【山形ひとり旅】心も体もリフレッシュ🌿神秘の羽黒山と名湯・あつみ温泉1泊2日｜サイクリングで巡る港町・酒田｜40代一人旅

【山形ひとり旅】心も体もリフレッシュ🌿神秘の羽黒山と名湯・あつみ温泉1泊2日｜サイクリングで巡る港町・酒田｜40代一人旅

Good morning, this is Kanatabi^^! I’m at Haneda Airport. Now we’re heading to Yamagata on the 7:15am train to Shonai! After completing baggage inspection, I headed to the bus lounge where the boarding gate was located. I’m taking a bus from here to get close to the plane. It takes about 5 minutes to arrive. We will depart on schedule. Well, this time I’m traveling to Yamagata Prefecture. Yamagata is divided into four major regions, and this time we will be traveling to the Shonai area. Access to the Shonai area from Tokyo is about an hour by plane from Haneda. By train, it takes about 4 hours to get to Tsuruoka via Niigata using the Shinkansen and express trains. Wow, I can see Mount Fuji in the distance! It’s been a while since I’ve flown on a plane, so the view from above is refreshing! It was only a one-hour flight, but there was a drink service and it was a comfortable flight. The countryside is starting to spread out below. The plane descended and circled over the Sea of ​​Japan, preparing for landing. It’s finally time to land! We arrived at Oishii Shonai Airport right on schedule. From the airport, take a bus to Sakata city. Today I will be sightseeing in the port town of Sakata and staying overnight at Atsumi Onsen. Tomorrow I will visit Mount Haguro in Tsuruoka City. It takes about 30 minutes from the airport to arrive in front of Sakata Station. First, stop by the tourist information center in Miraini in front of the station. I completed the procedure to rent a bicycle. Amazingly, I was able to rent one for free! Today, I’d like to ride this bike around the city of Sakata! After riding my bike for about 10 minutes, I arrived at Minato Market, known as the “Citizens’ Kitchen” We will have breakfast at this “Komatsu Tuna Specialty Restaurant” ♪ I bought a meal ticket. Some items have already sold out. I ordered the “Tuna Red Bowl” (950 yen)! Four slices of lean meat and medium fatty tuna. They are big and thick enough! Both the fatty chu-toro and the lean meat are fresh and full of flavor! As expected from a rice-producing region, the rice was delicious and I was very satisfied ♡ Thank you for the meal!! After a satisfying meal, I’m off to explore! Up ahead is the Mogami River. Sakata City is a port town located at the mouth of the Mogami River. The Mogami River has been used for boat transport since ancient times and has been an important transportation route. The Dewa Ohashi Bridge, spanning the Mogami River, is about 1 kilometer long. The straight road is refreshing! This region is home to the Shonai Plain, one of Japan’s leading grain-producing areas. I can see my destination. The place I visited was the “Domon Ken Photography Museum (Domon Ken Memorial Museum)” Located in Iimoriyama Park, one of the highlights is the architecture, which blends beautifully with the surrounding nature. It’s a beautiful building that seems to float on the water. This is Japan’s first museum specializing in photography, and it exhibits the works of Domon Ken, a photographer who represents the Showa era. Photography was allowed. Here are some photos. On this day, works by Tomatsu Shomei were also exhibited as part of a special exhibition commemorating 80 years since the end of the war. The relaxed and quiet space allowed me to immerse myself in the powerful artwork. In addition to the photo exhibits, the space itself is a work of art. There were also works by artists with ties to Domon Ken. It’s a lovely courtyard with running water. The museum is surrounded by beautiful nature. I would really like to take a leisurely stroll, but… It was too hot today, so I gave up after walking a little… I’d like to visit again in cooler weather… Cross the Dewa Ohashi Bridge and head back towards the city. The mountain you can see in front of you is Mount Chokai. Although the top is slightly hidden, it is also called “Dewa Fuji” due to its beautiful mountain shape. Next, I visited Sankyo Soko (historic rice warehouses) . A rice storage warehouse built during the Meiji period (1893). With rows of white-walled, earthen storehouse-style buildings, it feels like you’ve traveled back in time. The atmosphere changes completely when you go to the back of the building, with its striking black walls and rows of