GWの一日、息子と二人で釣りに行った。
My son drove with me on the Aqua Line.
Beautiful sunset.
Mt. Fuji was far seen. After that, got into the heavy jam.
Here is the catch. Japanese whiting, 19cm.
槇ヶ根一里塚から御嵩駅まで
The forecast indicated it was going to rain. A cloudy day began.
Great panorama were expected here if it had been fine.
Several construction plants were seen in this part of the route, possibly for the Linear Shinkansen tunnel.
Crossed Midarebashi(乱れ橋) bridge.
Cherry falls amidst bright stones embedded in the pavement.
In this area the old Nakasendo is indicated by this special pavement with bright stones embedded.
Feel complex when seeing abandoned farming areas.
Hello wisteria!
Benizaka mile mounds(紅坂一里塚).
Botan iwa(ぼたん岩) onion crack of granite. The guide board wrote that they were stone flowers stepped by the most population ever in Japan.
Walking down to the Fukagaya rest spot(深萱立場).
Sakura-Sogoro shrine(佐倉宗五郎大明神). Sogoro is a historical hero from Chiba Prefecture. Wonder why it is here. Anyway pleased to pray for peace.
Construction plant supposed to be for the Linear tunnel.
Mitsujizaka(みつじ坂) slope.
Simple indications of historical spots.
Means three castles.
This spring water seemed potable although without guarantee.
These paddies seemed abandoned.
Pleased to see those still cultivated.
Stone cave holding 33 buddhist statues.
Entered Okute post town(大湫宿).
Prayed for peace at Sojoji(宗昌寺) temple.
Beautiful street of Okute post town.
Base stock of the huge cedar tree fallen in 2020 at its age of 1300 years has been preserved as the God of the shrine.
History of Okute post town. Wanted to stay longer but the way beyond was long.
Entered the slope up to Biwatoge(琵琶峠) pass.
Beautiful stone pavement from the Edo era.
Passed through Yasezawa mile mounds(八瀬沢一里塚).
Took a brief rest at Hosokute(細久手) public house. In rain.
Looked back Hiraiwatsuji(平岩辻) crossing from Akiba slope.
Three buddhist statues held in the stone room. Interesting to see many stone-pile constructions.
Took a lunch rest under a big cedar tree escaping from rain.
Rainy rural scenery from Tsubashi(津橋) bridge.
Scenery from Moronokizaka(諸の木坂) slope.
Bamboo bush on the left.
Utashimizu(唄清水) spring. Regret to find it not for drink directly.
Hitonominoshimizu(一呑の清水) spring. Regret again.
Buddhist statue in stone room.
Buddhist statue in stone room. Piled stones are beautiful.
Abandoned in the rain. Stubbornness or selflessness?
Scenery of Ijirimura(井尻村) village.
Entered Mitake post town(御嶽宿), the final destination of this season.
Arrived at Mitake station(御嵩駅). Took a train back home.
The train seemed old that matched this historical trip.
中山道2日目。馬籠から大井宿の先まで。
Walking began from the upper end of Magome post town, nearly at dawn.
Mt. Ena-san in the bright morning light.
Jewels on the stone stairs.
Entered the main street of Magome post town.
Only few people appeared in this early morning, contrary to daytime of the tourist.
A swallow stayed on wire.
Terrace paddies ready for planting.
Looked far down the Nakatsugawa(中津川) Basin.
Shin-chaya mile mounds(新茶屋一里塚), the old border of Mino and Shinano Prefectures.
Passed by a guest house with a pleasant. I would like to visit it with my family one day.
Stone pavement partly dating back to the Edo era.
This temple was so impressive that reserved for visiting again. Ioji Yakushi(医王寺薬師) temple means the King of Medical Doctor.
Wisteria graces the bridge.
Stone sign directing the split to Iida(飯田道).
Waterfall beyond the bridge I came. Beautiful although artificial.
Ochiai post town(落合宿) in Nakatsugawa Basin.
A 450 year old pine tree of Zenshoji(善昌寺) temple.
