Day 10: back to the mainland

sumiekimura
Sep 12, 2024
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After the memorable and adventurous experience in Yakushima, we are now back to the mainland.

It was around 12:30 we landed. We immediately picked up a rent-a-car and hop we go again. We headed to the north. We saw that the autumon-leaves season is becoming to end and winter is quickly approaching.

We had a light lunch on the way, at Michi-no-eki, a roadside station that is designed by the government as a rest area along roads and highways. It is also a good experience. We are moving around like Japanese residents!

The first stop of the day was Tsujun Bridge, a stonework of the bridge in 1854.

This arch-type aqueduct bridge is designated as a nationally designated important cultural property. It was unfortunate that we could not see the water cannon, but still was a nice visit.

It was already after 16:00 and the sun is quickly going down. So, we headed to the tonight's hotel. It is located just next to the famous Takachihokyou (Takachiho Gorge) and a sylish hotel unlike the old style surroundings.