Shiho is the person who sparked the recent ``scenic view'' boom by running the Facebook page ``I want to see the world's spectacular views before I die'', which introduces the world's spectacular views. Currently, the total number of followers on SNS is over 1 million, and the book has been published overseas, including in Asia, and the cumulative yukube has exceeded 630,000 copies. It is known to many people not only in Japan but also around the world.

The details of this trip are also posted on Shiho's YouTube channel, Shiho's Spectacular View Vlog! The YouTube video is at the bottom of the article, so please enjoy it as well!

(Reference) Article from Part 1 [Click here for an article about various scenic spots, from Kumano Kodo Iseji Magose-togePass Pass to Binishiyama Elephant Pass to Seaside Terrace Glamping Dome Kumanonada]

■Table of contents

• 1. Mysterious sea of clouds seen at Tsuenomine
• 2. World Heritage Onigajo
• 3. Take a cruise to Kumano's "Blue Cave" (Gama-no-guchi) and "Tategasaki"
• Blue Cave (Gama no Mouth)
• Tategasaki
• 4. Take the promenade to Akoshi Shrine, Tategasaki, and Senjojiki
• Akoshi Shrine
• Senjojiki
• Tategasaki
• 5. Enjoy orange juice at Jofuku Chaya!
• 6. Japan's oldest shrine "Hananoiwaya-jinjaShrine"
• 7. World Heritage Site Shishiiwa
• 8. Japan's longest gravel beach "ShichiriMihamaBeach"

1. Mysterious sea of clouds seen at Tsuenomine

We woke up early and arrived at Tsuenomine around 6:30am. Then, a sea of clouds covered the mountains below! A sea of clouds is a rare and spectacular view that cannot be seen unless the weather and other conditions are right. It is said that a sea of clouds tends to appear at Tsuenomine on sunny early mornings from November to February. Furthermore, if the temperature difference between the night before and the morning of the day is large, the appearance rate will increase. Please check the weather before visiting Tsuenomine.

When the sun rises, the sea of clouds turns orange. It's a mysterious scenery.

Check out the video to see the sea of clouds at Tsuenomine. A pure white carpet of a sea of clouds covers Tsuenomine, and as time passes, the morning sun shines through and illuminates the sea of clouds, which is beautiful.

2. World Heritage Onigajo

Onigajo was registered as a World Heritage Site in 2004, and there is a legend that in the early Heian period, Sakanoue Tamuramaro, the Great Shogun, used Onigajo as his stronghold to conquer Tagamaru, a pirate who was feared as a demon. place. With sea breeze erosion caused by the rough waves of the Kumano Sea, wind and rain, and large tuff cliffs raised by several large earthquakes, it is truly a piece of "natural art" created by nature! You can enjoy the spectacular view of strangely shaped rocks that stretch for 1 kilometer along the coastline of the Kumanonada Sea.

Shiho: ``The entire ceiling of the cave is filled with holes with complex shapes that you wouldn't believe were formed by nature.It's a mysterious sight.''

While I was looking at the scenery, I saw a dragonfly on the quay of Onigajo!

Shiho-san took the photo right away. Looks like you took some great photos.

3. Take a sea excursion to Kumano's "Blue Cave" (Gama no Mouth) and "Tategasaki"

From Matsuzaki Port, about a 10-minute walk from Onigajo Castle, board a sightseeing boat. The sightseeing boat is a course that takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes to visit the scenic spots in the order of Onigajo→ Xu Fu Palace→ Blue Cave→Tategasaki → Sea Kongo.

Shiho: “I’m looking forward to seeing what kind of scenery we’ll see!”

You will be swayed by a sightseeing boat and will continue to move forward on the sea.

Shiho-san: “The sea breeze feels so good!”

Blue Cave (Gama no Mouth)

We arrived at the Blue Cave (Gama no Mouth)! It has a distinctive shape that resembles a toad (frog) with its mouth wide open.

We will go into the cave by boat. Inside the Blue Cave (Gama no Mouth), the sun's rays reflect off the ocean floor, making the sea surface glow brightly, and the color changes slightly depending on the weather that day.

This time it was cobalt blue. It seems that on days when the amount of sunlight is different, it can look emerald green, so you'll want to visit many times to enjoy the different colors.

Tategasaki

We arrived at Tategasaki by sightseeing boat. The columnar joints, which were created when a large amount of magma was cooled and solidified during a large-scale volcanic activity about 14 million years ago, are a sight to behold! It is also said to be the place where Emperor Jinmu landed, and is also famous as a mythical place.

If you watch the video, you can see that Tategasaki is a sheer cliff that resembles a shield.

Shiho: ``The best part of traveling to Onigajo is being able to enjoy the many kachiji with strangely shaped and gigantic rocks, such as Tategasaki HigashiKishu!''

4. Take the promenade to Akoshi Shrine, Tategasaki, and Senjojiki

You can also walk to Tategasaki from the promenade that enters from National Route 311 (about 40 minutes on foot one way).

Akoshi Shrine

Along the promenade is Akoshi Shrine, which is said to be dedicated to Mikeirino no Mikoto, the older brother of Emperor Jimmu. The contrast between the beautiful blue sea and the white torii gate is beautiful.

