"A hidden shrine that you should visit at least once in your life"
This time, I went on a motorcycle trip to Himuro Shrine, which I have always wanted to visit.
There is only one reason why I have not been able to include it in my route until now. Yes, to get to the shrine, you need to climb 519 stone steps.
I take my time taking photos in one place, so I have not been able to include this place in my touring route.
And so, I finally went on a motorcycle trip to photograph only this place.
The moment I arrived at the parking lot and passed under the torii gate, I was taken aback by the atmosphere, as if I had wandered into another world.
As I climbed the straight stone steps, the "otherworldly feeling" only increased.
As I climbed from the first step to 200 steps, then 500 steps,
the third four-legged torii gate and the Zuishinmon gate came into view.
I was overwhelmed by its mysterious appearance,
and felt the story unfold as I touched history.
I even felt as if I had become the protagonist of some story.
I was struck by a truly mysterious sensation.
Then I reached the 519th step,
and was struck by the sight of the hidden shrine and the 1200-year-old cedar tree.
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0:00 At a mysterious shrine that makes you feel like you've wandered into another world
3:22 Start riding under clear autumn skies
5:26 When we arrive in Yamanashi Prefecture, the first thing we do is refuel
6:19 The scenery is so beautiful that we can't help but open the shield
7:21 Entering the winding roads "Prefectural Route 413 Hirabayashi Aoyagi Line"
9:28 Observation deck overlooking Hirabayashi rice terraces, selected as one of the 100 best views of Mt. Fuji in the Kanto region
11:30 Arriving at Himuro Shrine parking lot
13:06 Climbing the 519 stone steps of Himuro Shrine
14:23 The third torii gate of the four-legged torii gate
16:14 The Zuishinmon Gate with its overwhelming presence
17:23 Climbing the 519 steps, we are impressed by the magnificent Kagura Hall and worship hall
19:14 A 1200-year-old cedar tree that has been watching over the changes in people's lives and culture since the Heian period
21:48 I'm hungry so let's have lunch
22:30 I thought the road was closed
24:03 Heading for a hamburger shop①
26:27 Heading for a hamburger shop②
27:46 Third time's a charm and I finally made it to this wonderful shop
32:17 An emotional time spent driving through the night, feeling fulfilled
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■YZF-R6 delivery video here
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■YZF-R7 delivery video here
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■YZF-R25 delivery video here
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■The day I rode a motorcycle for the first time in 15 years
https://youtu.be/YkAGH-vcv5c
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