zelkova trees. A tree-lined path with 36 zelkova trees, each over 150 years old. This row of zelkova trees was planted to provide shade for the warehouses to protect them from the high summer temperatures. The double roof is designed to allow good ventilation and prevent the temperature inside the storehouse from rising too high. This is a low-temperature agricultural warehouse that utilizes the power of nature with the wisdom of our ancestors. It was used as a rice warehouse for 129 years until 2022. The location along the river is also lovely. I take my bike for another ride and head to the next location. This is the Homma Museum of Art As I don’t have much time today, I will only visit Seienkaku, located within the garden. This garden is called “Kakubu Garden” and was created during the Edo period. The lotus pond is beautiful At the back of the garden is the Homma family’s villa, Seienkaku. This is a Kyoto-style wooden building constructed in 1813 during the Edo period. The large windows offer a panoramic view of the garden, and a pleasant breeze passes through. The Homma family, who made their fortune through Kitamaebune ships, became the largest landowner in Japan from the end of the Edo period through the Meiji period. This “Seienkaku” and “Kakubuen” were founded by the Homma family and opened to the public in 1947. During the chaotic period after the war, he wanted people to regain their confidence and pride through art appreciation. Let’s take a look at the second floor as well. There are only two electric fans, but it feels very cool. Enjoy a luxurious space all to yourself… Not only the view, but also the modern furnishings and delicate fixtures are beautiful everywhere you look! On the way back, I stopped by the café. It has a classic and lovely atmosphere ♡ Enjoy your meal while looking out at the garden. Tea break in a classical café—what a elegant moment! I returned the bicycle and headed to Sakata Station. After this, I head to our accommodation for the night, Atsumi Onsen! Take the JR Uetsu Main Line bound for Atsumi Onsen Relaxing ride on a local train from here. It takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes by local train from Sakata to Atsumi Onsen. It takes about 40 minutes if you use the Inaho limited express train. The Uetsu Main Line runs along the Sea of ​​Japan, connecting Niitsu Station in Niigata Prefecture and Akita Station. From the train window, you can enjoy the scenery of fields, mountains, rural landscapes, and the majestic sea. I’ve arrived at Atsumi Onsen Station. Let’s take a taxi to the hot spring town! It’s about a 30-minute walk from the station. There are buses and shared taxis available, but they are infrequent. It’s about a 5-minute taxi ride to the hot spring town. Atsumi Onsen has a history of over 1,000 years and is a hot spring resort surrounded by the sea, mountains, and rivers, surrounded by nature. Atsumi River flows through the center of the hot spring town. There are many different types of accommodation along the river, from large hotels to homely inns. My accommodation for today is Kashiwaya Ryokan. The building is a wooden structure built in 1953. It has a lot of charm. After checking in at the lobby, I was shown to my room. The hallway floor shines brilliantly. 3rd floor room We were given a larger room than we had booked. It’s a room with two 6-tatami mats. It comes with a sink and a toilet. You can see Mt. Atsumi from the window. Instead of a yukata, a samue is provided. I didn’t realize it until I saw the ashtray, but it seems smoking is allowed inside the building. However, even though I don’t like the smell of cigarettes, I didn’t notice it anywhere in the building. The hot spring water is directly drawn from the source. There is one indoor bath on the first floor. This is the changing room. A tiled sink—so nostalgic! There’s no air conditioner in the changing room, so it’s hot this time of year 💦 There’s a small locker for valuables. One hairdryer here—would be nicer if it were in the room. Now, let’s go to the hot springs ♪ Kashiwaya Ryokan has one simple indoor hot spring. The temperature of the hot spring is high at 63 degrees, so although water is added, it is not heated. The water was extremely hot! I stirred it, added more water, and finally got it to work. They provide a bath stirrer to mix the water. This hot spring has