Dec 4, 20165 min readJomon / Snow Country TourWhat does a five thousand year old intricately decorated pot have to do with life today? Surprisingly, a great deal. This, and many other...
Nov 21, 20151 min readFukoji Temple & BishamondoA short walk from Urasa Station is a small temple complex. If you didn’t know it was there it would be easy to walk past it. Follow the...
Nov 13, 20151 min readSaifukuji Temple and KaisandoThis is simply one of the most amazing places to visit. Saifukuji Temple in Uonuma can be the highlight of any trip. The inside of the...
Nov 9, 20151 min readEirinji TempleEirinji Temple is an old temple in Uonuma, probably most well known for its carvings by Uncho Ishikawa. He carved the transoms between...