Mt. Hakuba
10/04/2026 / Last updated : 10/04/2026 d.d Arts / Places of interest

Daio Wasabi Farm. Shirahone Onsen Awanoyu　　大王ワサビ農場、白骨温泉

Oct. 31st. & Nov. !st. 2025 Michi  no eki Otari Michi no eki Otari is a good place to stay in that it has an onsen and very good facilities. It is on the main road and trucks roar down or rev. up the hill all night so it is on the noisy side. Nearby Hakuba is on the same road and has similar parking so Otari is the better option, certainly it is far less crowded. We were the only vehicle apart from distant trucks. Daio Wasabi Farm The day is chilly, overcast and windy. Rain is forecast for the afternoon as we set off for Daio Wasabi Farm. […]
Hakusan Shirakawago White Road
10/04/2026 / Last updated : 10/04/2026 d.d Scenic Drive / Spots

Hakusan Shirakawago White Road 　白山白川郷ホワイトロード

Nov. 2nd. 2025 Michi no eki Hida-Hakusan A peaceful night at michi no eki hida-Hakusan. We have stayed here probably 3 times and, now twice, someone has set up a tent in a parking area. This time under the roof of the handicapped parking. I feel a fool not using such space on wet nights but I just can’t do it.  Hakusan Shirakawago White Road Today we plan to drive the White Road. This is a toll road currently, 1,700 yen, that links Gifu to Ishikawa ken. The toll is high but the route is long and very spectacular and in this kouyo season (autumn leaves) well worth the expenditure. […]
Domon Ken Gallery
16/10/2018 / Last updated : 17/05/2026 d.d Arts / Places of interest

Sakata-Domon Ken Gallery　酒田

Chokaisanso, Hotel. Day 51, October 2016, Wake early, about 15 minutes before the 6:30 alarm, to find D. peering out of the window trying to identify the birds chirping loudly outside. They are sparrows. Off for an early bath, only to find the rotenburo hogging, old man wallowing again. Luckily, he leaves and I have the bath to myself. Soaking, enjoying the cold wind on my face and watching the high, blue sky laced with white strato-nimbus (guessing) and with ragged, grey rain clouds racing beneath. I can’t see the mountain from this side of the building but there is a good view into the distance and a glow of […]