no open-air bath or scenery, and you can simply enjoy the hot water. It has a slight sulfur smell. The indoor bath is small, but the ceiling is high so it doesn’t feel oppressive. The hot spring is said to have warming and moisturizing effects. The hot springs on a hot day felt really good. After the hot spring, take a break with tea and sweets. Hot spring manju called “Atsumi Manju”. It was filled with plenty of elegantly sweet smooth bean paste ♡ It was delicious. Dinner will be served in your room. Five types of sashimi Large, satisfying rock oysters from the Sea of Japan! Otsuna-hime’ edamame—sweet, full-bodied, and really tasty! Grilled sea bream head Chicken and radish stew is a sweet and spicy home-cooked dish. From the left: sesame tofu, simmered whelk, and salted squid. And I ordered sake ♡ There are three types of tasting sets. First, one bite at a time… “Mayahime” is refreshing and easy to drink, while “Culture-released Unpasteurized Sake” is quite strong. The Junmai Daiginjo sake from “Mt. Maya” was the most delicious. In this rice-producing region, the sake is also delicious. “Fried tofu” was served later. Tender peppers with seaweed in flavorful broth—delicious! Grilled sea bream head—hard to pick apart and eyes a bit scary, so flipped it over. The rice is “Hitomebore” from Yamagata This plain white rice might have been the best treat of all. There is also soup and pickles. Shiokara goes well with sake, Of course, it goes great with white rice and was incredibly delicious! The Shonai melon dessert was very juicy and richly sweet. Sipping the remaining sake slowly, the night went on… next morning… The morning in Yamagata was not as cool as I expected. It looks like it’s going to be hot again today! Heading to the first floor for a morning onsen soak. Ah, so luxurious! Breakfast is served in the dining area. The glossy, steaming rice, First time trying edamame miso soup—so delicious! The menu is simple, with dishes like soft-boiled eggs and grilled fish, and the portions are just right. Yamagata’s white rice is the best… It was a quiet and relaxing inn, and the hot springs were also very good. Off to Mount Haguro! Take the bus from the bus stop “Ashiyu Anbeyu Mae” located right in front of the inn to Tsuruoka Station. The bus passes through Atsumi Onsen Station and heads north along the coast. A scenic bus route along the Sea of Japan! A big rock that I could see from the train yesterday. This is called ‘Tateiwa,’ and it stands 51 meters tall. So impressive! The train runs along a road closer to the coast than the train, allowing you to see the ocean up close. The color of the sea is beautiful Turning inland, the view shifts to the countryside. About an hour and ten minutes from Atsumi Onsen, we arrived at Tsuruoka Station. Charming station building. Here, change to the bus bound for Mt. Haguro. About 40 minutes from Tsuruoka Station, you will arrive at the bus stop “Haguro Zuishinmon.” The Zuishinmon Gates, the entrance to the approach to Mt. Haguro, is just a short walk from the bus stop. This is the entrance to Mt. Haguro. Just to be sure, check the map. After passing through the Zuishinmon Gate, climb the stone steps to reach Dewa Sanzan Shrine at the top of the mountain. It takes about an hour. Let’s go! Once you pass through the Zuishinmon Gate, you enter the sacred area. From here, it’s about 2 kilometers to the summit, and the start of 2,446 stone steps. At the beginning, there are stone steps leading down. EJust into the mountains—a whole different world… The red bridge is the Shinkyo Bridge, which spans the Haraigawa River. It is said that in the past, people would purify themselves in this Haraigawa River before heading to the summit. Across the river is the shrine’s small shrine, and behind it is Suga Falls. It’s a waterfall, but there’s no water flowing… Asked someone in white attire— they were surprised; a first in 30 years of visits. The ryokan owner said this summer’s dry weather is worrying for the crops… 15 minutes from Zuishinmon Gate: pagoda among the cedars. Tohoku’s oldest pagoda, founded in the 10th century, rebuilt in 1372. “Shiraki-zukuri” is a style of construction that uses wood in its natural state without any coloring or decoration. It’s really beautiful to be surrounded by nature… The old tree “Jiji Cedar” located right next to the five-story pagoda is about 1,000 