Saimyoji
14/04/2026 / Last updated : 14/04/2026 d.d Temple / Shrine

Kyoto Takao (Sanbi meguri)　京都高雄　三尾巡り

Nov. 5th. 2025 Michi no eki Miyama　 道の駅美山 Unsurprisingly, michi no eki Miyama provided a very quiet night. We were probably the only shachuhaku vehicle. The large space was very dark and the filthy toilets only one step up from a hole in the ground. Not to be recommended. To give it its due it does have rubbish bins. We set off for Kyoto. There are three temples in the north west of the city that D. wants to visit. Saimyoji　槇尾西明寺 Arriving in Takao, we park by the river next to the entrance to Saimyoji just by the orange bridge. The parking is an exorbitant 1000 yen but we can […]
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. […]
Azuma Kofuji
08/02/2026 / Last updated : 08/02/2026 d.d Tohoku region

Azuma Kofuji　　吾妻小富士

Oct.27th. 2025 Michi no eki Fukushima　　道の駅ふくしま Michi no eki Fukushima is a good spot to overnight. Although it is very large and popular, the facilities are very good and can cope with the traffic. Also, rubbish bins are provided. Bandai Azuma Skyline　　磐梯吾妻スカイライン Today rain is forecast for the afternoon as we set off for Azuma Kofuji via the Bandai Azuma Skyline. We have been here before but on that occasion this end of the skyline was closed so this is our first drive up this satisfying, winding section. There are various parking spots on the way up, to stop and take pictures or just enjoy the view of autumn leaves. […]