#amazing japan

For those who like their torii in an extra large, the Hagurosan Ootorii which sits astride the road to Mt. Haguro in Yamagata Prefecture is the largest toriigate in the Tohoku region at 20m high and 15m wide.

Kajika Bridge in hot spring town Ikaho Onsen, Gunma Prefecture, is something of an autumn-leaves hot spot.

In winter there’s a fair chance of having the bridge to yourselves. The pleasant, if a little slippery, walk to the bridge in the snow is a fine way to prepare for a well-earned soak in the local onsen.