bus at Hariyama bashi (to Katsura hama)and get off the bus at the last stop.

より大きな地図で 桂浜 - Katsura hama を表示

Sunday, November 8, 2009

47 弁天山 - Benten-yama

Overall view of Benten-yama
Early-Nov, '09

弁天山は日本一低い山です。
標高は6.1mですが、自然に出来た山です。

福山雅治氏も、ここを訪れ記帳をしております。

Fukuyama Masaharu's signature
Early-Nov, '09

Benten-yama (Benten mountain) is the lowest mountain in Japan.
It is only 6.1m high but this mountian is naturally formed.
A famous Japanese singer / actor, Masaharu Fukuyama has visited here.

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徳島市内より車で約20分。
とくしま動物園の近くです。

JR牟岐線、地蔵橋駅より徒歩約10分

25 mins drive from Tokushima city.
This mountain is near the Tokushima Zoo.

10 mins walk from Jizobashi Station (JR Mugi Line)


より大きな地図で 弁天山 - Benten yama を表示

46 秋 - Autumn in Japan

徳島県美波町
Minami-cho, Tokushima Prefecture
Early-Nov, '09

日本の秋はとても美しいです。
花や紅葉だけでなく、月も非常に美しいです。 

徳島県那賀町
Naka-cho, Tokushima Prefecture
Late-Oct, '09

Autumn in Japan is absolutely beautiful.
Not only flowers and Koyo (Autumn leaf color) but the moon is beautiful too.

徳島県那賀町
Naka-cho, Tokushima Prefecture
Early-Nov, '09
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Tuesday, November 3, 2009

45 大釜の滝 - Ogama-no-taki



Late-Oct, '09

大轟の滝より193号線を更に走ると、大釜の滝に到着します。
この滝は、日本の滝100選に選ばれており、非常に美しいです。
狭い道を走ってまで来る価値は充分にあります。

Late-Oct, '09

You will reach to Ogama-no-taki if you drive from Otodoro-no-taki along Route 193.
This absolutely beautiful waterfall is recognized as one of 'one hundred waterfalls of Japan'.
This beautiful waterfall has enough value to drive the narrow road...

Trees started changing their leaves' color.
Late-Oct, '09
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国道193号線沿いにあります。
道幅が非常に狭いので、慎重な運転を心がけてください。

This fall is located along Route 193.
The road width is very very narrow.
Please drive safely.


より大きな地図で 大釜の滝 - Ogama no taki を表示

Sunday, November 1, 2009

44 大轟の滝 - Otodoro-no-taki




Late-Oct, '09

大轟の滝は那賀町の木沢地区にあります。
滝自体も美しいのですが、水や周りの木々の美しさも素晴らしいです。

Late-Oct, '09

Otodoro-no-taki (Otodoro waterfall) is located in Kisawa area, Nakacho, Tokushima.
Not only this fall itself but also surroundings (trees and water) are absolutely beautiful.

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国道193号線沿いにあります。
道幅が非常に狭いので、慎重な運転を心がけてください。

This waterfall is located along Route 193.
The road width is very very narrow.
Please drive safety.


より大きな地図で 大轟の滝 - Otodoroki no Taki を表示

Saturday, October 31, 2009

43 アンパンマンミュージアム - Anpanman Museum




Late-Oct, '09

アンパンマンミュージアムは高知県香美市にあり、子どもも大人も楽しめます。
アンパンマンに関する展示が数多くあり、模型などの体験的な展示も多いのでとても楽しいです。。
童心に戻って楽しむ事が出来ます。


The model of Anpanman world.
Late-Oct, '09

Anpanman museum is located in Kami-shi, Kochi Prefecture.
Not only kids but also adults can enjoy this lovely museum.

Surely, there are so many enhanced exhibits about Anpanman.


Late-Oct, '09

Besides, many experienced style displays are also arrival.
You can simply enjoy this museum as if you went back to the childhood.


Baikinman's robot at the entrance
Late-Oct, '09

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入館 9:30 - 17:00
休館日 毎週火曜日
入館料 大人700円

自家用車が便利です。

Open 9:30 - 17:00
Close Every Tuesday
Entree fee 700Yen for adults

The best way to get there is by a private car.


より大きな地図で アンパンマンミュージアム - Anpanman Museum を表示

Sunday, October 25, 2009

42 黒瀧寺 - Kurotaki-Ji

Steps to the gate.
Early-Oct, '09

黒瀧寺は黒瀧山の頂上にある名刹です。
山岳仏教発祥の地として有名なお寺です。

Main gate
Early-Oct, '09

Early-Oct, '09

Kurotaki-ji (Kurotaki-ji temple) is located on the top of Kurotaki Yama (Kurotaki Mountain).

