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2010-05-12 15:23:49
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We had a bit more laid-back schedule than yesterday, and visited Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Rinnoji Temple, Lake Chuzenji, Kegon Waterfall, and Sake brewery.
It was perfect weather! On the bus on Metropolitan Expressway (or Shutoko) one member said “Oh, Fuji-san” and we looked out of window and there we saw Mt. Fuji in the hazy distance. It is rare that we can see Fuji from Shutoko. They are so fortunate ladies! In addition to this, cherry blossoms are in full bloom in Nikko thanks to cold weather of past few weeks. On I-Ro-Ha-zaka (ABC slope?) people are excited at each 48 corners as rock walls closing up just in front of their eyes; very different experience from riding motorcycles. After drove through the corners, there was an applause, “Thanks, good driver!” Sake brewery was another highlight of today’s tour. We tasted various sake and did shopping. Unfiltered sake (Nigori-zake) was popular among members.
Kco