years old. The trunk is about 10 meters in circumference and is said to be the largest and oldest tree on Mount Haguro. I can feel the history from its size. Now, from here, it’s all about climbing the stone steps to reach the summit. The stone steps keep going up endlessly. I thought the mountains of Tohoku would be cooler, but it’s actually pretty hot… Still air, high humidity… and lots of mosquitoes… This heat is taking away my energy and strength It seems to be still going up… There are three slopes on the approach to Mt. Haguro: Ichinosaka, Ninosaka, and Sannosaka. This is Ninosaka, the steepest slope on the approach to the shrine. And at the top of the steep Ninosaka slope, you will find Ninosaka Chaya. Here, you can enjoy sweets and drinks, but… If I rest here, I won’t feel like walking anymore, so Let’s move on! There are small shrines scattered along the approach to the shrine. There seem to be some historical sites, but I don’t have time to look at them carefully… Step by step, we move forward steadily This path is like life itself… About 20 minutes from Ninosakachaya, Finally, the red torii gate came into view! It takes about an hour to get here from Zuishinmon Gates. I’ve reached the top of the mountain! What a long journey to get here. Once you pass through the torii gate, an impressive building will catch your eye. As you get closer, you will be overwhelmed by its appearance!! The Sanzingo Saiden enshrines the three deities of the Dewa Sanzan: Mount Haguro, Mount Gassan, and Mount Yudono. In winter, it is impossible to climb Mt. Gassan and Mt. Yudono due to snow, so the deity is enshrined here. The reason it looks like a temple is because it is a remnant of the ancient syncretism of Shinto and Buddhism. The current shrine building was rebuilt in 1818 during the Edo period. The thatched roof is 2.1m thick. It’s amazing to see it up close! Beautiful carvings and decorations… This unique shrine is said to be an architectural style unique to “Mt. Haguro Shugendo.” Kagami Pond in front of the shrine The water level remains almost constant throughout the year, and it has long been worshipped as a mysterious pond. There are other sights to see at the top of the mountain. By the way, there is a parking lot beyond the torii gate. If you’re not confident in your leg strength, you can also reach the summit by car or bus. Almost turned back, but now feeling wonderfully uplifted! Even at the summit, 414 meters above sea level, it’s quite hot, but I’m surrounded by refreshing, uplifting air. After a short rest, let’s head down the mountain. Of course, after climbing up, we now have to go back down. Going down the stone steps was quite challenging too… On the way back, take a break at Ninosaka Chaya I chose an outside seat. The view is amazing! Two mixed mochi (with matcha) 750 yen Two types of mochi pounded with a mortar and pestle, served with homemade bean paste and Shonai-produced green kinako. Comes with pickles. The rice cakes are made using glutinous rice from Shonai. The mochi was very soft, chewy and delicious! I ate both of them in one go! I was able to forget the heat and fatigue for a while… And we returned safely to Zuishinmon Gate! The other side of the gate looks shining… (It’s just backlighting) I feel a sense of relief and accomplishment! Return to Tsuruoka Station by bus. On the way back, take the Inaho express train to Niigata. …And normally, the journey would end here… but a big blunder happened! I ended up leaving my luggage in a coin locker at Tsuruoka Station…! Get off at Atsumi Onsen Station and wait for the train going down… It was nice to have an air-conditioned waiting room… I can’t help but drink it! (I’m glad I bought it…) No wonder it was so light… It can only be used until 5:10 pm. Of course, the train is delayed at a time like this… The train arrived 10 minutes late. Turning back at Tsuruoka Station. Luggage picked up—sun already setting… This time, I’ll definitely take the Inaho Express home! The trip ends with me truly exasperated at my own foolishness… But since I got to see a beautiful sunset, I’ll call it a win! Thank you for watching until the end!

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今回の旅は山形県。
港町・酒田と鶴岡市の羽黒山を訪れました。
宿泊は、歴史ある名湯・あつみ温泉の和風旅館へ。
最後にとんでもない失態をおかしてしまい😓いろいろな意味で思い出深い旅となりました…
ぜひ最後までお楽しみください！
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