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This hanachozu is also very charming.

Gyoda Hachiman Shrine features beautiful hanachozu displayed throughout the shrine grounds.

I couldn’t leave without having soba in Azumino.
It was delicious.

From Shinjuku, most travelers take the Azusa Limited Express and transfer at Matsumoto to a local line, but there are a few direct trains each day.
With a direct train, the trip takes about three hours.

The museum exhibits works by the sculptor Rokuzan Ogiwara, as well as pieces by his friend, Kotaro Takamura.

The Tategawa stream, flowing with spring water, creates a beautiful scene with water plants and fresh green leaves.

The waterwheel by the riverside, surrounded by fresh young leaves, makes such a beautiful scene.

The wasabi is so fluffy and wonderfully fragrant.

Freshly grated wasabi over rice with a touch of soy sauce and some condiments—so delicious.
The deep-fried trout on the side was also perfectly cooked.

The wasabi leaves are still small, and it seems the harvest won’t come until after November.