My hobby is traveling and taking pictures of landscapes. When I was a child, my parents used to take me on trips. We often went to various places to eat during holidays as a family. There, my father used to take many photos of the family and landscapes. This made me gradually like traveling and taking photos. Especially, I love taking pictures of landscapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When I was young, I always went with my family, but as I grew older, I often traveled with friends. Since coming to Japan, sometimes I travel alone. Since I plan it myself, I can decide everything according to my preferences, such as places I really want to go, see, and foods I want to eat. I can also arrange the purpose, cost, and travel time to suit me. Therefore, I collect information about the destination from the internet and guidebooks, prepare a list of necessary items, and ensure everything goes smoothly for the trip. It is fun to think about the order of visiting destinations and transportation methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, when I travel, the information I gathered often differs significantly from reality. There can be various encounters and unexpected events, like sudden bad weather or train delays that force me to stay an extra night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This summer, I went on a two-day trip to Hiroshima. When I arrived at Hiroshima station, the weather was very good, but as soon as I arrived at the Peace Memorial Park, it suddenly started raining, which was disappointing. However, after a while, the rain gradually lightened, and I was happy when it stopped after about 30 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While taking shelter from the rain, I met a kind volunteer guide by chance. This person explained the Atomic Bomb Dome in detail and even took me to eat Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki. I met such a kind and helpful volunteer because of the rain. I think the unexpected is what makes traveling interesting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Last spring, when I came to Japan, the cherry blossoms were just beginning to bloom. At that time, I took many photos of cherry blossoms. The first place I visited was Kyoto. There are many tourist spots in Kyoto, so it’s impossible to see them all in one day. Since I have friends living in Kyoto, I visited several times. I went to Kitano Tenmangu Shrine to pray for academic success, walked leisurely through the bamboo grove in Arashiyama, and experienced the Hozugawa River boat ride. I also visited “Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama,” a spot full of monkeys, and saw the illuminated “Kimono Forest” at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, the spot that left the biggest impression on me is “Miyama Kayabuki no Sato.” There are many thatched houses there. Last winter, there was little snow, but luckily, when I visited, it snowed a lot. The snow-covered thatched roofs were very beautiful. I want to visit again this winter to see the “Snow Lantern Corridor,” a light-up event illuminating Kayabuki no Sato.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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