Yoshinoyama, The Cherry-blossom Mountain
Mount Yoshino is the most famous sakura site in Japan. With more than 30,000 cherry trees covering the whole mountain, the very idea seems fantastic. But is this really the best site? To get off to a good start, here’s my favourite scene of the day.
Mysterious
Meoto Iwa: The Wedded Rocks
These two rocks connected by a thick rope and the little torii on top is one of these mysterious images that inevitably draw visitors to Japan. But if you actually go to see them won’t that strip them of their mystique forever?
Takeda, the Castle in the Sky
On l'appelle le Château dans le Ciel ou encore le Machu Picchu du Japon. Rien que ça ;)
Amanohashidate
According to a Japanese philosopher, Amanohashidate is one of the three most famous views of Japan ... along with Matsushima and Miyajima.
Haunting
Maya Hotel: The Most Famous Abandoned Hotel
Does that ever feel strange to you to think that the only way to the hotel is through the cable car?
Haunting
Nara Dreamland: The Abandoned Rollercoasters
Nara Dreamland - the last big abandoned attraction park in Japan - is still standing 2 years later after my first visit !
Off the map
Shiraishi Mine: An Endless Discovery
The gigantic wooden shelves could not stand against the strong wind, nor did the limestone powder stored on those shelves which was mostly washed away with the rain.
Haunting
Nara Dreamland: An Abandoned Amusement Park
In the outskirts of Nara, here is Nara Dreamland. The last bits of spirit is leaving this abandoned amusement park. Let's explore it.