This blog was written to help people learn about Japanese real nature and culture that is not well known to foreigners. If there are people around you who are interested in Japan, please tell them about this blog.
"Oku kuji"
Northern part of Ibaraki prefecture. A mountainous area on the prefectural border with Fukushima Prefecture.
Fukuroda Falls is known, but other than that, it is not well known.
The JR Suigun Line that connects Mito to Koriyama. I don't usually use it, but I recommend it in autumn.
When viewed from the train window of the local line, the wonderful scenery of yellow and crimson continues endlessly.
The view of the mountain stream when crossing the iron bridge is also wonderful.
If you walk along the river from Hitachi-Daigo Station, you will reach "Eigenji Temple".
It's known as "Maple Temple".
The approach and precincts are beautifully arranged, and the autumn leaves that are folded over and over are very refreshing.
It seems to be relatively well known in Ibaraki prefecture, but it is almost unknown nationwide.
However, I want you to go there once.
Here you can see the original scenery of Japan and the wonderful autumn colors.
・Dwelling place
1571 Daigo, Daigo-cho, Kuji-gun, Ibaraki Prefecture
・by Train / Bus
Tokyo Station (JR Joban Line about 1 hour 15 minutes) ⇒ Mito Station (JR Mizugun Line about 1 hour 40 minutes) ⇒ Hitachi-Daigo Station (about 15 minutes on foot) ⇒ Eigenji
・by Car
From Joban Expressway Mito IC, Route 118 (about 1 hour and 20 minutes)
Parking lot near Daigo Town Hall (free)
・Worship fee
free
・Video of visiting Daigo Town / Eigenji Temple
I took it very hard. Please take a look.
