Since it was a nice day and we didn’t want to spend much money, we decided to go cycling today. We had brunch at nice little bakery / cafe and then cycled out to Konouzan-Toshogu Shrine. It is located on a small mountain / hill overlooking the ocean. There is a very long winding staircase with 1159 stairs! Here’s a picture from the top.
Unfortunately, it’s a little difficult to distinguish between the water and the sky. Between the ocean and the buildings is the road I drive along to work. The cycling road is between the road and the ocean.
Here are some pictures around the shrine:
Here’s a picture of a tree that people stick coins into the bark for good luck. I’m sure there is a story behind this, but I don’t know it. (Don’t worry – I didn’t waste any of my precious coins on this).
It was a cloudy day, so the visibility wasn’t so good. I hope to return during the winter and take some better pictures.