Signboard for kids' safety. 飛び出し飛太と飛子がペアで参上！
Crossed over a wide roadway.
Made a brief visit to the Ogaran-Yonjoa(おがらん四社) shrine.
The board explains detailed and complex local history. Interesting.
Crossed Yokote-bashi(横手橋) bridge.
Climbed the Yosaka(与坂) slope to the hill.
Saw how to intake water to the terrace paddies.
Jizo buddhist statue at Yosaka ancient rest spot.
Color of the fast stream aside the road.
Bamboo shoot.
An infant group from a kindergarten joyfully walked through the bamboo bush.
Long straight through Nakatsugawa post town(中津川宿).
Wish to reserve Showa legacy such as this shop. Not only in the museum but alive. How?
Yotsumegawa river(四ッ目川) runs parallel to Nakatsugawa river.
Its line moved four times as recorded due to flood flash.
Carp streamers on the wall of old Shoya place.
A magnificent mansion with udatsu roof structure.
Water channels running in the town on the alluvial fan basin.
This is the major stream of Nakatsugawa river.
Saw the transparency of the river from the bridge.
Began climbing another hill to Oi-juku(大井宿) post town.
Entered Sentan-bayashi(千旦林) village.
Took a lunch break at Sakamoto Hachimangu(坂本八幡宮) shrine.
Walking continued to the Oi post town(大井宿).
Hills and carved rivers appeared in sequence on the alluvial fan landscape.
Roadside flowers. Nasukawa(茄子川) vallage.
Old Shinohara-chaya(篠原茶屋) rest spot on the split to Enshu-Akiba -michi(遠州秋葉道) road.
三面八臂の馬頭観音像
Batou-kannon buddhist statue with three masks and eight arms.
達筆すぎる禁止の掲示
Caution board by unnecessarily artistic brush writing.
Crossed Nigorikawa(濁川) river and hill climb again. Wisteria bloom everywhere.
View spot looking back Ontake snowy mountain.
Passed under a local railroad.
Oi-juku post town.
Splendid sign board has been preserved alive.
Splendid gate pillars have been preserved alive.
Entered the upslope to Jusan-toge(十三峠) pass.
Small notice to novice walkers not entering without preparation.
Arrived at Makigane mile mounds(槇ケ根一里塚).
Made a camp in a sparse bush.
今年の連休も中山道へ
Nakasendo walking has been my yearly event.
Departed home at 5:30 and stood on the Junikane platform at 10:30.
Welcome by local garden flowers.
Kakizore gorge of Kiso river(柿其峡谷).
Wisteria in bloom here and there tells the season.
Various tones of greens as if each chatting early in summer.
Earth, winds and water flows, making this color of Kiso river.
Old route split from the present vehicle road.
Old stone monuments and statues aside the road are attraction for walkers.
This time carried the backpack for a simulation of the long travel I am planning for my 60 year old memorial.
Cute flowers and plants aside are also attractive.
Mitono wood accumulation site.
三留野宿には営林所の三殿土場という木材集積所があるのだった。
南木曽駅のすぐ近く、奥に桃介橋が見える。
Beautiful timber logs are shipped from here by train in the past, now by road.
Saw some carp streamers, but it seems like decreasing the number recently.
Entered Tsumago post town tourist area(妻籠宿).
Water supply for travellers. Grateful.
Check out a real cat figurine.
Wisteria flowers under the eaves.
Interesting to see instruction boards of local history.
Late cherry blossoms in Ichikokutochi rest spot(一石栃立場).
Reached the summit of Magome Pass, the current border between Nagano and Gifu Prefectures.
馬籠峠が現在の長野県と岐阜県の県境だ。
Found a great location for camping.
桜も終わり、新緑の季節だ。
Cherry blossoms are gone and young greens are here and there.
Rape yellows surrounding the course.
Regular observation at Shimmei-shita-bashi bridge.
The stubborn mulberry has come up again this year.
In the parking where I work out.
While walking along the river, saw a male pheasant that seemed to be calling to a female.
The urban park line crossing Minuma-tambo wet field.
Nishiberi channel carrying cherry petals downstream on the surface.