This temple is famous as the origin of 'Sangaku Bukkyo' (The mountain for the austerities for Buddist).

Lovely garden
Early-Oct, '09

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風車から車で約10分。
道幅が狭いので注意してください。

10mins drive from a windmill.
The road width is narrow.
Please be careful to drive.


より大きな地図で 黒瀧寺 - Kurotaki-ji を表示

Monday, October 12, 2009

41 木沢の風車 - The Windmill in Kisawa




Early-Oct, '09
那賀町の木沢地区にある風車からは、抜群の風景を楽しむ事が出来ます。
ただし、自家用車でしか行く事が出来ないのが難点です。


Early-Oct, '09

You can enjoy a great view from a windmill in Kisawa.
Unfortunately, we do not have the public transportation service to reach there.


Early-Oct, '09

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徳島市内より車で約二時間。
国道55号線を南下し、国道195号へ入り那賀町へ。
195号を西に走り、193号線へ。
木沢小学校の先にある交差点を右折。

Approximately two hours drive from the Tokushima city.
Drive the route 55 to the south and drive to the route 195 to Naka-cho.
Drive the route 195 to the west and drive to the route 193.
Turn right the coner after Kisawa Shogakko (Kisawa Elementary School).


より大きな地図で 木沢の風車 - Windmill in Kisawa を表示

Saturday, October 10, 2009

40 千羽海崖 - Senba Kaigan

Early-Oct, '09

徳島県の南部、美波町にある景勝地です。
崖が形成をする海岸で、とても壮大な景色です。

Early-Oct, '09
Early-Oct, '09

Senba Kaigan is located in Minami-cho in the southern Tokushima prefecture.
The cliff formed the sea shore and this scenery is very much dynamic!


View to the mountain from the one of car parking
Early-Oct, '09

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「南阿波サンライン」に無料の展望台があります。

There are four free car paking area along "Minami Awa Sun Line".


より大きな地図で 千羽海崖 - Senba Kaigan を表示

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

39 松山城 - Matsuyama-jo


Late-Sep, 09

松山城は城郭のほとんどが保存されており、当時の雰囲気を味わう事が出来ます。
天守を持つお城は日本に
12箇所しかなく、そのうちの一箇所でとても貴重です。
山城なため、お城から見る松山の街並みは素晴らしいです。

多くの建物が国の重要文化財に指定をされています。


View to Matsuyama city
Late-Sep, 09


Late-Sep, 09

Matsuyama-jo (Matsuyama Castle) has remained most part of the castle.
Therefore, we can feel the hystorical atmosphere very much.
This castle has a 'Tenshu'(= Castle Tower) which is the
one of tweleve castles whole of Japan.
Thus, this castle is absolutely valuable.



Late-Sep, 09

Moreover, this castle is constructed on the top of mountain so the view from thre is fantastic!
Furthermore, many of buildings are recoginezed as "
Important Cultural Property" by Japanese government.


Overall view
Late-Sep, 09

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JR松山駅より、市内電車で「大街道」駅下車、徒歩7分。
そこからロープウェイまたはリフトで山腹へ。


または徒歩約30分で松山城へ

Take "Shinai Densha" from JR Matuyama Station and get off at "Okaido" Station.
Then 7mins walk.
After that you take the Rope way or Sky lift to the castle.

Or, 30mins walk to the castle.



より大きな地図で 松山城 - Matsuyama Castle を表示

Friday, October 2, 2009

38 愚陀仏庵 - Gudabutsu-an


Front view
Late-Sep, 09

愚陀仏庵は夏目漱石の下宿先を復元したものです。
外からの見学のみで、内部には入れません。

正岡子規も滞在をしたそうです。


Side view
Late-Sep, 09

Gudabutsu-an where Souseki Natsume stayed is not an original building, reconstructed.
We cannot enter the inside of this house, can see the outside only.
Shiki Masaoka also stayed this villa.

*Souseki Natsume is a famous Novelist of the Meiji Period.
Shiki Masaoka is a famous poet of the Meiji Period.
Both two people strongly influenced on the Japanese modern culture.

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開園時間 9:40 - 18:00
休館日 毎週月曜日(祝日の場合は翌日が休館日、ただし第一月曜日は開館し、よく火曜日が休館。年末も休館)

Open: 9:00 - 18:00
Close: Every Monday( When Monday is the public holiday next day will be closed. However, every first Monday is opened and next day is closed. In addition, 29th Dec to 3rd Jan is closed. )

JR松山駅より、市内電車で「大街道」駅下車、徒歩7分。

Take "Shinai Densha" from JR Matuyama Station and get off at "Okaido" Station.
Then 7mins walk.


より大きな地図で 愚陀仏庵 - Gudabutsu Ann を表示