Visiting the wintersweet in Nagatoro
Wintersweet Nagatoro, Chichibu at Hodosan Robaien. In the hottest month of the year, I am nostalgic for the coldest month of the year. And judging by my blogs currently trending… Read more »
Category: Hiking
Ranzan Valley BBQ area on Tsuki River
Review of the Ranzan Valley Barbecue Area on the Tsuki River Ranzan Valley barbecue area is a popular riverside day camp destination in the scenic area of the rural Hiki… Read more »
Nagatoro’s Hodosan Ropeway | CHICHIBU
The Hodosan ropeway offers not only magnificent views, but a shortcut to the top of Mt Hodo (Hodosan). Mt Hodo is a vibrant mountain in Nagatoro Town, a picturesque and… Read more »
Stunning Monomiyama Park | Higashimatsuyama
Monomiyama Park, Higashimatsuyama – Every year I embrace the month of November. There is a multitude of incentives to get out and about in the crisp fresh air and sunshine,… Read more »
Saitama’s longest roller slide at Miharashi no Oka Park | OGAWA
Nestled in the lush woods near the top of the 291 meter high Sengenyama, is the entrance to Saitama’s longest roller slide. The roller slide in Miharashi no Oka Park… Read more »
Stunning Shibazakura Moss Phlox at Hitsujiyama Park | CHICHIBU
Shibazakura Chichibu – The renowned Shibazakura or Moss Phlox of Chichibu’s Hitsujiyama Park are currently in full bloom. Since the 400,000 moss phlox of nine different varieties were planted in 2000 the… Read more »
Iwamuro Kannon | YOSHIMI
When I first came to Japan it was as an exchange student with 6 of my friends from my University in Ireland. One of my friends famously said “If you’ve… Read more »
Easy Hike to Gojyou Waterfall | HIDAKA
Gojyou Waterfall The area of Hidaka is so rich in nature and a beautiful place to enjoy a scenic drive and even some hiking with children. Many years ago, my husband and… Read more »
“Moomin Valley”, Akebono Children’s Forest | HANNO
Moomin Valley – Nicknamed “Moomin House” the quirky building pictured is one of three buildings (and a cafe added in 2018) in this free, unique and imaginative theme park for children… Read more »