Senjojiki

After walking along the promenade for about 40 minutes, we arrived in front of Tategasaki. At your feet are large rocks called ``Senjojiki.''

Tategasaki

Shiho stands at the tip of Senjojiki and photographs Tategasaki. The back view holding the camera facing Tategasaki is so cool!

Shiho: ``Seeing Tategasaki from a pleasure boat allows you to get up close, and seeing Tategasaki from the promenade allows you to take a closer look from the angle you want.''

5. Enjoy orange juice at Jofuku Chaya!

After strolling along the promenade, head to Jofuku Chaya. Hadasu-cho, KumanoCity, where Jofuku Chaya is located, is said to be the village where Jofuku landed on the orders of China's Qin Shihuang in search of an elixir of immortality about 2,200 years ago. . Hatasu is an area where you can trace myths, legends, and numerous historical sites, such as Jofuku no Miya, which enshrines Jofuku, and Hatasu no Michi, which has the oldest remaining cobblestones from the Kamakura period on the Kumano Kodo Iseji Route. What is it?

Please note that Jofuku Chaya is only open about 4 days a month. Please check the official SNS for business dates and times.

At Jofuku Chaya, you can drink 100% juice (300 yen including tax) made with local mandarin oranges from KumanoCity!

Shiho: ``The sweetness and sourness are just right.It's great to be able to drink local tangerine juice while looking at the mountains and ocean that spread out in front of you♪''

Here, we will also have a ``Mehari Mehari-sushi'' in Idocho KumanoCity City. Mehari-sushi is a traditional local dish from HigashiKishu region, consisting of a rice ball wrapped in lightly pickled mustard greens. Shiho is eating Mehari-sushi for the first time, and how does it taste? !

“The amount of salt in the mustard greens that wraps the rice is exquisite and delicious!” says Shiho. The real pleasure of traveling is eating food that is unique to this region!

*Please take your trash home with you.

[Jofuku Chaya Information]
Address: 454-3 Hatasu-cho, KumanoCity City, Mie Prefecture 519-4207
Business hours: Thursday and Friday 13:00-16:00
*Please note that there are irregular holidays.
*Please check the official SNS for monthly business dates and times.
HP: https://jofuku-chaya.jimdofree.com/

6. Japan's oldest shrine "Hananoiwaya-jinjaShrine"

Next, we visited Hana-no-Iwaya Iwaya Shrine, which is said to be Japan's oldest shrine. Proceed along the approach lined with trees and votive flags.

In Hana-no-Iwaya that appears in the Nihon Shoki, there are statues of Izanami no Mikoto, the god of the birth of the nation and the birth of the gods, and his son, Kagutsuchinomikoto. ' is enshrined here. The object of worship is a splendid rock (Iwakura) with a height of about 45 meters, and it is said to be the grave where Izanami no Mikoto died from burns while giving birth to Kagutsuchinomikoto, and was buried there.

Shiho: ``When you pass through the approach path surrounded by trees, you'll see a divine object illuminated by light, and it's very mysterious. You'll be overwhelmed by the size of the sacred object.''

7. World Heritage Site Shishiiwa

Shishiiwa, a scenic spot located about a 10-minute walk from Hananoiwaya-jinjaShrine. Shishiiwa is designated as a World Heritage Site and a national scenic spot and natural monument. The appearance that resembles a lion roaring toward the Kumano Sea is said to have been created by the uplift of the ground and a decrease in sea erosion.

Shiho: ``I've seen photos that combine Shishiiwa with seasonal scenery. One shows the morning sun and the moon entering the mouth of Shishiiwa, and another shows the beautiful fireworks and Shishiiwa of the Kumano Fireworks Festival. Take photos together. Even at the same spot, there are many ways to enjoy it depending on the season and time of day."

I went to the bottom of Shishiiwa which is about 25 meters high. If you go right down to the bottom, you can see the size clearly. Amazing! Shishiiwa is said to be the top dog of Ouma Shrine, where Tayamaru is buried, and is the largest top dog in Japan.

8. Japan's longest gravel beach "ShichiriMihamaBeach"

At the end of the trip, Shiho walks along ShichiriMihamaBeach where Shishiiwa stands out. I found a spot where the seawater pooled on the sandy beach and reflected the sky beautifully!

ShichiriMihamaBeach is Japan's longest gravel coast (a coast made of sand created by the waves and currents of the Sand Sea), stretching approximately 22 kilometers in a gentle curve from KumanoCity to KihoTown. It is known as kachiji and has been selected as one of Japan's ``100 Best Beaches in Japan,'' ``Japan's 100 Best White Sands and Green Pines,'' and ``Japan's 100 Best Natures to Preserve in the 21st Century.''

Shiho: ``The sunset sky and the long coastline are really beautiful. It gives me a peaceful feeling.''

This is the end of the 1 night and 2 day trip HigashiKishu by scenic producer Shiho.

Shiho: `` HigashiKishu region is truly full of things to see.I was able to enjoy an intense one-night, two-day trip!''

The first part of the trip, which is the first day of the trip, is filled with sightseeing spots such as Kumano Kodo Iseji Route, Binishiyama Elephant Back, and glamping facilities. Please take a look here ♪

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